Before you begin, Verify that the following items came with your DSL kit: Your service provider may include an Ethernet adapter, a line filter, and a wall-mount filter in your DSL kit. If you received any of these items, follow the instructions provided in this guide for basic installation.
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Step 1 > Install Line Filters Stand-alone Line Filter Wall-mount Filter Devices such as fax machines, caller ID boxes, or phones that share the same phone line as your DSL account require a line filter, which prevents noise from disrupting the DSL signal on the phone line.
Step 2 > Choose an Installation Method The SpeedStream 6500 and 6515 devices can only be connected to an Ethernet port; ® the SpeedStream 6520, 6530, and 6540 devices can be connected to an Ethernet ® port and/or a USB port. To connect to an Ethernet port, compete the steps in Option A. To connect to a USB port, complete the steps in Option B.
Option B > USB Installation Method Connect the SpeedStream 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the SpeedStream device (blue port). ® 2. Connect the other end to the USB port on your computer. 3.
CD-ROM for help configuring other operating systems. 1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network Connections icon. 3. Double-click your Network Card. 4. Click Properties. 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 6. Click Properties. 7. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Macintosh Configuration Procedures Macintosh Configuration In order to setup the SpeedStream an IP address from a DHCP server. Follow the procedure below for OSX: 1. Click Apple -> System Preferences. 2. Select the Network icon under the Internet & Network section. 3.
Troubleshooting Power - Power not applied Ethernet - Power not applied - No link Wireless - Power not applied - No link - Power not applied - DSL signal not detected Internet - Power not applied - No LAN data activity Activity - Power not (if present)