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Model name
SpeedStream 6520
May be branded as Essential or Siemens. Some features of this modem may be disabled by default config and firmware.
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RRP
$229
Release date not known
Discontinued not known
DSL Modem
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ADSL 1
 
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ADSL 2
 
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ADSL 2+
 
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ADSL 2+ Annex M
 
Have seen reports of this model syncing at up to 2.6Mbits up
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SHDSL
 
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ADSL line condition viewer
 
Incapable to provide ATU-R statistical information, typical of TI-chipset CPEs.
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PPPoA client
 
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Line filters included
2
Purchase with BigPond Supplies 2 'Inline Filters'
LAN connectivity
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USB ports
1
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10 Mbps LAN ports
0
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10/100 Mbps LAN ports
4
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10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports
0
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Auto crossover detection
 
Router
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WAN ethernet port maximum speed (Mbps)
100
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BigPond Cable login client
N/A 
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DHCP relay
 
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DMZ
 
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DNS forwarding
 
IPv6 Support not known
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Multi-homed
 
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NAT routing
 
NAT table size not known
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PCMCIA slot for wireless broadband cards
 
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Port forwarding
 
Has a limit of 20 NAPT rules in the table.
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Port forwarding of ranges
 
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Port triggering
 
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PPP auto-reconnect
 
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RIPv1
 
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RIPv2
 
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UPnP support
 
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DHCP server
 
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PPPoE client
 
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QoS prioritisation
 
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QoS for VoIP
 
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Rate limiting of IP traffic
 
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Rate limiting of LAN ports
 
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ToS prioritisation
 
WiFi
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Default SSID
SpeedStream
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Multiple SSID
 
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Wireless Distribution System (WDS) compatible
 
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Access point mode
 
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Wireless client mode
 
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Wireless bridge mode
 
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Multipoint bridge mode
 
Repeater mode not known
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WEP-64bit
 
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WEP-128bit
 
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WEP-256bit
 
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WPA
 
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WPA-PSK
 
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WPA2
 
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WPA2-PSK
 
802.1X EAP support not known
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802.11a (54 Mbps)
 
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802.11b (11 Mbps)
 
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802.11b+ (22 Mbps)
 
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802.11g (54 Mbps)
 
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802.11g "Super-G" (108Mbps)
 
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Draft 802.11n (Pre-N)
 
802.11n (300 Mbps) not known
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Internal antenna(s)
0
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External antenna(s)
1
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External Antenna Removable?
 
Firewall
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ActiveX blocking
 
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Cookie blocking
 
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DoS protection
 
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Firewall Log
 
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Java blocking
 
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Keyword filtering
 
Available through 'Parental Controls' in the 'Users' area
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MAC filtering
 
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SPI firewall
 
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URL filtering
 
Available through 'Parental Controls' in the 'Users' area
Maximum number of rules not known
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Firewall can be updated
 
Reboot required for modfications to take effect.
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Warranty period (months)
12
24 months if purchased on 24 month contract through BigPond
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Firmware upgradable
 
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Chipset
Texas Instruments TNETD7300
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Built-In RAM (MBytes)
9
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PCI card
 
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ExpressCard sized
 
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PCMCIA card
 
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USB dongle sized
 
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Wall mountable
 
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Ruggedised/weatherproof
 
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Power over Ethernet
 
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Linux drivers available
 
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Mac drivers available
N/A 
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NTP client
 
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NTP server
 
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DDNS client
 
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SNMPv1 capable
 
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SNMPv2 capable
 
SNMPv3 capable not known
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Event logging
 
Configuration
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Backup/Restore functionality
 
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Centralised management
 
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Quick configuration wizard
 
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Remote configuration
 
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Serial based configuration
 
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Serial console port
 
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SSH administration
 
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SSL secure web configuration
 
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Telnet/CLI configuration
 
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Web based configuration
 
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Windows application for configuration
 
Programs supplied on BigPond support CD's to configure the modem
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Mac application for configuration
 
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Default IP address
192.168.254.254/10.0.0.138
10.0.0.138 for Telstra BigPond customers
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Default admin username
admin
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Default admin password
admin
Support
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Official model website
http://www.modemsupport.com.au
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User Guide/Manual
http://modems.nokiasiemensnetworks.com.au/650...
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Firmware updates
http://modems.nokiasiemensnetworks.com.au/
ADSL2 Firmware (and ADSL2+) or try http://www.mcservices.com.au/downloads/siemens/Sie6520/
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Model specific FAQ/Support page
http://www.siemens.com/index.jsp?sdc_p=ft4mls...
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Manufacturer Datasheet
http://modems.nokiasiemensnetworks.com.au/650...
Siemens Australia Website: http://www.siemens.com/Daten/siecom/Australia/ICN/Internet/ICN_Unitwide/WORKAREA/au_ed_in/templatedata/English/file/binary/6500_Series_Datasheet_1274275.pdf
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Print quality high-res image
http://gigaset.siemens.com/repository/1454/14...
Press release not known
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Australian distributor website
Siemens SpeedStream 4200 and 6520 modems are only sold in Australia through selected internet providers, which include them in their internet access packs. If you have any sales related queries, please call one of the following providers: * BigPond Sales on 13POND, * Optus Sales on 1800 555 669 or * TransAct Sales on 02 6229 8000 or 133061
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