Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 User Manual

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CONTENTS

Contents............................................................................................i

Introduction........................................................... ............. .........9

Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................... 10

Important Notes....................................................................................... 10

Model and Serial Numbers...................................................................... 10

Minimum System Requirements............................................................... 11

Package Contents.......................................................... ..... ...... ............... 11

Getting Started..................................................... ..... ............................. ..... .... 12

Customer Information Record........................................................................ 13

1. Hardwar e In s ta llation....................... .. ........... .. ........... .. ........... ..14

Backside view of Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1............................................ 15

Connecting Microfilters.................................................................................. 16

Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 17

Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8012-V1............................................................ 18

2. Configur ing Your Co mp u t e r. .. ........... .. ........... .. ........... .. ...........19

Networking Configuring Windows 95/98/Me................................................ 20

Networking Configuring Windows 2000 ....................................................... 23

Networking Configuring Windows XP .......................................................... 25

Broadband Blaster Interface........................................................................... 26

3. Briteport Configuration Tool.................................................... 27

Opening BritePort’s Configuration Page........................................................ 28

Using the Status Option.................................................................................. 30

A. Technical Specifications..........................................................31

B. Troubleshooting....................................................................... 33

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C. Frequently Asked Questions...................................................39

D. Glossary....................................................................................43

E. Warrant y Inf o rmation ........... ........... .. ........... ........... .. ........... .. ..50

Registration Card............................................................................................ 51

FCC Registration Information for Users ........................................................ 52

Contact Information.........................................................................................53

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not repres ent a commitment on the part of Broadxent, In c. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement an d may be u sed or co pied only in accord ance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose with out the written permission of Broadxent, Inc.

Manual Version 3.0 October 2004

Broadxent, Inc. is a subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd.

BritePort is a trademark of Broadxent, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpor ation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Broadxent End-User Software License Agreement

Version 1.0, Feb 20 01

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In particular, you agree not for any purpose to transmit the Software or display the Software's object code on any computer screen or t o make any hardcopy mem ory dumps of the Software 's obj ect code. If you believe you require information related to the interoperability of the Software with other programs, you shall not decompile or disassemble the Softwar e to obta in such information, and yo u agree to request such information from Broadx ent at the address listed bel ow. Upon receiving such a request, Broadxent shal l de te rm in e w he ther you require such information for a legitim at e pur pose and, if so, Broadxent will prov id e suc h information to you within a reasonable time and on reasonable conditions. In any event, you will not ify Broadxent of any information derived from reverse engineering or suc h other activities, and the results thereof will constitut e th e confidential informa ti on of Broadxent that may be use d only in connection with the Software.

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PRODUCT RETURNS

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CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER

The Contractor/Manufacturer for the Software is:

Broadxent, Inc.

188 Topaz Street Milpitas, CA 95035

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This Agreement is binding on you as well as your employees, employers, contractors and agents, and on any successors and assignees. Neither the Software nor any information derived therefrom may be exported except in accordance with the laws of the U.S. or other applicable provisions. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California (except to the extent federal law governs copyrights and federally registered trademarks). This Agreement is the entire agreement between us and supersedes any other understandings or agreements, including, but not limited to, advertising, with respect to the Software. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any country or government agency h aving jurisdic tion, t hat part icular provi sion will be deemed modifi ed to the extent necessary to make the provision valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. For questions concerning this Agreement, please contact Broadxent at the address stated above. For questions on product or technical matters, contact the Broadxent technical support center nearest you.

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DECOMPILATION

You agree not for any purpose to transmit the Sof tware or display the Software’s object code on any computer screen or to make any hard copy memory dumps of the Software’s object code. If you believe you require information related to the interoperability of the Software with other programs, you shall not decompile or disassemble the Software to obtain such information, and you agree to request such information from Broadxen t at the address listed earlier. Upon receiving such a request, Broadxent shall determine whether you require such information for a legitimate purpose and, if so, Broadxent will provide such information to you within a reasonable time and on reasonable conditions.

LIMITED WARRANTY

EXCEP T AS STATED EARLIER IN THIS AGREEMENT, AND AS PROVIDED UNDER THE HEADING “STATUTORY RIGHTS”, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS-IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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STATUTORY RIGHTS

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GENERAL

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version of this agreement shall apply to Software acquired in the EU. This Agreement is the entire agreement between us, and you agree that Broadxent will not have any liability for any untrue statement or representation made by it, its agents or anyone else (whether innocently or negligent ly) upon whi ch you relie d upon enteri ng this Agreeme nt, unle ss such untrue statement or representa ti on wa s made fraudu l ent l y.

Safety & Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

CAUTION: This device is intended to be connected by the user to a CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or compatible personal computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check the equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is suitable for devices to be connected to it.

ATTENTION: Ce périphérique est destiné à être connecté par l’utilisateur à un ordinateur IBM AT certifié ou listé CSA/TUV/UL ou compatible, à l’intérieur de la zone d'accès définie par le fabricant. Consulter le mode d’emploi/guide d'installation et/ou le fabricant de l’appareil pour vérifier ou confirmer qu'il est possible de connecter d'autres périphériques à votre sytème.

Notice for the USA

FCC Part 15: 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 generates, 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, this notice is not a 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 one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

Caution

To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer equipm ent certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.

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Modifications

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Notice for Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio interference as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B” d’interférence radio tel que spécifié par le Ministère Canadien des Communications dans les règlements d’interférence radio.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Broadxent BritePort World! Your new Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem takes you to a world of digital entertainment and exploration by giving you fast Internet connection through existing telephone lines.

Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-V1 us es th e most advanced “splitterless” Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into broadband high-speed digital lines for fast Internet access. BritePort 8012-V1 is compliant with both ITU G.Lite and G.DMT standards that provides downstream data transmission up to 8 Mbps and upstream data transmission up to 1 Mbps, depending upon your agreement with your DSL service provider.

This User Manual will help you during hardware installation, as well as setting up the computer's network i ng configuration s .

This section provides you with safety instructions and information you should know before using your Brite Port 8012-V1:

❑ Important Safety Instructions ❑ Model and Serial Numbers ❑ Minimum System Requirements ❑ Package Contents ❑ Getting Started ❑ Customer Information Record

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Important Safety Instructions

This section provides basic safety information for your Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-V1 modem.

Prior to using your modem, carefully read and understand the safety instructions. These instructions must be fo llowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

• Make sure that your modem is not exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat radiation.

• Keep your modem at a place where there is minimum risk of spilling any liquid.

• The surrounding ambient temperature must not exceed 400C (1040F).

• Avoid humid conditions. Do not place the product near a water source or outlet such as a bath tub, sink, wash bowl, laundry tub, swimming pool, rain, wet or humid wal l, and so on .

• Never clean your modem with a damp cloth or use any liquid cleaner.

• Do not press, put any weight, or bend the power cord connected to a telephone equipment.

• To avoid risk of an electric shock during lightning, do not use any telephone equipment that is connected to an electric socket.

• In case of a gas leak, do not use any electric switch that is located in the vicinity of the leak.

• To report a gas leak, do not use any telephone equipment that is connected to an electric power outlet in the vicinity of the leak.

• Do not use any electric product, electric cord, or power socket that is even partially damaged.

• Do not expose yourself to dangerous voltages by opening the cover of your modem or dismantling it.

• You must not access the internal assembly or circuit board of your modem — none of its parts are user replaceable.

• Do not dispose off the batteries in fire — they may explode and cause injury. Besides, you must follow the local codes for special disposal instructions.

• If your modem needs any service or repairs, only qualified service personnel must handle it.

Model and Serial Numbers

Your BritePort 8012-V1 has model and ser ial numb ers. You can find it on the bo ttom o f your modem . Note down the model and serial numbers for future reference.

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Minimum System Requirements

For a proper operation of your Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1, refer to the minimum system requirements list ed belo w:

1. For your computer connected to the Ethernet port

•Intel® Pentium® 100 MHz or equivalent processor

• Microsoft Windows® 95

• 20 MB of free hard disk space

• 32 MB of RAM

• Installed Network Interface Card with an RJ-45 port

Package Contents

Before you begin hardware installation, check your BritePort 8012-V1 package to ensure all the following items are available:

• Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-V1 unit

• One CD-ROM that contains

a) Installation Driver b) User Manual (PDF) c) Acrobat Reader

• DC power adapter

• RJ-11 Phone cable (6 feet length)

• RJ-45 straight Ethernet cable (6 feet length)

•User Guide

•User Manual

• Broadxent Microfilters (optional)

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Getting Started

Before you begin hardware or software installation and configuration, read this section carefully:

• You must sign up with a DSL service provider.

• Make sure that your telephone line has been enabled for the DSL service.

• Follow these steps to connect your 8012-V1 modem to your computer and Internet:

(a) Install the hardware as explained in Chapter 1: Hardware I nstallatio n. (b) Configure your BritePort as explained in the Chapter 2: System Configuration

Tool.

(d) Configure the computer’s Networkin g Properties as explained in the Ch apter 3:

Configuring Your Computer.

(e) Start using your DSL line.

• If you face any problem or for any clarification, you should go through Appendixes on Troub les ho ot i ng and Fr equen tly Ask ed Quest ions .

Customer Information Record

Keep a record of your DSL service information:

User ID and Password E-mail Address Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) Incoming Mail Server (POP3) IP Address* Subnet Mask* Default Gateway*

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Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address Virtual Path Identif ier (VPI) Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) BritePort’s IP Address** 192.168.1.1 BritePort’s Subnet mask** 255.255.255.0 Your IP Address during System

Configuration only**

192.168.1.x

(x can have any value from 2 to 254) HTML System Configuration Password 8012-V1 DSL Service Provider’s Telephone number

* If your DS L se rvi ce pr ovid er uses Dyn ami c Ho st C onfi gu ration P rotoc ol ( DHC P), t hen you w ill n ot be

provided with this inform ation.

** This information is to be ente red only when you a re required to check your VCI/VPI settings. You

must not change these values, unless specifically asked by your service provider.

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1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

This chapter provides information about your BritePort 8012-V1, as well as hardware installation. To ensure the proper setup and performance, before you begin connecting cables and devices to your BritePort 8012-V1, you must carefully go through the following sections:

❑ Backside View of BritePort 8012-V1 ❑ Connecting Microfilters ❑ Hardware Installation ❑ Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8012-V1

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Backside View of BritePort 8012-V1

Located at the rear panel of your Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1(see Figure 1-1) are several connectors that allow you to attach your computer and a telephone equipment, as shown in Figure 1-2.

PHONE Jack DSL LINE Jack Etherne t Po rt Reset Power Plug

Figure 1-1: Backside view of BritePort 80 12-V1

DSL LINE jack

Using the RJ-11 phone cable, connect your DSL-enabled telephone line (the wall phone outlet) to the DSL LINE jack located on your Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1.

PHONE jack

Optional: Connect a telephone equipment to the PHONE jack on your Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1. Be sure to connect a microfilter in series as shown in the Figure 1-2.

Note: This PHONE jack will work only for “splitterless” DSL line. If your service provider has installed a splitter, then do not use the microfilters.

Ethernet port

Using the RJ-45 Ethernet cable, the Ethernet port connects your Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 to the Ethernet Network Interface Card in a PC. You can also use the Ethernet port on BritePort

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8012-V1 to connect multiple computers through a hub. Then, you must use a proper Ethernet cable (crossed or straight) depending upon the type of port on the hub.

16V AC In socket

Use ONLY the supplied DC p ower adapter to power the BritePort 8012-V1.

Reset Switch

On the backside of BritePort 8012-V1, there is a Reset Switch for restoring the router’s settings to the factory default values, if required. The Reset Switch allows the user to recover from situations like forgetting the BritePort’s password, IP settings, and messing up with the configuration.

Connecting Microfilters

Each analog device, such as a telephone equipment, fax mach ine, answering machin e, or analog modem that you connect on your DSL line requires a microfilter, as illustrated in Figure 1-2.

1. Plug one end of a RJ11 telephone cable into a microfilter and connect the analog device to the other end of this RJ11 cable.

2. Plug the other end of this microfilter, the end that has a RJ11 connector, into a telephone wall outlet.

Figure 1-2: Mic rofilter Installation

Note: If your service provider has installed a splitter, then don’t use the microfilters.

Connect your BritePort 8012-V1 as illustrated below:

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Hardware Installation

Figure 1-3: Hardware Installati on for BritePort 8012-V1

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Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8012-V1

Your BritePort 8012-V1 featur es indicator LED s which prov ides you with you r DSL connection status. Refer to the Figure 1-4 and Table 1-1 for the function of each LED.

POWER

DSL

LAN

INTERNET

POWER DSL LAN INTERNET

Figure 1-4: LEDs on BritePort 8012-V1

Table 1-1: Description of LEDs

LED Description

POWER ON when your BritePort 8012-V1 is connected to a power source. DSL Flashes for a few seconds and stays ON when a DSL connection is

established. LAN ON when an Ethernet connection is detected. INTERNET ON when an PPPoE Login connected.

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2. CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER

Before you can use your BritePort, you need to configure your computer properly to reflect the networking environment set by your DSL Service Provider. This chapter provides you with instructions on how to configure your BritePort n etwork and how to configure your Internet setting using Broadband Blaster User Interface.

❑ In Windows 98 and Windows Me ❑ In Windows 2000 ❑ In Windows XP ❑ Broadband Blaster User Interface

Before you begin configuring your computer, ensure that:

1. Your DSL s ervi ce p rov i der has pr ovided you the IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway address, and DNS address. However, if your service provider uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (or Dynamic IP address), you will not be provided with any such information.

2. To configure the computer co nnected to the Ethern et po rt of Br i tePor t 80 12- V1 , en su re t hat your computer has a Network Interface Card (NIC) and it is functioning properly.

Networking Configuration in Windows 98, and Windows Me

1. In Windows 98 or Window Me, click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel (Figure 4-1).

2. In the “Control Panel” window (Figure 4-2), double-click the Network icon.

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Figure 4-1

3. When the “Network” dialog box similar to Figure 4-3 appears, click the Configuration tab. Under the “The following network components are installed” list, click your Ethernet card to highlight it, for example, TCP/IP->PRO/100+ Management Adapter (10/100). Click the Properties button

Figure 4-2

Figure 4-3

4. The “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box similar to Figure 4-4 appears. Click the IP Address tab.

(a) For Dynamic IP Address:

If your service provider uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), then in Figure 4-4 select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. The “System Setting Change” window appears (Figure 4-7) that prompts you to restart your computer so that the new settings take effect. Click Yes to restart your computer. This completes the Ethernet configuration, therefore skip the remaining steps.

(b) For Static IP Address:

If your service provider d oes not u se DHCP, then in Figure 4-4 select the option Specify an IP Address. Fill the IP Address and Subnet Ma sk fields according to the values provided by your service provider and click the Gateway tab.

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5. In the TCP/IP dialog box with the Gateway tab selected (Figure 4-5), in New gateway field enter the Gateway address provided by your DSL service provider and then click Add. Click the DNS Configuration tab.

Figure 4-5

6. In the TCP/IP dialog box with DNS Configuration tab selected (Figure 4-6), select the option Enable

DNS. Fill the Host, Domai n, and DNS Server Search Order fields, according to the information

provided by your service provider and click the Add tab. Now click the OK tab.

7. The “System Setting Change” window appears (Figure 4-7) that prompts you to restart your computer so that the new settings take effect. Click Yes to restart your computer.

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Figure 4-6

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the network configuration in your computer.

Figure 4-7

Networking Configuration in Windows 2000

1. In Windows 2000, click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel (Figure 4-8).

2. In the “Control Panel” window (Figure 4-9), double-click the Network icon.

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Figure 4-8

3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window , right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click the Properties option (Fi g ure 4-10 ).

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Figure 4-10

4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box that appears (Figure 4-11), in the “Components checked are used by this connection” box, select Internet Pro toco l (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

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Figure 4-11

5. The “Intern et Protocol (TCP/IP ) Properties” dialog box appears (Figure 4-12).

(a) For Dynamic IP Address:

If your service provider uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), then in Figure 4-12 select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. This completes the Ethernet configuration, therefore skip the remaining steps.

(b) For Static IP Address:

If your service provider does not use DHCP, then in Figure 4-12 select the option Use the following IP Address. Fill the IP Address, Subn et mas k and Default Gateway fields according to the

Figure 4-12

values provided by your service provide. Then select Use the following DNS server addresses and fill the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS Server fields. Click OK to close the window .

6. On the “Local Area Connection Properties” window (Figure 4-11), click OK to complete the Ethernet configuration.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the network configuration in your computer.

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Networking Configuration in Windows XP

1. In Windows XP, click Start -> Settings ->Network Connections.

2. In the “Network Conn ections” window, double-click the Local Area Connection icon.

3. In the “Local Area Connection status” dialog box that appears (Figure 4-15), click the Properties button.

4. The “Internet Pro tocol (TCP/IP) Proper ties” dialog box appears (Figure 4-16).

If your service provider uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), then in Figure 4-17 select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. This completes the Ethernet configuration, therefore skip the remaining steps.

Congratulations ! You have successfull y comp lete d the network configuration in your computer.

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Broadband Blaster User Interface

After you have configured you r network use the Broadband Blaster User Interface to connect you r DSL modem to the Internet.The following instructions are for all supported Windows operating systems.

1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click on Start -> Run and type d:\fscommand\Setup..exe. Click OK

2. When the Broadband Blaster User Interface Install Wizard window appears, click Next. (Figure 4-17 ).

3. When the Ready to Install the Program window appears, click Install. (Figure 4-18)

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Figure 4-16

4. When the InstallSheild Wizard Complete window appears, click Finish. (Figure 4-19)

5. In the Windows Ta sk Bar, click on the Broadband Blaster User Interface Icon, as shown in Figure 4-20.

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Figure 4-17

6. In the Broadband Blaster User Interface window, select the Login tab and enter your username and password supplied by your DSL service provider.(Figure 4-21). Click Connect.

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Figure 4-19

7. The Broadband Blaster User Interface window changes to Figure 4-22 when login is successful.

Congratulations ! You have successfull y comp lete d the Installation of your BritePort 8012-V1 DSL modem.

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3. BRITEPORT SETUP WIZARD

A BritePort 8012-V1 hosts an internal Web server that has a tool to configure the device according to the information provided by your ISP. The System Configuration tool is available for checking the system configuration, password, statistics, and for software upgrades. To use it, a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator/Communicator is required on your PC.

Default setting values pre-configured by the manufacturer are Encapsulation Mode = Haft Bridge & RFC 1483 Bridge d, and LA N IP = 192.168.1.1. Do no t chan ge the default values, unl es s sp ecifically instructed by your DSL service provider. If your service provider did not ask you to check the system configuration, do not proceed further or do not alter the default values.

This chapter is organized as follows:

❑ Opening BritePort’s Configuration Page ❑ Using the Status Option

Web Gui Configuration Page

1. Start your Web browser. In the URL field (Address field) o f your Web browser window, enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 (see Figure 3-1) and press the Enter key. This will take you to the login screen of the web-based configuration tool.(see Figure 3-2)

2. To login for the first time, your default username is “admin”, and the corresponding password is also “admin”, with all in lowercase letters.(see Figure 3-2)

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3. The “Broadxent DSL Modem Configuration” page appears (Figure 3-3).

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Figure 3-3

4. Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-4, and enter the user name and password provided by your DSL service provider. Click the Connect button.

5. Congratulations, you are now connected to the Internet and can start to use your DSL connection.

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Using the Status Option

The Status option provides valuable infor mation about your Brit ePort 8012-V1 and your DSL serv ice setup. It consists of DSL Connection, and Diagnostic Test. While you are in the Status section, all pages are automatically refreshed approximately every 30 seconds.

DSL Connection

The DSL Connection provides the basic technical details about the DSL communication between your DSL service p rov ider to y our Br itePort 8012-V1. The data is generated based on the Current DSL Line Mode, which is set in DSL Configuration under the Advanced Setup. Infor mation shown in the table includes Speed, Latency, CRC Error, Up Time, etc, as similar to figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6

Diagnostics Tests

The Diagnostic Test allows you to ping the Default Gateway and Primary DNS as well as

testing the connections of your BritePort 8012-V1 to both LAN and WAN networks. This feature provides the convenience for troubleshooti ng when you work wit h a complex LAN environment and/or are required to manage your DSL network at a remote location. Running the Diagnostic Test will help you to identify the possbile causes of your DSL network problems. Refer to figure 3-6, to run the test, click the Test button next to each category. The test result will show under the Result column.

Figure 3-7

A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

This section provides certain technical specifications for the BritePort 8012-V1:

Data Encapsulation Protocol:

- RFC 1483 Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5

ADSL Line Interface:

- ANSI T1.413

- ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT)

- ITU G.992.2 (G.LITE)

Electrical:

- AC Adapter

Input 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 17 W Output 16 V AC, 750mA

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Interface:

- Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (LAN)

- RJ-11 (WAN)

Dimensions:

- Length: 145 mm (5.7 in)

- Width: 125 mm (5 in)

- Height: 30 mm (1.3 in)

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Factory Default Setting Values

Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 — ADSL modem with built-in bridge pre-configured by the manufacturer. The factory default setting values are:

VPI = 0, VCI = 35 Encapsulation Mode = Combo (Haft Bridge & RFC 1483 Bridge)

8012-V1 IP Address = 192.168.1.1 8012-V1 Login name = admin, Password = admin

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B. TROUBLESHOOTING

This appendix provides tips and solutions for resolving some of the problems that you may encounter while setting, installing, or using Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-V1:

A. Possible Problems

1) BritePort 8012-V1 is not recognized by the Ethernet port on my computer

Cause 1. The Ethernet card on your computer may be faulty or the driver i s no t properly installed.

2. BritePort 8012-V1 is not connected properly or the Ethernet configuration is improper.

Solution Try the following:

❑ Make sure that you have not already connected this computer to the USB port on the

BritePort 8012-V1.

❑ Make sure that the straight Ethernet cable is securely connected between the Ethernet

port on 8012-V1 and the Ethernet card on your PC. Do not use crossed Ethernet cable.

❑ Try another straight Ethernet cable. ❑ If your BritePort is connected through a hub with Normal port, be sure that you have

used a crossed Ethernet cable, however if the hub has Uplink port, then use straight Ethernet cable.

❑ Make sure that you have properly installed the driver for your Ethernet card. Each

Ethernet card comes with its own driver.

❑ Reconfigure your computer for DSL connection, as per the information provided by

your service provider.

3) The telephone line is noisy

Cause You may hear slight noise on your telephone while t he mode m is in operati on . If the noise

level becomes too loud and disrupts your telephone conve rsations, try the solution.

Solution Try the following:

❑ Ensure that each analog device such as a telephone, fax machine, and answering

machine, sharing the same telephone line as your DSL modem, is connected to the telephone wall socket via an independent microfilt er.

❑ Check if you have connected the microfilters properly.

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❑ I f your ser vice provider has installed a splitter, do not use the microfilters.

4) BritePort does not connect to the Internet or the DSL LED keeps on

flashing

Cause You did not connect your BritePort correctly and securely. Solution Try the following:

❑ Make sure that your telephone line has been activated for the DSL service. ❑ Be sure that your computer is connected to your BritePort using a straight Ethernet

cable. If your BritePort is connected through a hub with Normal port, be sure that you have used a crossed Ethernet cable, however, if the hub has Uplink port, then use straight Ethernet cable.

❑ Be sure that the power adapter is plugged in securely and power is switched on. ❑ Be sure that the phone line from the wall outlet is DSL enabled and is connected

securely to the LINE jack of your BritePort.

❑ Reconfigure your computer for DSL connection, as per the information provided by

your service provider. If you are required to specify your IP address, be sure that you have typed the values for IP address, Subnet Mask provided by your DSL service provider correctly.

5) The Internet connection is slow

Cause Your computer may not have enough cache or you must clear your cache. Solution Try the following:

❑ Clear the cache on your Internet browser:

On Internet Explorer window , click Tools menu and click Internet Options. On the “Internet Options” window, click the General tab. Then, under “History” click Clear History and click Yes to empty the cache. Also for “Days to keep pages in history:” make the adjustment according to your requirement. Important: Your browser automatically stores all recently visited sites on a cache memory on your computer. Next time when you access a recently visited website, your browser immediately delivers the cached date on to the screen. You should always empty the cache on a regular basis and after a session of heavy web browsing.

❑ Delete tem porary Internet files:

On the Internet Explorer go to the Internet Options window and click the General tab. Under “Temporary Internet files,” click Delete Files and click Yes to delete all temporary Internet files.

❑ Increase the cache:

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According to your requirement, you may increase the cache size. On the Internet Explorer go to the Internet Options window and click the General tab. Under “Temporary Internet files,” click Settings. The window that appears allows you to adjust the “Amount of disk space to use” or the cache.

❑ Close all the open applications and reboot your computer:

Click Start -> Shutd own -> select Restart -> Yes. If war m r eboo t is un successfu l, shut off power to the computer and turn on after waiting for a few seconds.

6) The Web browser does not connect to the BritePort Configuration page

Cause You may not be using the correct IP address or Subnet Mask. Solution Try the following:

❑ Make sure that your telephone line has been activated for the DSL service. ❑ In the URL field (Address field) of your Web browser, make sure that you have typed

the correct IP address: 192.168.1.1.

❑ Check your Subnet Mask:

1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. In Windows 2000, you also need to double-click the Local Area Connection icon to see the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box.

2. The computer connected to the Ethernet port of 8012-V1:

When the “Network” dialog box similar to Figure B-4 appears, click the Configuration tab. Under the “The following network components are installed” list, click your Ethernet card to highlight it, for example, TCP/IP- >PRO/100+ Manag emen t Ad apter. Click the Properties button.

Figure B-1

3. In the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box (Figure B-6), click the IP Address tab and make sure that IP Address is 192.169.1.2 and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Click OK to close this dialog box.

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4. Again click the OK button on the “Network” window to close it.

5. Restart your computer when prompted.

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B. BritePort LED Status

Observe the LEDs on your BritePort to check if the device is functioning properly.

Normal Setup Status

When your BritePort is powered up, after a few seconds, all the LEDs go into their correct states:

Power - ON when your BritePort is connected to a power source and is switched ON LAN - ON if the Ethernet is detected

Internet - ON when your PPPoE Login sucess DSL - ON when DSL connection is established, otherwise blinks

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C. Possible Problems

1. The Power LED on BritePort is OFF

Cause Your BritePort is not properly powered. Solution Try the following solutions:

❑ Make sure that the DC power adapter is firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and your

BritePort.

❑ Be sure to turn ON your BritePort, as well as the power outlet.

2. The LAN LED on BritePort is OFF

Cause Your BritePort is not properly connected to a computer through the Ethernet or USB port. Solution Try the corresponding solutions:

❑ Ensure that both ends of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable are plug ged in securely — one end to

the Ethernet port of 8012-V1 and other end to the Network Interface Card on the computer.

❑ Be sure that you have used a straight Ethernet cable. However , if you are con necting to

multiple computers through a hub with Normal port, be sure that you have used a crossed Ethernet cable, however if the hub has Uplink port, then use straight Ethernet cable. Also use a straight Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the hub.

❑ Ensure that your Ethernet card is functioning properly and you have properly installed

its driver. Each Ethernet card comes with its own driver.

❑ Ensure that you have configured your computer correctly according to the information

provided by your DSL service provider.

3. The Internet LED on BritePort is OFF and data is not transmitting

Cause Your 8012-V1 failed to connect to ISP PPPoE Authentication Server . Solution Try the following solution:

❑ Launch your BBUI Application or Web browser http://192.168.1.1. ❑ Ch eck the Login page connection status. If not connected, try to click connect button. ❑ Once again configure your computer as instructed and

Make sure that you have entered the Login information correctly according to the Information provided by your service provider.

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4. The DSL LED on BritePort keeps blinking

Cause Your BritePort 8012-V1 is not properly configured/setup or your DSL service is down. Solution Try the following solutions:

❑ Make sure that your telephone line has been activated for the DSL service. ❑ Check your telephone line for the dial -tone. If yo ur teleph one line is d own, you w ill not

have DSL service. Contact your telephone company.

❑ Be sure that the telephone cable is connected correctly to your BritePort. ❑ Try connecting again after a few minutes as external interference might have caused

noise to your DSL line.

❑ Attach mi crofilters to all phone jacks connected to analog devices that share the same

line as your DSL connection.

❑ Be sure that you have configured your BritePort correctly. See Chapter 3: System

Configuration Tool.

❑ Check with your DSL service provider.

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Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions regarding Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-V1:

1What is DSL?

DSL is a Digital Subscriber Line technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into highspeed digital lines for fast Internet access. This technology uses a digital coding technique to get large capacity out of your existing phone line without interfering with regular services — you can talk on your phone and at the same time surf the Web. Thus DSL provides simultaneous Internet and voice/fax capabilities over a single telephone line without any interference.

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2 What is ADSL?

Many different DS L technologies have been developed and Asymmet ric Digital Subs criber Line (ADSL) is undoubtedly the most popular DSL technology for individuals and small businesses that require higher downstream (or download) data rates than upstream (or upload) data rates. Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) provides the same amount of bandwidt h up st ream and downstream — up to 2 Mbps bot h upstream and downstream. For those who also require high uploading speeds, for example to connect an FTP server, SDSL may be a better choice.

3 What does a microfilter do?

A microfilter is installed in series with an analog device such as a telephone, fax machine, answering machine, and analog modem. It filters the regular voice band signals, i.e., the analog signals and blocks the higher frequency digital signals. Thus a microfilter enables the user to use regular phone line for voice/fax without any interference by the DSL signals. However, if your service provider has installed a splitter, do not use microfilters.

4 Which operating systems does my modem support?

Broadxent, Inc. makes a wide range of DSL modems . Before buying a modem makes s ure that it supports the operating system on your computer. For example, for the Ethernet connection, Broadxent 8012-V1 supports Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, and Windows 2000, and for the USB connection Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 supports Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000.

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5 Can I connect more than one computer to my BritePort 8012-V1?

Yes. The BritePort 8012-V1 has a USB por t and an Ethernet RJ45 port — co nnect one computer to the Ethernet RJ45 port and other computer to the USB port. Thus two computers can share the same DSL line and have differ ent IP addresses. However , for the assign ment of IP addresses an d configuration, you should talk to your service provider. Also, if your ISP requires login authentication, you need two different User Names and Passwords. You can connect BritePort’s Ethernet port to a hub, bridge, or router and then connect a few computers to the hub, bridge, or router. Thus you can have many computers sharing the same DSL line.

6 Can I connect multiple computers through a hub?

Yes, multiple computers connected through a hub or switch can share the same DSL line.

7 Can I connect multiple computers through a router?

Yes, you can connect multiple computers through a DSL router conn ected to the Ethernet port o f BritePort 8012-V1. Thus, these computers can share a single public IP address.

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8 Can I connect a LAN to my BritePort 8012-V1?

Yes, you can connect your LAN to the Ethernet port of BritePort 8012-V1. For example, you can connect multiple computers through your own DSL router.

9 How do I connect to the Internet?

DSL provides you a permanent, always-on, connection to the Internet. On your DSL connection, once you have installed the BritePort you are not required to dial any number or make or alter any connection.

10 What should I do if my DSL connection is not working?

A DSL connection provid es a permanent dedicated con nection to the Internet and the chances of its going down are very little. However, if this happen, you should first of all check the connections of your DSL modem as given in the user’s manual. Follow the steps given in the Troubleshooting section.

11 Will my telephone work if my DSL li ne goes down?

Your DSL line can go down if the DS L eq ui pmen t at you r t ele ph one co mpan y’s office develops some problem, and this should not effect your normal telephone connection.

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12 How can I check whether I have either Static or DHCP IP addressing?

For a static IP address, the service provider provides you IP address and Subnet Mask. Thus if your service provider gives you an IP address, then you have a static IP address. On your desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon, then click Properties, then select TCP/IP>Broadxent BritePort Bridge 8012-V1 to highlight it and click the Properties tab. In the TCP/IP window, click the IP Address tab and see what option has been selected. If “Specify an IP address” is selected, then you have Static IP address and the IP address and Subnet Mask are shown. If “Obtain and IP address automatically” is selected, then you have Dynamic IP address.

13 How can I find the IP address and the Subnet Mask?

In Windo ws, click th e Start button and click Run. The “R un” d ialog b ox ap pear s. I n the “Op en” field, type winipcfg and click the OK tab. The “IP Configuration” window appears, which provides you informat ion about your net work in cludin g IP address, Subnet Mask , and Gate way.

14 Which Ethernet Cards are compatible with the BritePort 8012-V1?

The modem is compatible with almost all Network Interface Cards compliant to IEEE 802.3D Ethernet standard. The BritePort’s Ethernet port sp eed is 10/100 Mbps.

15 Which protocols does the BritePort 8012-V1 support?

BritePort 801 2-V1 sup port s TCP/IP — the suit e of prot ocol s for the In ternet , which has become the global standard for commu nicat ions . TCP /IP incl udes s everal protocols, the two main be ing TCP and IP.

16 Does the LAN connection of the BritePort 8012-V1 support 100 Mbps Ethernet?

Yes, BritePort 8012-V1 supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps LAN traffic.

17 How safe is my DSL connection?

Your DSL connection provides you f ast and permanent connection to the Internet. In spite of the fact that your computer is always connected to the Internet, the DSL security breaches are rare to come by because of the security system installed by yo ur service provid er. Besides, Windows 2000 and Windows Me have enough security feature. Windows 95/98 user can download security related patches from Mircosoft’s website. However, you must develop safe computing habits:

• Protect your pas swords. Do n ot divulge passwords to anyone an d be esp ecially caref ul if someone asks you for the password on-line or over the phone.

• Protect your on-line transactions by using secure browser.

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• Before typing your credit card and other important information on-line, make sure that the website is secure and trustworthy.

• On your computer, for the folders that contain confidential and financial information, turn off the “File Sharing” option.

• When you are not using the Internet for a long duration, you may switch off your computer or disconnect it from the DSL line.

• You should use anti-virus software, as well as intrusion detection software and update it regularly.

• Do not open e-mail attachments unless you trust the sender and are sur e of the identity of the sender.

• Do not download files and software from unreliable sources.

18 Can I have my own Web site?

Yes, the DSL connection provides a permanent connection to the Internet and you can run your Web server 24 hours a day. Talk to your service provider so that your machine has a static IP address.

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D. GLOSSARY

In order to understand a new technology, it is important that you understand its terminology. This section offers basic explanation to some of the common networking and DSL terms.

ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line — A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology that

allows digital data to be sent over existing telephone lines and the downstream data rates are appreciably higher than the upstream data rates. Many different DSL technologies have been developed and ADSL is undoubtedly the most popular DSL technology for individuals and small businesses because ADSL offers higher downstream (or download) data rates than upstream (or upload) data rates.

Analog signal - A continuous signal, which is having a continuous range of values, for example the

voice signal on the Public Telephone System.

ATM - Asynchronous Transfer Mode — A transfer mode in which the information is organized into

fixed-length cells, each of 53 bytes. An ATM network handles data in gigabits per second.

Backbone - The part of the communications network intended and designed to carry the bulk of the

traffic. It provides connectivity between various sub-networks in an enterprise’s wide area network.

Bandwidth - A measure of the maximum rate of data transfer. Greater bandwidth allows the transfer

of more information in a given period of time. For digital services, the bandwidth is usually expressed in bits or bytes per second.

Binary - A number system that has only two digits 0 and 1. BPS - Bits Per Second — A measurement of data transmission speed. Bridge - A hardware device that links two or more local area networks (LANs) and manages the

transfer of data between these LANs.

Broadband - A transmission media that can handle the transmission of multiple messages, at

different frequencies, at a time. The broadband signals use analog carriers.

Browser - See Web brows er. Cable modem - A modem that sends and receives digital data on the same cable that brings

television broadcast signals to your home.

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CAP - Carrierless Amplitude Phase modulation - A modulation technique used for transmitting

digital data using an analog carrier. ADSL modems use either CAP modulation or Discrete Multitone (DMT) modulation.

CO - Central Office — a telephone company’s office facility that handles the switching of telephone

calls on the public switched telephone (PSTN) for a small regional area.

CPE - Customer Premises Equipment — The equipment installed at a customer’s premises for the

DSL service, for example a DSL modem.

Desktop - See Windows desktop. DHCP - Dynamic Host C onfi guratio n Pro tocol — A method o f assig ning a temporar y I P address to a

host, such as a computer, connected on a specific network. With dynamic addressing, a particular host has a different IP address each time it connects to the network.

Digital - Having discrete values, for example the data represented by binary numbers (0’s and 1’s).

Computers communicate using digital data.

DMT - Discrete Multitone — A method of modulating digital signals over an analog carrier. DNS - Domain Name System — This allows you to specify a symbolic name, a meaningful and easy-

to-remember “handle,” instead of an IP address. The DNS is the way that Internet domain name are located and translated into Internet Protocol addresses.

Domain Name - The Internet address or the URL of a website. Downstream - Data transfer from the telecommunication network to the customer’s premises. Driver - A program that a computer uses to control the operation of a peripheral device, such as a

keyboard, modem, monitor, card, or cable.

DSL - Digital Subscriber Line — A technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines in to high -

speed digital lines for fast Internet access. This technology uses a digital coding technique to get large capacity out of your existing phone line without interfering with regular services — you can talk on your phone and at the same time surf the Web. Thus DSL provides simultaneous Internet and voice/fax capabilities over a single telephone line without any interference.

Dynamic IP address - See DHCP. Ethernet - A local-area network (LAN) p rotocol t hat suppor ts data trans fer rates of 1 0 Mbps. It i s one

of the most widely implemented LAN standards that operates over the twisted pair or coaxial cable. A version of Ethe rnet, called 1 00 Ba se-T (or fast Ethernet ), supp orts data transfer rate s of

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100 Mbps.

Ethernet card - A network interface card that plugs into a computer and allows the computer to se nd

and receive data to and from a network.

Fast Ethernet - An Ethernet specification with a speed of 100 Mbps (10 times faster than 10BaseT). Flash memory - A non-volatile memory on EEPROM chip, that can be erased and electrically and

reprogrammed.

FTP - File Transfer Protocol — A high-level protocol for transferring files from one computer to

another. FTP is one of the basic Internet services.

G.DMT - An industry st and ard kn own as G.992.1, which refers to ADSL technolog y that uses DMT

modulation and does not require a splitter box to be installed at the user’s premises. This technology supports upstream data rates of up to 8 megabits per second and downstream data rates of up to 1.544 megabits per second.

G.Lite - A “splitterless” ADSL technology that uses CAP or DMT modulation and supports

upstream data rates of up to 1.5 megabits per second and downstream data rates of up to 512 kilobits per second.

Gateway - A network device — A dedicated network machine that connects two or more separate

networks that may use different protocols (such as ATM and TCP/IP) and translates the protocols.

Hardware - All the electric and mechanical parts and devices used in a computer or attached to it. HTML - Hypertext Markup Language — The format used for writing documents to be viewed with a

Web browser. Items in the document can be text, images, and/or links to other HTML documents, sites, and resources on the Internet.

Hub - A device used for connecting nodes in a star topology, that is all the nodes are connected to a

central hub. A passive hub simply organizes the wiring, while an active hub besides organizing the wiring, regenerates and retransmits the signals.

Interface - The physical arrangement that supports the attachment of a device to a connector or to

another device.

Internet - The world’s largest computer network, linking computers and networks all over the

world, that communicate via a standard TCP/IP protocol.

Internet Explorer - A popular Web browser from Microsoft.

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IP Address - The address for a computer on a TCP/IP network. IP address refers to a particular

machine on the network. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be 0 to 255, for example, 11.160.10.240 is an IP address. Any machine connected to the Internet is assigned an IP address.

ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network — A special dial-up telephone wire connection that

allows digital data transmission to co-exist with the telephone voice (analog) signals. ISDN requires a special phone line from the Telephone Company. The basic rate ISDN (also called 2B+D) is a four wire (two pairs of twisted telephone cable) connection that provides two B channels that transmits data at 64 kbps and third D channel that transmits data at 16 kbps.

ISP - Internet Service Provider — An organization that provides Internet access to the computer

users.

LAN - Local Area Network — A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are

confined to an office, single building, or group of buildings.

LED - Light Emitting Diode — An electric component that emits light (turns ON) when current

flows through it.

Local loop - The telephone lines running f rom a telephone comp any's central of fice in a local area to

its customers' telephones at homes and offices.

or a Web site.

kbps - Kilobits per second — a measure of data transfer speed. KB - Kilobytes — 1,024 bytes. Mac Address - Media Access Control — A unique address associated with an Ethernet card. Mbps - Megabits per second — A measure of data transfer speed. Megabits/Megabytes - One million bits/bytes. Modem - A device that allows a computer to transmit data to other computers via telephone lines. NAT - Network Address Translation — An Internet standard that enables a local-area network to use

one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of IP addresses for external traffic. NAT provides a type of firewall security by hiding internal IP addresses. Since they’re used internally only, there’s no possibility of conflict with IP addresses used by other compan ies and organizations.

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Netscape Navigator/Communicator - A popular Web browser. NIC - Network Interface Card — A card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to

a network. The NIC manages the flow of network information to and from the computer.

Octet - A group of eight binary bits. A less precise term for an octet is a byte. Packet - A unit of information, which is data of a fixed length, sent as a whole from one device to

another on a network. It contains a header with destination address and control information and a payload that has the user data.

Ping - Packet Internet Groper — An Intern et program us ed to determine whether a spec ific IP address

is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING is used primarily to troubleshoot network connections.

Plug-and-Play - The capability of an operating system to automatically detect any new device

attached to the computer.

POTS - Plain Old Telephone Service — The term refers to the conventional telephone service using

Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

POTS Splitter - The POTS splitter box enables the telephone line — the plain old telephone service

(POTS) — to carry voice signals and digital signals simultaneously. The DSL-enabled line is connected to the POTS splitter and the splitter provides two outputs — one containing both the POTS and DSL signals and the oth er containin g only the POTS signa ls. To install a splitter box, a technician from your telephon e comp any m us t vi sit the user’ s ho me. Howev er, on a dedicated DSL connection, a splitter box is not required. Also ADSL Lite or ADSL G. Lite does not require the installation of a splitter box at the user’s premises, and this division is achieved with software rather than hardware. Thus a visit by a telephone company technician is not required.

PPP - Point-to-Point Protocol — A communication protocol that allows a computer to be connected

to the In te rnet.

Protocol - A set of agreed-upon rules for transmitting data between two devices. From a user’s point

of view, his computer must support the right protocols to make his machine communicate with other com puters.

RADSL - A Rate Adaptive ADSL technology from Globespan Semiconductors. Reboot - When a computer is shut down and restarted, it is rebooting. RFC 1483 - A standard method used for linking different devices to communicate with each other

across networks and assure “inter-operability.”

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RJ-11 - A connector/socket for two pairs (four wires) of twisted pair cable that is used primarily to

connect telephone equipment in the United States.

RJ-45 - A connector/socket for four pairs (either wires) of twisted pair cable that is used commonly

to connect computers onto a local-area network, especially to the Ethernet. A RJ-45 connector looks similar to the RJ-1 1 conn ector used for connect ing a telephone equip ment, however RJ -45 is slightly wider than RJ-11.

Router - A hardware device that connects two separately functional networks that use same or

different prot oco l s. Rou ters lo ok at the desti nati on addr ess e s on the packet s pass i ng throu gh them and then decide the best route to send them on.

SDSL - Symmetrical DSL — A DSL technology that provides the s ame amount of bandwidth (up to

1.5 Megabits) both upstream and downstream.

Segment - A physical or logical porti on of a networ k. An E thernet s egment does not cros s any br idge

or router, but includes everything up to a bridge or router connection.

Service Provider - See ISP. SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol — A protocol used commonly for managing

network devices remotely.

Subnet address - The portion of IP address that identifies the subnet. Subnet Mask - A 32-bit address string that is used to identify the bits of an IP address that are used

for the subnet address. A Subnet Mask is usually represented in do tted-decimal notation, for example, 255.255.255.0.

Subnet or Subnetwork - Any network that is a part of a larger IP network and is identified by a

subnet address.

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A suite of communication protocols that

are used by computers o r n etworkin g de vices on the In ternet s o that they can com mun icate with each other. TCP/IP uses several protocols, the two main being TCP and IP.

Telco - The local telephone company office. 10 Base-T - Wiring standard used for Ethernet networks that can transmit data at up to 10 Mbps

transmission using baseband unshielded twisted pair cable. Maximum allowable cable length is 100 meters (330 feet).

Tw isted pair cabl e - A cable that consists of two wires twisted together. This cable is less

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expensive than coaxial, whereas it is thinner and can break more easily than a coaxial cable.

Upstream - Data transfer from the customer’s premises to the telecommunication network at CO. URL - Universal Resource Locator — The addressing system that helps the users to locate websites

on the Internet. It precisely tells the name of the server where a site’s files are stored, the file’s directory path, and its file name.

USB - Universal Serial Bus — A plug-and-play interface that allows the user to attach a device

without having to add an adapter card and turning off the computer.

VPI - Virtual Path Identifier — A numerical value assigned by your DSL Service Provider to your

DSL device to ensure proper connection with the DSL equipment at the Telephone Company’s office.

VCI - Virtual Channel Identifier — A numerical value assigned by your DSL Service Provider to

your DSL device. VCI goes hand in hand with VPI to ensu re connect ion with yo ur DSL Se rvice Provider’s equipment.

WAN - Wide Area Network — A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area.

Typically, a WAN consists of two or more local-area networks (LANs).

Web browser - A program used to access the Internet resources available through the World Wide

Web.

Web server - A host computer tha t sends Web page to other computers. W o rld Wide Web - A vast resource of information stored on computers and servers connected to the

Internet.

xDSL - Variou s DSL technologies has been de veloped and the “x” indicates the type of technology

being implemente d.

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E. WARRANTY INFORMATION

Broadxent warrants that equipment furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the confirmed date of purchase of the product new from the retail location. Upon written notice of any such defect, the manufacturer will, at its option, repair or replace the defective item under the terms of this warranty, subject to the provi sions and specific exclusions listed herein.

This warranty shall not apply to equipment that has been previously repaired or altered outside our facilities in any way, nor will it apply if the equipment has been used in a manner exceeding its specifications or if the serial number has been removed.

We do not assume liability for consequential damages as a resu lt f rom our product use, and in any event our liability shall not exceed the original selling price of the equipm ent.

The equipment warranty of Broadxent, Inc. shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of any Buyer of the manufacturer’s equipment and the sole and exclusive liability of the manufacturer, its successors or assigns, in connection with equipment purchase and in lieu of all other warranties expressed, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness and all other obligations or liabilities of the manufacturer, its successors, or assigns.

Fill out the next page and mail or fax to Broadxent, Inc. for product registration.

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Please cut out the above Product Registration Card and send in with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Broadxent, Inc. 188 Topaz Street Milpitas, CA 95035 ATTN: Customer Service

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FCC Registration Information for Users

This product is compliant and registered with the CFR47-Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FC C r e qu ir es us to provide you with the following information:

•Connection to the nationwide telephone network should be made by using standard modular telephone jacks, type RJ-11.

•This equipment may not be used with ‘Party Line’ services or with ‘Coin Telephone’ lines.

•You should provide the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalent Number (REN) of this product to your telephone company. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called.

•If your telephone equipment causes harm t o the tele phon e network , the tel ephone comp any may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will have an opportunity to correct the problem, and you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could af fect the proper function ing of your p roduct. If such changes are planned, you will be notified in advance.

•If it is determined that the equipment still fails to operate properly, the FCC requires that the unit be disconnected from the telephone line until the problem has been corrected. Repair to this equipment can only be made by the ma nufacturer, its authorized agents, or other parties who are authorized by the FCC.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device mat not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interf erence that may cause undesired

operation.

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Send y our questions and co mments by e-mail to the follo wing addr e ss: E-Mail: info@broadxent.com

Reach us by Mail:

Broadxent, Inc. - A Subsidiary of Creative Technology, Ltd. 188 Topaz Street Milpitas, CA 95035

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