Installing the Speedstream, Package Contents

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLING THE SPEEDSTREAM 2614

Before installing the SpeedStream 2614 DSL/Cable Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents,” and that you have all the necessary cabling. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact Technical Support (see Appendix A, “Troubleshooting”). After installing the SpeedStream 2614, refer to the subsequent chapters for additional instructions:

•Chapter 3, “Configuring the SpeedStream 2614” to configure the router settings.

•Chapter 4, “Configuring Client TCP/IP” to install and configure the TCP/IP protocol on network computers.

Package Contents

•SpeedStream 2614 DSL/Cable Router

•Power adapter (5V, 2.4A)

•Installation CD (contains User Guide, Printer Port Monitor, other files and documents)

•Quick Start Guide

•Safety and Certifications Declarations

•Extended Warranty and Registration Card

Description of Hardware

You can connect the SpeedStream 2614 DSL/Cable Router to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ- 45 WAN port or RS232 serial port. You can connect it directly to your computer or to a local area network using any of the four Fast Ethernet LAN ports. The SpeedStream 2614 can even function as a print server.

Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL provides up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Mbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream. Cable modems can provide up to 36 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. ISDN can provide up to 128 Kbps when using two bearer channels. And PSTN analog connections can now run up to 56 Kbps. However, you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service providers may vary dramatically from these upper limits.

Although access speed to the Internet is determined by the service and type of modem connected to your SpeedStream 2614, data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports!

The SpeedStream 2614 includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indicators that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. It also provides four RJ-45 LAN ports on the front panel, and one RJ-45 WAN port, one RS232 serial port and one parallel printer port on the rear panel:

•(1) RS232 serial port to connect to an ISDN Terminal Adapter (TA) or to a PSTN analog modem.

•(1) Parallel printer port that can be connected to a printer. This printer can then be shared by any LAN users.

•(4) RJ-45 LAN ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN).

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