Aztech DSL600E Start Guide

ADSL2+ Ethernet USB Combo Router – Easy Start
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Table of Contents
Preliminary Pages Page
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 – Introduction....................................................................................................5
1.2 ADSL Router Package .....................................................................6
1.3 ADSL Router Overview...................................................................7
1.3.1 Front Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)..............................7
1.3.2 Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)....................8
1.3.3 Front Indicators (Ethernet Router)...................................................9
1.3.4 Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Router)........................................10
1.4 Typical ADSL Router Connection.................................................11
Chapter 2 - Connecting the ADSL Router to Your PC / Notebook..............................12
2.1 Connecting to the Ethernet.............................................................12
2.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line........................................................13
2.3 Checking Your Connections...........................................................14
2.4 Connecting to the USB Port (For Ethernet USB Combo Router Only)
........................................................................................................14
2.5 Connecting to the Power Outlet .....................................................15
2.6 Powering ON..................................................................................15
Chapter 3 – Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card ...............................................16
3.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition / Windows® Me .....................16
3.2 For Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP...........................................17
Chapter 4 – Installing Your USB Driver (For Ethernet USB Combo Router Only)..19
4.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition..................................................19
®
4.2 For Windows
4.3 For Windows
ME.........................................................................21
®
2000.......................................................................22
4.4 For Windows® XP..........................................................................23
4.5 For Macintosh® OS 10.2 & above.................................................25
Chapter 5 – Configuring Your Internet Browser...........................................................30
5.1 Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ (based on IE 5.5).............................30
5.2 Netscape Navigator ........................................................................30
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Chapter 6 – Router Setup Utility .....................................................................................31
6.1 Running Setup Utility.....................................................................31
6.2 Microsoft® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ......................36
Chapter 7 – Setup ADSL Router via Quick Start ..........................................................39
Chapter 8 – Maintenance..................................................................................................41
8.2 Preventive Maintenance .................................................................41
8.3 Preventive or Scheduled Maintenance (PM) Tasks........................41
8.4 PM or Scheduled Maintenance Tasks ............................................42
8.5 PM Tools & Test Equipment..........................................................42
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Safety Summary Messages
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the equipment. Make sure equipment is properly grounded BEFORE opening. Failure to observe safety precautions may result in electric shock to user.
CAUTION Check voltages before connecting equipment to power supplies. Wrong voltages applied may result in damage to equipment.
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our ADSL2+ Ethernet USB Combo Router. The ADSL Router provides you with a high-speed broadband Internet connection using your existing phone line that at the same time allows you to make phone calls.
The ADSL Router can be connected to any computer/notebook with a USB Port (for Ethernet USB Combo router only) or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card. For multiple users connection, you may connect your computers/notebooks to both the Ethernet Port and USB Port on the ADSL Router at the same time or expand the Ethernet connection of the ADSL Router with an Ethernet Hub / Switch.
This documentation assumes that you have already installed an Ethernet card on your computer/notebook.

1.1 Minimum Requirements

Pentium
A CD-ROM Drive
Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol (required only if you are connecting
to the ETHERNET port of your ADSL Router)
USB port (required if you are connecting to the USB Port of your ADSL Router,
for Ethernet USB Combo Router only)
Host Operating Systems support for USB (For Ethernet USB Combo Router
only):
- Windows® 98 Second Edition
- Windows® Me
- Windows® 2000
- Windows® XP
- Windows® XP x64 Edition
®
MMX 233MHz
- Macintosh OS 10.2 & above
OS independent for Ethernet
Web Browser support:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions)
- Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)
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1.2 ADSL Router Package

Fig 1-1 below shows the ADSL Router Package. For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately.
ADSL Router Utility CD Easy Start Manual
USB Cable Telephone Cable (RJ11) CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet (For Ethernet USB Network Cable (RJ45)
Combo Router only)
POTS-Splitter (Optional) Power Adapter (DC 9V)
Figure 1-1 : ADSL Router Package
Depending on your country of purchase, your package may or may not come with a POTS Splitter. The POTS Splitter is required if you are connecting a Telephone Set to the Ethernet Modem. Please refer to Chapter 2 Section 2.2 - Connecting to the ADSL Line for details. POTS-Splitter can also be purchased from your dealer.
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1.3 ADSL Router Overview

1.3.1 Front Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)
Fig 1-2 shows the front indicators of the Ethernet USB Combo Router.
4
2
Label Description 1 PPP 2 PWR 3 DSL
4 ETH/ACT
5 USB
1
3
5
Figure 1-2 : Front Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)
Lights up when the PPP connection is established. Lights up when power is supplied to the Router. Lights up when the ADSL connection is established. Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with
the ADSL Service Provider. Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your
ADSL Router to the Ethernet Card.
Flickers when the ADSL is transmitting / receiving data. Lights up when the USB device driver is successfully installed in your
Computer/ Notebook.
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1.3.2 Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)

Fig 1-3 shows the back panel indicators of the Ethernet USB Combo Router.
1 DSL
2
1
Figure 1-3 : Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)
3
4
Label Description
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (ADSL line).
5
2 USB 3 ETHERNET
4 RESET
5 DC 9V
USB Port to connect to the USB port on your Computer/Notebook. 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX (allows either cross or straight cable)
Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Hub/Switch.
To reset the ADSL Router, simply press the reset button for about 10 seconds (all customised settings that you have saved will be lost!).
To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
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1.3.3 Front Indicators (Ethernet Router)

Fig 1-4 shows the front indicators of the Ethernet Router.
1
3
2
Figure 1-4 : Front Indicators (Ethernet Router)
Label Description 1 PWR 2 DSL
3 ETH/ACT
Lights up when power is supplied to the Router. Lights up when the ADSL connection is established. Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with
the ADSL Service Provider. Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your
ADSL Router to the Ethernet Card.
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1.3.4 Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Router)

Fig 1-5 shows the back panel indicators of the Ethernet Router.
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1
2
3
Figure 1-5 : Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Router)
Label Description
1. DSL
2. ETHERNET
3. RESET
4. DC 9V
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (ADSL line).
10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX (allows either cross or straight cable) Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Hub/Switch.
To reset the ADSL Router, simply press the reset button for about 10 seconds (all customised settings that you have saved will be lost!).
To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
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1.4 Typical ADSL Router Connection

Fig 1-6 below shows a typical single user connection.
Computer/Notebook with Ethernet Network Card or USB Port
Ethernet / USB
Cable
Figure 1- 6 :Single User Connection Diagram
To connect to multiple computers/notebooks, you may further expand one of the Ethernet Ports via an Ethernet Hub/Switch. For details on how to connect to the Ethernet Switch/Hub, please refer to the documentation that comes with the unit. See Fig 1-7.
Computer/Notebook with USB Port
USB
Computer/Notebook with Ethernet Network Card
Figure 1-7 : Multiple PCs Connection
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Chapter 2 - Connecting the ADSL Router to Your PC /
Notebook
CAUTION !
Power off your Computer/Notebook or/and any connected devices before connecting to the ADSL Router!

2.1 Connecting to the Ethernet

Connect your computer(s)/notebook(s) to the ADSL Router as illustrated. The following illustration shows the connection of a single computer. See Fig 1-8.
Back View of ADSL Router
Back view of a Computer
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Network Card
Ethernet Network Cable
Figure 1-8 : Connecting to Ethernet
Do not be mistaken by an Ethernet Port and a Line Port. Picture A below illustrates that of an Ethernet port, whilst Picture B shows a Line port.
A : ETHERNET
B : LINE
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2.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line

Fig 1-9 shows the connection of the ADSL Ethernet Modem to the ADSL Line.
Back View of ADSL Router
Telephone Wall Socket
hone Cable
Tele
Figure 1-9 : Connecting to the ADSL Line
Fig 1-10 shows the connection of the ADSL Line and Telephone set.
Tele
hone wall socket
Back View of ADSL Router
POTS Splitter
hone Cable
Tele
Connect the telephone set to the
ack labeled TEL or
PHONE and the telephone cable to the jack labeled
LINE.
Tele
hone Set
Figure 1-10 : Connection of ADSL Line & Telephone set
The POTS Splitter (with built-in Microfilter) is a device that allows you to connect both your Telephone cable and Telephone Set to the same Telephone Wall Socket. The device at the same time helps to eliminate background noise on the telephone line, ensuring the best possible phone performance.
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