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Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Business Class Routers
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the date the original end user received the Hardware.
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compliance with the end user documentation provided with the Hardware and
Software for a period of ninety days from the date the original end user received
the Hardware and Software. The end user is responsible for the selection of
hardware and software used in the end user's systems. Given the wide range of
third-party hardware and applications, ENI does not warrant the compatibility or
uninterrupted or error free operation of our Software with the end user's system.
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the purchase price paid for the Hardware/ Software or (b) repair or replacement
of the Hardware/Software with new or remanufactured products. Any replace-
ment Hardware or Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original
warranty period or thirty (30) days, which ever is longer.

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4. Warranty Procedures.
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return materials authorization (RMA) number. RMAs are issued between 8:00
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address provided by the end user at Efficient Network's expense. For Products
shipped within the United States of America, Efficient will use reasonable
efforts to ensure delivery within two-business days from the date sent by ENI.
Expedited service is available at additional cost to the end user.

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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
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Introduction..................................................................10
Installation Requirements ............................................11
Connecting Your Router ..............................................13
Configuring Your Router .............................................15
Administration .............................................................16
Web User Interface ......................................................17
Easy Setup....................................................................19
Access Control.............................................................34
Feature Activation........................................................36
Change Password.........................................................38
Setting The Date and Time ..........................................40
Panel Descriptions .......................................................42
Hardware Specifications ..............................................45
Port Specifications .......................................................48
Software Specifications ...............................................51
Support.........................................................................55
Compliances.................................................................56

SpeedStream 5800 Business Class Routers
10 Introduction
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide covers basic installation and setup of the Speed-
Stream 5800 Series Business Class Routers including:
• 5851 Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line router (SDSL)
• 5861 Asymmetric DSL / Discrete Multi Tone router (DMT)
• 5865 Asymmetric DSL / DMT (international) router
• 5871 Integrated Services Digital Network DSL router (IDSL)

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Installation Requirements 11
Installation Requirements
Installation RequirementsInstallation Requirements
Installation Requirements
PC Requirements
PC RequirementsPC Requirements
PC Requirements
• CD-ROM Drive
• Ethernet network interface card
• TCP/IP network protocol installed
• Web browser
• Terminal emulation software if you want to configure your router
via your computer’s serial port before placing it into service on a
network.
Network Service Provider Requirements
Network Service Provider RequirementsNetwork Service Provider Requirements
Network Service Provider Requirements
Your Network Service Provider (NSP) should provide the following
information:
Protocol to use, from one of the following:
• PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol, requires a user name and password)
• RFC 1483 (SNAP encapsulation), RFC1490 if frame relay
• RFC 1483 MER (MAC Encapsulated Routing, requiring a WAN
gateway address)

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12 Installation Requirements
Network Options
Network OptionsNetwork Options
Network Options
Bridging and/or
• IP Routing (requires a WAN IP address and subnet mask)
• VPI/VCI (PVC) numbers, or DLCI for frame relay
• DNS address
• One or more LAN IP addresses and a subnet mask
Package Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
Package Contents
Your package should contain the items listed below. If you determine
anything to be damaged or missing, please contact the dealer from
whom the equipment was purchased.
• 1 SpeedStream 5800 Series Business Class Router
• 1 Installation CD Package
• 1 Ethernet 10Base-T cable, RJ-45, red label (straight through or
console)
• 1 Ethernet 10Base-T cable, RJ-45, yellow label (crossover)
• 1 RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter (console)
• 1 DSL data cable, RJ-14, purple label (straight through) - (5861 +
5865 only)
• 1 power cord
• Customer Release Notes with the newest information

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Connecting Your Router 13
Connecting Your Router
Connecting Your RouterConnecting Your Router
Connecting Your Router
Place your router in a location where it will be well ventilated. Do not
stack it with other devices or place it on carpet.
After ensuring that the power switch on the back of the router is
switched off, connect the router to an AC power outlet using the power
cord.
Connect your PC directly to any of the router’s four Ethernet ports using
a straight through cable (red label). Later you may connect 1 to 3 addi-
tional Ethernet devices to the router’s built-in Ethernet hub.
Switch on the power for the router.
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AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
This cord is used to connect your router’s DSL
port to your DSL jack, as shown in the following
illustration:

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14 Connecting Your Router
The following diagram shows the router when connected:
CONSOLE

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Configuring Your Router 15
Configuring Your Router
Configuring Your RouterConfiguring Your Router
Configuring Your Router
Your computer will be obtaining IP addresses automatically from the
router. Configure the TCP/IP stack on your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically. To do so with a PC running Windows 9x or NT, select
Start > Settings > Control Panel > and click on Network.
Select TCP/IP from the list of components and select Properties. Select
the IP Address tab and verify the selection to Obtain an IP Address
Automatically. Click OK as needed.
Using your web browser, enter the following default router address into
the address field of your browser: http://192.168.254.254/

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16 Administration
Administration
AdministrationAdministration
Administration
At the login prompt, make the following entries:
User Name: login
Password: admin
Change Password
Change PasswordChange Password
Change Password
After you have logged into your router, a dialog will appear, prompting
you to change your password. Failure to change the password from the
factory default creates a security risk. It is strongly recommended that
you change the default password.
You can change the default administration password by clicking on OK
at the prompt, or the Change Password link on the Router Configuration
page of Easy Setup.

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Web User Interface 17
Web User Interface
Web User InterfaceWeb User Interface
Web User Interface
Your SpeedStream 5800 Series Router includes a Web User Interface to
provide you with easy-to-use controls and information. The Web User
Interface consists of simple, linked forms that together provide clear
views of your router settings and status. You can use these forms to
understand and control essential router functions.
Router Configuration Page
Router Configuration PageRouter Configuration Page
Router Configuration Page
The first page in the Web User Interface is the Router Configuration
Page. This page displays basic router information and router configura-
tion settings. It also provides links to other router setup and control
forms. On the Router Configuration page, the following information is
presented:
Router Information - Includes the model number, software version
number and options that have been enabled.
Router Configuration - Displays router configuration details such as
IP address, data PVC settings, protocol settings, bridging or routing set-
tings, and WAN settings.

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18 Web User Interface