User's Manual

Chapter 1: Installation Instructions
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In addition, the package may include:
• A splitter to enable you to use a single DSL wall jack for both
an Internet connection and for telephone service (certain
countries only)
• Phone-jack adapter to adapt the phone cord to a particular
phone jack (certain countries only)
• DSL line filter(s) (certain models only)
Before You Begin
You will need the following:
• DSL service enabled on your telephone line. To obtain this,
you need to sign up with an DSL service provider.
• One or more computers or laptops that you want to connect
to the Internet. The X6v
supports Macintosh, Linux, and
Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me and 98 operating systems.
For wireless connection, the computer(s) must have built-in
wireless capability or be equipped with a wireless adapter. The
X6v
supports 802.11b and 802.11g compatible adapters.
For direct wired connection to the X6v's ETHERNET ports,
the computer(s) must have an Ethernet port.
• Additional Ethernet cables if you plan to connect more than
one computer directly to the modem. The X6v supports up to
four direct Ethernet connections.
• If you want to use your X6v’s Internet calling capabilities but
your unit does not include Voice over the Internet (VoIP)
service, you will need to sign up with a VoIP provider.
For Internet calling you will also need a standard telephone (or
telephones).
A traditional land line telephone connection that you can use
for emergency backup and to switch between standard phone
service and Internet calling.