Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
Features of the 5450 Router ............................................................................................................... 1
Network (LAN) Features .................................................................................................................. 1
Security Features............................................................................................................................. 1
Configuration & Management .......................................................................................................... 2
Advanced Router Functions ............................................................................................................ 2
Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 2
Package Contents................................................................................................................................ 2
Physical Details.................................................................................................................................... 3
Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................................................ 3
Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 3
General Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 6
Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 6
Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................ 6
Installing Line Filters ........................................................................................................................ 7
Connecting Cables to Ethernet........................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 3.................................................................................................................................................. 9
OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 9
Check TCP/IP Protocol Settings......................................................................................................... 9
Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows 9x/ME)................................................................................ 10
Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows 2000).................................................................................. 11
Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows XP) ..................................................................................... 12
Checking TCP/IP Settings (MAC OS 8.6 through 9.x) .................................................................. 13
Checking TCP/IP Settings (MAC OSX) ......................................................................................... 14
Internet Access Configuration ......................................................................................................... 15
For Windows 9x/2000 .................................................................................................................... 15
For Windows XP ............................................................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER 4 SPEEDSTREAM ROUTER SETUP...................................................................................... 16
Before Configuring the Router ......................................................................................................... 16
Connecting to the Router.................................................................................................................. 17
Router Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................................... 18
Home Window .................................................................................................................................... 20
Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Toolbar........................................................................................................................................... 21
Logging into the Router ................................................................................................................. 21
Logging out of the Router .............................................................................................................. 21
CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING USERS AND DEVICES.............................................................................. 22
Configuring Users.............................................................................................................................. 22
Adding a User ................................................................................................................................ 22
Editing A User Profile..................................................................................................................... 27
Deleting a User .............................................................................................................................. 28
Viewing User Logs......................................................................................................................... 29
Configuring Devices .......................................................................................................................... 30
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