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Adsl nation X-Modem User Manual

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  • Page 1 X-Modem Ethernet ADSL Modem USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    ©2003 by ADSL Nation LTD. All rights reserved. ADSL Nation and X-Modem are trademarks or registered trademarks of ADSL Nation LTD. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Introduction Congratulations ! You are now the owner of an ADSL Nation X-Modem. From now on your internet experience will be transformed due to the high speed that ADSL technology and the X-Modem delivers. This manual will guide you through setting up your X-modem and provide a reference point for all the features of your modem.

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    Ethernet equipped computer for instant use. The X-Modem works on any ADSL service that uses PPPoA or PPPoE that provides a single static or dynamic IP address. The one exception is AOL, due to the proprietory AOL client software.

  • Page 6: Front View

    X-Modem Overview Front View The front pannel of the X-modem includes five LED indicators to help determine the modem status. DATA: flashes when data to indicate data is being sent or received from the modem. LINK: Illuminates when the an ADSL signal has been detected on the line.

  • Page 7: Before Installing

    ISP. The login name and password are case sensitive. You must type them exactly as given by the ISP. Computer requirements The computer that you want to connect to the X-modem to must have an available RJ-45 Ethernet port (or adapter) and TCP/IP networking installed.

  • Page 8: Connecting To The Adsl Line

    Microfilter. Note: You will need to ensure that all telephone equipment on the same line as your X-Modem is also connected to a Microfilter. If you do not have enough microfilters remove any unfiltered telephone equipment.
  • Page 9 Confi guring Windows XP Networking The default network confi guration on the computer should already be suitable for connection to the X-Modem. However if you are uncertain or any network settings have been changed they will need to be confi gured as follows.
  • Page 10 Configuring Windows 2000 Networking The default network configuration on the computer should already be suitable for connection to the X-Modem. However if you are uncertain or any network settings have been changed they will need to be configured as follows.
  • Page 11 Ethernet Network Card that is connected to the X-Modem. Click Properties. Click the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK to save the settings. Ensure that your X-Modem is powered on. Restart your system.
  • Page 12 Modem. Now select Built-In-Ethernet from the Show drop down and click Apply Now. All default settings are correct. Ensure that your X-Modem is powered on. Restart your system. Confi guring Mac OS 9 Networking Open the TCP/IP control panel. You can fi nd it in the Apple Menu under the folder “Control Panels.”...

  • Page 13: Default Login Details

    Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. To connect to the X-Modem, open your web browser and enter the X- Modem default IP address http://10.0.0.2 in to the browsers address bar.

  • Page 14: Quick Set-Up Procedure

    Quick Set-up Procedure In order to make the installation process quick and easy the X-Modem comes pre-configured for use on a standard BT phone line in the UK. If your phone line is not provided by BT some settings may need to be adjusted.

  • Page 15: Testing The Connection

    Testing The Connection When the modem has been confi gured with the ISP account details and rebooting has completed the connection can be tested. Note: after reboot it may take up to 2 min for the modem to negotiate a connection to the ISP depending on the quality of the phone line.
  • Page 16 Advanced Configuration Opions In most circumstances it will not be necessary to change any of the settings under the advanced options. Users of ADSL outside the UK or lines not provided by BT may have to change some settings here.

  • Page 17: Auto Reconnect

    WAN Confi guration VPI / VCI The X-Modem sends data packets over ATM virtual circuits. ATM allows for permanent connections (PVCs) and switched connections (SVCs). Each PVC is identifi ed by its Virtual Path and Connection Identifi ers (VPI/VCI). The VPI/VCI uniquely specifi es a path to a remote site and is placed in the ATM cell header that is used to route each cell through the network.

  • Page 18: Lan Configuration

    IP Address The IP address used to manage the modem, also used as the network default gateway when the X-Modem is used in gateway mode. Subnet Mask Used to determine the size of the local network. The default setting should be left at 255.255.255.0 unless the modem is being used in...

  • Page 19: Web Administration

    The port used by the built-in web server to serve the web administration interface. The port must be changed if access to a public web server hosted on the computer attached to the X-Modem is required. Note: When changing the http port the modem will not be able to report that saving the confi guration has been successful.

  • Page 20: Firmware Updates

    Update Firmware Firmware Updates ADSL Nation may make firmware updates available to download from our web site. Detailed instructions are provided with firmware updates. Note: If the update button has been clicked in error the firmware update must be cancelled to resume normal operation.
  • Page 21 TCP Status TCP/IP Network Statistics Diagnostic information provided for troubleshooting networking. You may be asked for information from this status window when talking to ISP or ADSL Nation support staff.

  • Page 22: Adsl Line Status

    A connection may not be possible if Attenuation exceeds 60db. Loss of Signal: If the ADSL connection is lost due to the modem being discon- nected from the line or a fault condition it will be recorded here. An exces- sive number of signal losses indicates a problem with the line.

  • Page 23: Modem Mode

    Modem Mode Modem The default X-Modem confi guration is modem mode. In modem mode the modem collects the IP address from the ISP and passes it to the computer. In modem mode the can not be connected directly to a network it must be connected directly to the computer.

  • Page 24: Special Applications

    Port Forwarding (Gateway Mode Only) Special Applications When the X-Modem is configured in gateway mode Network Address Translation is enabled that prevents incoming connections from the Internet entering the local network. This is usually a desirable situation as it provides a basic firewall facility to protect the network. However some special applications may require that an incoming connection is allowed.

  • Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions

    If the light still continues to fl ash please contact the ADSL Service Provider. Q: The ADSL link light is on. But I am unable to connect to the internet. A: Run the diagnostics, Ensure that you have entered the correct username and password, enter and re-submit the username and password.

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