Actiontec electronic UD800TP user manual Setting Up Modem, Connecting a Computer to the Modem

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Setting Up	2
the Modem

Setting up the Modem involves two basic steps: connecting a computer to the Modem, and configuring the Modem to activate the DSL connection and load the software drivers.

Connecting a Computer to the Modem

The instructions in this section parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation Buddy™, which provides a visual guide to connecting the Modem to a computer and installing phone filters. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.

To connect the Modem to a computer:

1.Insert the Actiontec Installation Buddy CD-ROMin the CD-ROMdrive of the computer. The Installation Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the fol- lowing screen appears in your Internet browser window, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.

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Contents USB Home DSL Modem Table of Contents Page Package Contents Introduction1 Minimum System Requirements Technical Support Actiontec Electronics, Inc Technical SupportModem Features Front PanelPower Port Rear PanelLine Port Phone PortSetting Up Modem Connecting a Computer to the ModemPage Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Configuring the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Using the Home DSL System Monitor Home DSL Manager IconModem Status Home DSL MonitorStatus Connection Rates PayloadMAC Address VPI/VCI ValueProvider Info DSL ProviderISP Provider Edit InfoOperation Mode PlatformApplication Version Driver VersionActiontec Home DSL Manager For RFC1483 Mode OnlyOptions Troubleshooting FAQs My computer cannot find my USB Home DSL ModemCan I fax over DSL? How do I know my modem is functioning properly?Reference Locating Computer InformationWindows Me Locating Windows Operating System FilesWindows 98, 98 SE Appendix a Reference Page General Specifications BLED Indicators Environmental Glossary ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Media Access Control AddressFirewall GatewayWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkSubnet Mask TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolPage Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty