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Wireless DSL Gateway
User's Guide
Model 6200/6300
REV 2.55
Part No. 007-0939-002

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  • Page 1 SpeedStream ® Wireless DSL Gateway User’s Guide Model 6200/6300 REV 2.55 Part No. 007-0939-002...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2003, Efficient Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Efficient Networks, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions in this document; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 E. Upon request from EFFICIENT, the end user must prove the date of the original purchase of the product by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt. 5.Limitations. The end user shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if the product has been subject to abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of EFFICIENT, including acts of nature and damage caused by shipping.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General Safety Guidelines........................7 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION......................... 8 Minimum System Requirements ......................8 Hardware Installation ......................... 8 Basic Installation Procedure ......................8 Wireless Card Installation (Model 6200) ..................9 Installing Line Filters........................9 In-Line Filter ..........................9 Wall-Mount Filter........................10 Two-to-One Adapter .......................10 Installation Methods ........................
  • Page 5 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Contents Connecting to the Gateway......................22 Using UPnP (Windows XP and Me) ..................22 Using your Web Browser ......................22 Setup Wizard............................23 Gateway Setup Wizard ........................23 Wireless Setup WEP 64-Bit Option ..................26 Wireless Setup WEP 128-Bit Option ..................28 Wireless Setup WPA PSK Option...................30...
  • Page 6 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ......................94 © 2003 Efficient Networks, Inc., A Siemens Company. All rights reserved. Efficient Networks, its logos and SpeedStream are registered and unregistered trademarks of Efficient Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are held by their respective companies.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Internet-sharing needs. • 802.11 Wireless Expansion Slot (Model 6200) that allows you to add a wireless interface. Your unit may include a wireless card. If it does not, contact your Internet Service Provider for details and availability of expansion cards.

  • Page 8: Security Features

    An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all your network users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each computer is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the SpeedStream DSL Gateway.

  • Page 9: Minimum System Requirements

    100 MB of additional disk space for system organization after install) Package Contents If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your Internet Service Provider for assistance. • Model SS6000 Series SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway...

  • Page 10: Physical Details

    Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM containing USB driver software and user documentation Physical Details Before installing, we recommend that you take a moment to familiarize yourself with the SpeedStream Gateway by referring to the illustrations below. LEDs Figure 1. Front Panel...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    - Off No active wireless connection detected. • Activity - Off No data being transmitted or received via the wireless connection. - Flashing Data is being transmitted or received via the wireless connection. Status Reserved for future functionality Rear Panel Figure 2: Model 6200 Rear Panel...
  • Page 12 USB Port Use the USB cable provided with the SpeedStream Gateway to connect the USB port on the SpeedStream Gateway to an open USB port on your computer. When using the USB connection method, the USB driver software must be installed from the provided CD-ROM.

  • Page 13: General Safety Guidelines

    Introduction Power Button Push this button to power the Gateway on and off. Wireless (Model 6200) Consult your Internet Service Provider for 802.11 wireless card Expansion Card options and availability. Slot Use only the wireless card recommended by your Service Provider. Attempting to use any other wireless card may damage the Gateway and will void your manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installation

    Refer to your service provider’s documentation, or contact them with questions regarding your specific configuration. • For wireless access (Model 6200), you must have a wireless card. If one did not come with your SpeedStream Gateway, contact your Internet Service Provider for options and availability. Hardware Installation You may position the SpeedStream Gateway at any convenient location in your office or home.

  • Page 15: Wireless Card Installation (Model 6200)

    Wireless Card Installation (Model 6200) If your SpeedStream Gateway came with a wireless expansion card, install this card in the PMCICA expansion slot on the side of the Gateway before proceeding further with the installation. 1. Remove the wireless card from the anti-static bag.

  • Page 16: Wall-Mount Filter

    3. Plug the device cord into the line filter. Installation Methods The SpeedStream Gateway provides ports for either a USB or an Ethernet connection to your primary computer. Select the interface you will use to connect the Gateway, and follow the step-by-step instructions below for your chosen installation method.
  • Page 17 2) Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer. 3) If desired, use standard 10/100 CAT5 Ethernet cables to connect additional computers to the remaining Ethernet ports on the rear of the SpeedStream Gateway.

  • Page 18: Usb Installation Method (Microsoft Windows)

    When using the Ethernet installation method, you do not have to install any software. Refer to your Internet Service Provider’s instructions for installing their software and/or connecting to the Internet. You can now configure the TCP/IP settings as detailed in Chapter 3, SpeedStream Gateway Setup. USB Installation Method...

  • Page 19: Usb Driver Installation (Macintosh Systems)

    Installation 1. Connect the USB Cable 1) With your computer off, connect the provided USB cable to the USB port on the SpeedStream Gateway. 2) Connect the other end of the USB cable to an open USB port on your computer.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Operating System Configuration

    The operating system on each computer in your network, must have the TCP/IP network settings and Internet access settings configured. Windows Configuration This section describes how to configure computers to share Internet access through the SpeedStream Gateway: The first step is to check each computer's TCP/IP protocol settings. Because the Gateway uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured properly on each computer.

  • Page 21: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings (Windows 2000)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Installation 3. Click Properties. The system responds with the “TCP/IP Properties” window. Ensure that the Obtain an IP address automatically option is selected. This is the default Windows settings. Figure 8: IP Address (Win 9x) 5. Restart your computer to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Gateway.
  • Page 22 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Installation 5. Click Properties. The system responds with the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. Figure 9: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 6. Select the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option. Figure 10: TCP/IP Properties Window (Win 2000)

  • Page 23: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings (Windows Xp)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Installation Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows XP) 1. On the Windows taskbar click Start>Control Panel >Network Connection. 2. Right-click Local Area Connection; then click Properties. The system responds with the “Local Area Connection Properties” window. Figure 11: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.

  • Page 24: Internet Access

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Installation 6. Restart your computer to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Gateway. Figure 12: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) Internet Access To configure your computers to use the Gateway for Internet access, ensure that the Gateway is installed correctly and the DSL line is functional.

  • Page 25: For Windows Xp

    This section describes how to configure computers running Macintosh operating system versions 8.6 through 10.2 to share Internet access through the SpeedStream Gateway: The first step is to check each computer's TCP/IP protocol settings. Because the Gateway uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured properly on each computer.

  • Page 26: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings (Mac Os X)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Installation 3. Set the following values: • Connect via: Ethernet Built-in • Configure: Using DHCP Server • Leave the remaining fields blank 4. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel and click Save. 5. Reboot when configuration is saved. Once rebooted, the computer will pull an IP address from the DHCP server on the Gateway.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Speedstream Gateway Setup

    Security and Firewall settings • Dynamic DNS • Configuration Program The SpeedStream Gateway contains an HTTP server that allows you to connect to the Gateway and configure it from your Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, versions 5.0 or later).

  • Page 28: Preparation

    TCP/IP, refer to your system documentation or Windows Help.) • The network settings on each computer have been correctly configured. From this point on, you will perform all configuration of the SpeedStream Gateway from your computer using the Web browser-based setup program. Connecting to the Gateway...

  • Page 29: Setup Wizard

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Gateway via Web browser, the Setup Wizard runs automatically. (The Setup Wizard also runs if the Gateway's default settings are restored.) Proceed through the entire Setup wizard to ensure accuracy of the installation.
  • Page 30 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration 4. The “Configure Time Zone” window allows you to set the time zone of the area of the world in which you live. Select the “Yes” option from under the “Enable Time Client” heading.
  • Page 31 All wireless devices attached to the gateway MUST have the same wireless security settings for your network to have proper communications and security. If you own the 6200 series gateway, the “Wireless Security Configuration” window does not appear. From the “Security Mode” drop- down, select one of the following options: •...

  • Page 32: Wireless Setup Wep 64-Bit Option

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration Wireless Setup WEP 64-Bit Option WEP security offers the same security offered by a wired LAN with encrypted packets. This option offers 64-bit encryption, which is the least secure WEP option. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration”...
  • Page 33 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration 6. Click Next. Figure 19. Wireless 64-Bit WEP Configuration Window 7. On the “Congratulations” window, click Finish. The system responds with the “What do I do now?” window. From this window you may either: •...

  • Page 34: Wireless Setup Wep 128-Bit Option

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration Wireless Setup WEP 128-Bit Option WEP security offers the same security offered by a wired LAN with encrypted packets. This option offers 128-bit encryption, which is the most secure WEP option. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration”...
  • Page 35 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration 6. Click Next. Figure 21. Wireless 128-Bit WEP Configuration Window 7. On the “Congratulations” window, click Finish. The system responds with the “What do I do now?” window. From this window you may either: •...

  • Page 36: Wireless Setup Wpa Psk Option

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration Wireless Setup WPA PSK Option WPA security changes encryption keys after a specified amount of time. This is the most secure option for wireless networks. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration”...
  • Page 37 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration 5. Type a numeric value (in seconds) of the time lapse in changing the key in the “Group Key Renewal” box and click Next. Note: The minimum time value is 30. Figure 23. Wireless WPA Configuration Window 6.

  • Page 38: Gateway Environment

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration Gateway Environment Home Window After finishing the Setup Wizard and clicking Configure, the Home window appears. When connecting to the Gateway in the future, this screen appears. Pay special attention to the Login box in the top left-hand corner of the screen to ensure that you are logged in to access all available features.

  • Page 39: Toolbar

    1. Select a user from the “login” drop-down in the upper-left corner of the Home window and click GO. The system responds with the “Welcome to the SpeedStream Gateway” window. Note: If you setup users without passwords, the “Welcome to the SpeedStream Gateway” window does not appear.

  • Page 40: Logging Out Of The Gateway

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Computer Configuration Logging out of the Gateway To log out of the gateway: 1. Click GO next to the “Log Out” heading. The system responds by displaying the Home window. Figure 26. Logout Gateway Options In the left-pan of the Home window, there are configuration options for the gateway. These options differ depending on how a user is logged into the system.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Gateway Configuration Options

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Chapter 5 Gateway Configuration Options This chapter explains when and how to use the Gateway’s modem options. Overview Many advanced features, status, and diagnostic screens and are provided for your convenience. This chapter contains details of the configuration and use of each of these features. This chapter is organized into three parts corresponding to the buttons in the toolbar: •...

  • Page 42: Adding A User

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Adding a User You may add different users to the gateway to restrict their access to both gateway functions and to the Internet. You MUST be logged in as the administrator to add a user.

  • Page 43: Content Filtering (Optional)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Content Filtering (Optional) Content filtering restricts access to undesirable Web sites and Web content. Note: The “Enable User Profiling” checkbox option must be selected on the “User Profiles” window for the content filtering option to be operational.

  • Page 44: Profile Configuration Access (Optional)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Profile Configuration Access (Optional) Profile configuration allows the administrator to grant users certain permissions to access options on the gateway. To use profile configuration access: 1. Select one of the following profiles and click Next. Note: Optionally, you can click Finish to complete the user profile.

  • Page 45: Profile Time Settings (Optional)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Profile Time Settings (Optional) Profile time settings are used to limit a users ability to use the Internet during certain times of the day or night. You can also define the amount of time a user stays logged on to the Internet without Web surfing activity (Idle Time).

  • Page 46: Customized Profile Icon (Optional)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Figure 33: Associated Computer/Connected Device Window All computers and devices currently on the network, powered on, and detected by the Gateway are displayed in the list. Note: Optionally, you can click Finish to complete the user profile. The system accepts all of the defaults for a user.

  • Page 47: Editing A User

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Editing a User To edit a user: 1. Log on as the administrator. 2. Click the Users button in the toolbar. The system responds with the “User Profile” window. 3. Click a user icon in the left-navigation-pane. The system responds with the “Profile Monitor”...

  • Page 48: Deleting A User

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Deleting a User To delete a user: 1. Log on as the administrator. 2. Click the Users button in the toolbar. The system responds with the “User Profile” window. 3. Click a user icon in the left-navigation-pane. The system responds with the “Profile Monitor”...

  • Page 49: Viewing User Logs

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Viewing User Logs User logs provide time stamped information about the activity of the user over the network. To use user logs: 1. Click the Users button in the toolbar. The system responds with the “User Profile” window.

  • Page 50: Devices

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Devices The Devices option allows you to view connected devices to your gateway. If you are logged in as the administrator, you can view all of the connected devices to the gateway. If you are logged in as a specific user, you can only view devices associated with that user.

  • Page 51: Gateway

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Gateway The Gateway option provides access to all Gateway configuration options, security settings, Gateway health monitoring screens, and Internet connection and network details. The options that display under the Modem Options heading in the left-navigation-pane are based on how you logged into the system. If you logged in as the administrator, all options are turned on and enabled.
  • Page 52 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 4. Click one of the ISP connections (in red) to reconfigure that connection. Please check with your ISP for the information required to reconfigure a connection. Figure 39: ISP Connection Information Window 5. Click Advanced Settings to configure additional access options from your ISP. The system responds with the “Advanced Internet Options”...

  • Page 53: Advanced Internet Options

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Advanced Internet Options All of the options in this section should only be configured with the help and guidance of your ISP. Incorrect changes to any of these options, could result in the failure of your Internet connection.
  • Page 54 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features To use the static route option: 1. Click Advanced Settings. The system responds with the “Advanced Internet Options” window. 2. Click the “Add Static Routes for Direct IP Connections” hyperlink. The system responds with the “Static Routes”...

  • Page 55: Routing Table

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Routing Table This screen shows a table of routing information including Destination IP Address, Subnet Mask, Flags, Gateway, Metric and Interface of all static and dynamic routes for network devices. To access the routing table: 1.
  • Page 56 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 2. In the Address bar of your browser type www.dydns.org/services/dydns and press the ENTER key. The system responds by displaying the “DynDNS.org” Web page. Figure 44. DynDNS Main Web Page 3. Click the “Sign Up Now” hyperlink in the upper-right corner of the “DynDNS” Web page. The system responds with the “Create Account”...
  • Page 57 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 11. Re-type www.dydns.org/services/dydns in the Address bar of your browser. In the upper-right corner of the DynDNS Web page, type your user ID in the “User” box. 12. Type your password in the “Pass” box.
  • Page 58 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 15. In the “New Dynamic DNS Host” Web page, type a hostname in the “Hostname” box. The hostname can be something like “mypage.athome.” 16. Select the second part of the hostname in the drop-down next to the “Hostname” box.
  • Page 59 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features To set up Dynamic DNS: 1. Click the “Set up Dynamic DNS” hyperlink. The system responds with the “Set Up Dynamic DNS” window. Figure 47: Dynamic DNS Window 2. Select the “Enable” option. 3. Type the name provided to you by www.dydns.org...

  • Page 60: Rip (Routing Information Protocol)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features RIP (Routing Information Protocol) RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is based on distance algorithms that calculate the shortest distance between two points on the network based on the addresses of the originating devices. The shortest path is determined by the number of hops between these two points.

  • Page 61: Home Network

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Home Network The home network option displays all network-related information. Note: You must be logged in as the administrator to access this option. To use the Home Network option: 1. Log on as the administrator.

  • Page 62: Ip Network

    A custom configuration option is provided for advanced users. To use the IP network option: 1. Click the “Configure the local SpeedStream Gateway IP Network” hyperlink. The system responds with the “SpeedStream Gateway IP Network” window. Figure 51. Speedstream Gateway IP Network Window 2.

  • Page 63: Server Ports

    This feature is recommended for use by advanced users only. To use the server port option: 1. Click the “Configure the Local SpeedStream Gateway Server Ports” hyperlink. The system responds with the “SpeedStream Gateway Server Ports” window.

  • Page 64: Lan/Wan Port

    Note: Provider for the appropriate settings. To configure the LAN/WAN port: 1. Click the “Configure the Local SpeedStream Gateway LAN/WAN Port” hyperlink. The system responds with the “SpeedStream Gateway LAN/WAN Port” window. Figure 53: LAN/WAN Port Window 2. Select one of the following options under the “Select how you want to use the LAN/WAN port”...

  • Page 65: Wireless Network (Optional)

    This option allows you to either setup or configure a pre-existing setup of the wireless equipment in your gateway This option is only shown when a SpeedStream wireless expansion card is installed in the . Note: SpeedStream 6200 Gateway, or with the SpeedStream 6300 model with built-in wireless interface.
  • Page 66 All wireless devices attached to the gateway MUST have the same wireless security settings for your network to have proper communications and security. If you own the 6200 series gateway, the “Wireless Security Configuration” window does not appear. From the “Security Mode” drop- down, select one of the following options: •...

  • Page 67: Wireless Setup Wep 64-Bit Option (Advanced Home Networking)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Wireless Setup WEP 64-Bit Option (Advanced Home Networking) WEP security offers the same security offered by a wired LAN with encrypted packets. This option offers 64-bit encryption, which is the least secure WEP option. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration”...
  • Page 68 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 9. Click Generate Keys. The system responds by generating keys that display in the boxes under the “Passphrase” box. 10. Click Next. Figure 57. Wireless 64-Bit WEP Configuration Window 11. Please see the section in this document titled...

  • Page 69: Wireless Setup Wep 128-Bit Option (Advanced Home Networking)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Wireless Setup WEP 128-Bit Option (Advanced Home Networking) WEP security offers the same security offered by a wired LAN with encrypted packets. This option offers 128-bit encryption, which is the most secure WEP option. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration”...
  • Page 70 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 6. Click Generate Keys. The system responds by generating keys that display in the boxes under the “Passphrase” box. 7. Click Next. Figure 59. Wireless 64-Bit WEP Configuration Window 7. Please see the section in this document titled...

  • Page 71: Wireless Setup Wpa Psk Option (Advanced Home Networking)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Wireless Setup WPA PSK Option (Advanced Home Networking) WPA security changes encryption keys after a specified amount of time. This is the most secure option for wireless networks. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration”...
  • Page 72 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 5. Type a key in the “Shared Key” box. The shared key is used to generate a dynamic encryption key for gateway security. 6. Type a numeric value (in seconds) of the time lapse in changing the key in the “Group Key Renewal”...

  • Page 73: Wireless Filter And Options Configuration

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Wireless Filter and Options Configuration The “Wireless Filter Configuration” window allows you to either permit or deny access to the gateway of wireless devices based on the MAC address of the device. A MAC (Media Access Control) address refers to a hardware address that uniquely identifies each device of a network.
  • Page 74 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 4. Click Next. The system responds with the “Wireless Options Configuration” window. Figure 63. Wireless Options Configuration Window 5. Optionally, configure the following items: • Data Transfer Rate If a particular wireless client is unable to auto-negotiate a connection to the Gateway, the data transfer rate may be set to a specific data rate such as 11 Mbps for 802.11b wireless clients.

  • Page 75: Upnp (Universal Plug And Play)

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 6. Click Next. The system responds with the “Wireless Wizard” window. Figure 64. Wireless Wizard Window 7. Click Finish. 8. Click Reboot for your wireless configuration to take effect. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

  • Page 76: About Upnp

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Click Configure the Universal Plug and Play Settings link to display the following window: Figure 65: UPnP Configuration Screen Three options are provided for UPnP: • Disable UPnP Prevents the Gateway from using the UPnP feature to communicate with other devices or your operating system.
  • Page 77 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 2. Select Add or Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components to open the Windows Components Wizard dialog box. 3. Select Network Services and click Details. Check the Universal Plug and Play check box. 4. Click OK. The system installs the UPnP components automatically.

  • Page 78: Security

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 5. After finishing the installation, go to My Network Places. You will find an icon (ex: Residential Gateway Device) for the UPnP function. 6. Double-click the icon. The Gateway will open another Web page for UPnP functions. Now, the NAT traversal function of UPnP will be available.

  • Page 79: Firewall

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Firewall A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. The firewall screen provides a listing of options to be enabled or disabled as well as links to configure the more complex details of each feature.

  • Page 80: Attack Detection

    6. Please see the next section in this document titled Attack Detection. Attack Detection The SpeedStream Gateway provides protection against the most common hacker attacks that attempt to access your computer/network from the Internet. Enable this feature and select Filter All to provide maximum protection against this type of malicious intrusion.
  • Page 81 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 3. Select the checkboxes next to the corresponding option under the "After enabling the Attack Detection System, select events below to filter and/or log:" heading. Note: You can select the "Filter all" and "Log all" checkboxes to both select and log all options. Please see the descriptions below for all of the available options: •...

  • Page 82: Ip Filtering

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features IP Filtering IP filtering options are only available if your Firewall Level setting is Custom. This method of firewall protection is recommended for advanced users only. Click the Configuration button to step through the IP Filter Configuration Wizard for Inbound and Outbound IP Filter Rules.

  • Page 83: Dmz

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 20. GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation): A tunneling protocol that is used primarily for VPN (Virtual Private Networks). 21. Optionally, you can type a protocol number in the "Select by Number" box. 22. Click Next.
  • Page 84 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features 2. Click Gateway in the toolbar. 3. Click Security in the left-navigation pane. 4. Click Firewall Settings. The system responds with the “Firewall Settings” window. Figure 68. Firewall Settings Window with the DMZ Option Selected 5.

  • Page 85: Snooze Control

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Snooze Control The snooze feature allows you to bypass the firewall for a set amount of time so outside support personnel can access your gateway or network. Note: Important! This function is recommended for use only when you require this special level of unrestricted access as it leaves your Gateway and network exposed to the Internet with no firewall protection.

  • Page 86: Administrator Password

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Administrator Password You may change the admin password at any time if you have administrative rights to the gateway. To change the admin password: 1. Log on as the administrator. 2. Click Gateway in the toolbar.
  • Page 87 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features To use address translation with NAPT: 1. Click the "Configure" hyperlink next to the "Port-Bypass (NAPT)" option. 2. Click the option(s) of your choice from the list under the "Available Applications" heading. Once clicked, these applications appear under the "Enabled Applications" heading indicating they are now active.

  • Page 88: Gateway Health

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features • Redirect selected protocol/service to IP Address: The protocol or service that you select is directed to an IP address on your LAN that you type in the box next to this field. 7. Click Apply.

  • Page 89: Statistics

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Statistics Statistics are displayed for your Internet connection, Network status, Security, and the Gateway system log. Click the hyperlink of your choice for the type of statistics you wish to view. Figure 71: Statistics Window Internet Stats These statistics are commonly used by your Internet Service provider to diagnose service-related issues.

  • Page 90: Home Networking Stats

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Click the “DSL” hyperlink under the “Internet Stats” heading to display information about your DSL connection. Figure 73. DSL Statistics Home Networking Stats These statistics are helpful when used to troubleshoot issues on your home network. These statistics are displayed for each physical interface connected to the Gateway.

  • Page 91: Logging

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Logging Extensive activity logs are provided for advanced troubleshooting and administrative use. The following types of logs are available: • System Displays Gateway status, user login, interfaces accessed, etc. Activity displayed in the system log is defined using the checkboxes provided at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 92: Diagnostics

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Important: Do not turn off or interrupt the Gateway during a firmware upgrade session. The Gateway could be rendered inoperable! Diagnostics The Gateway provides diagnostic tests and data for each interface. This data is commonly requested by technical support to assist in troubleshooting.

  • Page 93: Customize

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features The example below displays a diagnostic result with failures detected: Figure 78. Diagnostic Process with Failures Customize Several options are available for you to customize the Gateway’s display. Select the icon for the option you wish to configure.

  • Page 94: Color Palette

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Color Palette Multiple color selections are available to customize the appearance of the configuration interface/program. To use the color palette option: 1. From the “Customized Settings” window, click Color Palette. The system responds with the “Customized Colors”...

  • Page 95: Language

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Language Multiple languages may be available for displaying text in the configuration interface/program. This option may not be available on your Gateway configuration. • Select your desired language and click Apply. Time Zone Configure the Time Client parameters to automatically synchronize the Gateway’s internal date and time settings with those of your selected time zone.

  • Page 96: Reboot / Reset

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Reboot / Reset The Reboot screen offers two options: reboot and reset. Please see the section below for more information. Reboot Reboot should be used when the Gateway needs to be restarted. The Gateway can also be rebooted using the power switch on the rear panel of the Gateway.

  • Page 97: Reset

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features Reset Reset should be used when you find it necessary to recover the factory default settings. This may be necessary when a custom configuration did not go as planned, when a new configuration is desired, or when the Gateway does not appear to be working properly.

  • Page 98: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Speedstream Wireless DSL Gateway and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Gateway still does not function properly, contact your Internet Service Provider or Technical Support for further assistance.

  • Page 99: Contacting Technical Support

    DSL service or connectivity, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) directly. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, be prepared to provide the following information: • Internet Service Provider and service type (DSL, cable) • Product model number (SpeedStream SS6000 Series) • Date of purchase or installation • Description of problem...

  • Page 100: Appendix B Specifications

    SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Appendix C: Technical Support Appendix B Specifications Media Interface: RJ-11 DSL WAN connection (5) 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet LAN connections (Auto-MDI/MDI-X) USB Type B connection DB-9 RS-232 Serial console port Power, Status, Link and Activity for DSL, Ethernet, USB, and Wireless...
  • Page 101 SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Appendix C: Technical Support DHCP server and DNS agent Routing: Network Address Port Translation (NAPT) Network Address Translation (NAT) Packet filtering RFC 2364 Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM PVCs (PPPoA) RFC 2516 Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
  • Page 102 Efficient Networks 4849 Alpha Road Dallas, TX 75244 USA +1 (972) 852-1000 Tel +1 (972) 852-1001 Fax support@efficient.com http://www.support.efficient.com...

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