Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5100 Series - Manual (Page 4)

SpeedStream Router User Guide
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Contents
List of Illustrations .....................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................1
Hardware Description ...............................................................................................................................................1
About the SpeedStream Router .................................................................................................................................2
Features and Benefits............................................................................................................................................2
Firewall Security...................................................................................................................................................3
Session Tracking...................................................................................................................................................3
General Safety Guidelines.........................................................................................................................................3
Installing the Router....................................................................................................................................................4
Minimum System Requirements ...............................................................................................................................4
Ethernet Port Connectivity (5100, 5200, 5400, 5500 series) ................................................................................4
USB Port Connectivity (5200, 5500 series)..........................................................................................................4
Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................................4
Basic Installation Procedure .................................................................................................................................4
Recording System Settings...............................................................................................................................5
Installing Line Filters............................................................................................................................................5
In-Line Filter ....................................................................................................................................................5
Wall-Mount Filter.............................................................................................................................................6
Two-to-One Adapter ........................................................................................................................................6
Connecting the Cables ..........................................................................................................................................6
Ethernet Installation Method ............................................................................................................................7
USB Installation Method..................................................................................................................................8
Configuring Computer Network Settings..................................................................................................................9
Windows 95 / 98 / ME ..............................................................................................................................................9
Windows NT 4.0 .....................................................................................................................................................11
Windows 2000 ........................................................................................................................................................12
Windows XP ...........................................................................................................................................................13
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................................14
Navigating the Web Interface..................................................................................................................................14
Screen Navigation Elements ...............................................................................................................................15
Logging On to the Web Interface............................................................................................................................16
Entering the Network Password ..............................................................................................................................17
Logging On to a PPP Session..................................................................................................................................17
Customizing Router Settings ....................................................................................................................................19
Host .........................................................................................................................................................................19
DHCP ......................................................................................................................................................................19
IP Address Restrictions.......................................................................................................................................19
DHCP Configuration Options.............................................................................................................................20