SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940 ADSL Ethernet Modem User Guide Reference : 251 302 301 ed.
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TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide Contents 1 Overview of the SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940 modems 4 1.1 Description 4 1.2 Contents of your ADSL pack 5 1.3 Prerequisites 6 2 Hardware installation 7 3 "BridgeMon" diagnostics application 9 3.1 BridgeMon application compatibility information 9 4 5 6 3.2 Installation in Windows XP 10 3.3 Installation in Mac OS X 11 3.4 Running the BridgeMon application 12 3.5 BridgeMon application functions 13 Connection to the Internet 17 4.
TM SAGEM F@st 1 1.1 900 / 940 User Guide Overview of the SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940 modems Description The SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 9401 modems are ADSL modems with Ethernet interface used to browse the Internet at high speeds using an ADSL compatible telephone line. Their function is to transmit data between a computer (PC or Mac) connected by an Ethernet interface and an Internet Access Provider (IAP), via an ADSL link. The modem requires no prior installation.
TM SAGEM F@st 1.2 900 / 940 User Guide Contents of your ADSL pack Your SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940 pack contains the following items: One SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940 ADSL modem One mains adapter unit One RJ11 type ADSL line lead One crossed UTP RJ45 type Ethernet cable One modem installation CD-ROM One CD-ROM for installing the PPPoE client software (optional) ADSL filers (optional) Note: This list is not exhaustive. The packaging may also contain safety instructions and other documents.
TM SAGEM F@st 1.3 900 / 940 User Guide Prerequisites Telephone line ! Telephone line supporting ADSL transmission side ! Internet Access Provider (IAP) subscription ! Installation of ADSL filters on each telephone socket used by a terminal (telephone, DECT, fax, answering machine, etc.
TM SAGEM F@st 2 900 / 940 User Guide Hardware installation To install your modem without any difficulty, please follow the steps below in number order. 1. Connect the ADSL filters to your telephone sockets The ADSL filters let you make phone calls and use your ADSL link at the same time. ADSL filter ! All the sockets used by a telephone device must be fitted with an ADSL filter.
TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide 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 filter or to a telephone network adapter. When the modem is linked to the telephone line, ADSL synchronization follows automatically. The ADSL LED is on permanently. 4. Connect your modem to your computer For this, use the Ethernet cable supplied with your modem.
TM SAGEM F@st 3 900 / 940 User Guide "BridgeMon" diagnostics application This application is used to ascertain the status of the ADSL connection and the data transfer rates. For this, it must be installed on the computer connected to the SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940. 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. 3.
TM SAGEM F@st 3.2 900 / 940 User Guide Installation in Windows XP The installation procedure described in the section below was performed using Windows XP. The procedure for other Windows operating systems (98, Me and 2000) may differ slightly. 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your computer's CD-ROM drive; the screen opposite then appears. From the list, select the language you want and then click OK. Note: If this screen does not appear: Select Start, Run, then enter: " :\autorun.
TM SAGEM F@st 3.3 ! 900 / 940 User Guide Installation in Mac OS X The installation procedure described below was performed using MacOS X.2. Installation in MacOS X.1 may differ slightly. You must have Administrator rights to install the BridgeMon application. 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your computer's appropriate CD-ROM drive; an icon appears in the desktop. 2 Double-click the icon to display the contents of the CD-ROM.
TM SAGEM F@st 3.4 900 / 940 User Guide 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. 3.4.1 In Windows XP When the "BridgeMon" application has been installed, the "BridgeMon" icon appears bottom right in your desktop's task bar (icon shown framed), each time you start up Windows.
TM SAGEM F@st 3.5 900 / 940 User Guide BridgeMon application functions Once started, the BridgeMon diagnostics application displays the screen opposite. The table below gives the various fields and their meanings.
TM SAGEM F@st 3.5.1 900 / 940 User Guide ADSL transmission status The table below gives the meaning of the different fields and of the buttons. Parameter Value Modem not responding Searching for modem DSL Status Flag Comment The modem is not responding to requests from the BridgeMon application (see note). Red The BridgeMon application is looking for the modem. Red The ADSL connection is being set up has been detected, it is ready to connect.
TM SAGEM F@st 3.5.2 900 / 940 User Guide 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) About Gives the software version of the diagnostics application Close Closes the BridgeMon diagnostics screen, but keeps the BridgeMon application running 3.5.
TM SAGEM F@st 3.5.4 900 / 940 User Guide "Bridge Lock" traffic lock function This function is used to increase the security level on the local area network (LAN) by blocking traffic from the Internet in certain conditions. It is activated in one of two ways, from the "BridgeMon" application: • Manually • Automatically Command Description Off Normal operation ("Bridge Lock" function disabled). This value is taken by default.
TM SAGEM F@st 4 900 / 940 User Guide 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™ 900 / 940 modem is compatible with the following two Internet connection modes: • PPPoE, • DHCP. Check with your IAP to find out which connection mode is available on your ADSL compatible telephone line. 4.
TM SAGEM F@st 4.1.1 ! 1 900 / 940 User Guide Configuring the PPPoE client in Windows XP 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, the screen opposite appears. Click Network Connections. 2 The connection screen appears. Click "Create a new connection" in the "Network Tasks" area, or select File / New connection in the menu bar.
TM SAGEM F@st 4 900 / 940 User Guide The following screen appears. Select "Set manually". up my connection Then click Next. 5 The following screen appears. Select "Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password". The PPPoE mode is mentioned here. This is the mode that you want to use. Then click Next. 6 The next screen lets you name your connection. Enter a connection name (Internet ADSL, for example). Then click Next.
TM SAGEM F@st 4.1.2 1 900 / 940 User Guide Internet connection in Windows XP If you checked the appropriate box, the icon will have been created on the desktop. Double-click this icon ; the following screen appears . 2 Then click 3 Open your browser. You can now surf the Internet. 4 When the connection is set up, a triangular icon appears bottom right in the task bar.
TM SAGEM F@st 4.1.3 1 900 / 940 User Guide Configuring the PPPoE client in MacOS X (apple) menu in the Click the menu bar, select System Preferences, then click the Network icon. The following screen appears. The Location: field should contain Automatic. The Show: field should contain Built-in Ethernet. 2 Select the PPPoE tag and the relevant panel appears. 3 Check the Connect using PPPoE box to force connection in PPPoE mode and enable you to complete the grayed out fields.
TM SAGEM F@st 4.1.4 1 900 / 940 User Guide Internet connection in MacOS X 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. The screen opposite appears. 2 Check that the information contained in the Configuration, Name and Password fields is correct. Click Connect to set up the connection. 3 Open your browser. You can now surf the Internet. 4.1.
TM SAGEM F@st 4.2 900 / 940 User Guide DHCP connection mode To connect your computer (PC or Mac) operating in DHCP client mode via its Ethernet interface to the SAGEM F@stTM 900 / 940, you must correctly configure the computer. This can be done irrespective of your computer's operating system. Configuration entails assigning a public IP address to your computer (PC or Mac) by DHCP request. 4.2.
TM SAGEM F@st 3 900 / 940 User Guide The screen opposite appears. • Select the General tab and then the Obtain an IP address automatically command and the Obtain DNS server address automatically command. • Click OK to choices.
TM SAGEM F@st 4.2.2 900 / 940 User Guide DHCP connection to Mac In MacOS X, for example, proceed as follows: 1 (apple) menu in the Click the menu bar, select "System Preferences", then click the "Network" icon and the screen opposite appears. The Location: field should contain Automatic. The Show: field should contain Built-in Ethernet. 2 Select the TCP/IP tab and the relevant panel appears. 3 The Configure: field should contain Using DHCP by default.
TM SAGEM F@st 5 900 / 940 User Guide Uninstalling the BridgeMon application Procedures for uninstalling on PC in Windows XP and on MacOS X are described below. 5.1 Uninstalling in Windows XP The procedure for Uninstalling described below is performed in Windows XP. In other Windows operating systems (98FE, 98SE, ME, 2000), the procedure may differ slightly. ! 1 To carry out the uninstallation procedure, you must exit from the application and delete the "BridgeMon" icon from the task bar.
TM SAGEM F@st 5.2 900 / 940 User Guide Uninstalling in MacOS X 1 Double-click the icon to start the uninstallation program. The screen opposite appears. Click the Uninstall button to continue uninstalling.
TM SAGEM F@st 6 900 / 940 User Guide Troubleshooting 6.1 Interpreting LED indications 6.1.1 LEDs visible on the modem cover Marking ADSL PWR Assignment ADSL link Power supply On steady ADSL synchronized Modem powered up Off No ADSL synchronization Modem not powered Blinking Setting up ADSL synchronization Not applicable 6.1.
TM SAGEM F@st 6.3 900 / 940 User Guide Modem not detected Firstly check that the conditions in the previous section are satisfied. LEDs Flag Status Corrective action Modem powered. ADSL off PWR on 6.4 Red Modem not detected by your computer. Check that the Ethernet cable supplied in your pack is correctly connected to your modem, and to an active Ethernet port on your computer. At both ends, you have Ethernet detection LEDs. The Ethernet cable to be used is a crossed UTP RJ45 cable.
TM SAGEM F@st 6.5 900 / 940 User Guide Internet connection not possible Firstly check that the conditions in the previous section are satisfied. LEDs Flag Status Corrective action In PPPoE mode: ADSL on PWR on Green Check that your PPPoE client software is correctly installed on your computer. ADSL set up. In Windows XP, MacOS X, you can refer Modem initialized respectively to sub-sections 4.1.2 and 4.1.4 of this guide.
TM SAGEM F@st 6.6 1 900 / 940 User Guide Setting Firewall provided with Windows XP In the Start menu, select Control panel, Network and Internet connections; the screen opposite appears. Click Network connections. 2 The screen opposite appears. Right click on the used network card then select Properties.
TM SAGEM F@st 3 900 / 940 User Guide 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. Click on the Settings button. 4 The screen opposite appears. Select the panel Services. Click on the Add button.
TM SAGEM F@st 5 900 / 940 User Guide 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 necessarily be filled in, but for their content, the user is left to form his opinion.
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TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide Appendice A - Safety instructions Safety instructions ! Environment READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY ! The SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940 must be installed and used inside a building (for desktop use). ! The ambient temperature must not exceed 45°C. ! The SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940 must not be exposed to strong sunlight or to a strong heat source. ! The SAGEM F@st™ 900 / 940 must not be placed in an environment subject to significant steam condensation.
TM SAGEM F@st Safety levels 900 / 940 User Guide Primary power supply port Double pole mains AC socket HPV1 DC power port Miniature socket (PWR) SELV2 RJ45 Ethernet port (ETH) SELV RJ11 line port (LINE) TNV-33 Products bearing this symbol are compliant with EMC regulations and with the Low Voltage Directive published by the Commission of the European Communities (DEC).
TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide Appendice B - Technical specifications Hardware specifications Mechanical Dimensions Width : 85 mm Depth : 105 mm Thickness : 32 mm Weight 120 g Installation On desktop Power supply Mains Type : Wall mounted adapter unit Class : II Mains voltage : 198 V - 264 V : 50 Hz / 60 Hz Output voltage : 12 VDC Absorbed power :<6W DC power input Voltage 5 V - 20 V Absorbed power # 2.5 W ETH interface Specification IEEE 802.
TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide ADSL interface Transmission code DMT Standards supported ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 G.992.1 (G.DMT) - Appendice A for SAGEM F@stTM 900 and Appendice B for SAGEM F@stTM 940 G.992.2 (G.Lite) G.Handshake (Multimode) Maximum upstream rate 896 kbit/s Maximum downstream rate 8160 kbit/s Latency Simple (Fast or Interleaved) Climatic environment Warehousing Standard ETS300 019-1-1, class T1.
TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide Mechanical environment Standard ETS300 019-1 Warehousing Class T1.2 Transport Class T2.3 Operation Class T3.2 Physical/chemical environment Standard ETS300 019-1 Warehousing Class T1.2 Transport Class T2.3 Operation Class T3.
TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide PC, Mac and Linux compatibility PC Windows 98 FE Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows Millénium Windows XP Windows NT Mac OS 8.6 OS 9.04, OS 9.1, OS 9.2 OS X (10.1 & 10.2) Linux Mandrake 8.2 to 9.0 RedHat 7.2 to 8.0 Default configuration BridgeMon application Bridge Lock function Off WAN characteristics Automatic configuration User name and password No default configuration. These are supplied by your Internet Access Provider (IAP).
TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide Appendice C - Glossary AAL5 ATM Adaptation Layer type 5 ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ARP Address Resolution Protocol ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode BAS Broadband Access Server CO Central Office DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DSLAM Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer IAP Internet Access Provider IP Internet Protocol ISDN Integrated Service Digital Network ISP Internet Service Provider LAN Local Area Network LLC Logic
TM SAGEM F@st 900 / 940 User Guide VCMUX Encapsulation (without header) VP Virtual Path VPI Virtual Path Identifier WAN Wide Area Network 42
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