Chapter 4 Speedstream Router Setup; Before Configuring The Router - Siemens SpeedStream 5450 User Manual

Chapter 4
SpeedStream Router Setup
This chapter describes how to connect to and setup your router configuration.
This chapter describes the steps to set up the router configuration using the Setup Wizard. Other
configuration may also be required on the router, depending on which features and functions of the router
you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.
To do this
Configure users and devices on the router.
Configure router advance options such as ISP
connections, networking options, and security.
Monitor the health of the router.

Before Configuring the Router

Before attempting to configure the router, please ensure that:
• Your computer can establish a physical connection to the router. The computer and the router must be
directly connected using Ethernet ports on the router.
• The router is installed correctly and powered on.
• The TCP/IP protocol is installed on all computers on your network. (If you need to install TCP/IP, refer
to your system documentation or Windows Help.)
• The network settings on each computer are correctly configured.
From this point on, you will perform all configuration of the router from your computer using the Web
browser-based setup program.
Refer to
Chapter 5, Configuring Users and Devices
Chapter 6, Configuring Advanced Features
Chapter 7, Monitoring Router Health
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