Using Qwest Dsl; Connecting To The Internet; Disconnecting From The Internet - ActionTec 1524 User Manual

Using Qwest DSL

Qwest operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest
DSL
service. For this reason, the Qwest
accessed while away from home or business. To connect while traveling, ask the
about a dial-up account. Most Qwest
while others charge a minimal fee.
Qwest is a highly reliable service, but it is possible to have a dial-up connec-
DSL
tion in the unlikely event that problems arise with the
s provide a dial-up account for free. If not, there are a number of free
DSL ISP
Internet providers whose products make great backup Internet access in the
unlikely event they are ever needed.

Connecting to the Internet

Whether connecting via Point-to-Point Protocol (
( ), after connecting and configuring the Gateway, the Internet connection
RFC 1483
is always on. Therefore, to connect or reconnect to the Internet, simply turn on
your computer, open the Web browser and go to the Web site of your choice. No
further set up is needed.

Disconnecting from the Internet

Closing the Web browser does not disconnect you from the Internet. To fully dis-
connect, turn off your computer.
connection is not portable; it can't be
DSL
s provide a dial-up account for free,
DSL ISP
PPPoE
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service. Most Qwest
DSL
, ) or Bridging Mode
PPPoA
3
DSL
ISP