Adsl nation X-modem Quick Start Manual

1.

Introduction

Thank You for purchasing the ADSL Nation X-
Modem. Please take a few moments to follow
these simple instructions to get-online quickly and
easily.

Package Contents

X-Modem
UK mains adaptor
Telephone cable
Cross over Ethernet cable
USB cable

Hardware Installation

Plug one end of the telephone cable in to the
X-Modem and the other to an ADSL Microfi lter
connected to your phone line. Ensure that all your
telephone equipment is connected to a microfi lter
/ splitter.
Connect the power adapter to the X-modem and
plug in to a mains outlet. The ADSL & LAN LEDʼs
will fl ash for a few seconds. If your ADSL service
has been enabled and your connection is working
the ADSL LED will change to a steady on state.
Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect
the modem to the LAN port on your Computer.
If a longer cable is required, use a standard
RJ45 Ethernet crossover cable. When corectly
connected the LAN LED will come on and will
fl ash intermitently whe data is passed between the
computer and modem.
IMPORTANT !
Before beginning confi guration,
DISABLE any Personal fi rewall software
you may be using as it will interfere with the
installation process
2.

Networking

The X-Modem will automatically confi gure the
computerʼs network settings. In order to do this
the computerʼs network settings must be set to
use DHCP or Automatic confi guration.
Windows 2000 & XP
1. Click Start button, Settings and choose
"Network & Dial-up Connections".
2. Double click Network Adapter icon and click
properties.
Select the
Internet
Connection
TCP/IP item
from the list and
click Properties.
Make sure
that "Obtain
IP address
automatically"
is selected and
click apply.
Windows 95 & 98
1. Click Start button, Settings and choose Control
Panel.
2. Double click
Confi guration tab.
Select the TCP/IP line that has been associated
with your network card in the Confi guration tab
and click Properties.
Make sure that "Obtain IP address automatically"
is selected and click apply.
please
Network icon and select
PLEASE REBOOT THE COMPUTER - FOR CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT
MacOS X
1. Open the System Preferences utility and click
on the network icon.
2. Select show "built-in Ethernet" and set
confi gure using DHCP. Click on Apply Now to
complete.
MacOS 9
1. Open the TCP/IP control panel. You can fi nd
it in the Apple Menu under the folder "Control
Panels."
2. Make sure your network card is selected
usually "built-in Ethernet" and set confi gure
using DHCP. Close the window and save
changes if prompted.