Linksys ADSLME1 Getting to Know the Adsl Ethernet Modem, Package Contents, System Requirements

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Instant BroadbandTM Series

Package Contents

One Instant Broadband™ ADSL Ethernet Modem

One Telus® QuickConnect™ Kit (contents included)

One AC Power Cable

One Cross-Over Network Cable (for connecting to a PC with an Ethernet Adapter)

One Standard Phone Cable

One User Guide

One Quick Installation Sheet and Registration Card (not shown)

System Requirements

Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT or 2000

Pentium 100MHz CPU or faster with:

ADSL Internet Service

CD-ROM Drive

Network Adapter

ADSL Ethernet Modem

Getting to Know the ADSL Ethernet Modem

Overview

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), the most popular residential DSL technology, provides high-speed Internet access over regular, copper phone lines by maximizing bandwidth use. In this way, ADSL Internet service can coexist on the same line as your phone service, without disrupting calls. ADSL is “asymmetric” because it downloads, or receives data, faster than it uploads, or transmits data. Asymmetric operation is ideal for home and small office use where files and information are downloaded more frequently than uploaded.

The ADSL Ethernet Modem’s Rear Panel

Power

The Power port is where you will connect the

 

power adapter.

Console

This port is reserved for future development and is

 

currently of no use.

Line

This port connects your modem to your ADSL

 

line.

LAN

This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to

 

your PC with the included network cable. You can

 

also connect network devices, such as a hubs and

 

switches with a straight-through RJ-45 cable or use

 

a cross-over RJ-45 cable to connect a router.

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Contents Adsl Ethernet Modem UG-ADSLME1-011018A JL Table of Contents IntroductionPackage Contents Getting to Know the Adsl Ethernet ModemSystem Requirements OverviewConnecting the Adsl Ethernet Modem to Your PC Adsl Ethernet Modem’s Front PanelInstalling the TCP/IP Protocol TroubleshootingAppendix Glossary Instant BroadbandTM Series Instant BroadbandTM Series Specifications EnvironmentalWarranty Information Contact InformationCopyright 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved