ADS Technologies version 5.2b1 manual NetDSL Manager, Installing the NetDSL Software

NetDSL Manager

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This Chapter Includes:

4.1Installing the NetDSL Software............... 4-1

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The NetDSL Manager gives you access to the configuration and administrative controls for the NetDSL. Install the NetDSL software on PCs that you want to give access to these controls. If you have difficulties configuring your NetDSL, consult Chapter 8 “Troubleshooting,” or the help menu in the NetDSL Manager, or refer to the FAQs located on ARESCOM’s website (http:// www.arescom.com).

Note: You must install the TCP/IP network protocol on the PCs before you install the NetDSL Manager. For more information on installing and configuring TCP/IP refer to the instructions in the previous chapter.

4.1 Installing the NetDSL Software

Step 1. Start Windows® 95/98 or Windows® NT 4.0.

Step 2. Insert the included ARESCOM CD into your CD-ROM drive Step 3. Click Start, then choose Run.

Step 4. Click the Browse button, and look in your CD-ROM drive.

Step 5. Select the ARESCOM folder, and then the NetDSL Manager folder. Step 6. Select the setup.exe file and click the Open button.

Step 7. Click the OK button.

4.2 Launching the NetDSL Manager

When you launch the NetDSL Manager, you will be presented with a sequence of panels that help you decide which modem you want to manage, and how to manage it. The sequence of panels is as follows:

1.Multiple Routers/Bridges Selection— provides the number of and basic information about all Arescom modems that the software has detected on your LAN.

2.NetDSL Manager— is the main software that allows you to configure, maintain and monitor your selected modem.

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