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SpeedStream
Powerline Wireless Router
Model SS2524
Part No. 007-0382-001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................1 Features.........................................................................................................................1 Package Contents..........................................................................................................3 Physical Details.........................................................................................
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Security .......................................................................................................................80 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................82 Overview.....................................................................................................................82 General Problems .......................................................................................................82 Intern
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router; com- monly referred to as a Broadband Router. The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Wireless LAN Access Point for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications. • Shared Broadband Internet
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SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide • PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Con- nection" type services. • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Speed- Stream Powerline Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Wireless Features • Standards Compliant. The
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Introduction Configuration & Management • Easy Setup. Use your Web browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration. • Remote Management. The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. • UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows
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SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power On - Normal operation. Off - No power Status On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, or when the Firmware is being upgraded. LAN For each LAN port, there are 2 LEDs (1, 2, 3, 4) • Link/Act • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. • Flashing - Data
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Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3 Rear Panel Connect the supplied power cord here. Power port Best results are usually obtained with the antenna in a vertical posi- Aerial Antenna tion. Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Da
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Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router. Requirements Requirements: • DSL or Cable Modem • PC(s) with the TCP/IP protocol installed • Cat 5 Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors • Installed Powerline network adapter for each PC that will be connected to the network via Powerline. • Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the network • Installed 10/100 Ethernet n
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Installation 2. Use Cat 5 Ethernet cable(s) to connect PC(s) to the hub ports on the SpeedStream Power- line Wireless Router. If desired, any port can also to be connected to a standard port on another hub. 3. Connect your DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the SpeedStream Powerline Wire- less Router using the Ethernet cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied with your modem, use a straight-through CAT 5 Ethernet cable. 4. Attach the wireless antenna to the connect
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Chapter 3 Setup 3 This Chapter provides details of the Setup process. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless LAN configuration. • Powerline configuration. • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may be required, depending on which features and functions of the SpeedStream Powe
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Setup Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter. 9
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SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Configuration Program The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, please ensure that: • Th
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Setup 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.254.254 If you can't connect If the Router does not respond, check the following: • The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS
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SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types and associated data are explained in the tables
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SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide DSL Modems Connection Details Data Required Type PPPoE You connect to the ISP only Username and password. when required. The IP Note that this is the Username address is allocated auto- and password for Internet matically. access, not for E-mail. PPTP Mainly used in Europe. • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only when required. • Your IP Address Check if were you allocated an IP Address by y
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Setup Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in the future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data
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SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below: Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, as seen IP Address from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is al- ready in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by yo
