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Static IP on a Speedstream 5200 Router
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***Official Disclaimer***
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Setting up the 5200 is not as hard as one would think. In essance all that needs to be done is setup 1 static route and disable DHCP in the router. By default the router is setup on an IP address of 192.168.254.254. To gain access to the router. You will need to your Internet Explorer and type into the address bar 192.168.254.254 and then hit ENTER on the keyboard. When you are prompted to put in a username and password use admin for both of them. Once inside the 5200 router if you don't see a link for Setup on the left in the menu options then we need to log into the admin mode of the router. Just click on Login on the left side then in the main window where is asks for a username and password they will also both be admin then click on okay. Now you are ready to setup this router for your static IP's. In this example we will use a static 5 ip setup. The gateway will be 152.50.50.51 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.248, which means that your static IP's will be 152.50.50.52 thru 152.50.50.56.
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The first thing that we have to do is create the static route in the 5200 so it knows what path to take for your static IP addresses to the static Gateway IP thru the router. In our example we will use 152.50.50.50 for the destination IP address, this is 1 IP address lower than your gateway IP address. Next field will be your subnet mask and then the Next Hop field will be your gateway address (This will also be your 5200's IP address. Once you have these fields filled in then click on the Apply button.
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Your entries should now go up to the Currently Configured Static Routes area.
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Now we actually have to tell the 5200 what it's IP address is. This will be your gateway address. In this example we will put in 152.50.50.51 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.248. Do not get this confused with the next entry box for Default Gateway, this is the router on your ISP's end, being as we don't know what this is we will let the 5200 router auto assign that by making sure the USE WAN box is checked. Once you are done here click on the Save Settings button.
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Now you will be asked to verify your 5200 router's DHCP information. Click on the Verify link.
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The 5200 router will fill in all the DHCP info, It will most likely be incorrect. Don't worry about what is auto filled in here, just select Disable for the DHCP server and then click on the Save settings button.
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You will now be asked to reboot the 5200 router. Now click on the reboot button. Remember that the 5200 router is now configured for your static IP address setup so at this point you will have to configure the TCP/IP information for your computer(s)
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In my example I have setup a Windows 2000 machine with the IP address that I want it set to.
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Once the 5200 router is rebooted and you have your computer(s) setup with the proper TCP/IP information. We will now lauch Internet Explorer again but this time we will have to use your 5200 router's NEW IP address. In my example I entered 152.50.50.51 into the address bar and hit enter. Once you login to the router with admin for username and password remember to click on the login link and use admin for the password. Once you click on the HOME link on the left side you will see that your 5200 router is now setup with your static IP.
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The last step in this process will be to turn of NAPT and NAT in the router so we can use our static IP addresses. Click on the Setup link and then click on NAT/NAPT. Once in here make sure to turn of NAT/NAPT for ALL interfaces and click on the Apply button.
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At this point you now have your static IP addresses setup and are fully visible on the Internet. You can go to http://www.alltel.net/myip to view your computer's IP address as seen by the internet.
WORD OF CAUTION
YOU ARE NOW OPEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERNET WITHOUT PROTECTION.
YOU WILL NEED TO GET A FIREWALL SETUP EITHER ON THE COMPUTER(S) OR GET A HARDWARE BASED FIREWALL. IF SOMEONE HACKS INTO YOUR COMPUTER AND YOU DON'T HAVE A FIREWALL NEITHER I NOR YOUR ISP OR YOUR DSL PROVIDER, OR YOUR NEIGHBOR, OR THE KID DOWN THE STREET, OR MICROSOFT, OR Al-QAEDA OR PRESIDENT BUSH OR THE PERSON THAT SHOWED YOU THIS PAGE OR ANYONE ELSE IS TO BLAME. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR COMPUTER(S) OWN SECURITY AGAINST INTRUDERS AND VIRUS ACTIVITY.
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