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ADSL X5
U S E R’S G U I D E
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NOTI NOTI NOTI NOTIC C C CE E E E This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this Manual and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form. The manufacturer does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with re
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Contents OVERVIEW................................................................................4 CHAPTER 1: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................5 INSTALLING THE X5........................................................................... 8 REMOVING THE X5 SOFTWARE..................................................... 27 UNIVERSAL PLUG AND PLAY.......................................................... 28 IF YOU NEED HELP..........................................................
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Overview The X5 integrates an ADSL modem, a router, and a four-port switch in one device. It includes an advanced firewall, which allows you to control Internet access from your local network, and which protects your local network from unwanted Internet traffic. With four LAN ports (labeled 1, 2, 3, 4), the X5 supports the direct connection of up to four computers with Ethernet ports. Those with a network device (such as a wireless access point) can plug it into one of the LAN ports to support u
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1 Installation Instructions This chapter covers the basic instructions needed to install your X5 and connect to the Internet. These instructions can be used by those with a Macintosh, Linux, or Windows operating system. If you already installed and connnected your X5 (using the separate Quick Start booklet provided for Windows users), you can skip this chapter and begin with Chapter 2. Package Contents Your package contains the items shown below: Zoom X5 USB Cable ADSL Modem Phone Cord Power Cub
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If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever sold you the modem. In addition, the package may include: • Phone-jack adapter to adapt the phone cord to a particular phone jack (certain countries only) • ADSL line filter(s) (certain models only) Before You Begin Before you begin installing the X5 modem using this guide, you must have the following available to you: • ADSL service enabled on your telephone line. To do this, you need to sign up with an ADSL serv
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• [Optional] Network device: You can connect a network device (such as a wireless access point, router, hub, or switch) to the X5 modem. If you plan to connect a network device, be aware that you must first connect at least one of your computers directly to the X5. This will be the computer from which you will configure the modem. (For Windows users, this will also be the computer on which you will install the software.) Note: Because network devices can be set up in many ways, this user’s guide
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Installing the X5 Installing the X5 involves four steps: Installing the Software, Installing the Hardware, Establishing Communication, and Connecting Additional Computers to the Internet. Step 1: Installing the Software Important! This section is for Windows computers only. If you are using a Macintosh or Linux computer (or you are a Macintosh or Linux user who is connecting the X5 directly to a network device), skip this section and begin with the next one, Installing the Hardware on page 10. R
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• If you will be connecting a network device (such as a wireless access point, router, hub, or switch): You must install the software on a Windows computer that will be directly connected to the X5. This means that if you have a network device, you should choose a computer to connect to the modem (the actual physical connection will be made later in this user’s guide) and install the software on it. For most users, this will probably be the computer that is closest to the ADSL-enabled phone jack
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44 Click Installation Wizard. 44 55 Click ADSL X5 Modem to start the software installation, then 55 click Next when prompted. 6666 When the installation is complete, click Finish, then click Exit. 7777 Close any applications that may be open, then remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 8888 Shut down the computer. Congratulations! You have installed the software. Now, continue with the next section, Installing the Hardware. Step 2: Installing the Hardware Windows users only: Be sure that you hav
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22 Connect the modem to the computer’s Ethernet jack. If you 22 are using a Windows computer, you have the option of connecting your computer’s USB port. However, Windows users should only be connecting to a USB port if your computer does not have an Ethernet port or if you plan to plug five computers directly to the X5 modem. ! If you are using an Ethernet port: Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into one of the X5 modem’s LAN ports (1, 2, 3, or 4) and plug the other end into your computer’s E
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44 Turn the computer on. Windows users who connected their 44 computer to the USB port may see a Found New Hardware box indicating the progression of the installation. Typically no user action is necessary. If you are using Windows XP, you may be required to click Next. Depending on your operating system, you may also see a Hardware Installation box or a Digital Signature Not Found box. You can safely ignore these messages and click Yes or Continue Anyway. If prompted, click Finish and/or Yes t
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Step 3: Establishing Communication Important! Macintosh and Linux users must make sure that the computer’s TCP/IP settings are configured properly BEFORE starting this section. See Macintosh TCP/IP Settings on page 51 or Linux TCP/IP Settings on page 53 for instructions. You must set up the X5 so that it can communicate with your Internet service provider. To do this, you must use the Zoom Configuration Manager. 1111 Log in to the Zoom Configuration Manager from the computer you connected to the
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22 The Zoom Configuration Manager opens and displays its 22 Basic Setup page. Use this Web page to configure the modem so it can connect with your Internet service provider. You can configure the X5 manually or you can have the modem automatically configure itself. 14 ADSL X5 User's Guide
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Depending on your situation, do the following: ! Select MANUALLY if one or both of the following are true: " You already have the VPI, VCI, and Encapsulation settings from your Internet service provider. " You have a static IP address that you plan use with the X5. (Only those whose Internet service provider instructs them to use a static IP address and advanced users with special configuration needs will require static IP addressing.) To continue configuring the modem manually, skip the rest of
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33 Once the modem detects your settings, your VPI, VCI, and 33 Encapsulation settings will appear in the table on the Autodetect page. Click the Encapsulation setting to continue with the process. When your Encapsulation setting appears, click it to continue with the process. (Note that yours may be something other than PPPoE.) Note: If your Encapsulation setting is not found (that is, if “No Encapsulation Protocol Detected” remains on the screen), select the Disable option button, click Save C
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44 Depending on your Encapsulation setting, the following will 44 happen when you click it: ! If your Encapsulation setting begins with PPP: You will be prompted for your Login Name and Password. Your Internet service provider should have given you a User ID or Username (usually your email address or the characters preceding the @ sign in your email address) and a Password. Enter this information in the applicable boxes, then click Save Changes. A screen appears to let you know that the process
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55 On the Autodetect page, click Write Settings to Flash. 55 66 Verify that your Internet connection is working. Open your 66 Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and try to connect to a familiar Web address. If you connect successfully, you are ready to browse the Web from this computer! Congratulations! You have established communication and your computer is now connected to the Internet. If you want to connect more computers or a network device to the X5, continue wit
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Configuring the X5 Manually Some users may need to configure the X5’s IP settings manually, instead of having the modem automatically configure itself. Typically, you would manually configure your modem if: • You already have the VPI, VCI, and Encapsulation settings from your Internet service provider. • You have a static IP address that you plan to use with the X5. If this is the case, skip this section and continue with Using Static IP Addressing on page 22. • The auto configuration process wa
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33 Select Enabled from the Current Connection drop-down 33 list. (That is, click the arrowhead at the far right of the box to view the items in the list, then select Enabled.) 44 Select your service provider’s Encapsulation setting from the 44 Encapsulation drop-down list. Depending on your selection, do the following: ! If your Encapsulation setting begins with PPP: Enter your Username and Password in the boxes provided. Your Internet service provider should have given you a User ID or User
