Gigaset® SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide
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Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1 Features of the Residential Gateway................................................................................................. 1 Network (LAN) Features .................................................................................................................. 1 Security Features....................................................................
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Contents CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING ADVANCED FEATURES........................................................................... 36 ISP Connection .................................................................................................................................. 37 Advanced ISP Settings .................................................................................................................. 38 ATM Virtual Circuits .....................
1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Gateway's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Gigaset SE567/SE568 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.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Introduction • Stateful Inspection Firewall All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources. • Attack Protection System Attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid data packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Introduction Minimum System Requirements At a minimum, your computer must be equipped with the following to successfully install the Gateway. Your Internet Service Provider may have additional requirements for use of their service. • Ethernet connection method − A network interface card (NIC) that supports 10/100 Ethernet − Operating system that supports TCP/IP − Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator versions 5.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Introduction Physical Details Familiarize yourself with the Gateway before installing. Front Panel LEDs The front panel contains the following LEDs: Power is on. Power Green Off Power is off. Red The Power LED briefly shows red during power-up. This indicates that the Gigaset is conducting the POST (Power-On Self Test) that is run each time the Gigaset is powered on. On One or more Ethernet LAN ports are active.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Introduction Rear Panel DSL Port (RJ11) Connect the RJ11 DSL cable (looks like a telephone cord) here to use your DSL connection through an existing phone line. USB Port If your Gateway has a USB port, connect the USB cable here. The USB driver software must be installed from the provided CD-ROM. 10/100 Ethernet Ports 1 - 4 Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable here to connect your computers, hubs, or switches to the Gateway.
2 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the physical installation of the Gigaset Gateway. Minimum System Requirements • DSL service and an Internet access account from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Network cables for each device you intend to connect to the Gateway. • TCP/IP network protocol must be installed on all computers. • For USB connection to the Gateway, the following operating systems are supported: • Windows 98, 98SE • Windows 2000 • Windows ME or XP • Mac OS versions 8.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Installation Installing Line Filters Because DSL shares your telephone line, you may need to separate the two signals so they do not interfere with each other. A line filter (may be included with some models) prevents DSL traffic from disrupting the voice signal on the telephone line, and vice versa.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Installation Connecting Cables The Gigaset Gateway provides ports for either a USB or an Ethernet connection to your primary computer. Select the interface you will use to connect the Gateway, and follow the step-by-step instructions below for your chosen installation method.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Installation USB Installation Method (Microsoft Windows) 1. Connect the USB Cable 1) With your computer off, connect the provided USB cable to the USB port on the Gateway. 2) Connect the other end of the USB cable to an open USB port on your computer. 3) If desired, use standard 10/100 CAT5 Ethernet cables to connect additional computers to the Ethernet ports on the Gateway. 2.
Chapter 3 Operating System Configuration 3 This chapter explains how to configure each computer on your network to work with the Gateway. To access the Internet through the Gigaset Gateway, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed on your computer. If TCP/IP is not already installed on your computer, install it. Refer to your system documentation or online help for instructions.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Operating System Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows 9x/ME) 1. Select Start>Control Panel >Network. This displays the Configuration tab on the “Network” window. 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click Properties. This displays the “TCP/IP Properties” window. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. Ensure that the Obtain an IP address automatically option is selected. This is the default Windows settings. 6. Close this window.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Operating System Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows 2000) 1. On the Windows taskbar click Start>Settings>Control Panel. This displays the “Control Panel” window. 2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. This displays the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. This displays the “Local Area Connections Properties” window. 4.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Operating System Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings (Windows XP) 1. On the Windows taskbar click Start>Control Panel. This displays the “Control Panel” window. 2. Double-click the Network Connection icon. This displays the “Network Connections” window. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. This displays the “Local Area Connection Properties” window. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 5. Click Properties.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Operating System Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings (MAC OS 8.6 through 9.x) 1. Select Apple >Control Panel >TCP/IP. This displays the “TCP/IP” window. 2. Select one of the following from the Connect via drop-down menu. • Ethernet or Ethernet built-in if connecting via Ethernet. • Ethernet Adaptor [en0,en1,…] if connecting via USB. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure drop-down menu. 4. Close the “TCP/IP window” and click Save. 5.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Operating System Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings (MAC OSX) 1. Click Apple -> System Preferences. This displays the “System Preferences” window. 2. Double-click the Network icon under the Internet & Network section. This displays the “Network” window. 3. Select one of the following from the Show drop-down menu: • Built-in Ethernet if connecting via Ethernet. • Ethernet Adaptor [en0,en1,…] if connecting via USB. 4.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Operating System Configuration Internet Access Configuration Windows users must configure their computers to use the Gateway for Internet access. Ensure that the Gateway is installed correctly and the DSL line is functional. Then follow the appropriate procedure below to configure your Web browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a dial-up connection. For Windows 9x/2000 1.
4 Chapter 4 Gigaset Gateway Setup This chapter describes how to connect to and setup your Gateway configuration. This chapter describes the steps to set up the Gigaset Gateway configuration using the Gateway Setup Wizard. Other configuration may also be required on the Gateway, depending on which features and functions of the Gateway you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions. To do this Refer to Configure users and devices on the Gateway.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Gigaset Gateway Setup Connecting to the Gateway You can connect to the Gateway using UPnP (if it is enabled on your computer) or through the Web browser.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Gigaset Gateway Setup Gateway Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Gateway, the Setup Wizard runs automatically. (The Setup Wizard also runs if the Gateway's default settings are restored.) Proceed through the entire Setup Wizard to ensure accuracy of the installation. You will need to know the username and password for Internet service provided by your ISP. Check the information supplied by your ISP for details. 1.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide 6. Gigaset Gateway Setup Click Next. This displays the “Configure Time Zone” window. Optionally set the time zone of the area of the world in which you live on the “Configure Time Zone” window. This option must be enabled to define time of day restrictions for users. 7. To set the time zone, select the Yes option for Enable Time Client. 8. Select your time zone from the Select Time Zone drop-down menu, then click Next.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Gigaset Gateway Setup Set the wireless security level from the “Wireless Security Configuration” window. ALL wireless devices attached to the Gateway MUST have the same wireless security settings for your network to have proper communications and security. 13. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select one of the following options: • Disable Security Disables encryption, providing no wireless security for the Gateway.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Gigaset Gateway Setup Wireless Setup WEP 64-Bit Option WEP security offers the same security offered by a wired LAN with encrypted packets. This option offers 64-bit encryption, which is the least secure WEP option. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration” window displayed on your computer. To use the WEP 64-bit option: 1. Select the WEP 64-bits option from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 2. Click Next.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Gigaset Gateway Setup Wireless Setup WEP 128-Bit Option WEP security offers the same security offered by a wired LAN with encrypted packets. This option offers 128-bit encryption, which is the most secure WEP option. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration” window displayed on your computer. To use the WEP 128-bit option: 1. Select the WEP 128-bits option from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 2. Click Next.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Gigaset Gateway Setup Wireless Setup WPA PSK Option WPA security changes encryption keys after a specified amount of time. This is the most secure option for wireless networks. This section assumes you currently have the “Wireless Security Configuration” window displayed on your computer. To use the WPA option: 1. Select the WPA-PSK option from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 2. Click Next. This displays the “Wireless WPA Configuration” window. 3.
SE567/SE568 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide Gigaset Gateway Setup Home Window After finishing the Setup Wizard and clicking Configure, the Home window appears. This window also appears from now on when connecting to the Gateway. After finishing the Setup Wizard and clicking Configure, the “Home” window is displayed. This window is also displayed from now on when connecting to the Gateway. At the top of this window is the MenuBar that contains the login/logout drop-down menu and Help menu.
