User's Manual

Using Qwest DSL

Qwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest DSL

service. For this reason, the Qwest DSL connection is not portable; it can’t be

accessed while away from home or business. To connect while traveling, ask the

ISP about a dial-up account. Most Qwest DSL ISPs provide a dial-up account for

free, while others charge a minimal fee.

Qwest DSL is a highly reliable service, but it is possible to have a dial-up connec-

tion in the unlikely event that problems arise with the DSL service. Most Qwest

DSL ISPs provide a dial-up account for free. If not, there are a number of free

Internet providers whose products make great backup Internet access in the

unlikely event they are ever needed.

Connecting to the Internet

Whether connecting via Point-to-Point Protocol (PPPoE, PPPoA) or Bridging

Mode (RFC 1483), after connecting and configuring the Gateway, the Internet

connection is always on. Therefore, to connect or reconnect to the Internet, simply

turn on your computer, open the Web browser and go to the Web site of your

choice. No further set up is needed.

Disconnecting from the Internet

To disconnect from the Internet, close the Web browser. To completly disengage,

turn off the computer.