Configuration & Management; Advanced Gateway Functions - Siemens SpeedStream 6500 Series User Manual

6500 Series Residential Gateway User's Guide
• Stateful Inspection Firewall
All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting
your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
• Attack Protection System
Attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid data packets and connection requests, using so
much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Gateway
incorporates protection against these types of attacks as well as other common hacker attacks.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup
Use your Web browser for quick and easy configuration.
• UPnP Support
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the SpeedStream
Gateway. UPnP is supported by Windows Me, XP or later, operating systems.

Advanced Gateway Functions

• DMZ
One computer on your local network can be configured to allow unrestricted two-way communication
with servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs that are
incompatible with firewalls.
• Firewall "Snooze"
Temporarily disable firewall protection to limit interference with games and other applications
incompatible with firewalls.
• Content Filter
Use the Content Filter to block individual user access to undesirable Web sites. Content filtering can
be defined differently for each user.
• Time of Day Use Restrictions
Limit the time of day during which individual users have access to the Internet. Time limitations can be
defined differently for each user.
• Advanced Wireless Controls
The SpeedStream 6500 model has a built-in wireless interface. Custom configuration options include
wireless access control, 64-bit, 128-bit, or WAP wireless encryption, disable SSID broadcast, and
pass phrase key generation for added security.
• HPNA
Some Gateways will come with Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HPNA). HPNA technology,
building on Ethernets, allows all the components of a home network to interact over the home's
existing telephone wiring without disturbing the existing voice or fax services.
• Powerline
Some Gateways will come with Digital Powerline (DPL) capability. DPL technology provides the
transmission of data to users over the same lines that bring electric power to homes and businesses
using TCP/IP protocol.
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Introduction