Speedstream Router Setup; Before Configuring The Router - SpeedStream 4200 User Manual

Chapter 4

SpeedStream Router Setup

This chapter provides details for the Router setup processes.
This chapter describes the steps to set up the SpeedStream Router configuration using the Router Setup
Wizard. Other configuration may also be required on the Router, depending on which features and
functions of the SpeedStream Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions
for the required functions.
To do this:
Configure users on the Router.
Configure ISP configuration parameters. This should only be
done when instructed by your ISP.
Configure network related information.
Add security to your network.
Monitor the health of the Router.

Before Configuring the Router

Before attempting to configure the Router, please ensure that:
• Your computer can establish a physical connection to the Router. The computer and the Router must
be directly connected using either the USB or Ethernet port on the Router.
• The SpeedStream Router is installed correctly and powered on.
• The TCP/IP protocol is installed on all computers on your network. (If you need to install TCP/IP, refer
to your system documentation or Windows Help.)
• The network settings on each computer are correctly configured.
From this point on, you will perform all configuration of the SpeedStream Router from your computer
using the Web browser-based setup program.
Refer to:
Chapter 5, "Configuring User Profiles"
Chapter 6, "Configuring ISP
Connection Settings"
Chapter 7, "Configuring Network
Settings"
Chapter 8, "Configuring Security
Features"
Chapter 9, "Monitoring Router Health"
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