HOMEDSLP.FM Page 2 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Home DSL Modem.
This product will introduce a whole new world of high speed
Internet access. With a quick and easy installation process
Actiontec’s Home DSL Modem will have you browsing the
web in no time.
The Actiontec Home DSL Modem will transform your
online experience. The high-speed Internet connection will
allow you to play online multi-player games, download files
faster and get real-time audio and video. Plus, you will be
able to surf the web and chat on the phone at the same time.
You will never miss an important phone call again. Welcome
to the world of high-speed internet access.
2 Introduction
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 3 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Contacting Actiontec Technical Support
Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality,
durable, high-performance products. If you should need
assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is
available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Pacific Coast Time,
Monday through Friday and 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific
Coast Time on Saturday and Sunday, to provide professional
support.
New drivers and firmware are released as need arises to
insure maximum compatibility and operation of your new
Actiontec Home DSL Modem. To find out more about this
and other Actiontec products, and to sign up for a free e-mail
newsletter, visit the Actiontec web site at:
http://www.actiontec.com to register your Actiontec Home
DSL Modem.
Actiontec Electronics Phone: 408-752-7714
Technical Support
760 N. Mary Avenue Fax: 408-732-0097
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 BBS: 408-732-0112
E-mail:
techsupp@actiontec.com
Contacting Actiontec Technical Support 3
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 4 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Do This First
Minimum System Requirements
• One Pentium class computer, 200 Mhz or higher (preferably 300 Mhz or above) with an available PCI slot,
32MB RAM and a CD-ROM drive
• Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows 98 Second
Edition (SE) installed
• Confirmed DSL connectivity qualification to receive
AOL Plus™ service
Package Contents
Make sure the following items came in this package:
• Actiontec Internal PCI Home DSL Modem
• One 6’ telephone (RJ-11) cable
• This User’s Manual and Quick Start Installation Guide
• Four Microfilters
• Installation CD-ROM
• AOL Plus™ CD-ROM
• Warranty Registration Card
4 Do This First
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 5 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Installing the Home DSL Modem
Before you begin the installation of your Internal PCI Home
DSL Modem,
Step 1 Switch off the computer and all peripheral devices
connected to it.
Step 2 Unplug the computer power cord from the wall out-
let.
Step 3 Remove the computer’s cover. Refer to your com-
puter owner’s manual for instructions.
Step 4 On the back of the DSL card, confirm that the
switch position is set to 3, 4 or to the right.
CAUTION:
Always discharge static electricity before handling your
modem. You may discharge static electricity by touching
a grounded metal structure or by using any commercially available grounding strap.
Make sure the expansion slot type is PCI, which has a
smaller slot to fit the PCI modem card. If you are not
familiar with computers or computer hardware or you
cannot tell the difference between an ISA slot or PCI
slot, obtain the help of someone who has a thorough
understanding of computers. You will severely damage
your computer if you install the modem in the wrong
slot.
Step 5 Remove the screw securing the expansion slot
cover behind one of the computer’s available PCI
expansion slots. Lift the expansion slot cover out as
shown on the next page.
Installing the Home DSL Modem 5
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 6 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Note: Make sure the
slot is a PCI slot.
The card will fit
securely in a keyed
PCI slot. PCI slots
are smaller than ISA
slots. PCI slots are
light colored and ISA
slots are dark colored.
Figure 1: Removing the Backplate
The position of the expansion slots in your computer may differ from the illustrations shown in this
user’s manual, depicting the slots in a vertical position. Regardless of the position of the expansion
slots, the installation steps remain the same. Please
refer to your computer owner’s manual for more
information about the expansion slot configuration
of your computer.
Step 6 Insert your PCI Home DSL Modem into the avail-
able PCI expansion slot. Then press on the top edge
of the card, straight down until the card’s connectors seat firmly in the PCI slot. Secure it with the
screw removed in Step 4, as shown in the following
diagram.
6 Installing the Home DSL Modem
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 7 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Figure 2: Installing the PCI Card
Step 7 Put the cover back on the computer and fasten.
Step 8 Make sure that all power switches are in the OFF
position, then reconnect the power cables to the
computer and its peripherals.
Step 9 Unplug the telephone line cable from the telephone
and connect it to the Line jack as shown below.
Figure 3: Connecting Devices
Installing the Home DSL Modem 7
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 8 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Installing the Microfilters
Microfilters are needed for every phone in your household.
Microfilters are installed on telephones to improve voice call
quality when voice and data equipment are using the same
telephone line.
Microfilter Installation for Phones that are Connected to a Computer
Step 1 Plug the microfilter into the Phone jack in the back
of your computer (Figure 4).
Step 2 Plug one end of the telephone cord into the micro-
filter Phone, and the other into the phone itself.
Figure 4: Microfilter Setup With The Computer
Microfilter Installation for All Other Phones
Step 1 Plug the Microfilter into the wall jack. (Figure 5)
Step 2 Plug one end of the telephone cord into the micro-
filter Phone, and the other into the phone itself.
(Figure 5)
Figure 5: Microfilter Setup for All Other Phones
8 Installing the Microfilters
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 9 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Installing the Modem Drivers
Configuring Windows 98/98SE
Step 1 After you have installed the modem into your
machine, turn on the power and allow the system to
boot normally.
Step 2 Windows 98 will immediately display the Add
New Hardware Wizard and identify the modem as
a “PCI ATM Controller”. Click the Next button.
Step 3 Select the option “Search for the best driver for
your device” and then click the Next button.
Installing the Modem Drivers 9
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 10 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Step 4 Put a “check” in the box for CD-ROM drive.
Before advancing to the next screen, insert the CDROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Now
click the Next button once.
Step 5 Windows 98 will find the “TIDSLC32.INF” driver
on the CD-ROM and identify the modem as a
“Actiontec Home DSL Modem”. Click the Next
button.
10 Installing the Modem Drivers
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 11 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Step 6 After Windows has finished loading the drivers, it
will announce the end of the installation process.
Click the Finish button once.
Installing the Modem Drivers 11
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 12 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Configuring your Home DSL Modem
Step 1 If the Actiontec Home DSL Configuration Wizard
window does not appear, then please double click
the Actiontec Home DSL Configuration Wizard
icon on your desktop.
Step 2 The following screen will appear. Make sure you
have already completed items 1, 2, and 3 before
continuing. When ready, click the Next button to
continue.
12 Configuring your Home DSL Modem
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 13 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Step 3 Since your DSL service provider is America Online
(AOL), please click on “America Online” under
“DSL Providers (Telco)” and America Online will
be selected as your Internet Service Provider. Click
Next.
Step 4 Click the Finish button to complete the installation.
Configuring your Home DSL Modem 13
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 14 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Step 5 It is now time to restart your computer. Please click
the OK button and your computer will automatically restart.
Step 6 When the computer restarts it will load additional
software from your hard drive. If the information
needed is not on your hard drive, then you will be
prompted to insert your Windows CD. Insert the
CD and allow the computer to load the necessary
information. When this process is complete, please
click Yes to restart the computer.
14 Configuring your Home DSL Modem
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 15 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Installing Your AOL Plus™ Software
Current Members
If you have purchased this Home DSL Modem from Circuit
City, then you should be signed up for the AOL Plus™ DSL
service. If not, please log on to America Online and enter
“DSL” in the keyword section. Click “Yes! I Want Superfast
AOL” and sign up for the service. Once you are signed up,
please install the AOL Plus™ software.
Step 1 Insert the AOL Plus™ CD-ROM
Step 2 AOL Plus™ will start up automatically and the fol-
lowing screen will appear. Select the bottom circle
for “Current Member”, and then click Next.
Installing Your AOL Plus™ Software 15
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 16 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Step 3 The following “Current Members” screen gives you
three options. Select the circle to specify your
America Online status.
Step 4 For the following screen make sure that the pro-
gram is installing the software into “C:/ America
Online 5.0a” directory. Click Next to proceed.
Step 5 It is now time to restart your computer. Please click
the OK button and your computer will restart.
16 Installing Your AOL Plus™ Software
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 17 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Step 6 When the computer restarts, it will set up the DSL
files on your system. A window will appear asking
you to shutdown the system. Click Yes After the
computer has restarted. It will go through the same
process and the same shutdown window will
appear. Click Yes to restart your computer. After the
computer is restarted you will need to restart again.
Step 7 America Online will open and the screen below will
begin the setup for America Online to work with
your computer. Click Next to begin.
Step 8 This program will search your computer for a
modem or other connection devices. Simply wait
until it has completed the task.
Installing Your AOL Plus™ Software 17
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 18 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Step 9 Please click on “DSL: Digital Subscriber Line” if it
is not highlighted.
Step 10 Make sure that the “Sign on to America Online
now!” box is checked. Click Next to connect to
America Online and confirm your DSL account.
Step 11 America Online will connect you to its website.
Please follow the onscreen instructions.
18 Installing Your AOL Plus™ Software
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 19 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
New Members
Step 1 Insert the AOL Plus™ CD-ROM
Step 2 The AOL Plus™ CD-ROM will automatically start
up. The following screen will appear. Select the top
circle for “New Member”, and then click Next.
Step 3 For the following screen make sure that the pro-
gram is installing the software into “C:/ America
Online 5.0” directory. Click Next to proceed.
Step 4 America Online repeats the same steps laid out in
the previous Current Members section. Please refer
to steps 4 through 11 on pages 16, 17 and 18.
Installing Your AOL Plus™ Software 19
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 20 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Troubleshooting
I have more than 4 phones in my home. Where can
I get more microfilters?
Your Home DSL Modem package should include four (4)
microfilters. If you need more, try visiting the retailer from
whom you purchased this modem.
It has been days since I signed up for DSL with
America Online and my service still has not been
activated.
Contact America Online at 1-888-849-3200, from 8:00AM
to 1:00AM EST, to find out about the status of your order.
Does anyone need to visit my home?
No. The only problem that may require a home visit is if
your phone lines are in poor condition. America Online will
be able to tell you if this problem exists. If you need assistance please contact America Online Technical Support at 1888-849-3200, from 8:00AM to 1:00AM EST.
I am not using America Online as my DSL service
provider
This product is only configured for America Online. Please
contact Actiontec technical support to learn how to configure
this modem for other DSL service providers.
20 Troubleshooting
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 21 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
My computer cannot find my Home DSL Modem
If your modem seems to have performed the installation, go
to the Start menu on your task bar, Settings, Control Panel,
System and Device Manager. If there are any yellow exclamation marks or red x’s then contact Actiontec technical support.(Figure 6)
Figure 6: Device Manager
Since installing my Home DSL Modem, my 56K
analog modem does not work.
If your modem seems to have performed the installation, go
to the Start menu on your take bar, Settings, Control Panel,
System and Device Manager. If there are any yellow exclamation marks or red x’s then contact Actiontec technical support.(Figure 6)
When I pick up my phone, there is no dial tone.
Check to see if your phone line is properly connected to the
microfilters. If all your lines are properly connected and still
there is no dial tone, contact your telephone company for
assistance.
What if I don't see the "Windows New Hardware
Wizard" driver installation screen after I reboot?
If you do not see that screen, then Windows did not detect
your ADSL card. Possible reasons for this might be:
Troubleshooting 21
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 22 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
• You may have previously installed drivers for the PCI
modem card. To check for this, do a right click on the
"My Computer" icon on your desktop. Then select "properties". On system properties click on the "Device Manager" tab. Then click on the "Network adapter" You
should check to see if the Actiontec Home DSL Modem
appears in the list of network adapters. If it does not
appear, see the next item in the troubleshooting list. If the
card appears, you should contact modem supplier's product support. You should ask which version of the software driver should be installed.
• The card is not firmly seated in the PCI slot. You should
power down the PC and remove the PCI modem card
from the PCI slot. Then re-insert the card on the PCI slot
and power the PC on.
• Or the adapter is broken. Please contact Actiontec technical support at (408) 752-7714 from 7:00 AM to 10:00
PM Pacific Coast Time, Monday through Friday and
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific Coast Time on Saturday and
Sunday.
What if I bought my modem separately, and I do not
have a disk or CD with the drivers?
Please contact Actiontec technical support (see above) for
information on how to obtain the device drivers for your
Actiontec Home DSL Modem.
22 Troubleshooting
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 23 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
What if Windows does not find my device drivers?
If Windows does not bring up the screen telling you that it
has found the drivers, then it will bring up the following
screen.
If you think you made an error entering the location of the
drivers or want to try another location, please press the back
button and try again.
If you believe that you entered the location of the drivers
correctly, but you are still unable to locate the drivers, please
press the next button. Then you will see a screen (below) that
informs you that Windows did not install a device driver for
the modem.
Troubleshooting 23
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 24 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
You will need to obtain the device drivers from the Action-
tec. After getting the drivers, you will need to go into the
"Device Manager". To access the "Device Manager":
• Right click on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
• Then select "properties".
• Click on the "Device Manager" tab.
• Then click on the "Network adapter"
• Select Actiontec Home DSL Modem
• Click on the "update driver" button.
Why does my PCI card have to be switched to the
right or the 3, 4 position?
When the switch is set to the left (2, 5), the modem detects
DSL tones on the outside pair of the phone wires. When the
switch is set to right (3, 4) position, the modem detects DSL
tones on the inside pair of the phone wires.
24 Troubleshooting
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 25 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share my DSL line with more than one computer in my home?
America Online does not currently support more than one
computer on the DSL line.
Can I talk on the phone while being connected to
the Internet?
Yes.
Can I fax over DSL?
No. You still need to send your faxes over your regular
phone line using a 56K modem or a Fax Machine.
Do I have to pay my phone company and America
Online for DSL service?
No. By signing up with America Online for DSL service, the
only DSL bill you will pay is to America Online.
How do I know my modem is functioning properly?
In the system tray (lower right hand corner of the task bar)
there is an Actiontec Home DSL Modem System Monitor.
Actiontec Home DSL Modem System Monitor
• When the bar is Green, your modem is connected and
working properly. The arrows will blink Green when
accessing a website, indicating that it is transmitting and
receiving data. The arrows will be solid Green when
downloading and uploading larger data files.
• When the bar is Yellow, your modem is trying to connect
to the network. This process normally takes less than 10
seconds, unless there is a problem with the phone line or
the DSL service. If the bar does not turn Green after 20
Frequently Asked Questions 25
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 26 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
seconds or if it is constantly yellow, than contact America
Online.
• When the bar is Grey, your modem is disconnected from
the Internet. This can happen when the phone cable is not
properly connected to the back of the modem, or the telephone line is not working properly. Try to remove the
phone cable from the back of the modem and reconnect it
again. If the bar does not turn Green in 15 seconds, than
contact America Online.
• When the bar is red, an error has occurred with the
modem or the controlling software. This can be caused
by additions of software or hardware to the PC. On your
task bar Go to the Start menu, Settings, Control Panel
and then Device Manger. If there is any Yellow exclama-
tion points or Red x’s then contact Actiontec technical
support.
26 Frequently Asked Questions
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 27 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Notices
FCC Regulations
The following statements are provided in accordance with
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. Please read these statements carefully before installing
your modem.
FCC Part 68 Requirements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On
the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among
other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested,
this information must be given to the telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the maximum number of
devices connected to your telephone line that will ring in
response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas, the
total REN of devices connected to a line should not exceed
five (5.0). To find out the total permitted in your area, contact your local telephone company.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company can discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, the company will notify you in
advance. But if advance notice isn’t practical, you will be
notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company can make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of your equipment. If so, you will be notified in
advance so you can make the changes needed to maintain
uninterrupted service.
If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact
the manufacturer at the address given in this manual. The
telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected
or until you are sure that the equipment in is not malfunctioning.
Notices 27
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 28 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
This equipment may not be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs.
Canadian Department Of Communications (CDOC)
Requirements for End Users:
Notice: The Canadian Department of Communications label
identifies certified equipment. This certification means the
equipment meets certain telecommunications network
requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment users should ensure that
connection to the line is allowed by the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases,
the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line
individual service may be extended by means of a telephone
extension cord. Compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in certain situations.
28 Notices
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines,
and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 29 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Notes
Notes 29
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 30 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
30 Notes
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 31 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
Notes 31
HOMEDSLP.FM Page 32 Tuesday, September 19, 2000 9:46 AM
32 Notes
Loading...