3. Installing the ADSL Modem

3.3Connecting the ADSL Modem

Take the following steps to accomplish the installation procedure:

1.Connect the ADSL cable to the line connector of an ADSL POTS splitter.

2.Connect a telephone cable from the phone connector of the splitter to your telephone.

3.Use another telephone cable to connect the modem connector of the splitter and the Line connector on the rear panel of the ADSL modem.

4.Connect the Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 port on your computer to the Ethernet port on the ADSL Modem. Make sure the HUB-PC switch is in the correct position.

5.Connect the AC power adapter to the DC +5V/2A input jack on the ADSL Modem. Plug in the AC power adapter to an electrical outlet.

NOTE: If you are not using a telephone or fax machine on the ADSL line, skip steps 1 to 3 and connect the ADSL cable directly to the Line connector on the rear panel of the ADSL Modem.

 

 

 

 

ADSL

 

 

 

 

 

Modem

 

 

 

 

 

To Telco’s

 

Step 5

 

 

 

ADSL

 

 

 

Step 4

Network

 

 

 

 

ADSL

Computer

To Electrical

Step 3

 

To PC’s

 

Splitter

 

 

Outlet

To PC’s

RJ-45 Port

 

To Splitter or

 

Phone/Fax

 

 

 

 

ADSL Network

COM Port

 

 

 

 

Rear Panel Connections

 

ADSL Service Connections

3.4 Powering Up When all connections have been properly made and the power is ON, the ADSL modem will automatically start the self-test and log on to your phone company’s ADSL network. For new

modems, please go through the configuration as detailed in the following section, and then you are all set and ready to enjoy the Internet services at a marvelous speed!

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