ADSL Modem with Ethernet or USB connection DM602 Installation Guide
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Introduction ADSL Modem DM602 Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR DM602 ADSL Modem. With this modem you can have secure high-speed ADSL Internet access for your computer using either an Ethernet or USB cable. This installation guide shows you how to connect the modem and configure it for secure Internet access. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly. If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on pages 11 and 12 to help you.
What’s in the Box ADSL Modem DM602 Power adapter DM602 ADSL Modem Resource CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/registration card E LIN DS LF ER ILT NE PHO L DSPN H Category 5 100 Mbps Ethernet cable Micro Filter Phone Cable When you open the box, verify that you received everything.
1 Gather Configuration Information from Your Internet Service Provider Before installing the DM602 modem, you must have active ADSL service and an Internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Ethernet Connection You may use the Ethernet connection with any computer that supports TCP/IP. To connect the modem with an Ethernet cable, you must have the following: • An available RJ-45 Ethernet port in the computer — either built-in or on an installed network interface card (NIC).
Multiplexing Method and Virtual Circuit Number Your ISP should give you information about the type of multiplexing used and the numbers for the virtual circuits, if used. Circle either: VC-Based or LLC-Based Note: Use LLC-Based if your ISP did not give you a specific method.
2 Connect the Modem After unpacking the box and locating the configuration information, you can install the modem. Note: You do not have to power down your computer to do this, but if you need to move your computer (perhaps to get to a port in the back), you may want to shut down the computer before moving it. Phone DSL Line Ethernet Connection 1. Connect a phone cord between the telephone wall jack and the ADSL port on the modem.
5. Click Next to start the wizard. 6. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next. 7. Verify the driver found on the CD is dm602bus.inf and click Next. Note: If Windows doesn’t locate the driver automatically, you have to browse for the driver. It is in the [CD-ROM drive letter]:\DM602v1.0\USB\ folder. 8. Click Finish. The USB driver is installed. WARNING: Once you finish installing the USB driver, you MUST complete the process by installing the Ethernet driver.
3 Configure the Computer to Work with the Modem and Restart the Network Next, you configure the computer to interact with the modem. To do this, you configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the computer. How you do this depends on your computer. Windows Operating System Normally, you leave the TCP/IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them.
Macintosh Operating System Mac OS® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from the Apple () menu. 2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in the Connect via list. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box. 5. Click Save. 6. Restart your computer. Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6/9.x 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. 2. Double-click Network. 3. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list. 4.
4 Configure the Modem and Test the Connection For PPPoE or PPPoA access If you have PPPoE or PPPoA access through your ISP, use this procedure to configure the modem to work with your ISP. You’ll need the information you filled in on page 4. You configure your modem using Internet browser software such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator® 4.7 or later. Note: If you normally use a login program to access the Internet, do NOT start that program now. 1.
For a Fixed (Static) IP Address If you have a fixed IP address, use this procedure to configure the modem to work with your ISP. You’ll need the information you filled in on page 4. You configure your modem using Internet browser software such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator® 4.7 or later. 1. Start a browser on the computer connected to the modem. 2. In the Address or Location box, type http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter or Return.
Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the modem The modem has no power. • Make sure you’re using the correct power adapter (15 VAC). • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to the modem. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. The Internet light doesn’t light up The Power light and the Ethernet (or USB) light is lit, but the Internet light isn’t lit.
For Windows, the Network Properties should have Obtain an IP address automatically selected (see page 6). For Macintosh computers, the TCP/IP (or Network) control panel should be set to Using DHCP Server (see page 7). • You may also verify that the modem’s local IP address is 192.168.0.1. The computer’s IP address should be between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254.
Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the DM602 Resource CD. Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL): A technology for sending high-speed data over telephone lines. Domain Name System (DNS) server: A server that matches URLs (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. IP Address: A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dotteddecimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in residential areas.