Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5600 Series - Manual (Page 16)

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Getting Started
Accessing the Router
There is very little setup required to get your 5600 series router up and
running. The 5600 Series router can be accessed and configured in two
ways:
• Network access via TELNET, HTTP, or FTP
• Local terminal using a serial connection
The router has no password initially right out of the box. However, be sure
to set the password to protect it from being modified by users on the
network. Refer to “Setting the Password” on page 24 for details.
Network Access
The easiest way to access the router is through an Ethernet connection
between the host computer and the router. This connection can be directly
between the two devices or over a local area network (LAN) segment.
To access the router via Ethernet, the host computer must be on the same
subnetwork with the router. When you directly connect the router to the
host computer through the Ethernet port, the router’s DHCP server will
automatically assign a 10.0.0.2 IP address to your computer, if the
computer is a DHCP client.
Connecting to the router via Ethernet
1 Connect the host to the router’s Ethernet port. Make sure that the enet
LED on the front of the router is green.
2 Make sure that the host computer is configured so that it can be
accessed via Ethernet.
2-a If you are using a PC running Windows 95/98, select Start >
Settings > Control Panel > and click on Network .
2-b Select TCP/IP from the list of installed network components
and select Properties .