ZyXEL Prestige 645M-A1 User Guide

Prestige 645M-A1

ADSL Bridge

User's Guide

Version 3.40

May 2003

Prestige 645M-A1 ADSL Bridge

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ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials

or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and

upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or

materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without

charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or

components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured

functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty

shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected

to abnormal working conditions.

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Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This

warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect

or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser.

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material

Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit

be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated

warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts

and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address,

Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary

from country to country.

Safety Warnings

1. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telephone wire.

2. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

3. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from

lightening.

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Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Interference Statement

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operations.

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 commercial environment. 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.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

Notice 1

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Certifications

Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com

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Customer Support

Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.

• Product model and serial number.

• Warranty Information.

• Date that you received your device.

• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

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Table of Contents

Copyright....................................................................................................................................................... ii

ZyXEL Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................... iii

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement....................................................iv

Customer Support..........................................................................................................................................v

List of Figures.................................................................................................................................................x

List of Tables................................................................................................................................................ xii

Preface......................................................................................................................................................... xiii

What Is DSL? ...............................................................................................................................................xv

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Prestige

1.1 Prestige 645M ADSL Internet Access Bridge Overview ............................................................. 1-1

1.2 Features of the Prestige 645M...................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Applications for the Prestige 645M..............................................................................................1-2

1.3.1 Internet Access..................................................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Initial Setup ................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Front Panel LEDs of the Prestige................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Rear Panel and Connections......................................................................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 DSL Port .............................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.2.2 One Auto-sensing, Auto-negotiating LAN 10/100M Port ................................................... 2-3

2.2.3 Using the Reset Button......................................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.4 Making the Connections....................................................................................................... 2-3

2.3 Additional Installation Requirements........................................................................................... 2-4

2.4 Connecting the POTS Splitter...................................................................................................... 2-4

2.5 Telephone Microfilters ................................................................................................................. 2-5

2.6 Turning On Your Prestige............................................................................................................. 2-6

2.7 Configuring Your Prestige For Internet Access............................................................................ 2-6

2.7.1 Connect to your Prestige Using Telnet................................................................................. 2-6

2.7.2 Entering Password................................................................................................................ 2-6

2.7.3 SMT Menu Overview........................................................................................................... 2-7

2.8 Navigating the SMT Interface...................................................................................................... 2-8

2.8.1 System Management Terminal Interface Summary............................................................. 2-9

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2.9 Changing the System Password..................................................................................................2-10

2.10 General Setup .........................................................................................................................2-11

2.10.1 Procedure to Configure Menu 1 .........................................................................................2-11

Chapter 3 Internet Access.......................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Internet Access Overview............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.2 LANs and WANs..........................................................................................................................3-1

3.2.1 LANs, WANs and the Prestige.............................................................................................3-1

3.3 IP Address and Subnet Mask ........................................................................................................3-2

3.3.1 Private IP Addresses............................................................................................................. 3-2

3.4 Factory Ethernet Defaults............................................................................................................. 3-3

3.5 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup..................................................................................................................3-3

3.6 VPI & VCI....................................................................................................................................3-4

3.7 Multiplexing .................................................................................................................................3-4

3.7.1 VC-based multiplexing......................................................................................................... 3-4

3.7.2 LLC-based multiplexing....................................................................................................... 3-4

3.8 Encapsulation ...............................................................................................................................3-4

3.8.1 PPPoA ..................................................................................................................................3-4

3.8.2 RFC 1483 .............................................................................................................................3-4

3.9 IP Address Assignment.................................................................................................................3-5

3.9.1 Using PPP Encapsulation .....................................................................................................3-5

3.9.2 Using RFC 1483 Encapsulation ...........................................................................................3-5

3.10 Traffic Shaping ......................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.11 Internet Access Configuration ..................................................................................................3-6

Chapter 4 Remote Node Configuration.................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Remote Node Overview ...............................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Remote Node Setup...................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Encapsulation and Multiplexing Scenarios...........................................................................4-1

4.2.2 Remote Node Profile ............................................................................................................ 4-2

4.2.3 Outgoing Authentication Protocol........................................................................................ 4-5

4.2.4 Bridging in General .............................................................................................................. 4-5

Chapter 5 Filter Configuration .................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Filtering Overview .......................................................................................................................5-1

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5.2 Filter Set Configuration................................................................................................................ 5-1

5.2.1 Filter Rules Summary........................................................................................................... 5-2

5.3 Configuring a Filter Rule ............................................................................................................. 5-5

5.3.1 Generic Filter Rule............................................................................................................... 5-5

5.4 Applying a Filter .......................................................................................................................... 5-7

5.4.1 Ethernet traffic ..................................................................................................................... 5-7

5.4.2 Remote Node Profile............................................................................................................ 5-7

Chapter 6 System Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 6-1

6.1 System Maintenance Overview.................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 System Status ............................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.3 System Information and Console Port Speed............................................................................... 6-3

6.4 Log and Trace...............................................................................................................................6-5

6.4.1 Error Log.............................................................................................................................. 6-5

6.4.2 Unix Syslog.......................................................................................................................... 6-6

6.5 Diagnostic ....................................................................................................................................6-9

6.6 Command Interpreter Mode....................................................................................................... 6-10

Chapter 7 Configuration and Firmware File Maintenance.................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Filename Conventions Overview................................................................................................. 7-1

7.2 Backup Configuration Overview ................................................................................................. 7-2

7.2.1 Backup Configuration Using FTP........................................................................................ 7-2

7.2.2 Using the FTP command from the DOS Prompt.................................................................. 7-3

7.2.3 Backup Configuration Using TFTP ..................................................................................... 7-4

7.2.4 Example: TFTP Command................................................................................................... 7-5

7.3 Restore Configuration .................................................................................................................. 7-6

7.4 Uploading Firmware and Configuration Files.............................................................................. 7-7

7.4.1 Firmware Upload .................................................................................................................7-8

7.4.2 Configuration File Upload ................................................................................................... 7-9

7.4.3 Using the FTP command from the DOS Prompt Example................................................... 7-9

7.4.4 TFTP File Upload .............................................................................................................. 7-10

7.4.5 Example: TFTP Command................................................................................................. 7-11

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 8-1

8.1 Problems Starting Up the Prestige................................................................................................ 8-1

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8.2 Problems Telnetting into the Prestige ...........................................................................................8-1

8.3 Problems With the WAN Interface ...............................................................................................8-2

8.4 Problems With the LAN Interface................................................................................................8-2

8.5 Problem with Remote Node Connections.....................................................................................8-3

Appendix A Virtual Circuit Topology ......................................................................................................... A

Appendix B Power Adapter Specifications................................................................................................. C

Index...............................................................................................................................................................E

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application........................................................................................................ 1-3

Figure 2-1 Prestige Front Panel.................................................................................................................... 2-1

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel Connections.............................................................................................................. 2-2

Figure 2-3 Connecting a POTS Splitter .......................................................................................................2-5

Figure 2-4 Connecting the Microfilter ......................................................................................................... 2-6

Figure 2-5 Login Screen .............................................................................................................................. 2-7

Figure 2-6 SMT Menu Overview................................................................................................................. 2-8

Figure 2-7 SMT Main Menu...................................................................................................................... 2-10

Figure 2-8 System Password...................................................................................................................... 2-11

Figure 2-9 General Setup ........................................................................................................................... 2-12

Figure 3-1 LAN & WAN IPs ....................................................................................................................... 3-1

Figure 3-2 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup................................................................................................................ 3-3

Figure 3-3 Traffic Shaping Example............................................................................................................ 3-6

Figure 3-4 Internet Access Setup ................................................................................................................. 3-7

Figure 4-1 Remote Node Setup.................................................................................................................... 4-2

Figure 4-2 Remote Node Profile.................................................................................................................. 4-3

Figure 5-1 Filter Set Configuration.............................................................................................................. 5-2

Figure 5-2 Filter Rules Summary................................................................................................................. 5-3

Figure 5-3 Generic Filter Rule ..................................................................................................................... 5-5

Figure 5-4 Filtering Remote Node Traffic ...................................................................................................5-7

Figure 6-1 System Maintenance................................................................................................................... 6-1

Figure 6-2 System Maintenance – Status..................................................................................................... 6-2

Figure 6-3 System Information and Console Port Speed ............................................................................. 6-4

Figure 6-4 System Maintenance - Information ............................................................................................ 6-4

Figure 6-5 Change Consol Port Speed......................................................................................................... 6-5

Figure 6-6 System Maintenance – Log and Trace........................................................................................ 6-6

Figure 6-7 Error and Information Messages Examples................................................................................ 6-6

Figure 6-8 System Maintenance – UNIX Syslog......................................................................................... 6-7

Figure 6-9 System Maintenance - Diagnostic............................................................................................ 6-10

Figure 6-10 Command Interpreter Mode ................................................................................................... 6-11

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Figure 7-1 Backup Configuration.................................................................................................................7-3

Figure 7-2 FTP Session Example.................................................................................................................7-4

Figure 7-3 Restore Configuration.................................................................................................................7-7

Figure 7-5 System Maintenance — Upload Firmware.................................................................................7-8

Figure 7-6 Upload System Firmware ...........................................................................................................7-8

Figure 7-7 Upload System Configuration File .............................................................................................7-9

Figure 7-8 FTP Session Example...............................................................................................................7-10

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List of Tables

Table 2-1 Front Panel LED Description....................................................................................................... 2-1

Table 2-2 Main Menu Commands................................................................................................................ 2-9

Table 2-3 SMT Main Menu........................................................................................................................ 2-10

Table 2-4 General Setup............................................................................................................................. 2-12

Table 3-1 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup ................................................................................................................. 3-3

Table 3-2 Internet Account Information....................................................................................................... 3-7

Table 3-3 Internet Access Setup ................................................................................................................... 3-8

Table 4-1 Remote Node Profile.................................................................................................................... 4-3

Table 5-1 Filter Rules Summary .................................................................................................................. 5-3

Table 5-2 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is GEN ................................................................................... 5-4

Table 5-3 Generic Filter Rule....................................................................................................................... 5-5

Table 6-1 System Maintenance – Status.......................................................................................................6-2

Table 6-2 System Maintenance - Information.............................................................................................. 6-4

Table 6-3 System Maintenance - UNIX Syslog........................................................................................... 6-7

Table 6-4 System Maintenance - Diagnostic.............................................................................................. 6-10

Table 7-1 Filename Conventions.................................................................................................................. 7-2

Table 7-2 General Commands for Third Party FTP Clients......................................................................... 7-4

Table 7-3 General Commands for Third Party TFTP Clients....................................................................... 7-6

Table 8-1 Troubleshooting the Start-Up of your Prestige............................................................................. 8-1

Table 8-2 Troubleshooting Telnet................................................................................................................. 8-1

Table 8-3 Troubleshooting the ADSL connection ........................................................................................8-2

Table 8-4 Troubleshooting the LAN Interface ............................................................................................. 8-2

Table 8-5 Troubleshooting a Connection to a Remote Node or ISP............................................................. 8-3

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Preface

About This User's Guide

This user's guide covers all aspects of the Prestige’s operations and shows you how to get the best out

of the multiple advanced features of your ADSL Bridge using the SMT. It is designed to

guide you through the correct configuration of your Prestige for various applications.

Related Documentation

 Supporting Disk

More detailed information and examples can be found in our included disk (as well as on the

zyxel.com web site). This disk contains information on configuring your Prestige for Internet

Access, general and advanced FAQs, Application Notes, Troubleshooting, a reference for CI

Commands and bundled software.

 Read Me First

Our Read Me First is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains a detailed

easy-to-follow connection diagram, default settings, handy checklists and information on setting

up your network and configuring for Internet access.

 ZyXEL Web Site

The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com

Please also refer to www.zyxel.com

Syntax Conventions

• “Type” means for you to type one or more characters and press the carriage return. “Select” or

“Choose” means for you to use one predefined choices.

• The SMT menu titles and labels are in Bold Times New Roman font. Predefined field choices are in

Bold Arial font. Command and arrow keys are enclosed in square brackets. [ENTER] means the

Enter, or carriage return key; [ESC] means the Escape key and [SPACE BAR] means the Space Bar.

• For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.,” as a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” for “that is” or “in

other words” throughout this manual.

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for an online glossary of networking terms.

contains additional support documentation.

Prestige 645M-A1 ADSL Bridge

• The Prestige 645M-A1 ADSL Bridge may be referred to as the P645M or the Prestige in this user’s

guide.

The following section offers some background information on DSL. Skip to

Chapter 1 if you wish to begin working with your Prestige right away.

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What Is DSL?

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology enhances the data capacity of the existing twisted-pair wire that
runs between the local telephone company switching offices and most homes and offices. While the wire
itself can handle higher frequencies, the telephone switching equipment is designed to cut off signals above
4,000 Hz to filter noise off the voice line, but now everybody is searching for ways to get more bandwidth to
improve access to the Web - hence DSL technologies.

There are actually seven types of DSL service, ranging in speeds from 16 Kbits/sec to 52 Mbits/sec. The
services are either symmetrical (traffic flows at the same speed in both directions), or asymmetrical (the
downstream capacity is higher than the upstream capacity). Asymmetrical services (ADSL) are suitable for
Internet users because more information is usually downloaded than uploaded. For example, a simple button
click in a web browser can start an extended download that includes graphics and text.

As data rates increase, the carrying distance decreases. That means that users who are beyond a certain
distance from the telephone company’s central office may not be able to obtain the higher speeds.

A DSL connection is a point-to-point dedicated circuit, meaning that the link is always up and there is no
dialing required.

What is ADSL?

It is an asymmetrical technology, meaning that the downstream data rate is much higher than the upstream
data rate. As mentioned, this works well for a typical Internet session in which more information is
downloaded, for example, from Web servers, than is uploaded. ADSL operates in a frequency range that is
above the frequency range of voice services, so the two systems can operate over the same cable.

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Getting Started

PPaarrtt II::

Getting Started

This part covers Getting to Know Your Prestige, Hardware Installation and Setup and Internet

Access.

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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Prestige

This chapter describes the key features and applications of

1.1 Prestige 645M ADSL Internet Access Bridge Overview

Your Prestige integrates a high-speed 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating LAN interface and a high-speed ADSL

port into a single package. The Prestige is ideal for high-speed Internet browsing and making LAN-to-LAN

connections to remote networks.

1.2 Features of the Prestige 645M

Your Prestige is packed with a number of features that give it the flexibility to provide a complete Internet

access solution for almost any user.

Ease of Installation

Your Prestige is designed for quick, intuitive and easy installation. Physically, its compact size and lightness

make it easy to position anywhere in your busy office.

your ADSL Internet Access Bridge.

High Speed Internet Access

The P645M ADSL bridge can support downstream transmission rates of up to 8Mbps and upstream

transmission rates of 800 Kbps.

10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN Interface

The P645M's 10/100M LAN interface enables fast data transfers of 10Mbps or 100Mbps in either half-duplex

or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.

Protocols Supported

♦ TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) network layer protocol.

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♦ PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) link layer protocol.

Networking Compatibility

Your Prestige is compatible with the major ADSL DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer)

providers, making configuration as simple as possible for you.

Multiplexing

The P645M supports VC-based and LLC-based multiplexing.

Encapsulation

The Prestige 645M supports PPP (RFC 2364 - PPP over ATM Adaptation Layer 5) and RFC 1483

encapsulation over ATM.

Full Network Management

♦ SMT (System Management Terminal) through a telnet connection.

PAP and CHAP Security

The Prestige supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake

Authentication Protocol). CHAP is more secure since the password is scrambled prior to transmission.

However, PAP is readily available on more platforms.

Filters

The Prestige's packet filtering functions allow added network security and management.

Reset Button

The Prestige comes with a reset button built into the rear panel. Use this button to restore the factory default

password to 1234, IP address to 192.168.1.1 and the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

1.3 Applications for the Prestige 645M

1.3.1 Internet Access

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The Prestige is the ideal high-speed Internet access solution. Your Prestige supports the TCP/IP protocol,

which the Internet uses exclusively. It is compatible with all major ADSL DSLAM providers. A DSLAM is a

rack of ADSL line cards with data multiplexed into a backbone network interface/connection (e.g., T1, OC3,

DS3, ATM or Frame Relay). Think of it as the equivalent of a modem rack for ADSL. A typical Internet

Access application is shown below.

Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application

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Chapter 2

Hardware Installation & Initial Setup

This chapter describes the physical features and cable connections of the Prestige and how to access

and use the SMT interface for configuration

2.1 Front Panel LEDs of the Prestige

The LED indicators on the front panel indicate the operational status of the Prestige

Figure 2-1 Prestige Front Panel

.

The table below describes the status of the front panel LEDs.

Table 2-1 Front Panel LED Description

LED

PWR Green On The Prestige is receiving power.

Off The Prestige is not receiving power.

SYS Green On The Prestige is functioning properly.

Blinking The Prestige is rebooting.

Off The Prestige is not ready or has malfunctioned.

Red On Dying gasp action. The power to the Prestige is too low.

LAN 10M Green On The Prestige has a successful 10Mb Ethernet connection.

Blinking The Prestige is receiving or sending data.

Off No device is connected at 10Mb.

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Table 2-1 Front Panel LED Description

LED

LAN 100M Orange On The Prestige has a successful 100Mb Ethernet connection.

Blinking The Prestige is receiving or sending data.

Off No device is connected at 100Mb.

ADSL Green

COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION

On The Prestige is linked successfully to a DSLAM.

Blinking The Prestige is initializing the DSL line.

Off The DSL link is down.

Blinking The Prestige is receiving or sending data. ACT Green

Off The Prestige is ready but not sending or receiving data.

2.2 Rear Panel and Connections

The following figure shows the rear panel connectors of your Prestige.

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel Connections

2.2.1 DSL Port

Connect the Prestige directly to the wall jack using the included DSL cable. Connect a microfilter(s) between
the wall jack and your telephone(s). A microfilter acts as low-pass filter (voice transmission takes place in the
0 to 4KHz bandwidth) and is an optional purchase.

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2.2.2 One Auto-sensing, Auto-negotiating LAN 10/100M Port

Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T networks use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable with RJ-45 that look like a
bigger telephone plug with 8 pins. The LAN port is auto-sensing, so you may use a crossover or a straight­through Ethernet cable to connect your Prestige to a computer or an external hub.

The auto-negotiating feature allows the Prestige to detect the speed of incoming transmissions and adjust
appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in either half­duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.

When the Prestige is on and properly connected to a computer or a hub, the LAN

LED on the front panel turns on.

2.2.3 Using the Reset Button

Resetting the Prestige deletes your entire custom configuration.

Restore the default configuration file by holding this button in for more than five seconds.

2.2.4 Making the Connections

Step 1. Connecting the DSL line

Connect the RJ-11 DSL port on the Prestige to the POTS splitter using the included DSL cable (telephone
wire). Connect the micro filter(s) (optional– see 2.5 Telephone Microfilters) between the wall jack and your
telephone(s). The micro filters act as low pass filters (voice transmission takes place in the 0 to 4KHz
bandwidth).

Step 2. Connecting a computer or an external hub to the Prestige’s 10/100M LAN port

Be careful not to plug an RJ-11 connector into the RJ-45 port.

Step 3. Connecting the power adapter to your Prestige

Make sure that you use the supplied power adapter. See Power Adapter Specifications

appendix for information.

Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of your Prestige.

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2.3 Additional Installation Requirements

 A computer must have a properly installed and enabled Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T NIC.
 A computer equipped with a web browser (with JavaScript enabled) and/or Telnet.

2.4 Connecting the POTS Splitter

This is for the Prestige that follows the Full Rate (G.dmt) standard only. One major difference between ADSL
and dial-up modems is the optional telephone splitter. This device keeps the telephone and ADSL signals
separated, giving them the capability to provide simultaneous Internet access and telephone service on the
same line. Splitters also eliminate the destructive interference conditions caused by telephone sets. The
purchase of a POTS splitter is optional.

Noise generated from a telephone in the same frequency range as the ADSL signal can be disruptive to the
ADSL signal. In addition, the impedance of a telephone when off-hook may be so low that it shunts the
strength of the ADSL signal. When a POTS splitter is installed at the entry point, where the line comes into the
home, it will filter the telephone signals before combining the ADSL and telephone signals transmitted and
received. The issues of noise and impedance are eliminated with a single POTS splitter installation.

A telephone splitter is easy to install as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 2-3 Connecting a POTS Splitter

Step 1. Connect the side labeled “Phone” to your telephone.

Step 2. Connect the side labeled “Modem” to your Prestige.

Step 3. Connect the side labeled “Line” to the telephone wall jack.

2.5 Telephone Microfilters

Telephone voice transmissions take place in the lower frequency range, 0 - 4KHz, while ADSL transmissions
take place in the higher bandwidth range, above 4KHz. A microfilter acts as a low-pass filter, for your
telephone, to ensure that ADSL transmissions do not interfere with your telephone voice transmissions. The
purchase of a telephone microfilter is optional.

Step 1. Connect a phone cable from the wall jack to the single jack end of the Y- Connector.

Step 2. Connect a cable from the double jack end of the Y-Connector to the “wall side” of the microfilter.

Step 3. Connect another cable from the double jack end of the Y-Connector to the Prestige.

Connect the “phone side” of the microfilter to your telephone as shown in the following figure.

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Prestige 645M-A1 ADSL Bridge

Figure 2-4 Connecting the Microfilter

2.6 Turning On Your Prestige

At this point, you should have connected the ADSL line, the Ethernet port and the power port to the
appropriate devices or lines. Push in the power button (located on the back of your Prestige) to turn on your
Prestige.

2.7 Configuring Your Prestige For Internet Access

Configure your Prestige for Internet access using:

 SMT (System Management Terminal). Access the SMT via LAN or WAN using Telnet.

2.7.1 Connect to your Prestige Using Telnet

The following procedure details how to telnet into your Prestige.

Step 1. In Windows, click Start (usually in the bottom left corner), Run and then type “telnet 192.168.1.1”

(the default IP address) and click OK.

Step 2. Enter “1234” (the default) in the Password field.

Step 3. After entering the password you will see the main menu.

Please note that if there is no activity for longer than five minutes (default timeout period) after you log in,
your Prestige will automatically log you out. You will then have to telnet into the Prestige again.

2.7.2 Entering Password

The login screen appears after you press [ENTER], prompting you to enter the password, as shown next.

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