Aztech DSL600EW Start Guide

ADSL2+ 4-Port Ethernet USB Wireless-G Router - Easy Start

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Table of Contents

Preliminary Pages Page

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................2

Chapter 1 – Introduction....................................................................................................7

1.1 Minimum Requirements...................................................................7

1.2 ADSL Router Package .....................................................................8

1.3 ADSL Router Overview...................................................................9

1.3.1 Front Indicators ................................................................................9

1.3.2 Back Panel......................................................................................10

1.4 Typical Wireless-G Router Connection .........................................11

Chapter 2 - Connecting the ADSL Router to Your PC / Notebook..............................13

2.1 Connecting to the Ethernet.............................................................13

2.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line........................................................14

2.3 Checking Your Connections...........................................................15

2.4 Connecting to the Power Outlet .....................................................15

2.5 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 ..........................................................................19

4.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition.................................................19

4.2 For Windows® Me.........................................................................21

4.3 For Windows® 2000......................................................................22

4.4 For Windows® XP.........................................................................23

4.5 For Mac® 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

Chapter 6 – Router Setup Utility .....................................................................................31

6.1 Running Setup Utility.....................................................................31

6.2 Microsoft® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ......................37

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Chapter 7 – Setup Wireless-G Router via Websetup Wizard.......................................40

Chapter 8 – Maintenance..................................................................................................45

8.1 Maintenance Concepts....................................................................45

8.2 Preventive Maintenance .................................................................45

8.3 Preventive or Scheduled Maintenance (PM) Tasks........................45

8.4 PM or Scheduled Maintenance Tasks ............................................46

8.5 PM Tools & Test Equipment..........................................................46

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Declaration Of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950

Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community

This device intends to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirement is for indoors vs. outdoors operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described in this document.

NOTE: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to

check the current channel of operation and confirm that the devices operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for the European Community countries as described below.

If operation is occurring outside of the allowable channels as indicated in this guide, then the user must cease operating the product and consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network.

This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below:

• In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority

to operate this device outdoors.

• In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band:

Channels 1 – 7.

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Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions (FCC ID: I38-DSL600EWR)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that

which the radio receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by the party responsible, could void the user’s right to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure

This device has been tested and complies with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical laptop computer configurations and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots, which can provide 1 cm separation distance from the antenna to the body of the user or a nearby person. Thin laptop computers may need special attention to maintain antenna spacing while operating. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). Use in other configurations may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with another antenna or transmitter.

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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 purchase our 4-Port Ethernet USB Wireless-G ADSL2+ Router. The Wireless 4Port Router allows you to share high-speed broadband connection with multiple PC using a single device wired or wireless.

The 4-Port Ethernet USB Wireless-G ADSL2+ Router can be connected to any computer/notebook with a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card or USB port for wired connection or an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter. The Ethernet ports have Auto MDI/MDIX feature which can allows both cross or straight UTP cable to be utilized. The Wireless 4-port Ethernet Router has an in-built IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point for wireless connectivity.

This documentation assumes that you have already installed an Ethernet card or a wireless adapter 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)

• IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter (Required if you are connecting to the Wireless

Access Point of the router)

• Host Operating Systems support for USB:

- Windows® 98 Second Edition

- Windows® Me

- Windows® 2000

- Windows® XP

- Windows® XP x64 Edition

- Macintosh OS 10.2 & above

MMX 233MHz

• 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

ig 1-1 below shows the ADSL Router Package. For any missing items, please contact your

dealer immediately.

ireless Router Easy Start Manual Utility CD

Cat 5 Ethernet Straight Cable USB Cable Telephone Cable RJ-11

V Power Adapter POTS-Splitter (Optional)

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

Fig 1-2

shows the front indicators of the ADSL Router.

1 2

3 5

4 6

Figure 1-2 : Front Indicators

LED Name Status & Meaning

1. Pow

2. Ethernet(E1 - E4)

Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router.

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.

3. Wireless

4. USB

Lights up when the USB cable is properly connected

. Flickers when the Wireless LAN is operational

from your ADSL Router to the USB slot. Lights Off when the USB cable is not connected or it is properly disconnected.

5. DSL

n no Telephone jack (RJ-11) is connected. Lights off whe

Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with the ADSL Service Provider (Training). Steady Green LED. Lights up when the ADSL connection is established.

6. Internet

hen the PPP connection is Green LED lights up w

established. Lights off when no PPP connection.

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1.3.2 Back Panel

Fig 1-3 shows the back

1 2

panel indicators of the ADSL Router.

Figure 1-3 : Back Panel Indicators

Label Description

1. DSL

Connect the telephone jack (RJ-11) to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line).

2. USB

3. RESET

your PC’s USB slot. Connect the USB jack to

set button To reset the ADSL Rout er, simply press the re for about 10 seconds (all customised settings that you

have saved will be lost!).

4. ETHERNET(E1-E4)

I/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45) 10/100 Base-T Auto-MD to connect to your PC’s Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch.

5. DC 9V

r Adapter that comes with your To connect to the Powe

package.

6. POWER SWITCH

nwards to switch ON and lift upwards to switch Push dow

OFF.

7. RF Antenna

.4Ghz Wireless Antenna. 180° 2

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1.4 Typical Wireless-G Router Connection

Fig 1-4 below shows up to 4 PCs connections.

Computers or Notebooks with Ethernet Network Cards.

Computers or Notebooks with Wireless PC cards or USB Clients.

Figure 1- 4 : 4 PCs Connection Diagram

To connect to more than 4 computers/notebooks, you may further expand one of the Ethernet Ports via an Ethernet Hub/Switch. See Fig 1-5. For details on how to connect to the Ethernet Switch/Hub, please refer to the documentation that comes with the unit.

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Computers or Notebooks with Ethernet Network Cards, Ethernet Switches or Hubs

Computers or Notebooks with Wireless PC cards or USB Clients.

Figure 1-5 : More than 4 PCs Connection

NOTE: With the Auto MDI/MDIX feature, both cross and straight UTP cable can

be utilized.

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Chapter 2 - Connecting the ADSL Router to Your PC /

Notebook

WARNING !

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 Wireless-G ADSL Router as illustrated. The following illustration shows the connection of a single computer. See Fig 1-6.

Back View of ADSL Router

Back view of a

Ethernet Port

Computer

Ethernet Network Card

Ethernet Network Cable

Figure 1-6 : Connecting to Ethernet

Do not be mistaken by an Ethernet Port and a Line Port. Picture A below illustrates 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 1-7 shows the connection of the ADSL Router to the ADSL Line.

Back View of ADSL Router

Telephone Wall Socket

Tele

hone Cable

Figure 1-7 : Connecting to the ADSL Line

Fig 1-8 shows the connection of the ADSL Router Line and Telephone set.

Back View of ADSL Router

Tele

hone wall socket

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 1-8 : 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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