Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................1
Features of the 5450 Router ...............................................................................................................1
Network (LAN) Features..................................................................................................................1
Security Features.............................................................................................................................1
Configuration & Management..........................................................................................................2
Advanced Router Functions ............................................................................................................2
Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................2
Package Contents................................................................................................................................2
Physical Details....................................................................................................................................3
Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................................................3
Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................3
General Safety Guidelines ..................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................6
Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................6
Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................................................6
Basic Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................6
Installing Line Filters........................................................................................................................7
Connecting Cables to Ethernet........................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 3..................................................................................................................................................9
OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................9
Check TCP/IP Protocol Settings.........................................................................................................9
Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows 9x/ME)................................................................................10
Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows 2000)..................................................................................11
Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows XP) .....................................................................................12
Checking TCP/IP Settings (MAC OS 8.6 through 9.x) ..................................................................13
Checking TCP/IP Settings (MAC OSX).........................................................................................14
Internet Access Configuration .........................................................................................................15
For Windows 9x/2000....................................................................................................................15
For Windows XP............................................................................................................................15
CHAPTER 4 SPEEDSTREAM ROUTER SETUP......................................................................................16
Before Configuring the Router.........................................................................................................16
Connecting to the Router..................................................................................................................17
Router Setup Wizard..........................................................................................................................18
Home Window ....................................................................................................................................20
Menu Bar .......................................................................................................................................20
Toolbar...........................................................................................................................................21
Logging into the Router .................................................................................................................21
Logging out of the Router ..............................................................................................................21
CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING USERS AND DEVICES..............................................................................22
Configuring Users..............................................................................................................................22
Adding a User ................................................................................................................................22
Editing A User Profile.....................................................................................................................27
Deleting a User..............................................................................................................................28
Viewing User Logs.........................................................................................................................29
Configuring Devices..........................................................................................................................30
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