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Appendix
Before you can connect the Westell ADSL modem to your computer, your computer must have an
IMPORTANT:
Ethernet card. The Ethernet card must be:
•
Installed and available
•
Either a 10Base-T (10 Megabits per second) card, or configured to 10 Megabits per second.
Follow the instructions below for your operating system to find out if an Ethernet card is installed, available, and
set to the correct speed.
Windows 95/98/Millenium
Click
, then
1
Start
2
Double-click the
The Network window opens.
Click the
3
Configuration
In the large box on this window, look for the name of your Ethernet card. This name might contain
4
words such as Ethernet adapter, Etherlink, or LAN adapter. Check your Ethernet card manufacturer's
documentation if you need to find the exact name of the card.
If an Ethernet card is listed, it is
5
according to the Ethernet card manufacturer's instructions.
Your Ethernet card is
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Ethernet jack on your computer and find out if it is empty. The jack looks the same as the jack marked
ETHERNET on the back of the Westell modem.
If your card is a 10Base-T card (10 Megabits per second), or if it is set to 10 Megabits per second, you
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can install the Westell ADSL modem. (See the instructions under "Installation" in this guide.) If you
are not sure, consult the documentation from your Ethernet card's manufacturer.
Windows NT
1
Click
, then
Start
Double-click the
2
The Network window opens. If you see an error message, your Ethernet card or its driver is not
installed. Follow your Ethernet card manufacturer's instructions for installation and configuration to 10
Megabits per second.
Click the
3
Adapters
In the Network Adapters list, look for the name of your Ethernet card. This name might contain words
4
such as Ethernet adapter, Etherlink, or LAN adapter. Check the documentation from your Ethernet card
manufacturer if you need to find the exact name of the card.
If an Ethernet card is listed, it is
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according to the Ethernet card manufacturer's instructions.
, then
Settings
Control Panel
icon. (Tip: Icons in the Control Panel often display in alphabetical order).
Network
tab.
installed
if it is not being used for another device. One way to check is to find the
available
, then
Settings
Control Panel
icon. (Tip: Icons in the Control Panel often display in alphabetical order.)
Network
tab.
installed
. The Control Panel opens.
. Go on to the next step. If not, you need to install one
. The Control Panel opens.
, go on to the next step. If not, you need to install one
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