Sleeping modem? I have a Siemens Speedstream 4200 modem with a USB adsl connection. When the pc has been idle for some time, the modem seems to go to sleep. I've checked the settings on my pc and they seem to be OK. My ISP advise that they do not time out on adsl connections. My connection info shows that I'm still connected, but I get a connection failed message and have to restart my computer. Checked out the manual Siemens have online, but could not find anything useful. Any ideas please?

Optus Network Approved modem and equipment list
If you are supplying your own DSL modem and/or telephone filters, you must ensure they meet the requirements
below before connecting them to the OptusNet DSL network. Connection of unapproved equipment is prohibited.
The modem list contains equipment that has been certified by manufacturers as having passed interoperability tests
r
equired for use on a DSL network. If your modem make and model isn't listed below,
call Optus Customer Service for further information on
1300 309 333.
F
ully supported by OptusNet DSL Broadband Customer Service, the OptusNet DSL Broadband Installation CD-ROM will automatically
c
onfigure this modem.
D-Link ADSL Modem 302G
The OptusNet DSL Broadband Installation CD-ROM provides detailed information to manually configure these modems, and OptusNet
DSL Broadband Customer Service will provide limited connection support for them.
(Equipment Certification date in brackets)
F
or modems and routers other than those above, OptusNet DSL Broadband provides only the network connection settings needed for
manual configuration. While this equipment can be used on the OptusNet DSL Network, no OptusNet DSL Broadband Customer Service
will be provided for connection configuration or equipment-related connection difficulties.
Alcatel SpeedTouch - 510 ADSL Modem (15.01.2003)
Alcatel SpeedTouch - 530 ADSL Modem (15.01.2003)
Alcatel SpeedTouch Pro - 4 port (10.09.2001)
Alcatel SpeedTouch Pro - Firewall (09.10.2001)
Alcatel SpeedTouch PCNIC (04.08.2000)
Alcatel SpeedTouch USB (04.08.2000)
Askey/Dynalink - ALE 070 (08.01.2001)
Askey/Dynalink - ALH 110 (21.03.2001)
Askey - RTA100 ADSL Modem (25.10.2002)
Billion Electric - BIPAC-711 CE ADSL Modem (25.10.2002)
Cisco WIC - 1ADSL-DG (30.06.2003)
Cisco 827 (19.02.2001)
Cisco 827H (11.07.2002)
Cisco 827-4V (19.02.2001)
Cisco 837 (01.04.2003)
Cisco SOHO77 (29.11.2001)
Cisco SOHO77H (11.07.2002)
Cisco SOHO97 (01.04.2003)
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 100D (08.08.2001)
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 500 (08.08.2001)
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 504 (08.08.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 3060 (08.01.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 4060 (08.01.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 5260 (08.01.2001)
Efficient Networks - Siemens - Speedstream 5400 (07.04.2003)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 5660 (21.03.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 5667 (10.09.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 5861 (21.03.2001)
Juni NetAce - ADSL USB Modem (15.01.2003)
Juni NetElite 2000ES - ADSL 4 port Modem (15.01.2003)
Juni/Samsung SAM-215 USB Modem (18.07.2001)
Juni/Samsung SAM-335A Ethernet Modem (18.07.2001)
NetComm ADSL Modem - BusinessSmart (08.08.2001)
NetComm ADSL Modem - USB - NB1200 (27.08.2002)
NetComm ADSL Router Modem - NB1300 (20.11.2002)
Open 501r ADSL Router Modem (05.04.2002)
Alcatel - Central, Part No. 3AU 04804 AAAA
Alcatel - In-Line, Part No. 3AU 04805 ABAA
Askey/Dynalink - In-Line, DT60-002BA
C10 Communications - Dynamic - In-Line, C10290
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10611 & C10611T
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10645 & C10645T
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10610
Te
l
ephone Equipment - Central, TE-ACP20AUS01
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10211
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10111
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10145
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10245
D-Link - Central, DSL-10SP
D-Link - Central, DSL-10CF
D-Link - In-Line, DSL-10MF
Alcatel SpeedTouch Home
Alcatel SpeedTouch Pro
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 200
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 300
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 300+
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 302G
OptusNet DSL Broadband
Optus supplied modem
Optus preferred modems
List of all other certified modems/routers
List of certified filters/splitters
Information correct as at 2 February 2004.
1270049 06/04

You go to this link:
http://www.thevoipstore.net/speedstream-4200-Specifications.php

Hello Mate,
the siemens speedstream 4200 is a DSL modem/Router which doesn't have wireless connection. So even tough if you have a computer equiped with a wireless adapter, you will not be able to connect wirelessly because the siemens 4200 doesn't act as wireless access point.
You may need next time to check first if the modem/router to buy support wireless (wifi g or n) and make sure that it's not only a modem, it should be also a router.
i attached here some references for you from the top brands:
1. Linksys DSL modem/Router with wireless N: http://www.linksysbycisco.com/MEA/en/products/WAG120N
2. Linksys DSL modem/Router with Wireless G: http://www.linksysbycisco.com/ANZ/en/products/WAG54G
You can find other brands as Dlink, Netgear ...
Best Regards,

Are you connecting the modem using a USB cable or a ethernet cable.

If its the USB cable you would need the disk supplied with it and if its an ethernet cable, no installation is required.

regards

Sandeep

You can get the driver from my website at this link
http://www.creativeconceptcomputers.com/downloads/driver_usb_4200.zip

Ethernet and DSL lights are indicating you have ADSL available on your line, and that you have computers connected to the router.

What has probably happened is that Optus did not set up the new router with your username and password. Go to thw following website for details on how to setup the modem.

http://help.optuszoo.com.au/help/dsl/connected/windows/optus_modems/speedstream_4200



Manual Modem Settings The Optus DSL Broadband self-installation CD configures all the necessary settings for your DSL Broadband service. You do not need to manually configure your modem if you have run the self-installation CD. While the following information is provided for your reference, using the self-installation CD is the recommended method for configuring your modem.
The Siemens SpeedStream 4200 ADSL modem can use either USB or Ethernet to connect to your computer.

• If you are connecting via USB you will need to run the self-installation CD to install the USB driver before you connect your modem. The Siemens SpeedStream 4200 ADSL modem supplied by Optus has been customised for the Optus DSL Broadband service. Only the USB driver supplied on the self-installation CD will work with the Optus service. If you do not have the self-installation CD, you can download the latest drivers from the Siemens website.
• If you are connecting via Ethernet it is possible to manually configure your modem without the self-installation CD. Only a web browser is required.

After connecting your modem there are two key steps to manually configure your modem for the Optus DSL Broadband service:

• PC settings - Configure your computer's Ethernet network interface.
• Configure Your Modem - Set the password in your modem's configuration pages.

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PC Settings Step by step instructions are provided for each of the supported Windows operating systems:

• Windows 98/Me
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista

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Configure Your Modem To configure your modem settings you must now access the configuration manager using your web browser. This is done by entering the IP address in the address bar of the browser window as follows:
Note: If you are updating the password in your modem, please complete steps 1 to 3 only.
Step 1 of 5

• Enter http://10.1.1.1 (Default IP address of the Optus Supplied Siemens SpeedStream 4200) to access the modem Configuration software. You may wish to add this page to your Favorites for easy access later.
• The following modem System Summary screen will appear.

Step 2 of 5

• Click on the word Setup in the green menu of options on the left side of the web page. An expanded set of options will be displayed.
• Click PPP in the list of options that appeared below the word Setup.
• The ISP Password page will appear:

• Replace the default username ([email protected]) with the username provided for you by Optus DSL Broadband.
• Replace the default password with the password provided by Optus DSL Broadband in the Password field.
• Note: You will find your Optus DSL Broadband username and password on the letter you received with your self-installation kit.
• Save these details by clicking the Save Settings button.

Step 3 of 5

• The next screen will ask you to disconnect and reconnect to the Optus DSL Broadband service.

• Click the link to return to the System Summary page.

• Click the Disconnect button to disconnect the modem from the Optus DSL Broadband service. The text on the button will change to Connect.

• Click Connect to reconnect the modem to the Optus DSL Broadband service.

Step 4 of 5

• Click on the word Setup in the green menu of options on the left side of the web page. An expanded set of options will be displayed.
• Click the word Mode in the green menu of options on the left side of the web page.

• Confirm that Optus Bridge is the selected operation mode.
• If Optus Bridge is not selected click the radio button next to Optus Bridge to select it.
• Click the Apply button.

Step 5 of 5

• Click the Reboot button to restart the modem using your saved settings.

• After about a minute the modem will return to an operational state and connect to the Optus DSL Broadband service.

Once the modem has rebooted and the ADSL connection has been successfully established the DSL LED indicator will light steady green.
Your modem is now connected to the Optus DSL Broadband service.

Go to this site and select your modem, then choose option to download drivers.

http://www.calcuttatelephones.com/dataoneinstall/menu.html

Visit this link http://www.modemsupport.com.au/. On the left side under the heading Speedstream 4200 download and isntall both the drivers and firmware.
Once you've installed the firmware open iexplorer and goto http://192.168.254.254 . Type in an admin password and save settings. Type in your username and password ( provided by your isp ) press save again and then press connect. you should be in business.

OK, we are all not dumb. the question is where are the drivers. Just go to www.hankscomputerservice.com/SpeedStream4200driversxp&vista.zip for both the drivers for XP & VISTA, or get everything ells you want from http://www.thevoipstore.net/speedstream-4200.php

what is the source of your connection thru telepon line or a broadband connection or DSL?i need to know this........