Traverse Pulsar User Manual
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ADSL PCI MODEM
User Manual – Linux
Revision 1.5
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION...................................................................................5
2.1 Connections, switches and LEDs...........................................................................................5
2.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Filter Connections................................................................................................................... 7
3. Bridged Ethernet Setup (RFC 1483)............................................................................................8
3.1 Install Driver............................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Load Driver.............................................................................................................................8
3.3 IP Addressing and Interface Up..............................................................................................9
4. PPPoE Setup (RFC 1483) ......................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Install Driver.......................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Load Driver...........................................................................................................................10
4.3 Install PPPoE........................................................................................................................ 11
4.4 Configure PPPoE ................................................................................................................. 11
4.5 Interface Up.......................................................................................................................... 12
4.6 PPPoE Connect.................................................................................................................... 12
5. PPPoA Setup (RFC 2364) ......................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Install Driver.......................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Create devices...................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Load Driver...........................................................................................................................14
5.4 PPP Passwords.................................................................................................................... 14
5.5 PPPoA Dialup Profile............................................................................................................ 15
5.6 PPPoA Connect.................................................................................................................... 15
APPENDIX A – ISP Atm Parameters (Vpi / Vci)............................................................................ 16
APPENDIX B – Troubleshooting....................................................................................................17
B.1 Loading Modules.................................................................................................................. 17
B.2 Line Sync..............................................................................................................................18
B.3 TX and RX packets.............................................................................................................. 18
B.4 LCP timeouts (PPPoE and PPPoA only).............................................................................. 18
B.5 Authentication Failure (PPPoE and PPPoA only) ................................................................ 18
APPENDIX C – ATM Encapsulation options.................................................................................. 19
APPENDIX D – Technical Support and Warranty.......................................................................... 20
D.1 Technical Support................................................................................................................20
D.2 Returning a Product.............................................................................................................20
D.3 Warranty Terms you should know....................................................................................... 21
D.4 Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................21
D.5 Copyright.............................................................................................................................. 22
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WARNING : This product may only be connected to the Telecommunications Network
under the following conditions :
(i) The ADSL modem card can only be installed in a Computer that has a c ase (cover) fitted that
can only be removed with the use of a tool or key. The card should not be installed in a Computer
with a “Flip Top” case.
(ii) Do not connect the ADSL modem c ar d to the T elec ommunications Network until the Computer
case is fitted and screwed or locked in place.
(iii) In the event that the Computer case is to be removed, the ADSL Modem card must be
disconnected from the Telecommunications Network before the case is removed, and must not
be re-connected until the case is replaced and screwed or locked in place.
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Features
• PCI PLUG and PLAY. No jumpers or switches.
• Supports BT, Telstra, Nextep and RequestDSL ADSL Lines
• Downstream data rates upto 8Mbps
• Upstream data rates upto 1Mbps
• Supports Bridged Ethernet, PPPoE and PPPoA protocols
• Linux Kernel 2.2 and 2.4 drivers
Packing List
You should find the following items in your Pulsar ADSL modem kit:
• Pulsar PCI ADSL modem card
• Distribution CD, including drivers and documentation files
• A 2 metre RJ-11 phone cable
Please contact your dealer if any items are damaged or missing.
Trademarks
Pulsar ADSL is a registered trademark of Traverse Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. All other
trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective holders.
Introduction
This manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the Pulsar ADSL
modem to connect to the Internet. Once installed your ASDL modem will give you high speed
access to the internet, and this connection can also be shared to allow other users on your
network to share the same internet connection.
ADSL provides fast, reliable internet connec tivity that is always on, so you don’t need to dial up.
You can remain connected 24 hours a day and still use your phone line as you normally would.
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Connections, switches and LEDs
TX LED
This indicates transmit data activity
RX LED
This indicates receive data activity
LINK LED
This indicates that the Modem has finished training and achieved line synchronisation. During
training this LED will flash.
STATUS LED
This indicates that the Modem has DC power and the driver is correctly loaded.
ADSL Port
Connect this port to your ADSL line
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2.2 Installation
(i) Power OFF your computer system.
(ii) Remove screws and case.
(iii) Locate a free PCI slot.
(iv) Unscrew/remove slot rear panel.
(v) Place the ADSL Modem card over the PCI slot. Press the Modem c ard down firmly with both
hands into the slot. Check to be sure that the Modem card is seated property in the PCI slot.
(vi) Screw/secure rear panel of ADSL Modem card.
(vii) Refit case and screws.
(viii) Plug one end of the RJ11 cable that came with your ADSL modem into the sock et on the
modem and plug the other end into your ADSL line socket.
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2.3 Filter Connections
If your ADSL connection is also used by POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) devices s uch as
phones, fax machines and answering machines, they must be filtered to prevent them from
interfering with your ADSL connection.
The diagram below shows how POTS filters can be connected
It is also possible for several POTS devices to share the same filter
Important : DO NOT place a POTS filter in line between your ADSL modem and the Phone /
ADSL line.
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