SpeedStream PPPoE Modem
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Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS...........................................................................................................................II
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................1
About the SpeedStream PPPoE Modem...................................................................................................1
Features and Benefits...............................................................................................................................1
Hardware Description..............................................................................................................................1
General Safety Guidelines..........................................................................................................................2
INSTALLING THE MODEM..........................................................................................................................3
Minimum System Requirements ...............................................................................................................3
Ethernet Port Connectivity (5100/5200 series)........................................................................................3
USB Port Connectivity (5200 series).......................................................................................................3
Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................3
Basic Installation Procedure ....................................................................................................................3
Installing Line Filters...............................................................................................................................3
Connecting the Cables .............................................................................................................................5
CONFIGURING COMPUTER NETWORK SETTINGS................................................................................8
Windows 95 / 98 / ME.................................................................................................................................8
Windows NT 4.0........................................................................................................................................10
Windows 2000............................................................................................................................................11
Windows XP ..............................................................................................................................................12
CONFIGURING THE MODEM....................................................................................................................13
Navigating the Web Interface..................................................................................................................13
Logging On to the Web Interface............................................................................................................13
Entering the Network Password..............................................................................................................14
Logging On to a PPP Session ...................................................................................................................15
Changing System User Name and Password..........................................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................17
Basic Troubleshooting Steps ....................................................................................................................17
Interpreting the LED Display..................................................................................................................17
Resolving Specific Issues ..........................................................................................................................18
Rebooting the Modem...............................................................................................................................19
Resetting the Modem ................................................................................................................................19
Contacting Technical Support.................................................................................................................20
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................21
GLOSSARY................................................................................................................................................22
Acronyms and Terms ...............................................................................................................................22
Technical Concepts ...................................................................................................................................23
INDEX .........................................................................................................................................................24