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Summary of Contents for SpeedStream 2614
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Page 1: User Guide
SpeedStream SpeedStream SpeedStream SpeedStream 4-Port DSL/Cable Router 4-Port DSL/Cable Router 4-Port DSL/Cable Router 4-Port DSL/Cable Router User Guide ® 2614 Part No. 007-0207-001... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Configuring the SpeedStream 2614 ........ - Page 3 Configuring Printer Services ......... . . 5-1 Install the Print Server Program .
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Page 4: Introduction
SpeedStream 2614 is the dual-port WAN interface which allows you to connect to an xDSL or cable modem, or an ISDN TA or PSTN analog modem. The SpeedStream 2614 provides extensive firewall protection and Virtual Private Network (VPN) services. It also provides print services for any client attached to a LAN port. -
Page 5: Applications
• Virtual Server – If you have a fixed IP address, you can set up the SpeedStream 2614 to act as a virtual host for network address translation. Remote users access various services at your site via a constant IP address. -
Page 6: Technical Support
Description of Hardware You can connect the SpeedStream 2614 DSL/Cable Router to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ- 45 WAN port or RS232 serial port. You can connect it directly to your computer or to a local area network using any of the four Fast Ethernet LAN ports. - Page 7 Serial port (9-pins, D-type, male) to connect your ISDN TA or 56K analog modem. Power Inlet Connector for the included power adapter. Caution: The included power adapter is DC 5V/2.4A. Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage. Table 2-1. SpeedStream 2614 Components Figure 2-1. SpeedStream 2614...
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Page 8: System Requirements
DSL/cable modem. You can leave the modem connected to its phone line or cable outlet. 2. Connect the LAN. Connect the SpeedStream 2614 LAN port to your computer, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the SpeedStream 2614 to your computer’s network... - Page 9 Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on the SpeedStream 2614 to an Ethernet adapter on your computer. You can also cascade any of the LAN ports on the SpeedStream 2614 to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your computer or other network equipment to the hub or switch.
- Page 10 5. Connect the power adapter and power up the router, modem and network computers. Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the SpeedStream 2614, and plug the other end into a power outlet. Check the Power indicator on the front panel to be sure it is on. If the Power indicator does not light up, refer to Appendix A, “Troubleshooting.”...
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Page 11: Configuring The Speedstream 2614
9. Install the Printer Port Monitor and configure printer services. Install the Printer Port Monitor from the SpeedStream 2614 installation CD and configure printer services as detailed in Chapter 5, “Configuring Printer Services.” 10. Reboot the computer when prompted. -
Page 12: Web Browser Management Interface
Before you can configure the SpeedStream 2614 DSL/Cable Router, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all computers on your network. If you need to install TCP/IP, refer to Chapter 4, “Installing and Configuring TCP/IP.” After TCP/IP is installed and configured on your network computers, you can configure the SpeedStream 2614 from any Java-supported Web browser, including Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, versions 4.0 or above. -
Page 13: Menu Selections
• Tools – Reset the SpeedStream 2614, restore the factory settings, or upgrade on-board firmware. • Help – View descriptions of menu items, troubleshooting tips, glossary of terms, and contact information for SpeedStream support, driver updates, Web site, and FTP site. -
Page 14: Configuration Changes
Configuration Changes Configurable parameters are available by means of dialog boxes or drop-down lists. After you change a configuration, be sure to click the Enter button at the bottom of the page to confirm the new setting. To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, configure Internet Explorer 5.0 as follows (other browsers or later browser versions may vary somewhat): 1. -
Page 15: Simple Setup Procedures
The management interface will guide you through sequence of steps required to configure the SpeedStream 2614 for use with an ISDN TA or 56k, cable or DSL modem. As you click Enter on each screen to accept the settings you enter, the next screen in sequence will display. You can, of course, jump from one topic to another by simply clicking that topic in the main menu. -
Page 16: Configure The Wan Connection
2. On the Simple Setup menu, click Set Time Zone. 3. On the Set Time Zone screen, select the correct time zone in the drop-down list box. 4. Click Enter to save the setting and continue. Configure the WAN Connection You must specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider (ISP): •... -
Page 17: Static Ip Address (Fixed Ip)
1. In the IP address assigned by your ISP boxes, enter your IP address. 2. In the Subnet Mask boxes, enter the subnet mask for the SpeedStream 2614: 255, 255, 255, 0 3. In the ISP Gateway Address boxes, enter the gateway address of your ISP. - Page 18 fill in the relevant fields under Secondary Dial-up. Figure 3-3. Simple Setup | WAN | Dial-up Modem 1. In the Check if you only use a dial-up modem to connect to the Internet checkbox, click to select it if the serial port is used for primary Internet access. If not selected, this connection will only be used for backup access if the primary WAN link fails.
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Page 19: Advanced Setup Procedures
0–255, while the last field is the host portion and can be from 1 to 254. Remember not to include the gateway address of the SpeedStream 2614 in the client address pool. Figure 3-4. Advanced Setup | LAN... -
Page 20: Enable Firewall Protection
Enable Virtual Server From the Advanced Setup screen, you can enable Virtual Server. If you configure the SpeedStream 2614 as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses. -
Page 21: Network Address Translation - Nat
information. 4. Click Copy to to enter that information in the Public Port boxes on the designated line. Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Address Translation, or NAT, is automatically enabled when you enable multi-user Internet access or enable the Virtual Server function. NAT provides multiple users with access to the Internet via a single user account, or maps the local address for an IP server (such as Web or FTP) to a public address. -
Page 22: Configure Client Filtering
SpeedStream 2614. • Remote Management – By default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you can also manage the SpeedStream 2614 from a remote host by adding the IP address of an administrator. Caution: If you specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any host can manage the SpeedStream 2614. -
Page 23: System Tools
Adding a client to the DMZ (demilitarized zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks. Use this option as a last resort only! System Tools From the Tools screen, you can manage additional features and functions of the SpeedStream 2614. • Change Password – Set a new password or change the existing one. -
Page 24: Reset The Router
Reset Router On the Tools menu or screen, click Reset Router to reboot the router and retain all your configuration settings. Restore Factory Defaults On the Tools menu or screen, click Restore Factory Defaults to reboot the router, overwriting your configuration settings with those of the factory defaults. -
Page 25: Install The Tcp/Ip Protocol
To access the Internet through the SpeedStream 2614 DSL/Cable Router, you must configure it and your network computers with same IP subnet. Manually configure the IP address for client computers or obtain it automatically from the SpeedStream 2614’s DHCP service. -
Page 26: Configure Tcp/Ip For The Speedstream 2614
2. Double-click the Network icon; then click the Configuration tab and select the TCP/IP for your network card. 3. Click the Properties button to enter the TCP/IP properties for the SpeedStream 2614. You can dynamically assign TCP/IP address settings to a client, or you can manually configure a client with address settings to meet your specific network requirements. -
Page 27: Manual Ip Configuration
New gateway box; then click Add. 3. On the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the SpeedStream 2614; then click Add. This automatically relays DNS requests to the DNS server(s) provided by your ISP. Otherwise, add specific DNS servers into the DNS Server Search Order field;... - Page 28 2. If the request times out, confirm the following items in sequence: • Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the SpeedStream 2614 and your computer? The LAN LED on the SpeedStream 2614 and the Link LED of the network card on your computer must be on. •...
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Page 29: Configuring Printer Services
The SpeedStream 2614 printer server supports Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME and Unix platforms. To configure print services for devices attached to the SpeedStream 2614: 1. Install the print server program from the SpeedStream 2614 CD-ROM. 2. Configure the SpeedStream 2614 printer port for your operating system. - Page 30 specified location. Figure 5-2. Choose Destination Location 4. Select the folder to contain the program icons; then click Next. Figure 5-3. Select Program Folder...
- Page 31 6. When the setup program finishes installing the port monitor, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now; then click OK. 7. Reboot your computer; then configure the SpeedStream 2614 printer port for your system as described in the following section.
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Page 32: Configure The Printer Port
Configure the Printer Port After you install the print server program, locate the instructions below that are specific to your operating system: Windows 95/98/NT/ME, Windows 2000, or Unix. Windows 95 / 98 / NT / ME 1. On the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer | Printers | Add Printer. Figure 5-6. -
Page 33: Windows 2000
3. Select the port you want to use with this printer; then click Next. Figure 5-8. Select Printer Port 4. Follow the prompts to complete the SpeedStream 2614 printer port configuration. The printer type you specified will now be added to your Printers menu. - Page 34 2. Select Local printer; then click Next. Figure 5-10. Select Network Printer...
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Page 35: Unix
4. Follow the prompts to complete the printer port configuration. The printer type you specified will now be added to your Printers menu. Unix Systems Follow the traditional configuration procedure on Unix platforms to set up the SpeedStream 2614 print server. The printer name is “lp.”... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
This section describes common problems you may encounter and their possible solutions. Use the panel indicators to monitor and identify problems with the SpeedStream 2614. If you cannot resolve any connection problems after checking the indicators, refer to the following table. -
Page 37: Technical Support
Action Printer Server The printer cannot • Make sure the parallel cable between the SpeedStream 2614 and printer is connected print or prints garbage and is in good condition Technical Support Before contacting Technical Support, please refer to the previous Troubleshooting table. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, be prepared to provide the following information: •... -
Page 38: Cables
An RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable. Except for the WAN port, all RJ-45 ports on the SpeedStream 2614 support automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration, so you can use straight-through cable to attach the LAN ports to any network device. -
Page 39: Rj-45 Pin Numbering
Serial Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 serial port on the rear panel is used to connect the SpeedStream 2614 to an ISDN TA or PSTN modem. The following tables detail the pin assignments used to connect to the DB-9 port:... -
Page 40: Db-9 Port Pin Assignments
DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 4 SG (Signal Ground) DSR (Data Set Ready) RTS (Request-to-Send) CTS (Clear-to-Send) RI (Ring Indicator) Serial Port to 9-Pin COM Port on Computer SpeedStream 2614’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 SGND... -
Page 41: Serial Port To 25-Pin Dte Port On Computer
Printer Port Pin Assignments The DB-25 parallel port on the SpeedStream 2614’s rear panel is used to connect the SpeedStream 2614 to a printer. When a printer is attached to this port, any computers attached to the SpeedStream 2614’s LAN ports can pass files to the printer. -
Page 42: Db-25 Printer Port Pin Assignments
DB-25 Printer Port Pin Assignments 18-25 Table B-8. DB-25 Printer Port Pin Assignment Signal Name Direction -Strobe To printer +Data 0 To printer +Data 1 To printer +Data 2 To printer +Data 3 To printer +Data 4 To printer +Data 5 To printer +Data 6 To printer... -
Page 43: Specifications
WAN Interface 10BASE-T, 1 RJ-45 port (1) DB-9 RS-232 port for PSTN/ISDN connections LAN Interface 10BASE-T/100Base-TX (4) RJ-45 ports Printer Interface Parallel (1) DB-25 printer port Management Web management interface Advanced Features Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS Firewall – Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging, NAT Virtual Private Network –... - Page 44 Temperature Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Storage -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) Humidity 5% to 95% (noncondensing)