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Siemens SpeedStream 4200 Ethernet: Windows Vista

Physical Connection
Telephone Filters
Connecting the Cables
Starting the Modem
PC Settings for Windows Vista
Configure Your Modem
Accessing the Configuration Utility
Optus DSL Broadband Setting
Quick Diagnostics

Important

Optus Customers with Windows Vista please follow this guide instead of using the CD.

Physical Connection

Telephone Filters

Telephone filters

A telephone filter must be installed on each of the telephony devices that share the same telephone number as your Optus DSL Broadband service. These include:

  • telephones
  • fax machines
  • dial-up modems
  • answering machines
  • some digital pay TV equipment
  • any other similar device

Place a filter on all telephones or similar devices at your premises by unplugging the telephone cord and placing a filter between the phone and the wall socket as shown.

If you have a home monitoring service (Back to Base security or medical alarm) that uses the same phone line as your DSL service, it is your responsibility to arrange for a central filter to be installed in your premises. If you do not do this, you will experience problems with your DSL connection and your monitoring service. If you require further information about central filters please call Optus DSL Broadband Customer Service.

Connecting the Cables

The connection sockets at the rear of your Siemens modem look like this:

To connect your modem.

  • Connect the Ethernet cable between your Ethernet port on your PC and the modem's Ethernet port
  • Connect the DSL cable between the DSL port on the modem and the telephone wall socket. (You will need a double adaptor if you also use this wall socket for your telephone.)
  • Plug the jack from the power adaptor into the modem power socket labelled "12VDC" and plug the adaptor into a power source

Starting the Modem

  • Connect power to the modem
  • Turn the modem on by pressing the power switch on the rear panel, marked "I/O"
  • The Power LED will blink and then turn steady green
  • The Ethernet light will blink and then remain steady green
  • The DSL LED will blink during initialisation and then remain steady green once an ADSL connection has been established

If your modem is unable to establish an ADSL connection check the following:

  • Your modem is powered on and the Power LED is solid green. (See Starting the Modem)
  • Ensure all cables are connected correctly (See Connecting the Cables)
  • Contact Optus DSL Broadband Customer Support

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PC Settings for Windows Vista

NOTE: The following settings are for direct modem to PC connection. If you wish to use your Optus DSL Broadband service with a home or office LAN please contact your network administrator or computer technician.

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  • Click Control Panel in the Windows Start menu

Step 2 of 6

  • Select View network status and tasks under the title Network and Internet

NOTE: If your Control Panel is set to Classic View, please click Switch to Category View.

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  • In the Network and Sharing Center window select View status

Step 4 of 6

  • Select Properties

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  • Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties

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  • Select Obtain an IP address automatically
  • Select Obtain DNS server address automatically
  • Click OK
  • Click OK and Close all open windows

Your PC is now ready for you to configure your modem.

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Configure Your Modem

NOTE
If you are using an Optus supplied Siemens SpeedStream 4200 modem, you can view your modem settings here.

Accessing the Siemens SpeedStream 4200 Configuration Utility

To avoid conflicts with any previous configuration the modem must first be restored to factory default settings.

With the modem switched on press and hold the Factory Reset button. The Power LED will blink green. Release the Factory Reset button as soon as the Power LED begins to blink. The Factory Reset button is located at the rear of the modem. (See Connecting the Cables) HINT: The button is recessed an you will need a sharp object to press it.

  • Launch Internet Explorer on your PC
  • Connect to the Siemens SpeedStream modem by entering http://192.168.254.254 - the modem's default IP address - in the Address field of Internet Explorer, then click the Go button

The following Gateway Administration Setup screen will appear. You may add this page to your Favorites for easy access later.

You will be asked to set the modem password for the first time.

NOTE: Do NOT enter your Optus DSL Broadband username and password here.

  • Enter the default username "admin" in the User Name field
  • Enter the password "admin" in the New Password field
  • Enter the same password "admin" in the Confirm Password field
  • Click the radio button next to the option Require admin login to access configuration pages
  • Click the Save Settings button

After a brief delay the ISP Password page will be displayed

If you are unable to connect to the modem check the following:

Optus DSL Broadband settings

Step 1 of 16

You do not need to provide any information on the ISP Password page.

  • Click on the word Tools in the blue menu of options on the left side of the page. An expanded set of options will be displayed
  • Click Interface Map in the list of options that appeared below the word Tools

Step 2 of 16

The Interface Map page looks similar to the following picture. The colours of some elements on the page may vary from the example provided.

  • Click on the small box at the right of the diagram. In the picture (below) the box is indicated by a blinking red lasso
  • The WAN Interface Configuration Wizard will commence on the following page

Step 3 of 16

The WAN Interface Configuration Wizard leads you step by step through the task of providing the information necessary for the modem to connect to the Optus DSL Broadband Service. In most cases the default settings are satisfactory. The remainder of these steps demonstrate the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard and provide you with the information needed to configure your modem successfully.

The first page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled ATM Settings.

  • Enter the numeral "8" in the VPI: field
  • Enter the number "35" in the VCI: field
  • To Select the Encapsulation Type, click the radio button next to the option LLC
  • Click the drop down menu titled Select the Traffic Class: and select the Unspecified Bit Rate option
  • Leave all other fields blank
  • Click the Next >> button

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The second page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled Protocol Selection

  • Click the radio button next to the option PPPoE
  • Click the Next >> button

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The third page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled PPPoE Type

  • Click the radio button next to the option Client Only
  • Click the Next >> button

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The forth page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled PPPoE Session Count

  • Click the radio button next to the option 1
  • Click the Next >> button

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The fifth page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled User Information

  • Enter your Optus DSL Broadband Username in the Username field
  • Enter your Optus DSL Broadband Password in the Password field
  • Click the Next >> button

Note: You will find your Optus DSL Broadband username and password on the letter you received with your self-installation kit.

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The sixth page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled PPP Options

  • Ensure that the checkbox next to the Auto-Connect on Disconnect option is checked
  • Ensure that all other checkboxes are clear
  • Click the Next >> button

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The seventh page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled PPP Static IP. You do not need to provide any information on this page.

  • Ensure that the optional Static IP Address field is clear
  • Click the Next >> button

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The eighth page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled Interface Options

  • Ensure the checkbox next to the Use Firewall option is clear
  • Ensure the checkbox next to the Use Attack Detection System option is checked
  • Ensure the checkbox next to the Use Universal Plug-n-Play option is clear
  • Click the radio button next to the disabled option to disable RIP
  • Under the title NAT/NAPT, click the checkbox next to the NAPT option
  • Click the Next >> button

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The ninth page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled Connection Name

  • Enter PPPoE 8/35 in the field under the title Enter a name to use for this connection:
  • Click the Next >> button

Step 12 of 16

The tenth page of the WAN Interface Configuration Wizard is titled VC Wizard

  • Click the Finish button

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The Interface Map screen will be displayed again. You do not need to provide any information on this page.

  • Click Reboot in the list of options below Tools in the blue menu of options on the left side of the page

NOTE: If you cannot see the word Reboot then click the word Tools in the blue menu to display the expanded set of options

Step 14 of 16

The System Reboot page.

  • Ensure the checkbox next to the Reset to Factory Defaults option is clear
  • Click the Reboot button

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The modem will now shutdown and automatically restart using the new settings. This process takes about 45 seconds.

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When the modem has restarted it will attempt automatic connection to the Optus DSL Broadband Service. When it has established a connection the following screen will be displayed.

You are now connected to the Internet

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Quick Diagnostics

On the Siemens SpeedStream 4200 modem the LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Indicator lights read as follows:

Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on.
Ethernet Steady green light indicates an ethernet link has been established between the computer and modem. Blinking green light indicates there is data traffic through the ethernet port on the modem.
DSL Steady green light indicates a valid DSL connection. Slow blinking indicates the modem is attempting to connect to the Optus DSL Broadband service. Sporadic fast blinking indicates traffic over the DSL connection.
USB Steady green light indicates a USB link has been established between the computer and modem. Blinking green light indicates there is data traffic through the USB port on the modem.
Activity Blinking green light indicates there is data traffic on the local network.

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