Siemens SS2604 User Manual
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the SpeedStream DSL/Cable
Router.
Router.
Requirements
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DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP, for shared Internet
access.
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Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT CAT5 network (UTP) cables with RJ45
connectors
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TCP/IP network protocol must be installed on all PCs.
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For shared access to the attached printer, the following clients are supported:
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Windows 95/98/ME
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Windows NT 4.0, 2000 or XP
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Unix (LPD printing)
Procedure
Figure 3: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the DSL/Cable Router.
Ensure that both the DSL/Cable Router and the DSL or Cable modem are powered OFF.
Ensure that both the DSL/Cable Router and the DSL or Cable modem are powered OFF.
2. Connect LAN Cables
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Use standard 10/100 CAT5 network cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on
the DSL/Cable Router.
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Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
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