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

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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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