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Diva 2430 ADSL Modem
User’s Guide
www.eicon.com
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Fourth Edition (March 2001) 206-362-04 Diva and Eicon are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Eicon Networks Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the Unite
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Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................................................4 Introducing the Diva 2430 ADSL Modem................................................................................................................. 5 Package Contents.................................................................................................................................................... 6 Setup ........................
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Introduction In This Section Introducing the Diva 2430 ADSL Modem.................................................................5 Package Contents ........................................................................................................6 Page 4
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Introduction: Introducing the Diva 2430 ADSL Modem Page 5 Introducing the Diva 2430 ADSL Modem The Diva 2430 ADSL Modem provides fast access to the Internet via ADSL and is perfect for home users and small office / home office users. It is easy to set up and has many features that will help you get the most out of your ADSL line. The following provides a brief overview of the many features of the Diva 2430. Setup and Configuration Features • Easy to Set Up: Installation is a simple and straigh
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Introduction: Package Contents Page 6 Package Contents Your package should contain the following. Diva 2430 Ethernet Cable (Yellow) USB Cable ADSL Phone Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM Quickstart Microfilters* Phone Adapter (where required) In certain countries, a phone adapter is provided to enable you to connect your Diva 2430 to the telephone outlet standard for your region. *Microfilters may or may not be included with your package. If your ADSL line does not use a splitter, microfilters mus
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Setup In This Section Overview.......................................................................................................................8 Connecting Microfilters ..............................................................................................9 USB Setup ..................................................................................................................10 Ethernet Setup .......................................................................................
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Setup: Overview Page 8 Overview This chapter explains how to connect the Diva 2430 to a single computer or to a local area network. Connecting to Both Ports Once you connect a computer to either the USB or Ethernet port, you can connect a second computer to the unused port without reconfiguring the device. However, to ensure proper operation, connect only one computer and verify that the device is working correctly before connecting a second computer. Hardware Requirements Connection Type Re
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Setup: Connecting Microfilters Page 9 Connecting Microfilters Before installing the Diva 2430, be sure to install microfilters on all telephone devices, if required. Contact your ADSL provider if you are unsure if microfilters are needed for your installation. About Microfilters A microfilter is a small device designed to reduce interference between ADSL signals and your regular telephone signals. The use of microfilters is only required if your ADSL modem and your telephone devices share t
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Setup: USB Setup Page 10 USB Setup Note: The USB port can only be used with systems running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Me. If you are using Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Me, you have the option of connecting the device to your computer’s USB port. This is described in the following procedure. Once set up, you can then connect a second computer that supports Ethernet to the Diva 2430’s Ethernet port. To ensure a smooth installation, first install a computer using one port on
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Setup: USB Setup Page 11 Step 1: Connect the Cables Consult the following diagram when connecting the cables. Do not connect one computer to both ports on the device. ADSL USB Power Cable Cable Adapter Procedure Leave your computer on during the installation. Once you connect the Diva 2430 to your computer, Windows will automatically detect the device and request device driver information, which is provided on the Diva 2430 CD-ROM. You may be required to insert your Windows installation CD-RO
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Setup: USB Setup Page 12 Step 2: Install USB Drivers 1. Once the USB cable is connected, the ‘New Hardware Found’ window appears, followed by the ‘Add New Hardware Wizard’ window. 2. Click ‘Next’ to begin. 3. Select ‘Search for the best driver for your device’ then click ‘Next’. Select this option 4. Select ‘Specify a location’ and clear other options. Clear these options Select this option
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Setup: USB Setup Page 13 5. Click ‘Browse’ and go to the ‘USB’ folder on the Diva 2430 CD-ROM. If you are using Windows 98, select ‘WIN98’. If you are using Windows 2000, select ‘WIN2000’. If you are using Windows Millennium Edition, select ‘WINME’. 6. Click ‘OK’, then click ‘Next’. Windows identifies the driver as an ‘Eicon Diva 2430 Adapter’. 7. Click ‘Next’ to begin installation of the driver. Note: You may be asked to insert your Windows installation CD-ROM while the driver is be
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Setup: USB Setup Page 14 Step 3: Test Internet Access The Diva 2430’s default settings may already grant you Internet access. Try accessing an external web site using your browser, such as the Diva 2430 web site at: http://www.eicon.com If successful, you do not need to change any settings. If you receive a ‘page not found’ or similar error, reboot your computer and try again. Your computer may not have acquired an IP address from your provider’s DHCP server the first time you installed t
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Setup: Ethernet Setup Page 15 Ethernet Setup The procedure in the following section describes how to set up the Diva 2430 using any system equipped with an Ethernet card and capable of communicating via the TCP/IP protocol. This includes Windows, Macintosh, and Linux. This procedure assumes your Ethernet card is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In This Section Step 1: Connect the cables .................................................................... 16 Step 2: Test
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Setup: Ethernet Setup Page 16 Step 1: Connect the cables Consult the following diagram when connecting the cables. Do not install one computer to both ports on the device. ADSL Ethernet Power Cable Cable Adapter (yellow) Procedure 1. Connect the Diva 2430 to an electrical outlet using the power adapter. The power connector is labelled on the Diva 2430. 2. Connect the Diva 2430 to your ADSL telephone outlet (RJ11) using the supplied ADSL cable. The ADSL port is labelled on the Diva 2430.
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Setup: Ethernet Setup Page 17 Step 2: Test Internet Access The Diva 2430’s default settings may already grant you Internet access. Try accessing an external web site using your browser, such as Eicon Networks’s site at: http://www.eicon.com If successful, you do not need to change any settings. If you receive a ‘page not found’ or similar error, reboot your computer and try again. Your computer may not have acquired an IP address from your provider’s DHCP server the first time you install
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Setup: Optional: Install the Diva Assistant Page 18 Optional: Install the Diva Assistant The Diva Assistant provides convenient access to the web-based configuration interface via the Windows system tray and also includes online help and utilities. The Diva Assistant also provides status information for the device. However, you are not required to use this software in order to access the Internet through your ADSL line. Note: The Diva Assistant is very useful when setting up the Diva 2430 on
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Setup: Optional: Install the Diva Assistant Page 19 5. Click ‘Next’ and follow the onscreen instructions. 6. In the ‘Installation Complete’ window, click ‘Finish’. 7. After you click ‘Finish’, you will see a message stating that you must restart your computer before launching the software. Click ‘Yes’. You may encounter problems with the Diva Assistant if you do not restart your computer after installation. Restarting also forces your computer to request a new IP address, which is supplied by
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Setup: LAN Setup Page 20 LAN Setup Installing the Diva 2430 on an existing LAN can be extremely simple, or quite challenging, depending on the complexity of your existing LAN setup. To help you successfully integrate the Diva 2430 into your setup, this section provides important points to keep in mind when setting up on a LAN. However, due to the wide range of networking equipment and topologies that are in use worldwide, your configuration needs may fall outside the strategy presented here.
