Introduction; Features; System Requirements; Using This Document - Paradyne 6211-I1 User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on becoming the owner of a 6211 ADSL router.
This User Manual will show you how to set up the router, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out
of this product.

Features

Built-in ADSL modem which offers G.Dmt, G.lite, T1.413, ADSL2, Annex L, and ADSL2+ to meet
different linking speeds from your ISP.
10/100BaseT Ethernet port to provide Internet connectivity to all computers on your LAN via additional
Ethernet Switch/HUB.
USB port allows quick installation.
Built-in splitter provides you to connect telephone directly without using extra splitter (Model 6211-I1-x0x).
Configuration program accessible via a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. Note that
Netscape is not supported.

System Requirements

In order to use the 6211 ADSL router for Internet access, you must have the following:
ADSL service subscription from your ISP.
A PC with:
An Ethernet 10/100BaseT network interface card or USB port
A processor equivalent to or faster than a Pentium II 133 MHz
32 MB RAM or greater
If USB drivers will be installed, 5 MB free disk space
Windows 95b, 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, NT, or XP
(Note: Windows 95 requires the installation of the Winsock program, not included. Windows 95 and 98
do not support USB.)
(Optional) An Ethernet hub or switch, if you wish to connect the router to several computers on an Ethernet
network.
For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser such as Internet Explorer
Version 6.0 or later.

Using this Document

Notational conventions
The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to a group of Ethernet-connected computers at
one site.
Typographical conventions
Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and drop-down lists, and text strings you type
when prompted by the program.
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6211 ADSL2+ Router User's Guide
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