Aztech DSL TURBO 900 User Manual

DSL TURBO 900 Package

Version 1.2

Ethernet ADSL High Speed Modem

with optional Ethernet Network Card

(Configured for Broadband Service)

Users Manual

Chapter 1 - Introducing DSL TURBO 900 Package.................................. 7

1.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 7

1.2 DSL TURBO 900 Features............................................................. 9

1.2.1 Front View ................................................................... 9

1.2.2 Rear View .................................................................... 10

Chapter 2 - Before You Begin ................................................................ 11

2.1 DSL TURBO 900 Package ............................................................. 11

2.2 Minimum System Requirements ..................................................... 12

2.3 Operating Environment .................................................................. 12

2.3.1 Temperature ................................................................ 12

2.3.2 Humidity ..................................................................... 12

2.4 Safety Precaution .......................................................................... 13

2.4.1 For NC2100(Lite) NetCard - optional ............................. 13

2.4.2 For DSL TURBO 900 .................................................... 13

2.5 Installation Notes ......................................................................... 13

Chapter 3 - Setting Up NC2100(Lite) NetCard ........................................ 14

3.1 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard .................................................... 14

3.2 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver........................................... 17

3.2.1 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver -

For Windows® Me ........................................................ 17

3.2.2 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver -

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

3.2.3 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver -

For Windows® 95 OSR2 (Windows® 95B) ..................... 21

3.2.4 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver - ....................... 23

For Windows® 95 OSR1 (Windows® 95A) / Windows® 95 ... 23

3.2.5 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver -

For Windows® 2000 .................................................... 25

3.3 Verifying NC2100(Lite) NetCard ..................................................... 28

3.3.1 Verifying Your NC2100(Lite) NetCard - For Windows® Me,

98 Second Edition, 98, 95 OSR2, 95OSR1, 95 .............. 28

3.3.2 Verifying Your NC2100(Lite) NetCard -

For Windows® 2000 .................................................... 31

3.3.3 LEDs Description .......................................................... 31

Chapter 4 - Setting Up DSL TURBO 900................................................ 32

4.1 Setup Overview ............................................................................ 32

4.2 Connecting DSL TURBO 900 ......................................................... 33

4.2.1 Connecting the UTP Ethernet Cable ............................... 33

4.2.2 Connecting the Telephone cable (RJ-11) ........................ 34

4.2.3 Connecting to a Telephone Set ...................................... 34

4.2.4 Connecting to The Mains ............................................... 35

4.3 Verifying Your Connections ............................................................. 36

4.3.1 Power LED (PWR) ........................................................ 36

4.3.2 Ethernet Link LED (LINK) .............................................. 36

4.3.3 ADSL Status LED (LINK) ............................................... 37

4.3.4 Phone connection ......................................................... 37

Chapter 5 - Installing WinPoET Dialer & DSLTEST .................................. 38

Chapter 6 - Configuring Your Network Card (optional) .............................. 42

Chapter 7 - Connecting to the Internet ................................................... 44

7.1 Establishing the Connection for Broadband Service ........................... 44

7.2 Ready to Go! ................................................................................ 45

7.2.1 Checking the Session Connection time ........................... 45

7.2.2 Disconnecting from the Internet .................................... 45

Chapter 8 - Uninstalling WinPoET Dialer & DSLTEST............................... 46

Appendix A - Technical Specifications .................................................... 47

A.1 For NC2100(Lite) NetCard ............................................................ 47

A.1.1 Main Features .............................................................. 47

A.1.2 Technical Data ............................................................. 47

A.1.3 Network Operating System ............................................ 47

A.1.4 Electrical ..................................................................... 48

A.1.5 Connector and Sockets ................................................. 48

A.1.6 LED ............................................................................. 48

A.2 For DSL TURBO 900 .................................................................... 49

A.2.1 Main Features .............................................................. 49

A.2.2 ADSL Software Suppor t ................................................ 50

A.2.3 Platform Support.......................................................... 50

A.2.4 External Connectors ...................................................... 51

A.2.5 LED Indicators.............................................................. 51

A.2.6 Environmental .............................................................. 51

A.2.7 System Requirements ................................................... 51

Appendix B -Frequently Asked Questions ................................................ 52

Appendix C -Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................ 55

Appendix D -Technical Support .............................................................. 59

D.1 Aztech Sales Enquiries .................................................................. 59

D.2 Aztech Technical Support .............................................................. 59

D.3 Technical Support Considerations ................................................... 59

Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage.

Chapter 1

Introducing DSL

TURBO 900 Package

This section gives a brief introduction of DSL TURBO 900 and the

1.1 Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of DSL TURBO 900 ADSL Bridge Modem! This manual

covers the setup information for both your DSL TURBO 900 and NC2100(Lite) 10/100

base-T Network Interface Card - NC2100(Lite) NetCard.

NC2100(Lite) NetCard is an optional item in your package. It is a 10/100Mbps Fast

Ethernet Adapter that gives the flexibility to connect 10Mbps Ethernet or 100Mbps Fast

Ethernet without the need of tedious configurations. The support of the full duplex function

allows simultaneous transmission and reception on the twisted-pair link to a full duplex

Ethernet switching hub.

DSL TURBO 900 uses the latest communication technology, ADSL (Asymmetric Digital

Subscriber Line) that offers faster and uninterrupted Internet access. It allows use of real-

time, interactive multimedia and broadcast-quality for services such as video-on-demand,

collaborative computing and distance learning.

DSL TURBO 900 is capable of data rate in both Full-Rate and G.Lite, with Full Rate

transmission at up to 8 Mbps downstream, 640 Kbps upstream

at up to 1.5 Mbps downstream, 512 Kbps upstream

ADSL Protocols Support

To ensure the broadest customer reach, DSL TURBO 900 features multiple data encapsulation

formats for DSL transport over ATM PVCs, including the widely supported ADSL protocol

RFC 1483 (Ethernet Over ATM).

optional NC2100(Lite) Network Card.

. Major features include the following:

and G.Lite transmission

1 The actual downstream and upstream rates will depend on the service package offered by your ADSL

Service Provider.

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1. Introducing DSL TURBO 900 Package

Compatibility (Interoperability)

Multimode ADSL support: ANSI T1.143 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) and G.992.2

(G.Lite). DSL TURBO 900 uses discrete Multi-tone (DMT) line encoding scheme which is

also used by major ADSL equipment manufacturers, thus further guarantees interoperability

with network service providers worldwide.

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1. Introducing DSL TURBO 900 Package

1.2 DSL TURBO 900 Features

1.2.1 Front View

Ethernet Activity LED (ACT)

Ethernet Link LED (LINK)

Lights up when the Ethernet

link is established.

Power LED (PWR)

Lights up when

Power switch is

pressed ON.

Lights up when the Ethernet is

transmitting/receiving data.

ADSL Status LED (LINK)

Lights up when the ADSL Line is

ADSL Receive LED (RX)

Lights up when the

ADSL Line is

receiving data.

established.

ADSL Transmits LED (TX)

Lights up when the ADSL

Line is transmitting data.

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1. Introducing DSL TURBO 900 Package

1.2.2 Rear View

Power Connector (DC IN)

To connect to your Mains supply

Power Switch (PWR)

To power on or off the modem.

I - indicates ON position

O - indicates OFF position

Ethernet Jack (ETHERNET)

10Base-T Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to

connect to your Ethernet card or Hub.

Serial Port (SERIAL)

9-pin serial port for local network management.

Line Jack (LINE)

Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to the

ADSL Line.

Phone Jack 2 (TEL)

Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to the

Telephone Handset.

2 This optional connection provides easy access to your Telephone set while working near the modem.

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Chapter 2

Before You Begin

This chapter contains information that you need to know before

setting up your DSL TURBO 900 package. It is important that

you go through them.

2.1 DSL TURBO 900 Package

Ensure that you have the following items in your package. For any missing item, please

contact your dealer immediately.

DSL TURBO 900

NC2100(Lite) NetCard

(optional)

Power adapter

Power cable

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DSL TURBO 900 CD-ROM

DSL TURBO 900 Package

Users Manual

UTP Category 5 Crossover

Ethernet cable (RJ-45)

Telephone cable (RJ-11)

2. Before You Begin

2.2 Minimum System Requirements

Make sure that your computer meets the following requirements before you start your

installation.

 Pentium MMX 233MHz or equivalent

 30MB free hard disk space

for system files and modem driver

(Windows CD-ROM may be required during installation, depending on your system

configurations.)

 Operating System: Windows

95 / 98 / 98 Second Edition / Me / 2000

2.3 Operating Environment

For optimum performance, ensure that DSL TURBO 900 operates within the following

operating environment.

2.3.1 Temperature

Operating : 10o to 45 o Celsius

Non-Operating : -25

2.3.2 Humidity

to 113 o Fahrenheit

to 70 o Celsius

-13

to 158 o Fahrenheit

Operating : 30% to 80% Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing)

Non-Operating : 10% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing)

3 The information listed are minimum system requirements needed to install your ADSL modem. Please

check and ensure that your system also meets the minimum system requirements set by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) you subscribed to. Your system should meet the higher requirements of the two.

4 Additional free hard disk space may be required for your Internet Service Provider (ISP) installation

program and browser installation. Please check with your ISP.

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2. Before You Begin

2.4 Safety Precaution

2.4.1 For NC2100(Lite) NetCard - optional

• Do not remove your card from its protective bag until you are ready to install it.

• Always try to hold your card by its edges. Avoid touching any electronic components

on your card.

• Static electricity can cause permanent damage to your card. To prevent such a

damage, you must ground yourself during the installation:

» Use a grounding strap - a coiled wire with a clip at one end and an elastic strap

at the other. Wear the strap around your wrist and attach the clip to any non-

painted metal surface of your computer chassis.

» If you do not have a grounding strap, touch any non-painted surface of your

computer chassis before you begin installation, and again every minute or so

until the installation is completed.

2.4.2 For DSL TURBO 900

• Switch off the modem and adapter when the modem is not in use.

• During times of lightning/thunderstorms, do not use the modem.

• Keep the modem away from water and direct sunlight.

• Do not introduce any foreign material to the modem through the ventilation slits (e.g.

by dropping foreign items or poking into the slits).

2.5 Installation Notes

• The graphics and screens illustrations shown in this manual may differ from what you

see in your system, but the steps still apply.

• A Philips screwdriver is required for installation of your Network Card.

• The documentation for your computer should come in handy during the Network Card

installation. Have it ready by your side.

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Chapter 3

NC2100(Lite) NetCard

This chapter contains information on installing your NetCard and

its driver. Verification steps are also included to ensure correct

This chapter provides setting up procedures for the optional NC2100(Lite) NetCard. If you have purchased a different model of Network Card, please follow the installation instructions that comes with the card. Upon successful installation, please proceed to Chapter 4 - Setting Up DSL TURBO 900.

Power off your computer and any connected devices before installing your card !

Setting Up

installation.

3.1 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard

Ê Remove the cover of your

computer.

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Ë Locate an available PCI-

Bus slot and remove its

cover plate, if required.

Keep the mounting screw to

secure your card later.

3. Setting Up NC2100(Lite) NetCard

PCI-Bus Slot Cover Plate

Mounting Screw

Ì Align your card with the

PCI-Bus slot and firmly

push it into the slot.

If the card does not slide

in, do not force it. Make

sure that the card is

aligned properly and try

again.

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3. Setting Up NC2100(Lite) NetCard

Í Secure your card to your

computer chassis with the

mounting screw.

Î Replace the cover of your

computer.

This completes the NC2100(Lite) NetCard installation. Please proceed to install the

NetCard driver.

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3. Setting Up NC2100(Lite) NetCard

3.2 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver

This section contains the driver installation for Windows® Me, 98 Second Edition, 98, 95

OSR2, 95 OSR1, 95 and Windows

The screen shots and screens information illustrated in this manual serve only as a guide. The exact information or procedures you see on your system may vary, depending on your system configurations. For any dissimilarities, follow closely to the instructions as prompted on your PC screen !

2000.

3.2.1 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver -

For Windows

1. Start your Windows. Windows will detect your newly-installed network card and

prompt for its driver.

Place the DSL 900E(B)

CD-ROM into your CD-

ROM Drive. Select

Specify the location of the

driver (Advanced) and

click Next.

2. Select Specify a location.

Click Browse and navigate to the

directory \WinMe on your

CD-ROM and click Next.

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3. Setting Up NC2100(Lite) NetCard

4. At the next prompt,

click Next again.

3. At the next prompt, select

The updated software

(Recommended) and click

Next.

5. Click Finish to complete the

installation.

6. At the prompt for restart, click Ye s .

This completes the driver installation for your NC2100(Lite) NetCard. Please proceed to

section 3.3 - Verifying NC2100(Lite) NetCard.

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3. Setting Up NC2100(Lite) NetCard

3.2.2 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver -

For Windows

During installation, system may prompt for your Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition CD-ROM for some files. Have it ready by your side.

1. Start your Windows. Windows will detect your newly-installed network card and

prompt for its driver.

98 / 98 Second Edition

Place the DSL 900E(B)

CD-ROM into your CD-

ROM Drive and click Next.

2. At the next prompt, click the

option 'Search for the best

driver for your device.

(Recommended).' and click

Next.

3. Click 'Specify a

location'.

Click Browse and navigate

to \Win98 directory on

your CD-ROM and click

Next.

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3. Setting Up NC2100(Lite) NetCard

4. At the next prompt, click Next

again to proceed installation

with the specified driver.

5. Depending on your system configurations, system may prompt you for your Windows

98 / 98 Second Edition CD-ROM, .

Replace the DSL 900E(B) CD-ORM in your CD-ROM drive with your Windows 98 /

98 Second Edition CD-ROM and click OK. Windows will start copying the required

files.

(If you are prompted with a dialog box indicating

that files cannot be found, please direct it to

the location of your Windows 98 / 98 Second

Edition CD-ROM and click OK.)

6. Click Finish to complete the installation.

This completes the driver installation for your NC2100(Lite) NetCard. Please proceed to

section 3.3 - Verifying NC2100(Lite) NetCard.

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Aztech DSL TURBO 900 User Manual

Contents

1.1 Overview

1.2 DSL TURBO 900 Features

1.2.1 Front View

1.2.2 Rear View

Before You Begin

2.1 DSL TURBO 900 Package

2.2 Minimum System Requirements

2.3 Operating Environment

2.3.1 Temperature

2.3.2 Humidity

2.4 Safety Precaution

2.4.1 For NC2100(Lite) NetCard - optional

2.4.2 For DSL TURBO 900

2.5 Installation Notes

3.1 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard

3.2 Installing NC2100(Lite) NetCard Driver