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User Manual
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able of Contents Table of Contents I. About This Manual 2 II. Preface 3 III. Overview 4 About ADSL 4 Protocol and Device Driver Selection 4 Features 8 Description of the Front Panel LEDs 9 Description of the Rear Panel Connectors 9 IV. USB ADSL Modem Hardware Installation 10 V. Software Installation 11 Before You Start 11 Windows Installation 13 Installing the Driver Software 13 VI. Customizing Communication Settings 19 VII. Updating the USB ADSL Modem Software 20 VIII. The DSL Modem Status 21 I
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About this Manual This manual provides a comprehensive user’s guide and installation manual for USB ADSL modem. It has been organized in a way that should make it easy to follow by users worldwide. In order to ensure optimal comprehension, the following list provides brief descriptions of the formatting styles used in this manual. Commands: Commands are always shown as shadow words with the word “click” preceding them. For example, click Next, click OK, or click Cancel. Names of Windows (Dia
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Preface This manual contains information regarding the installation, operation, and configuration of the USB ADSL Modem. Additionally, it outlines the use of the Control Panel Application. The following chapters are included in this manual: Overview: It offers a brief description of ADSL, protocol and device driver selection, and the features of the USB ADSL Modem. USB ADSL Modem Hardware Installation It describes the steps for connecting the USB ADSL Modem. Software Installation It descri
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Overview About ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) technology provides high-speed data access across regular phone lines (copper wires) by making use of previously unused frequency bandwidth above the voice band. By placing the ADSL signal above the frequency of the voice signal, ADSL service is able to coexist on the same line with your telephone service. ADSL is asymmetric in the sense that it provides a higher data rate in the downstream (receive) direction than in the upstream (tr
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Several different protocols are used on top of ATM. The protocol required in your configuration depends on the equipment deployed by your DSL service provider. There are several possibilities: 1. Point to Point Protocol (PPP) Over ATM (RFC 2364) PPP provides session setup, user authentication (login), and encapsulation for upper layer protocols such as IP (Internet Protocol). The use of PPP makes the modem appear as a dial modem to the operating system. Dial-Up Networking is used to establish a
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1. WAN driver This driver causes the modem to resemble a dial-up modem. Call establishment is performed through Dial-Up Networking. This driver supports RFC 2364 and 2516 with PVC connections. It can be used with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP. 2. LAN driver This driver makes the modem appear as a LAN or Ethernet device. Connection establishment is automatic. This driver supports RFC 1483 with PVC connections. Additionally, PPPoE is supported via third-party
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The device driver choices are summarized in the table below: Driver Type Protocol Operating System WAN RFC 2364 Windows 2000 RFC 2516 (not with MAC Windows XP OS 9.x, nor with MAC OS Windows Me X) Windows 98 SE Windows 98 LAN RFC 1483 Windows 2000 RFC 2516 (MAC OS X Windows XP 10.1.x and above, only) Windows Me Windows 98 SE Windows 98 ATM RFC 1577 Windows 2000 RFC 2364 Windows XP RFC 2516 (Windows XP Windows Me only) Windows 98 SE 7
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Features The USB ADSL Modem provides the following features: Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1 USB bus-powered; an external power supply is not required Supports three device drivers: Microsoft NDIS 4.0 WAN Miniport, NDIS 4.0 LAN Miniport or NDIS 5.0 ATM Miniport Compatible with T1.413 i2, G.DMT, and G.lite compliant CO DSLAM equipment Software upgradeable ATM driver supports up to sixteen simultaneous ATM virtual connections Includes a control panel mo
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Description of the front Panel LEDs Power LINK LED LABEL (PW) (LK) Color Status Green Green Green steady Power On Link Green blink N/A No Connection OFF Power Off N/A Table 1-1 Front Panel LEDs Description of the Rear Panel Connectors BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR Line ADSL Port Phone RJ-11 phone connector (optional) USB USB Port Table 1-2 Back Panel Connectors 9
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USB ADSL Modem Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Install the USB ADSL Modem by following these steps with the PC running: 1. Insert the rectangular end of a USB cable into the USB port of your PC. 2. Insert the square end of the USB cable into the USB port of the USB ADSL Modem. Note: The USB cable should not be inserted until you are prompted by software installation to do so. 10
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Software Installation The software installation procedures vary depending upon the operating system of your PC. Be sure to follow the instructions provided for the operating system appropriate for you. Before you start… The following information may be required for software installation. Contact your DSL service provider before proceeding with software installation. IP Address Settings The software installation process allows the server to dynamically assign IP Address settings. If your applic
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ATM Virtual Path ID (VPI) Note: Required if not using default value ATM Virtual Circuit ID (VCI) Note: Required if not using default value Encapsulation type Note: Required if not using default value Modulation type Note: Required if not using default value User Name (for PPP applications only) Password (for PPP applications only). 12
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Windows Installation The software setup process for Microsoft Windows applications (XP, 2000, Me, 98 SE, and 98) is described below with operating system specific differences noted. The USB ADSL Modem should be connected to your PC prior to installing the driver software. No other Windows programs should be running on your PC during the software install process. Note: The appearance of the windows and the wording of the options may be slightly different for each operating system, but the same pr
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3. A Licensing Agreement message will be displayed; click Accept. 4. The Select Service Provider window allows you to specify your DSL service provider. A list of service providers is displayed. Default values for the Type of Driver, ATM Virtual Path ID (VPI), ATM Virtual Circuit ID (VCI), Encapsulation type and Modulation type are provided for each DSL service provider listed in the window. If your DSL service provider is listed and you would like to accept the default values, highlight the
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a) Select the type of driver to be installed from the Select Driver Type window and click Next. b) Enter/Select the VPI, VCI, Encapsulation type and Modulation type from the Communication Settings window and click Next. Note: The encapsulation types that appear in the drop-down list vary depending upon the type of driver selected in the previous step. 15
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5. The Ready to Install window will be displayed. You may review the current settings and click Back to change the settings, or click Next to accept the current settings. 6. A message will be displayed indicating that the drivers are being installed. Note: You may need the Windows CD to complete the installation. 16
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7. The Installing window will be displayed. You may insert USB cable now. 8. The system must be rebooted to have the new settings take effect, therefore the Reboot window will appear. Remove all disks from their drives, select Yes, reboot the computer now; and click Close to reboot. 17
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9. Once the PC has rebooted, installation of the USB Modem is complete. The Finished window will be displayed indicating the installation has been completed. Click Finish. 18
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Customizing Communication Settings Accessing Communication Settings on Windows Once the USB ADSL Modem and software have been installed, the communication settings may be easily updated by performing the following steps: 1. From your PC desktop click Start Programs DSL Modem Configure. 2. The Communication Settings window will be displayed. Make the necessary changes to the VPI, VCI, Encapsulation type and/or Modulation type and click Next. 3. The system must be rebooted to have the new
