Plug one end of the straight-through Ethernet cable into the modem’s ETHERNET jack and plug the other end into your computer’s corresponding Ethernet port.
Plug one end of the included power adapter into the unit’s PWR jack and the other end into a power strip or wall receptacle.
4 Turn your computer back on.
5 Turn the Bridge modem on by pushing the ON/OFF toggle switch. The PWR light on the unit’s front panel turns on.
6 The Bridge performs a startup sequence—the LINK light blinks. When the startup sequence is complete, the LINK light will change from blinking to solid. (For reference, we have included a table on page 14 that explains the meaning of the front panel lights.)
Using Phone Filters
You should use a filter with each device—phone, fax machine, analog modem, etc.—that is sharing the DSL-enabled line, because this prevents the device from receiving noise when the DSL modem is on. Your Bridge modem includes an onboard filter, so you can plug a phone or other device directly into the Bridge’s PHONE jack if you like. Plugging a device into this jack is optional, not required. For other devices on the DSL-enabled line, plug the device’s phone cord into the filter’s PHONE end, and plug the filter’s LINE end into the wall jack. Some Bridge models come with filters, and more can be purchased from a retailer or service provider.
Now that your modem is connected and appropriate filters are attached, you’re done. To connect to the Internet, simply click the Web browser icon on your computer desktop.
The remainder of this manual contains information intended for future reference—for example, there are chapters on System Administration and Removing Your Bridge Modem. Refer to the Table of Contents for guidance.
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