How Do I Configure a SpeedTouch 585?
The SpeedTouch 585 Gateway is an ADSL gateway that allows you to connect to the Internet via a broadband connection. The SpeedTouch also serves as a wireless router, enabling you to connect to your DSL connection through any computer in your home or office with a wireless card on it. You can configure your SpeedTouch 585 Gateway with your own personal settings once it set up and connected to the Internet. Open a new Web browser window. Type “192.168.1.254,” the IP address for your SpeedTouch Gateway, into the browser’s address bar. You can also type “http://speedtouch.lan” into the address bar to access the configuration portal. Press “Enter” on your keyboard. Configure your SpeedTouch 585 by clicking the tabs located on the side of the page. For example, you can enable and disable your firewall by clicking on the “Toolbox” tab and selecting “Firewall.” The “Parental Control” link is also located under the “Toolbox” tab. The parental control lets you control the content your child is a