ASUS AAM6000EV User Manual

AAM6000EV ADSL Modem

User's Manual

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Product Name: AAM6000EV ADSL Modem Manual Revision: 1.00 E585 Release Date: August 2000

Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Overview............................................................ 4

1.2 Features............................................................. 4

2. Preparations

2.1 System Requirements ....................................... 5

2.2 Installing a Network Card................................... 5

2.3 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol............................ 6

2.4 Changing TCP/IP Settings................................. 6

3. Installing the ADSL Modem

3.1 Front Panel ........................................................ 7

3.2 Rear Panel......................................................... 8

3.3 Connecting the ADSL Modem ......................... 10

3.4 Powering Up .................................................... 10

4. Configuring the ADSL Modem

4.1 COM Port Configuration ...................................11

4.2 Operation Mode Configuration......................... 12

4.2.1 MPoA/Bridged <RFC-1483> ...................... 14

4.2.2 MPoA/Routed <RFC-1483> ....................... 15

4.2.3 IPoA <RFC-1577> ...................................... 16

4.2.4 PPPoA/Bridged <RFC-2364>..................... 17

4.2.5 PPPoA/Routed <RFC-2364> ..................... 18

4.2.6 PPPoE <RFC-2516> .................................. 19

4.2.7 PPPoE Relay <RFC-2516> ........................ 20

4.2.8 PPTP Access Concentrator <PAC>............ 21

4.3 Load Factory Default ....................................... 21

5.Software Upgrade

5.1 System Update Procedure............................... 22

Appendix A: Product Certifications

FCC ......................................................................... 26

UL ............................................................................ 26

CE............................................................................ 26

Appendix B: Product Specifications

ADSL Specifications ................................................ 27

ATM Specifications .................................................. 27

Basic Protocol and RFC .......................................... 28

Routing Function...................................................... 29

Hardware Specification............................................ 30

Appendix C: ADSL Acronyms

1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

1.2 Features

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.

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 t o 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

2. Preparations

2.1 System Requirements

2.2 Installing a Network Card

Before connecting the ADSL modem to your PC, make sure your system is equipped with an Ethernet controller and supports the TCP/IP protocol.

If your system does not have an embedded Ethernet controller, you must install a network interface card as instructed below (assuming that you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet card under the operating system of Windows 98):

1. Install the PCI-L101 card on your motherboard.

2. Power up your PC and follow the Add New Hardware Wizard’s instructions to

install the driver. When asked to restart your computer at the end of the installation, click Yes.

3. After restarting the system, right-click My Computer on the desktop, select Properties, click the Device Manager tab, and then double-click Network adapters to confirm that the Ethernet

driver is properly installed.

2. Preparations

2.3 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol

2.4 Changing TCP/IP Settings

• Checking if TCP/IP is already installed

1. Click the Start button on the desktop. In the Settings menu, select Control Panel

Double-click the Network icon

• Adding TCP/IP in Network properties

1. Click Add.

After the TCP/IP protocol is installed, restart your computer and consult the installation guide provided by your telephone company to complete TCP/IP configurations.

2. Double-click Protocol.

2. In the list of installed network components try to find the TCP/IP protocol. It may be followed by the name of the Ethernet controller. If you cannot locate anything that begins with TCP/IP, install it as described below.

3. Select Microsoft from the manufacturers. In the list of network protocols browse to TCP/IP and then double-click it.

3. Installing the ADSL Modem

3.1 Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5

POWER STATUS TESTLINE PC

LED Indicator State Description

1. Power LED ON Modem is powered ON

OFF Modem is powered OFF

2. Status LED ON “Showtime”–successful connection between ADSL modem

(ADSL Line Status) and telephone company’s network

Flashing “Handshaking”–modem is trying to establish a connection to

telco’s network

OFF “Down”–ADSL line is inactivated

3. Line LED ON

(WAN Traffic LED) Flashing Data transmitting between modem and telco’s network

OFF Disconnected from ADSL line; not ready for data transmission

Successful connection to telco’s network; ready for data transmission

4. PC Link LED ON Successful connection between LAN and PC

(LAN Traffic LED) Flashing Data transmitting between LAN and PC

OFF No connection between LAN and PC*

5. Test ON Error (Resetting the ADSL modem may help; if not, contact

customer support)

OFF Normal operation

* Check if the Ethernet cable is properly connected and the HUB-PC switch is in the correct position.

3. Installing the ADSL Modem

3.2 Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 65 7

DC+5V/2A ResetLine Console USB 10/100-BaseTPhone

HUB PC

1. DC +5V/2A Power Input Jack

The provided power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack will supply power to the ADSL Modem.

2. Line Connector

The RJ-11 connector allows ADSL data communication between the modem and the PSTN through a twisted-pair phone wire.

3. Console Port

The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports the RS-232 terminal interface for advanced ADSL modem management.

4. Reset Switch

The reset button, when pressed, resets the modem without the need to unplug the power cord.

5. USB Port (optional)

The optional USB port allows the modem to be connected to your computer through the USB interface.

6. 10/100-BaseT Ethernet Port

The RJ-45 Ethernet port supports 10Base-T networks. (100Base-TX networks will be supported in the near future.) This port allows your PC or Ethernet hub to be connected to the ADSL Modem through a Cat. 5 Ethernet cable.

3. Installing the ADSL Modem

3.2 Rear Panel

7. HUB-PC Switch

The HUB-PC switch controls the crossover function. Modem-to-PC connection must

(Cont’)

contain crossovers. When connecting the modem to a PC, leaving the switch on the default position PC allows you to implement crossover cabling without using a crossover cable. When connecting the modem to an Ethernet hub’s RJ-45 downlink port, use a pen or screwdriver to slide the switch to HUB and implement straight-through cabling. If you run out of the hub’s downlink ports and connect the modem to the uplink port, you must slide the switch to the position of PC.

Example 1. Modem to PC

HUB

When using a PC with the modem, adjust the HUB-PC switch to the position of PC.

Example 2. Modem to Hub (Downlink)

1234 5678UPLINK

When connecting the modem to an Ethernet hub’s downlink port, adjust the HUB-PC switch to the position of HUB.

Example 3. Modem to Hub (Uplink)

1234 5678UPLINK

HUB

When connecting the modem to an Ethernet hub’s uplink port, adjust the HUBPC switch to the position of PC.

3. Installing the ADSL Modem

3.3 Connecting the ADSL Modem

To Electrical

3.4 Powering Up

Take the following steps to accomplish the installation procedure:

1. Connect the ADSL cable to the line connector of an ADSL POTS splitter.

2. Connect a telephone cable from the phone connector of the splitter to your telephone.

3. Use another telephone cable to connect the modem connector of the splitter and the Line connector on the rear panel of the ADSL modem.

4. Connect the Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 port on your computer to the Ethernet port

on the ADSL Modem. Make sure the HUB-PC switch is in the correct position.

5. Connect the AC power adapter to the DC +5V/2A input jack on the ADSL Modem. Plug in the AC power adapter to an electrical outlet.

NOTE: If you are not using a telephone or fax machine on the ADSL line, skip steps 1 to 3 and connect the ADSL cable directly to the Line connector on the rear panel of the ADSL Modem.

ADSL

Modem

T o Telco’s

Step 5

Outlet

Step 3

To Splitter or ADSL Network

To PC’s COM Port

Rear Panel Connections

Step 4

To PC’s RJ-45 Port

ADSL Network

ADSL Splitter

Computer

Phone/Fax

ADSL Service Connections

When all connections have been properly made and the power is ON, the ADSL modem will automatically start the self-test and log on to your phone company’s ADSL network. For new modems, please go through the configuration as detailed in the following section, and then you are all set and ready to enjoy the Internet services at a marvelous speed!

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