SpeedStream
®
2614
4-Port DSL/Cable Router
Quick-Start Guide
007-0096-002
For more information regarding SpeedStream
®
products visit: www.speedstream.com.
Efficient Networks, Inc.
A Siemens Company
4849 Alpha Road
Dallas, TX 75244
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unregistered trademarks of Efficient Networks, Inc. Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG, Germany. All other
brand names and trademarks are held by their respective companies. Efficient Networks reserves the right to make changes to product
specifications at any time without notice.
Connection Configuration for DSL service users:
Most DSL service providers supply users with a dynamic IP address, but require a valid username and password to be
entered first. This method is known as PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).
Note: If your service provider currently requires you to use separate PPPoE client software, discontinue use of this software and complete
the following procedure to configure the SpeedStream router to negotiate the PPPoE logon to your service provider’s network.
1.
Connect to the SpeedStream router's configuration interface by entering
HTTP:// 192.168.254.254
and
press
Enter
.
2.
You will see the
SpeedStream Router Status
screen. Select
Simple Setup
from the left-side menu and choose
WAN
from the expanded menu.
3.
Select
PPPoE
and click
Enter
.
4.
Enter the
Username
and
Password
exactly as provided by your DSL service provider, leave the Service Name
field blank and click
Enter
.
5.
Wait approximately 10 seconds, then click the
Status
link in the left-side menu.
6.
On the
SpeedStream Router Status
page, check the Internet connection status section for the field labeled
Cable/DSL
. Ensure that the status says
Connected
.
• If it says
Connected
, you have successfully obtained an IP Address from your DSL service provider and may
proceed with using the router and Internet service as desired.
• If it says
Disconnected
, continue to the next step.
7.
Power off both the DSL modem and the SpeedStream router.
8.
Power on both the DSL modem and the SpeedStream router.
9.
Connect to the SpeedStream router's configuration interface by entering
HTTP:// 192.168.254.254
and
click
Enter
.
10.
On the
SpeedStream Router Status
page, check the Internet connection status section for the field labeled
Cable/DSL
. Ensure that the status says
Connected
.
• If it says
Connected
, you have successfully obtained an IP Address from your DSL service provider and may
proceed with using the router and Internet service as desired.
• If it says
Disconnected
, continue to the next step.
11.
Troubleshooting:
• Ensure that the DSL modem is securely connected to the router and the modem is powered on and
functioning properly.
• Ensure that the Username and Password entered are accurate- verify with your DSL service provider, if
necessary.
• Upgrade the firmware on the SpeedStream router to the latest version available.
Connection Configuration for @Home™ cable modem service users:
1.
Obtain your exact HOST NAME from @Home™ or your Windows Network Control Panel
2.
Connect to the SpeedStream router's configuration interface by entering
HTTP:// 192.168.254.254
and
press
Enter.
3.
You will see the
SpeedStream Router Status
screen. Select
Simple Setup
from the left-side menu and choose
WAN
from the expanded menu.
4.
Select
Dynamic IPAddress
and click
Enter
.
5.
Enter the HOST NAME you were provided by @Home and click
Enter
.
6.
Wait approximately 10 seconds, then click the
Status link
in the left-side menu.
7.
On the
SpeedStream Router Status
page, check the Internet connection status section for the field labeled
Cable/DSL
. Ensure that the status says
Connected
.
• If it says
Connected
, you have successfully obtained an IP Address from the @Home service and may proceed
with using the router and Internet service as desired.
•
If it says
Disconnected
, continue to the next step.
Technical Support for North America is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone, email or online:
Phone:
1-877-823-6722
Email:
Online:
http://www.support.speedstream.com
8.
Select
Simple Setup
from the left-side menu and choose
WAN
from the expanded menu.
9.
Select
Dynamic IPAddress
and click
Enter
.
10.
Click the
Clone MAC Address
button.
11.
Click
Enter
.
12.
Wait approximately 10 seconds, then click the
Status
link in the left-side menu.
13.
On the
SpeedStream Router Status
page, check the Internet connection status section for the field labeled
Cable/DSL
. Ensure that the status says
Connected
.
• If it says
Connected
, you have successfully obtained an IP Address from the @Home service and may proceed
with using the router and Internet service as desired.
• If it says
Disconnected
, continue to the next step.
13.
Troubleshooting:
• Ensure that the Cable modem is securely connected to the router and the modem is powered on and
functioning properly.
• Ensure that the HOST NAME entered is accurate- verify with @Home, if necessary.
• Upgrade the firmware on the SpeedStream router to the latest version available.
PC Setup—Windows
®
95/98/98SE/Me
TCP/IP Setup
1.
Right-click on the
Network Neighborhood
icon on your desktop, select
Properties
.
2.
Select the
TCP/IP->Ethernet Adapter
entry.
3.
Ensure
Obtain an IP Address Automatically
is selected. The DHCP server in the SpeedStream router will provide
an IP address for the PC.
4.
Click
OK
twice, then restart your PC
even if no changes were made
.
Internet Access
1.
Select
Start Menu-> Settings-> Control Panel-> Internet Options
.
2.
Select the
Connections
tab and click the
Setup
button.
3.
Select
I want to set up my Internet connection manually,
or
I want to connect through a Local Area Network (LAN)
and click
Next
.
4.
Select
I connect through a Local Area Network (LAN)
and click
Next
.
5.
Uncheck
all boxes on the
Local Area Network Internet Configuration
screen and click
Next
.
6.
Follow the remaining prompts until the wizard has finished.
Tips and Troubleshooting
