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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
ADSL2 Modem
with USB and Ethernet

User Guide

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ADSL2MUE (EU/UK/LA)
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet User Guide WIRED ADSL2MUE (EU/UK/LA) Model No.
  • Page 2 ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Modem The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3: Connecting the ADSL2 Modem Overview Connecting the Modem using an Ethernet Connection...
  • Page 4 ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Warranty Information Appendix F: Regulatory Information Appendix G: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel Figure 3-1: Modem Figure 3-2: ADSL Connection Figure 3-3: Ethernet Connection Figure 3-4: Power Connection Figure 3-5: USB Connection Figure 4-1: XP Welcome...
  • Page 6 ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet Figure 5-5: PPPoA Figure 5-6: Bridged Mode Only Figure 5-7: Network Setup Figure 5-8: Modem Password Figure 5-9: System Log Figure 5-10: Ping Test Figure 5-11: Restore Factory Default Figure 5-12: Firmware Upgrade Figure 5-13: Modem Information...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Installation is quick and simple. Connect it directly to any PC with an available USB or Ethernet port, and you’re ready to surf the Internet. Or connect it to a Linksys router and share that high-speed Internet access with everyone on your home network.
  • Page 8 This appendix supplies the Modem’s warranty information. • Appendix F: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Modem’s regulatory information. • Appendix G: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Adsl2 Modem

    Power The Power port is where you connect the power adapter. With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for more information about products that work with the Modem.

  • Page 10: The Front Panel

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet The Front Panel The Modem's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 2-2: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Modem is powered on. Ethernet Green.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Connecting The Adsl2 Modem

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Chapter 3: Connecting the ADSL2 Modem Overview In this chapter, you will connect the Modem to your ADSL line and to a computer in your home or business. You have a choice of using an Ethernet or USB connnection. Proceed to the section for the connection you want to use.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Modem Using A Usb Connection

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Connecting the Modem using a USB Connection 1. Connect one end of the phone cable to the ADSL (RJ-11 phone) port on the back of the Modem. (See Figure 3- 2.) Connect the other end of the phone cable to the wall jack with ADSL service. 2.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Installing The Usb Driver

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Chapter 4: Installing the USB Driver Overview The first time you connect the Modem using a USB connection, you will need to install the USB driver. Installing the USB Driver If you are connecting the Modem to your computer using the USB port, then you will need to install the USB driver. Proceed to the section for your PC’s Windows operating system.

  • Page 14: Figure 4-3: 2000 Welcome

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Windows 2000 1. Power on your computer. 2. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the ADSL2 Modem. Insert the User Guide and USB Drivers CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3. On the first screen of the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next. Figure 4-3: 2000 Welcome 4.

  • Page 15: Figure 4-6: 2000 Search Results

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet 6. On the Driver Files Search Results screen, click Next. 7. You may see a Windows Digital Signature warning. As this product has been tested to work with Windows, you may continue. Figure 4-6: 2000 Search Results 8.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-8: Me Locating Software

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Windows Millennium 1. Power on your computer. 2. Windows Millennium will automatically detect the ADSL2 Modem. Insert the User Guide and USB Drivers CD- ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3. On the first screen of the Add New Hardware Wizard, select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended).

  • Page 17: Figure 4-12: 98 Search

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Windows 98 1. Power on your computer. 2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the ADSL2 Modem. Insert the User Guide and USB Drivers CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3. On the first screen of the Add New Hardware Wizard, select click Next. Figure 4-12: 98 Search 4.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-15: 98 Updated Driver

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet 7. After Windows 98 has found the driver, click Next. Figure 4-15: 98 Updated Driver 8. When Windows 98 has finished installing the driver, click Finish. Figure 4-16: 98 Install Best Driver Installation is complete. Figure 4-17: 98 Complete Chapter 4: Installing the USB Driver Installing the USB Driver...

  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Configuring The Adsl2 Modem

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL2 Modem Overview The ADSL2 Modem has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the default settings. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the ADSL2 Modem can be configured through your web browser with the Web-Based Utility.

  • Page 20: Figure 5-2: Dynamic (Dhcp) Ip

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Encapsulation. The Modem supports four Encapsulations (Internet connection types): RFC 1483 Bridged, RFC 2516 PPPoE, RFC 2364 PPPoA, and Bridged Mode Only. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what type of encapsulation you select. The encapsulations are described below. RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP IP Settings.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-4: Pppoe

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet RFC 2516 PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. Check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE. •...

  • Page 22: Figure 5-6: Bridged Mode Only

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Bridged Mode Only If you would like to use your Modem as a bridge, which makes the Modem act like a standalone modem (without NAT or Routing), select Bridged Mode Only.

  • Page 23: Administration Tab

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet • Number of Address. Enter the maximum number of computers that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. By default, as shown in Figure 5-9, the range is 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.

  • Page 24: Diagnostics

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Diagnostics Ping Test. This feature is used to find out if an IP Address is operating and available to receive and respond to traffic. • Ping Target IP. Enter the IP Address that you want to ping in the field. This can be either a local (LAN) IP or an Internet (WAN) IP address.

  • Page 25: Status Tab

    1. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international and download the firmware that you want to use. Extract or unzip the file. 1. Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the Linksys website and then extracted.

  • Page 26: Status Tab

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Status Tab Local Network The Local Network information that is displayed is the local IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DHCP Server. To view the DHCP Clients Table, click the DHCP Clients Table button. DHCP Clients Table. Click the DHCP Clients Table button to show the current DHCP Client data. You will see the MAC address, computer name, and IP address of the network clients using the DHCP server.

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Modem. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international.
  • Page 28 ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet 7. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.
  • Page 29 5. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com/international. • Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions

    ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet 7. The Power LED flashes continuously. The Power LED lights up when the device is first powered up. In the meantime, the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking procedure, the LED remains steady to show that the system is working fine.
  • Page 31 Does the Gateway support any operating system other than Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, or Windows XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are being displayed on the screen.
  • Page 32 ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet I have my Linksys Router connected to my Modem and I can no longer access the Web-based utility to change my settings. What can I do? You can disconnect your Router from the Modem, so the Modem will be directly connected to your PC and you can have access to the Modem’s Web-based utility.

  • Page 33: Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware

    Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware The Modem’s firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Security tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com/international. 2. Click Upgrade Firmware from the Web-Utility's Help tab, and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear.

  • Page 34: Appendix C: Glossary

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix C: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 35 ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 36 ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
  • Page 37 ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
  • Page 38 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 39 ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program".
  • Page 40 ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.

  • Page 41: Appendix D: Specifications

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix D: Specifications Standards G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), G.992.3 (ADSL2), T1.413i2, Reach-Extended ADSL (READSL), ADSL2+ Upgradeable (G.992.5), RFC 1483/2684, RFC 2364 PPPoA, RFC 2516 PPPoE, USB 1.1, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Buttons Reset, On/Off Ports ADSL: RJ-11 Ethernet: 10/100 RJ-45 Port...

  • Page 42: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.

  • Page 43: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 residential installation.
  • Page 44 ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

  • Page 45: Appendix G: Contact Information

    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPEAN COMMUNITY) This product conforms to the Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the aforementioned directives: • EN 55022: 1997 (Emission) •...
  • Page 46 Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Address Austria support.at@linksys.com...

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