Package Contents; System Requirements; Getting To Know The Adsl Ethernet Modem; Overview - Linksys ADSLME1 User Manual

Package Contents

• One Instant Broadband™ ADSL Ethernet Modem
• One Telus ® QuickConnect™ Kit (contents included)
• One AC Power Cable
• One Cross-Over Network Cable (for connecting to a PC with an Ethernet
Adapter)
• One Standard Phone Cable
• One User Guide
• One Quick Installation Sheet and Registration Card (not shown)

System Requirements

• Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT or 2000
• Pentium 100MHz CPU or faster with:
• ADSL Internet Service
• CD-ROM Drive
• Network Adapter
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Instant Broadband Series
TM
ADSL Ethernet Modem
Getting to Know the ADSL Ethernet
Modem

Overview

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), the most popular residential
DSL technology, provides high-speed Internet access over regular, copper
phone lines by maximizing bandwidth use. In this way, ADSL Internet service
can coexist on the same line as your phone service, without disrupting calls.
ADSL is "asymmetric" because it downloads, or receives data, faster than it
uploads, or transmits data. Asymmetric operation is ideal for home and small
office use where files and information are downloaded more frequently than
uploaded.

The ADSL Ethernet Modem's Rear Panel

Power The Power port is where you will connect the
power adapter.
Console This port is reserved for future development and is
currently of no use.
Line This port connects your modem to your ADSL
line.
LAN This LAN (Local Area Network) port connects to
your PC with the included network cable. You can
also connect network devices, such as a hubs and
switches with a straight-through RJ-45 cable or use
a cross-over RJ-45 cable to connect a router.
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