What is there to configure on Speedstream 5200 ?

Feb 17, 2005 1 Replies
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Got a new Speedstream 5200 modem from my ISP.



It came with a "configuration program" on a CD. The program wants to run with Administrator privileges on my W2K computer. I don't like to run unknown programs with Administrator privileges, so I didn't; who knows what it would mess up in my OS settings.



What is there to configure anyway? A modem is just a modem, isn't it? It seems to be working just fine, without any configuration.



Am I missing anything by not running the config program from the CD?



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If your 5200 is just a modem, then there isn't much to configure, but you may need to be running PPPoE software on your XP system. Configuring that does take admin privileges.

If your modem is a router, or even a partially crippled router, you may need to configure PPPoE or PPPoA parameters on the modem. There is probably a web interface to the modem for setting this.

If there is a forum for your ISP at dslreports.com, then check there, as there may be a FAQ with info on setup.

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