Chapter 1: Getting to know your NetComm ADSL Modem Router
This chapter describes the package contents and provides a list of features of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router.
1-1 What is xDSL
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) refers to a technology used to increase the data capacity of standard
There are seven kinds of DSL service, each with its own compromises between speed, distance, cost, and reliability. These services are either symmetrical (data flows at the same speed in both directions), or asymmetrical (the downstream capacity is higher than the upstream capacity).
What is ADSL?
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), as it’s name indicates, is an asymmetrical data trasmission technology with higher traffic rates downstream and lower traffic rates upstream. It is suitable for Internet users because information is usually downloaded more often than uploaded, such as when surfing the web or downloading files.
1-2 Contents of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router Package
After carefully unpacking the shipping carton, check the contents listed below:
■NetComm ADSL Modem Router
■Power Adapter - 5VDC 3A Center Pole Positive
■This Manual
1-3 Features of the NetComm ADSL Modem Router
Your NetComm ADSL Modem Router contains the following features:
■Asymmetrical data rates of up to 8,000kbps downstream and 640kbps upstream.
■Supports ITU G.dmt, ITU G.lite, and ANSI T1.413 issue 2 standards.
■Integrates four
■Uses NAT to allow all of your network’s computers to connect to the Internet using only one public IP address.
■Supports PPPoE to connect to ISPs.
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■Supports DHCP client to use either a dynamic IP Address or a fixed IP Address from your ISP.
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