Ericsson HM121di User Manual

Ericsson adsl modem user guide

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  • Page 2 This manual is published by Ericsson AB, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this manual. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Customizing Communication Settings Uninstalling and Updating Modem Software Software Uninstall Updating Modem Software Troubleshooting The USB Cable Connected First The Modem is not Detected by Your System Checking Modem Status Important Information EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003 Page 3 (47)
  • Page 4 Product Care and Maintenance Licence Agreement 8.2.1 Licence 8.2.2 Term 8.2.3 Limited Warranty 8.2.4 Intended Use 8.2.5 Limitation of Liability 8.2.6 Governing Law Regulatory Information 8.3.1 Europe 8.3.2 8.3.3 Caution 8.3.4 Environmental Information 8.3.5 Intended Use Glossary 4 (47) EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction About this Guide This User Guide provides general information about the installation of the Ericsson ADSL Modem HM121dp/di in a PC/Windows environment, as well as information about day-to-day use of the modem. You can learn more about unfamiliar or technical terms by consulting the "Glossary"...
  • Page 6: About The Adsl Modem Hm121Dp/Di

    About the ADSL Modem HM121dp/di The Ericsson ADSL Modem HM121d comes in two versions: HM121dp and HM121di. Both products offer the same features, but they rely on different types of telephone line in order to provide the ADSL service. HM121dp offers ADSL service over POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) lines, while HM121di uses ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) lines to provide the ADSL service.
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    ADSL Modem HM121dp/di ADSL Line cable USB cable Installation CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your ADSL modem provider. EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003 Introduction 7 (47)
  • Page 8: System Requirements

    One available USB port. LED Indicators There are three LED (Light Emitting Diodes) indicators located on top of the modem which indicate the ADSL connection status. These LEDs indicate the current state of the modem, and a description is provided in the table below:...
  • Page 9: Installation Procedure

    The values of VPI and VCI Driver Installation DO NOT connect any cables yet. You will be notified when to connect the modem during the installation process. Close ALL Windows applications and insert the Installatioin CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 10 From Windows Start menu, select Run and type D:\setup.exe (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter. A "License Agreement" is displayed. Click Accept to proceed. Decline will exit the setup program. The "Select Service Provider" window appears. With Advanced selected, click Next>...
  • Page 11 The "Select Driver Type" window appears. Select the driver type and click Next>. EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003 Installation Procedure 11 (47)
  • Page 12 Installation Procedure In the "Communication Settings" window, enter/select the VPI, VCI, Encapsulation and Modulation type. Click Next> to proceed. 12 (47) EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003...
  • Page 13 The Encapsulation types that appear in the drop-down list vary depending upon the type of driver selected in the previous step. When the "Ready to Install" window appears, you may review your settings and click <Back to make changes or click Next> to accept the current settings. EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003 Installation Procedure...
  • Page 14 Installation Procedure Drivers are now being installed, and a progress bar is shown. When finished, you will be notified to connect the modem: 14 (47) EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003...
  • Page 15: Connect The Modem

    Connect the square plug of the provided USB cable to the USB port on the back of the modem. Connect the flat plug to the USB port on your PC. This port is most likely marked with the standard USB symbol.
  • Page 16: Installation Program Group

    Remove all disks from their drives, select Yes, reboot the computer now, and click Close to reboot. Installation Program Group The modem software installation procedure created a program group on your PC which is reached from the Start menu by selecting Programs -> HM121dp/di DSL Modem. This program group provides shortcusts to: Configure - which opens the "Communication Settings"...
  • Page 17: Accessing The Internet

    Continue reading one of the following sections depending on which driver is used. Using LAN Driver The LAN driver makes the modem appear as a LAN or Ethernet device and the connection establishment is automatic. EN/LZT 108 6429 R1...
  • Page 18: In Windows 98, 98Se And Me

    Network and Dial-up Connections. Double-click on the Local Area Connection icon for the "HM121dp/di DSL Modem". Be sure to choose the correct one, if you have several dial up icons. Click the Properties button. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
  • Page 19: Using Wan Driver

    You are now ready to access the Internet, by using a web browser. Using WAN Driver The WAN driver causes the modem to reassemble a dial-up modem and connection establishment is performed through Dial-Up Networking. The WAN driver also includes support for PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet).
  • Page 20: In Windows 2000

    Internet. You may start your application, e.g. a web browser or E-mail application for Internet access. When you want to disconnect, double-click on the Modem Connection icon (showing two PCs connected to each other) in your PCs system tray. In the "Connected to ..."...
  • Page 21: In Windows Xp

    When you want to disconnect, double-click on the Modem Connection icon (showing two PCs connected to each other) in your PCs system tray. In the "Connected to ..." window that opens, click the Disconnect button. Shutting down your PC will also disconnect your dial-up connection.
  • Page 22: Verifying Your Adsl Connection

    USB modem and the ISP is up or down: If the ADSL Modem icon does not appear in your system tray, you can manually start the utility by double-clicking the ADSL Modem HM121dp/di icon in the Control Panel.
  • Page 23: System Information

    Individual flashing yellow indicators show the "Data Activity" separately. 4.2.2 System Information The "System Info" tab includes information about the release number of the modem driver and firmware as well as the version of the Control Panel. EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003...
  • Page 24: Configuration

    Figure 18: Control Panel - System Info tab 4.2.3 Configuration The "Configuration" tab of the Control Panel views communication settings for your modem. The information displayed on the "Configuration" tab differs depending on which driver type that is used in your installation.
  • Page 25 Verifying your ADSL Connection If you are using the WAN driver, only the Modulation type will be displayed. EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 25 (47) May 2003...
  • Page 26: Customizing Communication Settings

    The communication settings should only be changed if you have received new information from your ADSl service provider From your PC desktop click Start -> Programs -> HM121dp/di DSL Modem -> Configure. The "Communication Settings" window appears: Figure 20: Communication Settings The settings displayed in the "Communication...
  • Page 27 Make the necessary changes to the VPI, VCI, Encapsulation type and/or Modulation Type and click the Next> button. The system must be rebooted to have the new settings take effect, therefore the "Reboot" window will appear. Remove all disks from their drives, select "Yes, reboot the computer now"...
  • Page 28: Uninstalling And Updating Modem Software

    USB device. Should you need to remove the HM121dp/di driver and software, follow the steps below: Click the Start menu, select Programs -> HM121dp/di DSL Modem -> Uninstall. A message is displayed, asking you to confirm the removal of the modem software: Click the Yes button to proceed with the uninstallation.
  • Page 29 When the below notification message appears, unplug the modem from your PC and click OK. The system must be rebooted to have the new settings take effect, therefore the "Reboot" window appears: EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003 Uninstalling and Updating Modem Software...
  • Page 30: Updating Modem Software

    Simply uninstall the existing drivers as described in the previous section and then install the new drivers as described in the "Installation procedure" chapter in this manual or in the provided Quick Installation Guide. 30 (47) Uninstalling and Updating Modem Software Note: EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003...
  • Page 31 Before you uninstall the driver, view the current configuration via Start -> Programs -> HM121dp/di DSL Modem -> Configure. Write down your modem settings, e.g. VPI/VCI values, encapsulation, etc. You will need to provide these information when installing the new driver.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    The USB Cable Connected First If the USB cable is connected between the modem and the PC before the Installation CD is inserted, the "Add/Found New Hardware Wizard" will start indicating that new drivers are required.
  • Page 33 The Control Panel can also be used to view the current state of the ADSL connection. Follow the steps below to access the Control Panel: Double-click on the ADSL Modem icon (two arrows) in your PC's system tray. When the Control Panel windows appears, select the "Physical Link" tab: State indicates TRAINING when the ADSL line is "training"...
  • Page 34: Important Information

    Software. You may: (a) use the enclosed Software on a single Ericsson product; (b) make copies of the Software solely for purposes of backup. The copyright notice must be reproduced and included on a label on any backup copy.
  • Page 35: Term

    Software to third parties (except in the event the Ericsson product containing an item of Software is transferred to a third party and provided the transferee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement;...
  • Page 36: Limitation Of Liability

    8.2.5 Limitation of Liability If no event shall Vendor or its suppliers be liable for any indirect or consequential losses or damages whatsoever including loss of data, loss of business, loss of profits, business interruption or personal injury arising out of the use of or inability to use this Software.
  • Page 37: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information 8.3.1 Europe 8.3.1.1 Declaration of Conformity EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003 Important Information 37 (47)
  • Page 38 Important Information 38 (47) EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003...
  • Page 39: Usa

    8.3.2 The Ericsson ADSL Modem HM121dp/di is cULus approved according to UL 1950 and also to FCC Part 15 and Part 68 as described in the following sections. EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003 Important Information 39 (47)
  • Page 40 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected equipment. Increase the separation between the ADSL Modem HM121d and the affected equipment. Connect the ADSL Modem HM121d power supply to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected equipment is connected. 40 (47)
  • Page 41 Important Information Consult your service provider or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 41 (47) May 2003...
  • Page 42 Important Information 42 (47) EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003...
  • Page 43: Caution

    In case of operational problems, disconnect your unit by removing the modular or multi-connector plug from the telco's jack. If your regular phone still works properly, your modem has a problem and must remain disconnected and (officially) serviced or returned for repairs. If upon the above disconnection your regular phone still has problems, notify your telco that they may have a problem.
  • Page 44: Intended Use

    8.3.5 Intended Use The HM121dp/di is intended for indoor public and private use. 44 (47) Important Information EN/LZT 108 6429 R1 May 2003...
  • Page 45: Glossary

    DSL connections to a single high-speed ATM line. When the phone company receives a DSL signal, an ADSL modem with a POTS splitter detects voice calls and data. Voice calls are sent to the PSTN, and data re sent to the DSLAM, where it passes through the ATM to the Internet, then baack through the DSLAM and ADSL modem before returning to the customer's PC.
  • Page 46 Glossary G.lite A kind of asymmetric DSL technology, based on DMT modulation, that offers up to 1.5 megabits per second downstream bandwidth, 384 Kilobits per second upstream, does not usually require a splitter and is easier to install than other types of DSL. "G.lite"...
  • Page 47 Short for Universal Serial Bus, an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps. A USB port can be used to connect peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot plugging.

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