Covad Network Adapte User Manual

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3 Simple Steps to Setting Up Your DSL Connection

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Page 1 User Guide 3 Simple Steps to Setting Up Your DSL Connection...
Page 2 PC Users—Start Here. Let This CD Get You Online Quickly Just insert this CD 1 1 . . Follow the simple self-paced instructions presented on the CD to prepare your PC 2 2 . . The Setup Wizard will automatically guide you through your DSL connection 3 3 .
Page 3: Table Of Contents
USER GUIDE Table of Contents Getting Started with 3 Simple Steps What you’ll find in this guide Before You Begin... 4 A checklist of everything you need to install your DSL connection Step 1 ... 6 Preparing your phone equipment Step 2 ...
Page 4: Before You Begin
USER GUIDE Make sure you’ve got everything you need to set up your Covad DSL connection. By taking a few minutes to prepare, you’ll help ensure the actual installation is as quick and problem-free as possible. Get your computer ready 1.
Page 5: You Begin
Get your DSL connection parts ready Check the contents of your Covad DSL installation kit against the parts list below. To help you stay organized, we recommend that you keep the parts needed for each step separate. 1. Open the bag labeled Step 1. This bag should contain: 4 DSL filters 2.
Page 6 USER GUIDE Estimated time for this step: 5 - 10 minutes Your computer is ready and you’ve organized all the parts you need to set up DSL. Now it’s time to prepare the phone equipment in your location. 1 1 . . Your starting point is the wall phone jack you’ll be using to connect your wireless router. Make sure you use the jack for the phone line you specified when you placed your order.
Page 7: Step 2: Connecting Your Wireless Router
USER GUIDE Estimated time for this step: 10 minutes 1. Attach the two wireless antennas included in your kit to your router as shown. The antennas should be attached finger tight and positioned straight up for the best reception. 2. Make sure that the end of the gray phone cord is still con- nected to the white (DSL) port of the DSL filter you machine prepared in Step 1.
Page 8: Step 1
3rd party wireless devices that have been installed per the manufacturer’s guidelines, and the installation and configuration of the optional Netopia PC Card adapter. Mac Users: To connect your computer using a wireless interface, first follow #5 above to connect your computer using Ethernet. Continue through Step 3 to complete the setup of your wireless DSL router.
Page 9: Step 3: Setting Up Your Dsl Connection
USER GUIDE Estimated time for this step: 5 minutes To set up your DSL connection, you’ll need to configure your computer’s hardware and your wireless DSL router. The procedure for configuring your computer varies from one operating system to another. First we’ll turn off dial- up networking and then you can follow the set of instructions on the next two pages that corresponds with your operating system.
Page 10: Windows 2000
WINDOWS XP HOME/PROFESSIONAL/MEDIA CENTER EDITION 1. Select Start and then Control Panel OR Start and then Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select Network and Internet Connections and then select Network Connections OR double-click on Network Connections. 3. Double-click on Local Area Connection. 4.
Page 11: Step 3
MAC OS X v10.1 OR HIGHER 1. From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences. 2. Double-click on Network. 3. Select Built in Ethernet in the Show list. 4. Click the TCP/IP tab. 5. Select Using DHCP from the Configure menu. 6.
Page 12: How To Set Up Your Email
USER GUIDE To start sending and receiving email using your DSL service, just visit http://webmail.covad.net using your Web browser. Use the username and password you chose when you placed your order. Or, to set up your email program, you’ll need to follow a few quick steps.
Page 13: Get To Know Smart
USER GUIDE Got a technical problem you need help with, or a question about your Covad account? For answers to practically any question related to Covad, just turn to SMART Account Manager. This online resource center is just a few clicks away at www.covad.net.
Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions
USER GUIDE How can I tell if my computer has a NIC or Ethernet card? Look for an Ethernet port on the back or side of your computer. Some laptops may have an external card, usually found on the side of the computer.
Page 15 How do I get additional DSL filters? DSL filters — also known as DSL blockers, microfilters, or DSL phone line filters — are available for purchase at most electronic stores or on the Internet. However, we recommend that you connect a maximum of five phones or devices to your DSL phone line.
Page 16 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How do I uninstall my Netopia wireless adapter? Insert the QuickStart Installation CD again and select the Install Wireless Adapter Only path. Follow the on-screen instructions and, when prompted, select the Yes, uninstall my current drivers option.
Page 17: Glossary
Glossary USER GUIDE An acronym for digital subscriber line, DSL is a high-speed connection that uses the same wires as your regular phone. But even though it uses the same connection as your phone, DSL service does not tie up your phone line. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DSL Filter A small device that separates analog phone signals from DSL signals.
Page 18: Your Covad Setup Information
USER GUIDE To help you stay organized, use this portion of your User Guide to write down your personal username, password, and email addresses. My primary username/user ID is: ______________________________@covad.net (Your username is also referred to as your email address or user ID) My primary password is: _____________________________________________ Additional Email Accounts Depending on the type of service you ordered, your Covad account could include up to 15 email addresses.