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Siemens SpeedStream SS2524 Owner's Manual

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Powerline Wireless Router
Model SS2524
Part No. 007-0382-001

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  • Page 1 SpeedStream ® Powerline Wireless Router Model SS2524 Part No. 007-0382-001...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...1 Features...1 Package Contents...3 Physical Details...4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...6 Requirements ...6 Procedure...6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP...8 Overview ...8 Configuration Program ...10 Setup Wizard ...12 LAN Screen...16 Wireless Configuration...18 Powerline Configuration...23 Password Screen ...24 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION...26 Overview ...26 Windows Clients ...26 Macintosh Clients ...38 Linux Clients...38...
  • Page 4 © 2002 Efficient Networks, Inc. A Siemens Company. All rights reserved. Efficient Net- works, its logos and SpeedStream are registered and unregistered trademarks of Efficient Networks, Inc. Siemens and the Siemens logo are trademarks of Siemens AG, Germany. All other trademarks are held by their respective companies. Efficient Networks reserves the right to make changes to product specifications at any time without notice.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router; com- monly referred to as a Broadband Router. The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: Wireless LAN Access Point specifications.

  • Page 6: Wireless Features

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide PPPoE and PPTP Support. (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Con- nection" type services. Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. Stream Powerline Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Configuration & Management Easy Setup. Use your Web browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration. Remote Management. from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router.

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Power On - Normal operation. Off - No power Status On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, or when the Firmware is being upgraded.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Connect the supplied power cord here. Power port Best results are usually obtained with the antenna in a vertical posi- Aerial Antenna tion. This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router. Requirements Requirements: DSL or Cable Modem PC(s) with the TCP/IP protocol installed Cat 5 Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors Installed Powerline network adapter for each PC that will be connected to the network via Powerline.
  • Page 11 2. Use Cat 5 Ethernet cable(s) to connect PC(s) to the hub ports on the SpeedStream Power- line Wireless Router. If desired, any port can also to be connected to a standard port on another hub. 3. Connect your DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the SpeedStream Powerline Wire- less Router using the Ethernet cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: Internet Access LAN configuration Wireless LAN configuration. Powerline configuration. Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.
  • Page 13 Setup Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter.

  • Page 14: Configuration Program

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Configuration Program The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: Netscape V4.08 or later Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation...
  • Page 15 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.254.254 If you can't connect If the Router does not respond, check the following: The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON.

  • Page 16: Setup Wizard

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP.
  • Page 17 Setup...
  • Page 18 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide DSL Modems Connection Type PPPoE PPTP If your ISP currently requires using PPPoE client software on your PC, this software is no longer required and should be disabled or uninstalled. Other Modems (e.g. Satellite Broadband) Data IP Address Details...

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in the future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Navigation & Data Input Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation.

  • Page 20: Lan Screen

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below: Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, as seen IP Address from the local LAN.

  • Page 21: What Dhcp Does

    DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP client (PC or device) upon request. The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.

  • Page 22: Wireless Configuration

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Wireless Configuration The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is configured to work seamlessly with other SpeedStream wireless products right out of the box. You may need to reconfigure some wireless settings to ensure that all settings match between wireless devices in the following situations: You are also using another manufacturer’s wireless products The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is being installed in an existing wireless...
  • Page 23 Data - Wireless Screen Identification It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory Regulatory domain. Domain Station name This is the same as the "Device Name" for the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router. On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the name of the Access Point in use.
  • Page 24 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide WEP data encryption Access Point Allow LAN access by … Allow Internet access by … Buttons Configure WEP Click this button to view the WEP sub-screen. See the following section for more details. Select Stations Click this button to select the required PCs.

  • Page 25: Wep Screen

    WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. An example WEP screen is shown below. Note that in IE, the "Key Table" is only displayed when required. Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption Select the appropriate value - "Open System"...
  • Page 26 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide 128 Bit Encryption To generate a set of keys from a word or phrase: Passphrase 1. Select the type of key required (64 Bit or 128 Bit) 2. Enter the word or phrase in the "Passphrase" field. 3.

  • Page 27: Powerline Configuration

    Powerline Configuration The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is configured to work seamlessly with other SpeedStream Powerline products right out of the box. You may need to reconfigure some Powerline settings to ensure that all settings match be- tween Powerline devices in the following situations: You are also using another manufacturer’s Powerline products The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is being installed in an existing Powerline network.
  • Page 28 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Data - Powerline Screen Powerline Data Encryption The Powerline Network Password must be set to match other devices Password on your Powerline network to allow them to communicate with one another. The default value is SpeedStream This feature allows you to assign the Powerline Network Password to Other Stations other Powerline stations on your LAN.

  • Page 29: Password Screen

    Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router. This password limits access to the configuration interface of your router. Once you have assigned a password to the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required for each PC on the local LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: TCP/IP network settings Wireless settings Internet Access configuration Printer configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for: Internet access via the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router Sharing the Printer connected to the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router.

  • Page 31: Using Dhcp

    Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
  • Page 32 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide On the Gateway tab, enter the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Ad- dress they assigned to the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router. Figure 14: Gateway Tab On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected.

  • Page 33: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 16: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 34 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.
  • Page 35 PC Configuration Figure 18 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: Click the DNS tab. On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
  • Page 36 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Figure 19: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...

  • Page 37: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 20: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 38 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Figure 21: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router.

  • Page 39: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP: 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 22: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 40 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Figure 23: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router.

  • Page 41: Internet Access

    Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router for Internet access: Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 42: Macintosh Clients

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3.
  • Page 43 PC Configuration Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.

  • Page 44: Wireless Station Configuration

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Wireless Station Configuration The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is configured to work seamlessly with other SpeedStream wireless products right out of the box. You may need to reconfigure some wireless settings to ensure that all settings match between wireless devices in the following situations: You are also using another manufacturer’s wireless products The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is being installed in an existing wireless...

  • Page 45: Powerline Configuration

    Powerline Configuration The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is configured to work seamlessly with other SpeedStream Powerline products right out of the box. All Powerline devices must use the same Powerline Network Password If necessary, reconfigure some devices to ensure this. Note: For the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router, the default Powerline Network Password is SpeedStream...

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: If using Internet-based Conferencing &...

  • Page 47: Status Screen

    Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method Internet IP Address Connection Status "Access Log" Button Figure 24: Status Screen This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 48 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide "Connection Details" Button IP Address Network Mask DHCP Server System Device Name Firmware Version "System Data" Button Buttons Connection Details Access Log System Data Refresh Screen Destination - The Internet address which was requested. If the URL Filter is enabled, this address will be shown as a URL.

  • Page 49: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPPoE Status Screen Connection Physical Address IP Address Network Mask PPPoE Link Status Connection Log Connection Log Figure 25: PPPoE Status Screen...

  • Page 50: Connection Log Messages

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Buttons Connect Disconnect Clear Log Refresh Connection Log Messages Message Connect on Demand Manual connection Reset physical connection Connecting to remote server Remote Server located Start PPP PPP up successfully Idle time-out reached Disconnecting Error: Remote Server not found Error: PPP Connection...

  • Page 51: Connection Status - Pptp

    Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPTP Status Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on Physical Address the Internet.

  • Page 52: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Connect Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read Clear Log new messages.
  • Page 53 This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or DHCP Client not this device is functioning as a DHCP client. If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is automatically renewed on expiry;...

  • Page 54: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview All advanced features are accessed via the Advanced menu. The following advanced features are provided. Special Applications Virtual Servers Dynamic DNS Remote Management Access Control Firmware Upgrade using your Web Browser...
  • Page 55 Conferencing & Telephony The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router supports most applications transparently. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the following Conferencing & Telephony applications: CUseeME ICU II (ICU 2) Internet Phone mIRC MS NetMeeting...

  • Page 56: Special Applications

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Conferencing & Telephony Select an Application Send incoming calls Special Applications If you use Internet applications that use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the SpeedStream Power- line Wireless Router's firewall.

  • Page 57: Using A Special Application

    Data - Special Applications Screen Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Checkbox Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service.

  • Page 58: Url Filter

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak- ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required. URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web sites. To use this feature, you must define "filter strings".
  • Page 59 To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. Add Filter String An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simply a string. (e.g. ads/ ) Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be blocked.

  • Page 60: Virtual Servers

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device.

  • Page 61: Virtual Servers Screen

    Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties"...

  • Page 62: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the External Port No. Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation" function, allowing the server to use one port address, while clients use a different port address.

  • Page 63: Dynamic Dns

    View all Settings of all Servers From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP).

  • Page 64: Dynamic Dns Screen

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service DDNS Service DDNS Data Enter the "User name" specified at the www.dyndns.org Web site User Name when you registered.
  • Page 65 Advanced Features www.dyndns.org and correct this problem.

  • Page 66: Remote Management

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router via the Inter- net. An example screen is shown below. Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this Enable Remote Management device will ignore management connection attempts from the Inter-...

  • Page 67: Access Control

    Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict Internet Access by individual PCs. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access. To use this feature: 1.

  • Page 68: Access Control Screen

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Data - Access Control Screen Group Select Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group.
  • Page 69 You can select which Services are allowed, and which are blocked. Use List Below - block Selected Use this to gain fine control over a group. Services Services Defined Services Select the applications you wish to block. Multiple Services can be selected by holding the CTRL key (on the Macintosh, the SHIFT key) while selecting.

  • Page 70: Group Members Screen

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current group.

  • Page 71: Services Screen

    Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Services button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. Use this to delete any Service you have added. Pre-defined Services "Delete"...

  • Page 72: Firmware Upgrade

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a Cancel new Service.

  • Page 73: Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration section of the "Advanced" menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.

  • Page 74: Network Clients Screen

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Network Clients Screen The Network Clients database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. An example Network Clients screen is shown below.
  • Page 75 Buttons This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not con- nected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it. Delete the selected PC from the list.

  • Page 76: Options

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below.
  • Page 77 If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this Allow Internet device. access to be If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this disabled device. Advanced Configuration...

  • Page 78: Mac Address

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Address", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.
  • Page 79 Advanced Configuration restarted.

  • Page 80: Routing

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Routing Overview If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. If the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...
  • Page 81 Data - Routing Screen Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature Enable RIP of the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router. The SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries Properties...

  • Page 82: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Buttons Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Save Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect.
  • Page 83 Static Routing - Example Segment 1 (192.168.1.xx) Router B (192.168.1.90) For the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address Network Mask...

  • Page 84: Security

    SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router User Guide Security The security screen is accessed by the Security option on the Advanced menu. Data - Security Screen Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this Firewall setting be left enabled.
  • Page 85 ICMP (Ping) The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, Respond to and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. ICMP (ping) If checked, the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router will respond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored.

  • Page 86: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Speed- Stream Powerline Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router still does not function prop- erly, contact your dealer for further advice.
  • Page 87 check the LAN and power connections.) If the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router.

  • Page 88: Appendix B Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router Model Dimensions Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Network Protocol: Network Interface: LEDs Power Wireless Interface Standards Frequency Channels Data Rate Coverage Area Power Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative humidity SS2524 SpeedStream Powerline Wireless Router 204mm(W) * 127mm(D) * 29mm(H) 0 C to 40 C -10 C to 70 C...

  • Page 89: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com- munications.

  • Page 90: Appendix C Technical Support

    Appendix C Technical Support Before contacting technical support, please refer to the previous Troubleshooting information. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, be prepared to provide the following informa- tion: Model number (SS2524) Date of purchase or installation Description of problem SpeedStream Technical Support Services are available via the web, e-mail and telephone.

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