Siemens SpeedStream 6500 Series - Manual (Page 6)

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the Gateway's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpeedStream SS6500 Series Residential Gateway
(Gateway). The Gateway is a multi-function device providing the following services:
• Built-in DSL Modem that provides shared Internet access for multiple users.
• One- or four-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch for 10Base-T or 100Base-T connections.
• Custom Controls that allow you to configure the SpeedStream Residential Gateway to best meet your
specific security and Internet-sharing needs.
• Integrated 802.11g/802.11b wireless interface that provides a wireless interface built into the unit.
Features of the Residential Gateway
The SpeedStream SS6500 Series Gateway incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to
provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Network (LAN) Features
• One- or Four-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
The SpeedStream Gateway incorporates a one- or four-port 10/100 Ethernet switch, making it easy to
create or extend your network. Optionally, you can configure the fourth port as a WAN port for
connection to another broadband device.
• DHCP Server Support
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a dynamic, “upon request,” IP address to
computers and other networked devices. Your SpeedStream Gateway can act as a DHCP Server for
devices on your local network.
• Network Status and Statistics
Using these diagnostic tools, you can easily monitor the status of each network connection and
evaluate network performance.
• USB Connection
Some Gateways will have a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection that can be used to connect up to
127 peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards. It also supports UPnP installation and
hot plugging.
Security Features
• Password Protected Configuration
Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the Gateway’s
configuration data and settings.
• NAT Protection
An intrinsic side affect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all your
network users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each computer is
hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the SpeedStream
Gateway.