EA100 ADSL USB Modem Installation Guide Microsoft® Windows 98, 2000 Driver Version v1.05.0004q / Re.001 The GlobeSpan USB DSL Modem Reference Design - Installation Guide and User’ s Manual EA100 USB DSL Modem September 22, 2000 GAUM-0003 Rev. 0.9...
The GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem Manual This manual contains information regarding the installation, operation, and configuration of the GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem. Additionally, it outlines the use of the Control Panel Application. The following chapters are included in this manual: •...
G.992.1 (G.DMT), ITU G.992.2 (G.lite), and CAP (T1 TR-59). Protocol and Device Driver Selection The GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem can be easily connected to a USB port on the PC via a standard USB cable. The GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem is fully software upgradeable so that new features and updates may be added by simply loading a new version of the device driver onto your PC.
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Chapter 1: Overview address mapping. Three types of device drivers are provided for the GlobeSpan ADSL USB modem, WAN, LAN, and ATM. Note that all three drivers support ATM protocol. In addition, the ATM driver works with ATM services that are available in recent Windows operating systems. The proper choice of driver depends on the combination of Windows operating system and protocol.
Chapter 1: Overview Features The GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem provides the following features: • Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1 • USB bus-powered; an external power supply is not required • Supports three device drivers: Microsoft NDIS 4.0 WAN Miniport, NDIS 4.0 LAN Miniport or NDIS 5.0 ATM Miniport...
The choice depends upon your DSL service provider. • IP Address Settings – the GlobeSpan software installation process allows the server to dynamically assign IP Address settings. If your application requires static setting of specific address information you will need to know:...
Chapter 2: GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem Installation and Software Setup Software Setup Before starting the software setup process, close all Windows programs previously running on your PC. 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD drive and double click Setup.exe to start the installation procedure.
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Chapter 2: GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem Installation and Software Setup b) Enter the VPI, VCI, Encapsulation type and Modulation type from the “Communication Settings” window and click Next. Note: Encapsulation types vary depending upon the application. 5. The “Start Copying Files” window will be displayed. You may review the current settings and click Customize or Back to change the settings.
1. Insert the rectangular end of a USB cable into the USB port of your PC. 2. Insert the square end of the USB cable into the USB port of the GlobeSpan USB Modem. Note: The USB Modem will be detected and messages will be displayed as the modem software is installed.
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Click Finish. 5. A message will be displayed confirming reboot of the system, click Yes. Once the PC has rebooted, installation of the GlobeSpan USB Modem is complete. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
Once the GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem and software have been installed the communication settings may be easily updated by performing the following steps. 1. From your PC desktop click Start – Programs – GlobeSpan DSL Modem – Configure. A notification message will appear indicating that the setup process has begun.
Chapter 4: Updating The GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem Software Once the GlobeSpan USB ADSL Modem has been installed, updating to a new version of the software is a simple process as detailed below. 1. From your PC desktop click Start – Programs – GlobeSpan DSL Modem – Configure.
ADSL connection. When open, the monitor window updates every 2 seconds. Note: The following screen shots of the GlobeSpan Control Panel are preliminary and are not final, as the Control Panel functionality is continually being upgraded and improved. Updated screen shots of the finished Control Panel will be available in revised versions of this manual through GlobeSpan, Inc.
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Chapter 5: GlobeSpan Control Panel Application 2. The “Physical Link” tab of the “GlobeSpan DSL Modem” window (Control Panel) allows you to review the current state of the GlobeSpan DSL Modem and connection. When the green indicator is on in the Link Status field, it indicates that a connection has been made.
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Chapter 5: GlobeSpan Control Panel Application 3. The “System Info” tab displays the release number of the GlobeSpan DSL modem driver, the firmware release number, and the control panel version that you are currently using. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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VCI values. If you are using a WAN or ATM driver, only the Modulation type will be displayed and may be modified. LAN driver applications will be able to view and modify the Modulation type, Encapsulation type, and VPI and VCI values. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
Click SNR Margin Per Bin to display a plot of signal to noise ratio margin per bin. A positive number roughly indicates the number of dB that the noise could increase before the modem produces errors. Click Close to return to the “Advanced Link Data” window. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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Downstream bit rate in kbps. The latency is also provided. Upstream Channel Upstream bit rate in kbps. The latency is also provided. Upstream and downstream number of redundant bytes per Reed-Solomon code word for the fast buffer. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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Indicates whether trellis coding is enabled or disabled. Note that trellis coding will only be enabled if both CO and CP choose to enable. • Click Close to return to the Control Panel. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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Trellis coding may be enabled/disabled. Note that trellis coding will truly be enabled only if both CO and CP choose to enable. TxPwrAtten The value of transmit power attenuation can be from 0 to 12 dB, programmable in 1 dB increments. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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Clock Type The design engineer can select either a crystal or an oscillator, but the transceiver must be informed as to which has been chosen. Note that the default value is crystal. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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The Spectrum Pilot Test induces an R-PILOT signal to be continually sent by the CP. R- PILOT is a single frequency sinusoid used for synchronization of the ATU-C and ATU-R. Refer to T1.413 i2 sections 9.4.3 and 9.5.4 for details regarding C-PILOT1 and R- PILOT1. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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8. Select the “ATM” tab of the Control Panel to display the current ATM statistics. An OEM may choose to use the GlobeSpan EEPROM Interface to program the Zero Byte, Vendor ID, Product ID, Device ID, or MAC Address when distributing the DSL Modem.
For Windows 98 applications, the cable must be unplugged immediately following Step 6 below. 1. From your PC desktop click Start – Programs – GlobeSpan DSL Modem – Uninstall. A notification message will appear indicating that the setup process has begun.
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Note: The USB cable must be unplugged before the system is rebooted. For Windows 98 applications the cable must be unplugged immediately as the reboot process was begun in Step 6 above. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
1. From your PC desktop, double click the My Computer icon. 2. From the “My Computer” window, double click the Dial-Up Networking icon. 3. From the “Dial-Up Networking” window, right click on the GlobeSpan ADSL Connection icon and click Properties.
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Appendix A: Modifying TCP/IP Options – WAN USB Driver Note: The icon name may differ from that specified above. The GlobeSpan connection icon will be identified as “GlobeSpan ADSL WAN Modem” in the Device Name column when details are viewed from the “Dial-Up Networking”...
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Change the default gateway by leaving the box blank to the left of Use default gateway on remote network. Click OK. 6. The “GlobeSpan ADSL Connection” window will be redisplayed. Click OK to end the modifying TCP/IP options session. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
2. From the “Network and Dial-Up Connections” window, right click on the GlobeSpan ADSL WAN Connection icon and click Properties. Note: The icon name may differ from that specified above. The GlobeSpan connection icon will be identified as “GlobeSpan ADSL WAN Modem” in the Device Name column when details are viewed from the “Network and Dial-Up Connections”...
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DNS addresses, WINS addresses and IP security settings. 5. Click OK from the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. 6. The “GlobeSpan ADSL WAN Connection Properties” window will reappear. Click OK to end the modifying TCP/IP options session. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
1. From the “Control Panel” window (Start – Settings – Control Panel) double click on the Network icon. 2. Select TCP/IP -> GlobeSpan USB ADSL LAN Modem from the “Configuration” tab of the “Network” window. Click Properties. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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If you select Specify an IP address, type the IP Address and Subnet Mask in the spaces provided. Consult with your network administrator to determine which option best suits your individual needs. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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6. The “Network” window will reappear. Click OK to end the modifying TCP/IP options session. 7. If you have made changes to TCP/IP properties, you will be asked to restart/reboot your PC. Click Yes, and your PC will restart. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
2. Double click the GlobeSpan Local Area Connection icon from the “Network and Dial- Up Connections” window. Note: The icon name may differ from that specified above. The GlobeSpan connection icon will be identified as “GlobeSpan USB ADSL LAN Modem” in the Device Name column when details are viewed from the “Network and Dial-Up Connection”...
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IP settings, DNS server addresses, WINS addresses, IP security options, and TCP/IP filtering options. 5. Click OK from the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. 6. The “GlobeSpan Local Area Connection Properties” window will reappear. Click OK to end the modifying TCP/IP options session.
3. From the “Dial-Up Networking” window, right click on the GlobeSpan ADSL Connection icon and click Properties. Note: The icon name may differ from that specified above. The GlobeSpan connection icon will be identified as “GlobeSpan ADSL ATM Modem” in the Device Name column when details are viewed...
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Appendix A: Modifying TCP/IP Options – ATM USB Driver from the “Dial-Up Networking” window (View – Details). GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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Appendix A: Modifying TCP/IP Options – ATM USB Driver 4. From the “Server Types” tab of the “GlobeSpan ADSL Connection” window, select TCP/IP (marked with a check in the box to the left) and click TCP/IP Settings. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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Change the default gateway by leaving the box blank to the left of Use default gateway on remote network. Click OK. 6. The “GlobeSpan ADSL Connection” window will be redisplayed. Click OK to end the modifying TCP/IP options session. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
2. From the “Network and Dial-Up Connections” window, right click on the GlobeSpan ADSL ATM Connection icon and click Properties. Note: The icon name may differ from that specified above. The GlobeSpan connection icon will be identified as “GlobeSpan ADSL ATM Modem” in the Device Name column when details are viewed from the “Network and Dial-Up Connections”...
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DNS address, WINS address and IP security settings. 5. Click OK from the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. 6. The “GlobeSpan ADSL ATM Connection Properties” window will reappear. Click OK to end the modifying TCP/IP options session. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
GlobeSpan, Inc. 100 Schulz Drive Red Bank, N.J. 07701 7. If a user experience difficulties, check your connection and software configurations. There are no user repairs that can be done on the unit. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Turbocomm could void the user’ s authority to operate this equipment. Refer to the manual for specifications on cabling types. GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary-Use Pursuant to NDA...
The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the ringer equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.” GlobeSpan, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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