Hardware Installation And Pc Setup; Overview; Connecting Your Hardware - Zhone 6381-A4-200 User Manual

Chapter 2

Overview

This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a computer or a LAN and to
the Internet using DSL. The first part provides instructions to set up the hardware, and the second
part describes how to prepare your PC for use with the router. Refer to Chapter 3, Using the Web
Interface for configuration instructions.
It is assumed that you have already subscribed to DSL service with your telephone company or
other Internet service provider (ISP).

Connecting your hardware

Shut down your PC before connecting the router. To connect your modem:
1. Connect the ADSL Line and Telephone
Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable from your ADSL connection and the other end to the
LINE port of the modem.
Use a second RJ-11 cable to connect between a telephone and the PHONE port of the
modem.
2. Connect the PC to the Modem
To use the Ethernet connection, connect the Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the
modem. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port labelled LAN on the back of the
modem and attach the other end to the Ethernet port of your computer.

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