Siemens 4100 quick start Ethernet Installation, PC Configuration Procedures

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Ethernet Installation

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PC Configuration Procedures

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® Device

Windows Configuration

In order to setup the SpeedStream® device, your PC must first be configured to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. Follow the procedure below:

Note: The following procedures cover configuration of a PC running Windows® XP. Please refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM for help configuring other operating systems.

1.	Click Start > Control Panel.
2.	Double-click the Network
	Connections icon.
3.	Double-click your Network Card.
4.	Click Properties.
5.	Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
6.	Click Properties.
7.	Select Obtain an IP address
	automatically.
8.	Select Obtain DNS server address
	automatically.

5.Click Next.

6.Click Connect to the Internet.

7.Click Next.

8.Click Setup my connection manually.

9.Click Next.

10.Select Connect using a broadband connection that is always on.

11.Click Next.

12.Click Finish.

13.If you have a router, configure the router using the Router Configuration procedure that follows.

Router Configuration

Windows Me and XP users: If you have Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) enabled, Windows may detect the SpeedStream® device upon startup and provide a shortcut to the device on the desktop or system task tray. The icon will be

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® device (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® device (black port).

6.Ensure the SpeedStream® device is powered on (power switch located on right side of back panel).

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Internet connection

	3	1
RJ-11 DSL cable		6
		Power supply
	2	5
		Hub
Ethernet connection		Optional:
to computer RJ-45		use crossover
Straight-through		(Xover) cable when
Ethernet cable		connecting to a hub
		or switch without an

“uplink” port

9.	Click OK and exit out of the Control Panel.
10.	Configure Internet Access using the
	procedure that follows.

Internet Access

Next, make sure your PC will use the SpeedStream® device (and not Dial-Up Networking) when connecting to the Internet. Follow the procedure below:

1.Click Start > Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Internet Options icon.

3.Click the Connections tab.

4. Click Setup.

labeled as “Residential Gateway.” Double-click the icon and skip to step 3.

1.Start your Web browser.

2.In the Address box, enter the following: http://speedstream

3.When prompted for a username and password, type admin for the password only (username is not required).

4.Click Login and enter the username and password provided by your service provider.

5.Click Save.

6.If additional configuration is desired, select Setup to configure DHCP, firewall settings, security options, and also to view status and statistical information.

Note: If your Service Provider requires you to use separate PPPoE client software, discontinue use of this software. The SpeedStream® device will negotiate the PPPoE logon to your service provider’s network.

Congratulations! You have completed the installation of your SpeedStream® device.

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