1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS AAM6000EV ADSL modem. This ADSL modem delivers the highest performance in Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line technology, allowing you to simultaneously enjoy the telephone and Internet service using existing copper phone lines. Ideal for home and small business users, this easy-to-use communication device offers reliable connectivity as well as remarkable data transfer rates--up to 8Mbps downstream and 640Kbps upstream. Once the ADSL Modem is powered up, you are always online to enjoy real-time 3D animation, video conferencing, or perform other data intensive operations.

1.2 Features

Standards Compliance

•ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 compliant

•ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) compliant: up to 8Mbps downstream and 640Kbps upstream data rate

•ITU-T G.992.2 (G.lite) compliant: supports splitter-less implementation and up to 1.5Mbps downstream and 512Kbps upstream data rate

•ITU-T G.994.1 (G.hs), G.996.1 (G.test), and G.997.1 (G.ploam) support via software upgrade as standards approved by ITU-T

Hardware Features

•Interoperable with Alcatel, Cisco, Lucent, and other DSLAMs

•Supports 8 bits of VPI and 16 bits of VCI address range

•Capable of transmitting data up to 19,000 feet

Software Features

•Supports RFC 2364 protocol (PPP over ATM), RFC 1483 encapsulation, RFC 2516 protocol (PPP over Ethernet), and RFC 1577 protocol (classical IP over ATM)

•Firmware upgrade and configuration restoration over TFTP

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