SIEMENS SE565 Residential Gateway
User’s Guide
Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Features
Home Network
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LAN/WAN Port
Your gateway contains four Ethernet ports, Ethernet port #4 can be used as either a LAN (network) port or as
a WAN (Internet connection) port. Select the appropriate option to define whether the port is used as a fourth
local network port or as a connection for another broadband device.
Note:
For configuration of the port as a WAN port, you may be required to consult your Internet Service
Provider for the appropriate settings.
To configure the LAN/WAN port:
1. Click the
Configure the Local SpeedStream Gateway LAN/WAN Port
hyperlink. This displays the
SpeedStream Gateway LAN/WAN Port page.
2. Select one of the following options:
•
LAN
(Local Area Network)
Use the port as a connection to the network located in your home or premises.
•
WAN
(Wide Area Network)
Use the port as a connection to a large connected network such as the Internet that is spread over a
large geographic area. If you select the WAN option, please contact your ISP for instructions on how to
configure this option.
3. Click
Apply
.
