INSTALLATION

System Requirements

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

ADSL Internet Service installed.

Ethernet Adapter installed on each PC.

TCP/IP network protocols installed on each PC that will access the Internet.

A Java enabled web browser such as Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Netscape 4.7 or above, Mozilla 1.7 or above and Firefox 1.0 or above.

Hardware Description

The Barricade contains an integrated ADSL2+ modem and connects to the Internet or to a remote site using its WAN port. This device can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the four Fast Ethernet LAN ports.

Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL provides up to 8 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 kbps upstream. ADSL2+ Provides up to 24 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. However, you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service providers may vary dramatically from these upper limits.

Data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run at up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports.

The Barricade includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting.

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