Siemens 6500 Series manual Introduction, Features of the Residential Gateway, Network LAN Features

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Chapter 1

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Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the Gateway's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream SS6500 Series Residential Gateway (Gateway). The Gateway is a multi-function device providing the following services:

Built-in DSL Modem that provides shared Internet access for multiple users.

One- or four-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch for 10Base-T or 100Base-T connections.

Custom Controls that allow you to configure the SpeedStream Residential Gateway to best meet your specific security and Internet-sharing needs.

Integrated 802.11g/802.11b wireless interface that provides a wireless interface built into the unit.

Features of the Residential Gateway

The SpeedStream SS6500 Series Gateway incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Network (LAN) Features

One- or Four-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

The SpeedStream Gateway incorporates a one- or four-port 10/100 Ethernet switch, making it easy to create or extend your network. Optionally, you can configure the fourth port as a WAN port for connection to another broadband device.

DHCP Server Support

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a dynamic, “upon request,” IP address to computers and other networked devices. Your SpeedStream Gateway can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local network.

Network Status and Statistics

Using these diagnostic tools, you can easily monitor the status of each network connection and evaluate network performance.

USB Connection

Some Gateways will have a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection that can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards. It also supports UPnP installation and hot plugging.

Security Features

Password Protected Configuration

Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the Gateway’s configuration data and settings.

NAT Protection

An intrinsic side affect 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 Gateway.

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Contents SpeedStream→ Residential Gateway User’s Guide Limitations Contents Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Contents Security Features Features of the Residential GatewayNetwork LAN Features IntroductionConfiguration & Management Advanced Gateway FunctionsPackage Contents Minimum System RequirementsPhysical Details Front Panel LEDsGeneral Safety Guidelines Rear PanelInstallation Hardware InstallationBasic Installation Procedure Installing Line Filters In-Line FilterWall-Mount Filter Connect the Ethernet cables Connecting CablesConnect the power Connect the DSL cableUSB Driver Installation Macintosh Systems USB Installation Method Microsoft WindowsInstall USB Driver Software Connect the USB CableOperating System Configuration Check TCP/IP Protocol SettingsChecking TCP/IP Settings Windows 9x/ME Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows XP Checking TCP/IP Settings MAC OS 8.6 through Ethernet Adaptor en0,en1,… if connecting via USBChecking TCP/IP Settings MAC OSX For Windows 9x/2000 Internet Access ConfigurationClick Setup. This starts the New Connection Wizard For Windows XPSpeedStream Gateway Setup Before Configuring the GatewayTo do this Refer to Connecting to the Gateway Using your Web BrowserGateway Setup Wizard Page Disable Security WEP 64-bitsWEP 128-bits Surf Now DisableEnable ContinueWireless Setup WEP 64-Bit Option Open SystemShared Key Wireless Setup WEP 128-Bit Option Wireless Setup WPA PSK Option TkipHome Window Menu BarToolbar Logging into the GatewayLogging out of the Gateway Configuring Users and Devices Configuring UsersAdding a User Disable all Content Filtering Administrator GamerWeb Surfer Only allowed from Infinite TimeMinutes Page Editing a User Profile Deleting a User Click Delete UserViewing User Logs Configuring Devices Configuring Advanced Features Gateway Options discussed in this chapterISP Connection Advanced ISP Settings Configure the ATM Virtual CircuitATM Virtual Circuits Static Routes To set up Dynamic DNS on the Gateway Dynamic DNSRIP Routing Information Protocol Home Network LAN/WAN PortIP Network Server Ports LAN/WAN Port Wireless Network Select Enable to enable the Wireless InterfaceWPA PSK Wireless Setup WEP 64-Bit Option Advanced Home Network Wireless Setup WEP 128-Bit Option Advanced Home Network Wireless Setup WPA PSK Option Advanced Home Network Wireless Filter and Options Configuration AllowDeny Data Transfer Rate RTS/CTS ThresholdFragmentation Threshold Standard Powerline Security ConfigurationMinimum MaximumEnables powerline filtering UPnP Universal Plug and Play Select Universal Plug and PlayEnable full Internet Gateway Device IGD support Disable UPnPEnable Discovery and Advertisement only Ssdp Enable Access LoggingSecurity Attack Detection Firewall SettingsLevel IP FilteringHigh Security LevelLow CustomAttack Detection Fragmented UDP Header Fragmented TCP PacketFragmented TCP Header Fragmented Icmp HeaderIP Filtering Any IP Address This IP AddressAny IP Address TCP/UDP Options Window Icmp Options Window Clone IP Filter Rules Make Settings Permanent Disable DMZEnable DMZ with this Host IP address Make Settings Last forReset the Snooze time interval to Disable SnoozeEnable Snooze, and set the Snooze time interval to Firewall Snooze ControlAdministrator Password Click Save SettingsAddress Translation Port By-Pass NaptAddress Translation With NAT Address Translation With Napt − Telnet Redirect selected protocol/service to this routerRedirect selected protocol/service to IP Address − DomainMonitoring Gateway Health Gateway Health options discussed in this chapterHome Networking Stats StatisticsInternet Stats Security StatsInternet Stats ATM StatisticsDSL Statistics Home Networking Stats Powerline StatisticsWireless Statistics Ethernet StatisticsSystem Logging User AccessLogging Firewall LoggingUpdate Firmware RemoteLocal Diagnostics Miscellaneous Gateway Options CustomizeCustomization options discussed in this chapter Color Palette Language Select Yes for Enable Time Client Time ZoneReboot Internet Access TroubleshootingGeneral Issues Problem Cant connect to the Gateway to configure itFax Contacting Technical SupportTelephone InternetSpecifications Routing Bridging AAL and ATM Support Power Certifications OAM F5Siemens Subscriber Network