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Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter describes the steps you must take to install and configure the various components in your
network to utilize the Siemens Ethernet Security Router. This includes
setting up the hardware connections
to
the Internet router,
configuring the PC
to use the Internet router for Internet access, and setting up the Internet
router configuration. Before beginning installation, make sure you meet all
installation requirements
.
Installation Requirements
Before beginning the installation and configuration of the various components on the network, make sure you
received all the
package contents
, meet the basic
PC requirements
, and have the necessary information from
your
network Service Provider
.
Package Contents
Your package should contain the items listed below. If you determine anything to be damaged or missing,
please contact the dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.
•
One Siemens se5880 Ethernet-to-Ethernet Router
•
One Siemens Documentation CD-ROM
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One AC power supply module w/ cord
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Two RJ-45 Ethernet cables
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One RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter (console)
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One Siemens se5880 Quick Start Guide
PC Requirements
At a minimum, your computer must be equipped with the following to successfully install the broadband
Internet router.
•
CD-ROM Drive
•
Ethernet network interface card
•
TCP/IP network protocol installed on your PC
•
Web browser
•
Terminal emulation software, if you want to configure your router via your computer’s serial port before
placing it into service on a network.
Network Service Provider Requirements
Your Network Service Provider will provide you with information to configure your router’s WAN connection.
Depending upon the type of service that you ordered, you will need some of the items from the following list.
Contact your Network Service Provider for specific details on the items you should receive.
•
DNS address
•
One or more IP addresses and a subnet mask
•
PPP Username and Password if required
