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Copyright & License .......................................................................1
Introduction .................................................................................9
Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................... 10
Important Notes ....................................................................................... 10
Model and Serial Numbers ...................................................................... 10
Minimum System Requirements............................................................... 11
Package Contents .................................................................................... 11
Getting Started ................................................................................................ 12
Customer Information Record ........................................................................ 13
1. Hardware Installation................................................................14
Backside view of Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 ............................................ 15
Connecting Microfilters .................................................................................. 16
Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 17
Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8012-V1............................................................ 18
2. Configuring Your Computer.....................................................19
Networking Configuring Windows 95/98/Me................................................ 20
Networking Configuring Windows 2000 ....................................................... 23
Networking Configuring Windows XP .......................................................... 25
Broadband Blaster Interface ........................................................................... 26
3. Briteport Configuration Tool....................................................27
Opening BritePort's Configuration Page ........................................................ 28
Using the Status Option .................................................................................. 30
A. Technical Specifications..........................................................31
B. Troubleshooting .......................................................................33
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Package Contents ..................11 Getting Started ....................12 Customer Information Record ................ 13 1. Hardware Installation..............14 Backside view of Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 ..........15 Connecting Microfilters .................. 16 Hardware Installation..................17 Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8012-V1............18 2. Configuring Your Computer.............19 Networking Configuring Windows 95/98/Me.......... - Page 2 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 C. Frequently Asked Questions ...........39 D. Glossary ..................43 E. Warranty Information ...............50 Registration Card .................... 51 FCC Registration Information for Users ............52 Contact Information ..................53...
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Page 3: User Manual
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Broadxent, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. - Page 4 Software is originally or subsequently recorded or fixed; but, as between you and Broadxent (and, to the extent applicable, its licensors), Broadxent retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted to you.
- Page 5 Software to obtain such information, and you agree to request such information from Broadxent at the address listed below. Upon receiving such a request, Broadxent shall determine whether you require such information for a legitimate purpose and, if so, Broadxent will provide such information to you within a reasonable time and on reasonable conditions.
- Page 6 PRODUCT RETURNS If you must ship the software to Broadxent or an authorized Broadxent distributor or dealer, you must prepay shipping and either insure the software or assume all risk of loss or damage...
- Page 7 For questions concerning this Agreement, please contact Broadxent at the address stated above. For questions on product or technical matters, contact the Broadxent technical support center nearest you.
- Page 8 Software to obtain such information, and you agree to request such information from Broadxent at the address listed earlier. Upon receiving such a request, Broadxent shall determine whether you require such information for a legitimate purpose and, if so, Broadxent will provide such information to you within a reasonable time and on reasonable conditions.
- Page 9 Software acquired in the EU. This Agreement is the entire agreement between us, and you agree that Broadxent will not have any liability for any untrue statement or representation made by it, its agents or anyone else (whether innocently or negligently) upon which you relied upon entering this Agreement, unless such untrue statement or representation was made fraudulently.
- Page 10 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device. Notice for Canada This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio interference as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations.
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Page 11: Package Contents
(ADSL) technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into broadband high-speed digital lines for fast Internet access. BritePort 8012-V1 is compliant with both ITU G.Lite and G.DMT standards that provides downstream data transmission up to 8 Mbps and upstream data transmission up to 1 Mbps, depending upon your agreement with your DSL service provider. -
Page 12: Important Safety Instructions
If your modem needs any service or repairs, only qualified service personnel must handle it. Model and Serial Numbers Your BritePort 8012-V1 has model and serial numbers. You can find it on the bottom of your modem. Note down the model and serial numbers for future reference. -
Page 13: Minimum System Requirements
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Minimum System Requirements For a proper operation of your Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1, refer to the minimum system requirements listed below: For your computer connected to the Ethernet port ® ® • Intel Pentium 100 MHz or equivalent processor ®... -
Page 14: Getting Started
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Getting Started Before you begin hardware or software installation and configuration, read this section carefully: • You must sign up with a DSL service provider. • Make sure that your telephone line has been enabled for the DSL service. -
Page 15: Customer Information Record
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Customer Information Record Keep a record of your DSL service information: User ID and Password E-mail Address Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) Incoming Mail Server (POP3) IP Address* Subnet Mask* Default Gateway* Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address... -
Page 16: Connecting Microfilters
This chapter provides information about your BritePort 8012-V1, as well as hardware installation. To ensure the proper setup and performance, before you begin connecting cables and devices to your BritePort 8012-V1, you must carefully go through the following sections: Backside View of BritePort 8012-V1... - Page 17 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Backside View of BritePort 8012-V1 Located at the rear panel of your Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1(see Figure 1-1) are several connectors that allow you to attach your computer and a telephone equipment, as shown in Figure 1-2.
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Page 18: Connecting Microfilters
Use ONLY the supplied DC power adapter to power the BritePort 8012-V1. Reset Switch On the backside of BritePort 8012-V1, there is a Reset Switch for restoring the router’s settings to the factory default values, if required. The Reset Switch allows the user to recover from situations like forgetting the BritePort’s password, IP settings, and messing up with the... -
Page 19: Hardware Installation
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Hardware Installation Connect your BritePort 8012-V1 as illustrated below: Figure 1-3: Hardware Installation for BritePort 8012-V1... -
Page 20: Indicator Leds On Briteport 8012-V1
BritePort 8012-V1 Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8012-V1 Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8012-V1 Your BritePort 8012-V1 features indicator LEDs which provides you with your DSL connection status. Refer to the Figure 1-4 and Table 1-1 for the function of each LED. POWER... -
Page 21: Configuring Your Computer
DNS address. However, if your service provider uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (or Dynamic IP address), you will not be provided with any such information. To configure the computer connected to the Ethernet port of BritePort 8012-V1, ensure that your computer has a Network Interface Card (NIC) and it is functioning properly. - Page 22 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Networking Configuration in Windows 98, and Windows Me In Windows 98 or Window Me, click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel (Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1 In the “Control Panel” window (Figure 4-2), double-click the Network icon.
- Page 23 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 The “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box similar to Figure 4-4 appears. Click the IP Address tab. (a) For Dynamic IP Address: If your service provider uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), then in Figure 4-4 select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
- Page 24 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 In the TCP/IP dialog box with DNS Configuration tab selected (Figure 4-6), select the option Enable DNS. Fill the Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order fields, according to the information provided by your service provider and click the Add tab.
- Page 25 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Networking Configuration in Windows 2000 In Windows 2000, click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel (Figure 4-8). Figure 4-8 In the “Control Panel” window (Figure 4-9), double-click the Network icon. Figure 4-9 In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click the Properties option (Figure 4-10).
- Page 26 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 In the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box that appears (Figure 4-11), in the “Components checked are used by this connection” box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. Figure 4-11 The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box appears (Figure 4-12).
- Page 27 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Networking Configuration in Windows XP In Windows XP, click Start -> Settings ->Network Connections. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click the Local Area Connection icon. In the “Local Area Connection status” dialog box that appears (Figure 4-15), click the Properties button.
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Page 28: Broadband Blaster Interface
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Broadband Blaster User Interface After you have configured your network use the Broadband Blaster User Interface to connect your DSL modem to the Internet.The following instructions are for all supported Windows operating systems. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click on Start -> Run and type d:\fscommand\Setup..exe. - Page 29 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 When the InstallSheild Wizard Complete window appears, click Finish. (Figure 4-19) Figure 4-17 In the Windows Task Bar, click on the Broadband Blaster User Interface Icon, as shown in Figure 4-20. Figure 4-18 In the Broadband Blaster User Interface...
- Page 30 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 The Broadband Blaster User Interface window changes to Figure 4-22 when login is successful. Figure 4-20 Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Installation of your BritePort 8012-V1 DSL modem.
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Page 31: Opening Briteport's Configuration Page
BritePort 8012-V1 3. BRITEPORT SETUP WIZARD A BritePort 8012-V1 hosts an internal Web server that has a tool to configure the device according to the information provided by your ISP. The System Configuration tool is available for checking the system configuration, password, statistics, and for software upgrades. To use it, a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator/Communicator is required on your PC. - Page 32 Figure 3-1 To login for the first time, your default username is “admin”, and the corresponding password is also “admin”, with all in lowercase letters.(see Figure 3-2) Figure 3-2 The “Broadxent DSL Modem Configuration” page appears (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3...
- Page 33 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-4, and enter the user name and password provided by your DSL service provider. Click the Connect button. Figure 3-4 Congratulations, you are now connected to the Internet and can start to use your DSL connection.
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Page 34: Using The Status Option
BritePort 8012-V1 Using the Status Option The Status option provides valuable information about your BritePort 8012-V1 and your DSL service setup. It consists of DSL Connection, and Diagnostic Test. While you are in the Status section, all pages are automatically refreshed approximately every 30 seconds. -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section provides certain technical specifications for the BritePort 8012-V1: Data Encapsulation Protocol: - RFC 1483 Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 ADSL Line Interface: - ANSI T1.413 - ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT) - ITU G.992.2 (G.LITE) - Page 36 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Factory Default Setting Values Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 — ADSL modem with built-in bridge pre-configured by the manufacturer. The factory default setting values are: VPI = 0, VCI = 35 Encapsulation Mode = Combo (Haft Bridge & RFC 1483 Bridge) 8012-V1 IP Address = 192.168.1.1...
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-V1: A. Possible Problems 1) BritePort 8012-V1 is not recognized by the Ethernet port on my computer Cause 1. The Ethernet card on your computer may be faulty or the driver is not properly installed. - Page 38 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 If your service provider has installed a splitter, do not use the microfilters. 4) BritePort does not connect to the Internet or the DSL LED keeps on flashing Cause You did not connect your BritePort correctly and securely.
- Page 39 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 According to your requirement, you may increase the cache size. On the Internet Explorer go to the Internet Options window and click the General tab. Under “Temporary Internet files,” click Settings. The window that appears allows you to adjust the “Amount of disk space to use”...
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Page 40: Normal Setup Status
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 3. In the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box (Figure B-6), click the IP Address tab and make sure that IP Address is 192.169.1.2 and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Click OK to close this dialog box. 4. Again click the OK button on the “Network”... - Page 41 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 C. Possible Problems 1. The Power LED on BritePort is OFF Cause Your BritePort is not properly powered. Solution Try the following solutions: Make sure that the DC power adapter is firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and your BritePort.
- Page 42 4. The DSL LED on BritePort keeps blinking Cause Your BritePort 8012-V1 is not properly configured/setup or your DSL service is down. Solution Try the following solutions: Make sure that your telephone line has been activated for the DSL service.
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Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions
Which operating systems does my modem support? Broadxent, Inc. makes a wide range of DSL modems. Before buying a modem makes sure that it supports the operating system on your computer. For example, for the Ethernet connection,... - Page 44 Can I connect more than one computer to my BritePort 8012-V1? Yes. The BritePort 8012-V1 has a USB port and an Ethernet RJ45 port — connect one computer to the Ethernet RJ45 port and other computer to the USB port. Thus two computers can share the same DSL line and have different IP addresses.
- Page 45 Ethernet standard. The BritePort’s Ethernet port speed is 10/100 Mbps. Which protocols does the BritePort 8012-V1 support? BritePort 8012-V1 supports TCP/IP — the suite of protocols for the Internet, which has become the global standard for communications. TCP/IP includes several protocols, the two main being TCP and IP.
- Page 46 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 • Before typing your credit card and other important information on-line, make sure that the website is secure and trustworthy. • On your computer, for the folders that contain confidential and financial information, turn off the “File Sharing” option.
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Page 47: Glossary
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 D. GLOSSARY In order to understand a new technology, it is important that you understand its terminology. This section offers basic explanation to some of the common networking and DSL terms. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line — A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology that allows digital data to be sent over existing telephone lines and the downstream data rates are appreciably higher than the upstream data rates. - Page 48 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 CAP - Carrierless Amplitude Phase modulation - A modulation technique used for transmitting digital data using an analog carrier. ADSL modems use either CAP modulation or Discrete Multitone (DMT) modulation. CO - Central Office — a telephone company’s office facility that handles the switching of telephone calls on the public switched telephone (PSTN) for a small regional area.
- Page 49 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 100 Mbps. Ethernet card - A network interface card that plugs into a computer and allows the computer to send and receive data to and from a network. Fast Ethernet - An Ethernet specification with a speed of 100 Mbps (10 times faster than 10BaseT).
- Page 50 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 IP Address - The address for a computer on a TCP/IP network. IP address refers to a particular machine on the network. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods.
- Page 51 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Netscape Navigator/Communicator - A popular Web browser. NIC - Network Interface Card — A card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. The NIC manages the flow of network information to and from the computer.
- Page 52 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 RJ-11 - A connector/socket for two pairs (four wires) of twisted pair cable that is used primarily to connect telephone equipment in the United States. RJ-45 - A connector/socket for four pairs (either wires) of twisted pair cable that is used commonly to connect computers onto a local-area network, especially to the Ethernet.
- Page 53 User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 expensive than coaxial, whereas it is thinner and can break more easily than a coaxial cable. Upstream - Data transfer from the customer’s premises to the telecommunication network at CO. URL - Universal Resource Locator — The addressing system that helps the users to locate websites on the Internet.
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Page 54: Warranty Information
The equipment warranty of Broadxent, Inc. shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of any Buyer of the manufacturer’s equipment and the sole and exclusive liability of the manufacturer, its... -
Page 55: Registration Card
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 Registration Card Broadxent BritePort 8012-V1 Product Registration Name: Company: Address: City/State/ Zip: Phone: E-mail: Serial Number: Purchased from: Date of Purchase: Please cut out the above Product Registration Card and send in with a self-addressed stamped enve- lope to: Broadxent, Inc. -
Page 56: Fcc Registration Information For Users
User Manual BritePort 8012-V1 FCC Registration Information for Users This product is compliant and registered with the CFR47-Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires us to provide you with the following information: •Connection to the nationwide telephone network should be made by using standard modular telephone jacks, type RJ-11. -
Page 57: Contact Information
Reach us by E-Mail: Send your questions and comments by e-mail to the following address: E-Mail: info@broadxent.com Reach us by Mail: Broadxent, Inc. - A Subsidiary of Creative Technology, Ltd. 188 Topaz Street Milpitas, CA 95035 Reach us on the Web:...
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