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SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG Table of Contents PRESENTATION ............................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Prerequisites ....................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Contents of the SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG modem/router package ........ 5 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE ........................................................................................ 6 1.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG APPENDICES ................................................................................................................. 31 A. Description of the modem/router ...................................................................... 31 B. Modem/router status (STATUS) ........................................................................ 32 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 33 Environment .........
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG PRESENTATION This guide will enable you to easily install your SAGEM F@st™ 1500 /1500WG modem/ router. This unit is an ADSL Wi-Fi modem/router integrating three functions: 1. An integrated ADSL modem for a direct connection to your ADSL line. 2. A router enabling you to simultaneously connect several computers to this ADSL line. 3. A wireless access point linking your computers with no additional wiring (SAGEM F@st™ 1500WG only).
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG Symbols used in this guide Warns you against a hazardous act or omission. Gives important information that you should be aware of. 1.1 Prerequisites The following elements are required before the modem/router can be used: • a telephone line able to accommodate ADSL transmission, • a subscription with a high-speed Internet Service Provider, • a telephone line able to accommodate ADSL transmission, • a Web browser (preferably Internet Explorer version 5 or later).
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 1.2 Contents of the SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG modem/router package ADSL line cord (RJ11/RJ11) (2) ADSL Wi-Fi modem/router (1) Power block (4) ADSL filter (option) (3) Ethernet cable (RJ45/RJ45 cable) (5) + Installation CD-ROM + Quick installation guide The installation CD-ROM contains the detailed reference manual for the modem/router. This guide shows you the steps you have to follow in order to get connected to the Internet: 1. Installing the hardware. 2.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG INSTALLING THE HARDWARE 1 Installing the ADSL filters Installing a filter on all the phone plugs used is essential for ensuring that your phone terminals and modem/router operate correctly (3 filters maximum per installation). Carry out the following steps: • unplug the telephone cable from your appliance (telephone, fax, etc.), • insert a filter into the plug, • plug your appliance back onto the ADSL/RTC separator filter.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 2 2.1 Installing the modem/router Plugging in the telephone line cord • Connect one end of the ADSL telephone line cord (2) to the LINE port on your modem/router. (1) (2) Do not insert the line cord in the Ethernet port marked LAN 1 to LAN 4. This may damage your modem/router. • Connect the other end of the ADSL line cord to one of the ADSL filters on your installation.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 2.2 Powering up the modem/router • Connect the cable (4) to the Power port located on the rear panel of the modem/router. • Connect the power pack to a nearby socket. • Press on the ON/Off pushbutton (holding it down). The PWR LED comes on. (4) Pushbutton After a few minutes, the modem/router is automatically synchronized with your ADSL line. The ADSL LED comes on permanently.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG CONFIGURING THE MODEM/ROUTER 1 Preliminary configuration You can configure your modem/router via its HTTP configuration interface. This interface is visible from your Web browser. This chapter describes the steps making possible: • access to this HTTP configuration interface, • configuration of your Internet account on the modem/router, • access to the Internet. The SAGEM F@st™ 1500/1500WG is a router. It contains the parameters of your ADSL subscription.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 3 3.1 Connection via the Ethernet port Wiring • Connect the Ethernet cable (5) to one of the Ethernet (LAN 1 to LAN 4) ports on the modem/router. • Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer's Ethernet card. LAN 1 to LAN 4 (5) 3.2 Configuring the network parameters The installation CD-ROM enables you to automatically configure your network card in Windows.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG • Check that the modem/router is - connected to the computer via the Ethernet cable, - powered up. The application searches for your Ethernet card and integrates the parameters required for communicating with the modem/router. The following screen will be displayed. When configuration is complete, the modem/router settings window opens automatically. You can now access the modem/router's HTTP configurator. Refer to chapter 4 - "Access to the HTTP configurator", page 12.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 4 Access to the HTTP configurator Access to the modem/router's HTTP configurator is protected by a password. The authentication screen is the following: Key in the following password: • Password: (EMPTY). To change the password, refer to the chapter "Safety on your modem/router" 1 - Controlling access to the HTTP configurator (page 20). We recommend that you create a HTTP configurator access password. If the screen above does not appear: • Open your Web browser.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 5 High-speed configuration of your subscription settings To start the Quick Setup wizard, click on SETUP WIZARD in the left-side column of the screen. The SETUP WIZARD enables you to fill in your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) parameters and configure the wireless network settings. 1 - PPP Configuration • Fill in the user name, the ADSL password provided by your Internet Service Provider on your subscription form and then confirm the password.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 2 - Channel and SSID (SAGEM F@st™ 1500WG only) If you wish (advanced users), you may: • Suspend the diffusion of the SSID by checking Disable. • Select a specific Wi-Fi mode (11b or 11g). • Choose a specific channel. Once you have chosen your options, click on Next. 3 - WEP / Configuring Wi-Fi security You are advised to enable WEP encryption. • Select Enable in the field "Enable or disable WEP module function". • Select 128 bits in the "WEP Mode" field.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG Make a note of the keys and the sentence keyed in, and keep them in a safe place. Avoid noting them down in a file on your computer. • You can also modify the keys by keying them directly into the boxes. The characters are "0" to "9" and "A" to "F". • Click on Next. 4 - Access control You may enable the filtering of the computer connected to your wireless network (Wi-Fi). To do this, key in the MAC address in the list proposed. • Click on Finish.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK The wireless network is only available on the SAGEM F@st™ 1500WG. The Wi-Fi technology protects the data flowing on your wireless network. This protection is provided by two configurable parameters: • The SSID identifier • The WEP encryption key This stage is included in the chapter "Configuring the modem/router" 5 - High-speed configuration of your subscription settings.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 2 Configuring the wireless network on your modem/router Once you are connected to your modem/router's HTTP configurator, click on WIRELESS in the column to the left of the screen. • To enable the wireless network, select Enable in the appropriate field. The default SSID is indicated on the cover of this guide. • Select the sub-menu "Channel and SSID". • Modify the SSID field by the name of the network of your choice (32 characters at most). • Click on Apply to validate the SSID.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG • Select the sub-menu "WEP". • Select 128 bits in the "WEP Mode" field. Choosing the transmission key • Select the transmission key (keys n° 1 to 4) by clicking on one of the radio buttons. The transmission key is used to encrypt the data transmitted by your computer. Modifying the keys Modify the keys so that they are personal and note their values. You will be able to use them when configuring the other pieces of equipment making up your wireless network.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG Once you have finished configuring your wireless network on your modem/router, do not forget to save the configuration in a file. To do this: • Select the System menu and then the Configuration tools sub-menu. • Select Save the router configuration. • Choose the name of the file and the location of the file saved. 3 Configuring your computers To configure the SSID and the WEP key on your computer, please consult the documents delivered with your Wi-Fi accessory.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG SAFETY ON YOUR MODEM/ROUTER Your SAGEM F@st™ 1500WG modem/router has been designed with the constant concern in mind to protect your data and your high-speed Internet access. The functions described in this chapter therefore protect your installation from intrusions on the Wi-Fi wireless network as well as from Internet. For a maximum degree of safety, do not hesitate to use each of these functions.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 2 SSID and WEP key (SAGEM F@st™ 1500WG only) These settings protect your wireless network against local intrusions. Look up the "Configuring the wireless network" section on page 17 to modify these settings. 3 Filtering the Mac addresses (SAGEM F@st™ 1500WG only) This function makes it possible to limit the number of computers with access to your wireless network.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 4 Firewall Your modem/router has a built-in firewall protecting your wired or wireless local network from intrusions originating in the Internet network. For the usual Internet uses - consulting Web sites or mail boxes - no specific firewall configuration is required. However, if you wish to use file sharing software programs (Peer-to-Peer) or even install a server on your local network, refer to the following section "Installing servers on the local network".
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG INSTALLING SERVERS ON THE LOCAL NETWORK Installing servers on the local network or using certain Peer-to-Peer software programs requires an additional configuration of your modem/router. 1 Configuring the modem/router in order to be able to use servers on the local network • Select the NAT menu in the column to the left of the screen and then select the submenu Virtual Server. The screen opposite will be displayed.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG Depending on the type of server you wish to install, the parameters you need to indicate differ: Protocol Port Local IP address 2 Private FTP server access from the Internet: port 20 or 21 Private HTTP server access from the Internet: port 80 TCP TCP 20 or 21 80 IP address of your FTP server IP address of your HTTP server Configuring the modem/router for Peer-to-Peer software programs Some Peer-to-Peer software programs (e.g.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG • Click on Add to validate the parameters of the virtual port or on Clean. e.g. for "eMule" and "eDonkey", the protocol is TCP and the port is 4662. • Click on Apply. You can now use your Peer-to-Peer software program. N.B.: In this way, only one computer can be authorized to use "eMule" or "eDonkey". WARNING Files available on the Internet through "Peer to Peer" software may be copyright protected. It is therefore illegal to reproduce them.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Absence of ADSL synchronization The ADSL LED does not come on or is flashing. • Check that the modem/router is powered up. The PWR LED should be on. If that is not the case: - Check that the power pack is properly connected to the mains. If it is connected to a multiple socket block, check that this is powered up. - Check that the power pack cable is properly connected to the modem/router. - Check that the pushbutton is in "depressed" position.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG If access to the configurator is still impossible, you should carry out the following instructions: 1. Check that the Ethernet cable is properly connected at both its ends. 2. Check that your computer is configured in DHCP client. In Windows • Click on Start and then on Configuration tab in Network Properties. • Click on the wireless network card's TCP/IP protocol, then click on Properties. The screen opposite will be displayed.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 3. Checking IP address allocation. In Windows - In Windows 98: Start then Run, key in winipcfg. - In Windows XP, 2000, Me: Start then Run, key in cmd then ipconfig /all. Validate by pressing Enter. - Check that the IP address entry contains a value other than 0.0.0.0 (e.g. 192.168.2.1). If not, reboot your computer. In Mac (e.g. MacOS X) - Click on the Apple menu in the menu bar. - Select System Preferences, then click on the Network icon.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG 4 Return to factory configuration There are two possible methods for reconfiguring the modem/router with its original parameters: Méthod 1: With the modem/ router on, press down the Reset pushbutton on the back of the SAGEM F@st™ 1500, for at least 5 seconds. To do this, use the tip of a pencil or a pen or if you have one, a paper clip. Méthod 2: Open your Web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and proceed as follows: • Click on Configuration Tools in the System menu.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG The modem/router restarts and returns to its default configuration, among which are the following settings (the full list is available in the Reference Manual): IP address: 192.168.2.1, Password: (EMPTY). 5 Updating the modem/router's application software progam The modem/router's application software program can be easily updated. To do this, open your Web browser (e.g.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG APPENDICES Connect to our Web site (www.sagem.com) to download the latest versions of the drivers and softwares, to look up the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the electronic documentation relating to your modem.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG When powered up, the modem/router carries out a test of its LEDs. All the LEDs light up for a few seconds.
SAGEM F@st™ 1500 / 1500WG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Environment • The modem/router should be installed and used inside a building. • The room temperature should not exceed 45°C. • The modem/router can be placed on a desktop or fixed vertically in its wall mounting. • The modem/router should not be exposed to strong sunlight or placed near a substantial source of heat. • The modem/router should not be placed in an environment where it would be subjected to considerable steam condensation.
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