Choose An Installation Method - Siemens SpeedStream 6500 Series Quick Start Manual

Step 2

Choose an Installation Method

The SpeedStream
the SpeedStream
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port and/or a USB port. To connect to an Ethernet port, compete the steps in Option A.
To connect to a USB port, complete the steps in Option B.
Option A
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Ethernet Installation Method
Install Ethernet Adapter
You will need to install an Ethernet
adapter if your computer does not
already have one installed. Refer to
your Ethernet adapter manufacturer's
documentation for complete
installation instructions.
Connect the SpeedStream
1. Connect the straight-
through Ethernet cable
(RJ-45) to the Ethernet
port on the SpeedStream
device (yellow port).
2. Connect the other end
of the straight-through
Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
to the Ethernet port
on your computer.
3. Plug the DSL cable (RJ-11)
into the DSL port on the
SpeedStream
(gray port).
4. Plug the other end of
the DSL cable (RJ-11)
into the phone jack.
5. Plug the power adapter
into the power outlet
and SpeedStream
(black port).
6. Ensure the SpeedStream
device is powered on (power
switch located on right side
of back panel).
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6500 and 6515 devices can only be connected to an Ethernet port;
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6520, 6530, and 6540 devices can be connected to an Ethernet
Device
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RJ-11 DSL cable
device
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Ethernet connection
to computer RJ-45
Straight-through
Ethernet cable
device
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You have completed the installation of your SpeedStream
hardware. There is no software installation required when
using the Ethernet connection method. If you have the
router model, proceed to Step 3 to configure your router
and connect to the Internet.
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Internet connection
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Power supply
Hub
Optional:
use crossover
(Xover) cable when
connecting to a hub
or switch without an
"uplink" port
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