D-Link DSL-300T user manual About This User’s Guide, Before You Start, Installation Overview

DSL-300T DSL Modem User’s Guide

About This User’s Guide

This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-300T ADSL Modem and use it to connect a computer or Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) to the Internet thus providing a gateway to the Wide Area Network (WAN).

If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port, the quickest and easiest way to set up the DSL- 300T is to follow the instructions provided in the Quick Installation Guide.

Before You Start

Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Modem. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation.

Installation Overview

The procedure to install the Modem can be described in general terms in the following steps:

1.Gather information and equipment needed to install the device. Before you power on the device or connect it to your computer, make sure you have all the necessary information, cables, power adapter and any other required equipment listed.

2.Install the hardware, that is, connect the cables (Ethernet and telephone) to the device and connect the power adapter.

3.Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the web-based software built into the Modem.

4.Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL account.

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