Dynalink ALE070 Quick Setup Manual

Quick Setup Guide

ALE070

ADSL External Modem

ADSL External Modem Quick Set-up Guide

Introduction

By purchasing a Dynalink ADSL modem you have
entered into the world of broadband Internet access.
ADSL not only provides high speed access but also is
an "always on" service.

Security

Exposure to potential security risks while you are
online is an issue that should not be ignored. To secure
your data we strongly recommend the use of good
intrusion prevention software or firewall software
before going online. Visit our website at
http://www.dynalink.co.nz for a link to an online test
site to find out how secure your computer is. You will
also find information on purchasing firewall software
to secure your computer.

Sharing Internet access for more than one computer

The most convenient method to share access is to
install a modem router rather than a modem that was
designed for standalone computers. Yet Internet
sharing with some limitations is still possible if one of
your networked computers runs Windows 98 Second
Edition, ME, 2000 or XP.

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a Windows facility
that provides networked computers with the ability to
share a single connection to the Internet. For more
information about ICS refer to Windows help material
or search the Microsoft Knowledge Base on line using
key words “kbFAQ kbinfo KB234815”.

Information update

Please check the Dynalink website regularly for
updates, or to download a more current version of this
Quick Set-up Guide.

Before you start

Please follow the steps outlined in this guide. Modem drivers are located on
the supplied manufacturer’s CD. You will also find a User’s Manual that provides
further information on this modem.

1.1 Minimum System Requirements:

Pentium

®

II 233 MHz

64MB RAM

Windows

®

98, ME, 2000, XP

Available USB port

CD-ROM drive

20 MB free hard disk space

ADSL telephone line installed

Subscription to an ISP supporting ADSL.

1.2 Note on attaching other USB devices:

When you add other USB devices after installing this USB modem, an error
message may appear stating that the USB controller bandwidth is exceeded.
The additional USB device would not function properly.

Sometimes it is possible to reallocate the USB bandwidth in the system by
changing the order you attach all the USB devices. For example, your USB
modem is already connected and you want to add a webcam. In this case:

1. Unplug the USB modem to release the bandwidth.

2. Attach the webcam to your computer. Then reconnect the USB modem. The
USB modem should adjust to use less bandwidth.

If the above method does not work, you may need a PCI to USB card to create
a second USB in the system to support all the available devices.

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