About This User Manual

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

Use this manual to install and configure the Megabit Modem® 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F. This manual provides instruction on:

information you will need to configure the modem

unpacking and inspecting the modem for installation

installing the modem

setting up parameters for your applications that will be used to configure the modem

configuring system parameters

configuring sessions between the modem and a service provider

monitoring and troubleshooting the modem

Chapter 10 provides a reference for the technology implemented in the Megabit Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F. This chapter covers information about ATM over ADSL transmission, operating modes of PPP or bridging/routing, and SNMP management.

IP addresses used in this manual are for example only. You will acquire your own addresses from the service provider and your information services coordinator to configure the Megabit Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F. However, you will use the IP address specified in “Accessing the Modem Web Pages” on page 27 to access the Megabit Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F from a Web browser.

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Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text.

Notes contain information about special circumstances.

Cautions indicate the possibility of equipment damage or the possibility of personal injury.

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