Siemens is connected via Ethernet.
re: the instructions at wikihow.com:
How to set It UP:
Check if the Sync is present,
>>> I have no idea how to do that!
Since its an ethernet modem, no need to install the modem to get the modem in sync . If the ckt is not in sync than t/s for sync issuesIf ckt is in sync, make sure modem is connected to computer with ethernet cable.
>>> It's connected with the "special" ethernet cable AT&T sent me long ago.
Check if you are getting default gateway,192.168.254.254
>>> Exactly how is this done?
If default gateway is present, put the default gateway in browser as you would do for any other router.
>>> OK, now exactly how am I to do this?
re your post above:
Use this to get into the unit:
Default IP address: 192.168.254.254
Alternate Admin URL: »speedstream
Default admin username: admin
>> I am not an experienced computer tech so I have no idea whatsoever how to do any of these things. I will need specific step by step information or a link to where I can find such detailed instructions.
If I use the Run command: IPCONFIG /ALL ..... A black DOS screen appears (with lots of data) for a split second then disappears from view!
thanks,
jim
LOL, using Google, I figured out how to open the Run command: ipconfig /all and got this record:
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : jim
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connecti
on
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-11-11-E8-B4-94
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 76.213.xxx.xx
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 76.213.234.24
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
192.168.0.1
....LOL, now, what do I do with it?