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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface Contents 1. Hardware installation 2. "BridgeMon" diagnostics application 2.1 BridgeMon application compatibility information 2.2 Installation in Windows XP 2.3 Installation in MacOS X 2.4 Encapsulation options in Ethernet mode (depending on versions) 11 2.5 Running the BridgeMon application...
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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 5. Problem solving in Ethernet mode 5.1 Interpreting LED indications 5.1.1 LEDs visible on the modem cover 5.1.2 "ETH" connector LEDs on the rear panel of the modem 5.2 Problem solving in Ethernet mode 5.2.1...
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 1. Hardware installation To install your modem without any difficulty, please follow the steps below in number order. 1. Connect the ADSL splitters to your telephone sockets The ADSL splitters (or filters) let you make phone calls and use your ADSL link at the same time.
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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 3. Link your modem to your telephone line The line lead supplied in your pack should connect the modem to the connector provided on your splitter or to a telephone network adapter.
SAGEM F@st™ 908 / 948. This application is not essential to ADSL modem operation. We do, however, recommend its installation on your computer. It will provide you with a better understanding of your ADSL line status.
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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface The screen opposite appears.` From the proposed list, select your preferred language and then click Depending on the versions of your modem, the screen opposite appears. Select the mode applicable to your Internet Access Provider (IAP).
Insert the CD-ROM in your computer's appropriate CD-ROM drive; an icon appears in the desktop. Double-click the icon to display the contents of the CD-ROM. Select ETH, click in the OS X directory then double click on SAGEM F@st 908-948 to run the install program. The authentication screen opposite appears.
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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface Depending on the versions of your modem, the screen opposite appears. Select the mode applicable to your Internet Access Provider (IAP). For more information concerning this choice, refer to section 2.4.
At the end of the installation process, the BridgeMon diagnostics application icon, the Uninstall icon are created in the desktop. Encapsulation options in Ethernet mode (depending on versions) Depending on versions, the SAGEM F@st™ 908/948 modem supports two encapsulation modes: • RFC 1483 bridge, •...
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface Running the BridgeMon application The application can be run on different computers (PC or Mac) and in different associated operating systems (OS) such as Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, MacOS X and Linux.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface BridgeMon application functions Once started, the BridgeMon diagnostics application displays the screen opposite. The table below gives the various fields and their meanings.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 2.6.1 ADSL transmission status The table below gives the meaning of the different fields and of the buttons. Parameter Value Flag Comment Modem not The modem is not responding to requests responding from the BridgeMon application (see note).
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 2.6.2 Active buttons Button Meaning Apply Registers the changes to the "Bridge Lock" mode. Restart Restarts the modem. SW Upgrade Updates the modem's onboard software from the BridgeMon application (see section below).
908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 2.6.3 Updating the modem software from the BridgeMon application The SAGEM F@st™ 908/948 contains a permanent memory for saving the onboard software. This software can be updated from the BridgeMon application. Click the SW Upgrade button in the "BridgeMon"...
3. Connection to the Internet When the modem is correctly connected and the BridgeMon application installed, you still have to set up your Internet connection. The SAGEM F@st™ 908 / 948 modem is compatible with the following two Internet connection modes: •...
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface Configuring the PPPoE client in Windows XP 3.1.1 The installation procedure described below does not apply to any Microsoft operating systems other than Windows XP. In the Start menu, select Control panel, Network and Internet connections;...
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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface The following screen appears. Select "Set connection manually". Then click Next. The following screen appears. Select "Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password ". The PPPoE mode is mentioned here.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface Internet connection in Windows XP 3.1.2 If you checked the appropriate box, icon will have been created on the desktop. Double click this icon and the screen opposite appears.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface Configuring the PPPoE client in MacOS X 3.1.3 Click the (apple) menu in the menu bar, select System Preferences then click the Network icon. The following screen appears.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface Internet connection in MacOS X 3.1.4 In the desktop, double-click the icon representing your Mac OS X hard disk. Open the Applications folder and then double-click the connection icon.
DHCP connection mode To connect your computer (PC or Mac) operating in DHCP client mode via its Ethernet interface to the SAGEM F@st 908 / 948, you must correctly configure the computer. This can be done irrespective of your computer's operating system.
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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface The screen opposite appears. • Select the General tab and then Obtain address automatically command and the Obtain server address automatically command. • Click OK to confirm your choices.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 3.2.2 DHCP connection to Mac In MacOS X, for example, proceed as follows: Click the (apple) menu in the menu bar, select “System Preferences”, then click the "Network" icon and the screen opposite appears.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 4. Uninstalling the BridgeMon application Procedures for uninstalling on PC in Windows XP and on MacOS X are described below. Uninstalling in Windows XP The procedure for Uninstalling described below is performed in Windows XP. In other Windows...
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface Uninstalling in MacOS X Double-click the icon to start the uninstallation program. The screen opposite appears. Click the Uninstall button to continue uninstalling.
"ETH" connector LEDs on the rear panel of the modem Status Meaning Left Indicates that the connection is OK and that the link is set up between the computer and the SAGEM F@st™ 908 / 948 modem No connection Right Blinking Traffic in progress (sending or receiving)
PWR off electricity network. Lastly, uninstall then reinstall the BridgeMon application. Reminder: The SAGEM F@st™ 908/948 must always be powered by its mains adapter unit. It does not use the power supply provided by the USB interface. 5.2.2 Modem not detected Firstly check that the conditions in the previous section are satisfied.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 5.2.3 Absence of ADSL synchronization Firstly check that the conditions in the previous section are satisfied. LEDs Flag Status Corrective action Check the connection of your ADSL splitters. Each of your installation's telephone sockets should be fitted with an ADSL splitter.
In PPPoE mode: Check that your PPPoE client software is correctly installed on your computer. ADSL set up. In Windows XP, MacOS X, you can refer to section 4.1 of the SAGEM F@st 908/948 ADSL on Modem initialized Ethernet Interface Reference Manual.
SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface 6. Appendice Setting Firewall provided with Windows XP In the Start menu, select Control panel, Network and Internet connections; the screen opposite appears. Click Network connections. The screen opposite appears.
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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface The screen opposite appears. Select the panel Advanced. Remark : When the firewall is activated, the box of Internet Connection Firewall field is checked and the Settings button is active.
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SAGEM F@st 908 / 948 Reference Manual - Ethernet Interface The screen opposite appears. Enter 3456 in the fields External Port number and Internal Port number allocated to the BridgeMon application and select UDP protocol for transport layer. Note: The others fields must...
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