Siemens 4200 Series User Manual

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Router User’s Guide 
Introduction  
•  Virtual Private Network  
Virtual Private Network allows remote users to establish a secure connection to a corporate network 
by setting pass-through of the three most commonly used VPN protocols: PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec. 
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 
Router. UPnP is supported by Windows Me, XP, or later, operating systems. 
Advanced Router 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. 
•  Port Forwarding 
Port Forwarding provides flexibility by allowing you to change internal IP addresses without affecting 
outside access to your network.
 
•  Session Tracking 
Some protocols, such as FTP, require secondary network connections on ports other than the main 
control port. These connections are usually made using port numbers in the dynamic range (> 1024). 
The firewall allows traffic on secondary sessions without manual configuration.  
Minimum System Requirements 
At a minimum, your computer must be equipped with the following to successfully install the Router. Your 
Internet Service Provider may have additional requirements for use of their service. 
•  Ethernet connection method  
−  A network interface card (NIC) that supports Ethernet 10/100Base-T full-/half-duplex.  
−  Operating system that supports TCP/IP. 
−  Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator versions 5.0 or later. 
•  USB connection method  
−  32 MB RAM 
−  Pentium-compatible 166 MHz processor (or faster). 
−  12 MB available hard disk space.  
−  Windows 98 or later operating system. 
General Safety Guidelines 
When using the SpeedStream Router, observe the following safety guidelines: 
•  Never install telephone wiring during a storm. 
•  Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. Lightening increases the risk of electrical shock. 
•  Do not install telephone jacks in wet locations and never use the product near water. 
•  Do not exceed the maximum power load ratings for the product.