Eicon Networks manual Introducing the Diva 2430 Adsl Modem, Setup and Configuration Features

Introduction: Introducing the Diva 2430 ADSL Modem Page 5

Introducing the Diva 2430 ADSL Modem

The Diva 2430 ADSL Modem provides fast access to the Internet via ADSL and is perfect for home users and small office / home office users. It is easy to set up and has many features that will help you get the most out of your ADSL line.

The following provides a brief overview of the many features of the Diva 2430.

Setup and Configuration Features

•Easy to Set Up: Installation is a simple and straightforward procedure. You will be up and running in just a few minutes.

•Web-base Configuration: If configuration is required, the Diva 2430 settings can be changed using a web browser.

ADSL and Network Features

•Support for Full-rate and G.Lite ADSL: The Diva 2430 is an ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) device supporting transfer of up to 8 Mbps. Two popular versions of ADSL are built in to the Diva 2430, Full-rate and G.Lite.

Full-rate (G.992.1 and T1.413 Issue 2) has a maximum download rate of 8 Mbps and a maximum upload rate of 820 Kbps. G.Lite (G.992.2) has a maximum download rate of 1.5 Mbps and a maximum upload rate of 512 Kbps.

Both Full-rate and G.Lite on the Diva 2430 can work with or without a splitter. See Package Contents on page 6 for more information on how Internet access is provided via ADSL.

•ATM Support: The Diva 2430 supports up to eight simultaneous virtual circuit (VC) connections.

•DHCP Support: The computers connected to the Diva 2430 must be configured as DHCP clients. The Diva 2430 then passes on DHCP requests to your provider’s DHCP server, but can also assign IP addresses if your provider’s DHCP server is not available.

Hardware Features

•USB and Ethernet Ports: The Diva 2430 can connect to your computer through either a USB port or an Ethernet port. Setup via either port is simple and easy. You can also connect the Diva 2430 to an Ethernet hub, giving all computers on the network access to the Internet.

•Simultaneous Port Usage: The USB and Ethernet ports can be used simultaneously. You can connect one computer to the Ethernet port and another to the USB port, and both devices can access the ADSL line when needed or exchange data between the two local computers.

•Upgradable Firmware: The Diva 2430’s firmware (a set of software instructions that tells the device how to operate) is stored in flash memory on the device. This makes it easy to upgrade the firmware should it become necessary to do so.