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3 SpeedTouch™ Configuration Setup
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3 SpeedTouch™ Configuration Setup
Internet connectivity Some configuration may be required to prepare the SpeedTouch™ for Internet connec-
tivity.
Before setting up the SpeedTouch™ for Internet connectivity, make sure that the
SpeedTouch™ is prepared as described in
“1.2 Setting Up the SpeedTouch™” on
page 9 .
You can configure the SpeedTouch™:
• Over the traditional wired Ethernet network
• Over the USB network
• Over the SpeedTouch™ wireless Ethernet network
If you want to configure the SpeedTouch™ over the wireless interface, make sure
that your computer’s WLAN client is correctly associated with the SpeedTouch™
wireless network according to
“2.3.1 First-time Wireless Client Association” on
page 19 before proceeding.
What you need from
your ISP
You need a user account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for Internet access. For
this user account, your ISP will provide you with:
• A user name (logon ID)
• A password
Other information may be required, depending on the ISP’s specific requirements and
Service profile selection.
SpeedTouch™
configuration options
The method for configuring the SpeedTouch™ via the Setup configuration files depends
on the Operating System (OS) of your computer system.
If your computer system runs:
• A Microsoft Windows Operating System:
The SpeedTouch™ Setup wizard, included on the SpeedTouch™ Setup CD-ROM,
will automatically guide you through the configuration of both the SpeedTouch™
and your PC for setting up the appropriate configuration.
Proceed with
“3.1 Microsoft Windows SpeedTouch™ Configuration Setup” on
page 24 .
• Another Operating System (e.g. Apple Mac OS, UNIX, Linux, etc.):
The SpeedTouch™ Embedded
Easy Setup wizard, accessible from the Speed-
Touch™ web pages, will automatically guide you through the configuration of the
SpeedTouch™.
Proceed with
“3.2 Operating System Independent SpeedTouch™ Configuration
Setup” on page 31 .