ADSL Modem U S E R ’ S M A N U A L BRIDGE
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Contents 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU BEGIN .......................................... 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................... 4 QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 5 IF YOU NEED HELP............................................................ 7 2 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION .......................................... 8 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.
1 Installation Instructions 1.1 Important! Before You Begin Before installing your ADSL Bridge, you must have DSL service enabled on your telephone line. To do this, you need to sign up with a DSL service provider. The provider will arrange to have DSL enabled and provide you with the communications settings necessary to log on to their network. 1.
You Will Also Need • A Windows, Macintosh, Linux, or other computer that supports TCP/IP and that is equipped with a Network Interface Card (NIC). • A telephone wall jack to plug the Bridge into. The associated phone line must be DSL enabled. 1.3 Quick Start Instructions Default Communication Settings VPI VCI Protocol (Encapsulation) 0 35 Bridge LLC (RFC 1483) • If your service provider uses all three default settings listed above (the majority do), proceed to Connect the Bridge below.
2 3 4 5 6 Plug one end of the straight-through Ethernet cable into the modem’s ETHERNET jack and plug the other end into your computer’s corresponding Ethernet port. Plug one end of the included power adapter into the unit’s PWR jack and the other end into a power strip or wall receptacle. Turn your computer back on. Turn the Bridge modem on by pushing the ON/OFF toggle switch. The PWR light on the unit’s front panel turns on. The Bridge performs a startup sequence—the LINK light blinks.
1.4 If You Need Help • If you have hardware installation problems, our Technical Support Staff will be happy to assist you. Windows Users: Please see the Customer Support portion of the CD for contact information. You may also want to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the CD. Macintosh and Linux Users: You will find Customer Support information and Documentation in Adobe PDF format in the appropriately named folders in the CD-ROM’s directory.
2 System Administration Using the computer attached to the Bridge modem and a Webbased browser such as Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer, you can administer your Bridge unit and monitor your ADSL connection. 2.1 Monitoring System Status If you want to check the overall system status, click the System Status icon at the top of the Bridge’s main interface page. If the Bridge’s main interface page isn’t open, click your desktop Web browser icon and type http://10.0.0.
From here, you can verify whether your ADSL connection is active or not (ADSL Line State Status will read SHOWTIME). You can also monitor related ADSL parameters; for example, how fast the Bridge is transferring data. If you want to review other network status aspects, click the Advanced Setup icon at the top of the main interface page.
Under the Status heading, you will see ATM Status and TCP Status buttons. Clicking these buttons displays pertinent, real-time information. (This information can be useful if a technician needs to troubleshoot your Bridge connection.) 2.3 Performing System Administration Tasks To change system administration-type settings, click the Advanced Setup icon at the top of the main user interface page. Under the Administration heading, you will see items such as Admin Password and System Log.
Note: We strongly recommend that you change the administrator password to safeguard the security of your network. 2.4 Resetting the Bridge to Its Default Settings If you have changed the system settings on your Bridge and want to restore them to the factory default settings, you can do so in one of two ways: You can perform a software reset or a “hard” reset. Note: The unit’s default IP address is http://10.0.0.2.
2.5 Updating the Bridge’s Firmware To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, click the Advanced Setup icon at the top of the main interface page and then follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 You must first download the upgrade (for example, from our web site or a floppy disk). Save it under a filename with a .dlf extension. Click the Firmware Update button and then click Image Download. The modem will restart itself and switch into download mode. Click Browse and select the upgrade file. Click Upload.
3 Removing the Bridge Modem If you have installed the Bridge modem software and want to remove it—for instance, if you move your computer to a location without ADSL service—follow the steps below. 1 From the desktop, select Start | Programs | Zoom ADSL Modem | Uninstall Ethernet ADSL Modem. 2 When prompted to confirm your choice, click Yes. 3 When the process is complete, you will be prompted to click Finish. 4 You can now unplug your modem hardware.
Appendix A Front and Back Panel Data Back Panel The back panel of your unit looks like this. PWR ON OFF RESET ETHERNET PHONE ADSL The table below defines the purpose of these ports, or jacks. Port Description PWR Port to connect the unit to the power adapter. ON/OFF Toggle switch to turn the unit on or off. RESET Button to reset the unit to its system default settings. ETHERNET Port to connect the unit to the Ethernet (10BaseT) port of a computer. PHONE Port to connect a phone to the unit.
The table below defines these front panel lights and how to interpret them. Light Description LAN Lights when LAN connection is active. RXD Blinks when unit is transmitting or receiving data. LINK Blinks when unit is performing its startup sequence; stays on solid when unit is connected to the ADSL line. PWR Lights when power switch on back panel is turned on.
Appendix B Using the Bridge with PPPoE This Appendix is intended for those users whose service provider uses the PPPoE protocol, rather than the default Bridge protocol. You should be aware of the following alternatives. • You can connect your Bridge modem to a computer that has PPPoE client software installed on it. (In most cases, your service provider will supply this software.) • You can connect your Bridge modem to a Gateway that has built-in PPPoE client software.
Appendix C Custom Installation Instructions Most users will follow the installation instructions on page 5. Follow these instructions only if your service provider is using settings that are different than the default settings listed on that page. This custom installation involves the following tasks: • Setting up the Bridge • Changing the TCP/IP settings • Connecting the Bridge • Establishing communication • Completing the installation.
b Click the ADSL Modem Installation Wizard button. The software installation proceeds automatically. c 2 When the process is complete, you will be prompted to click Finish and shut down your computer. Now connect the modem hardware. All connections originate from the Bridge modem’s back panel. PWR ON OFF RESET ETHERNET PHONE ADSL (For reference, we have included a table that defines these back panel ports, or jacks; see page 14.) a b c 18 Your computer should be off.
d e f Turn your computer back on. Turn the Bridge modem on by pushing the ON/OFF toggle switch. The PWR light on the unit’s front panel turns on. The Bridge performs a startup sequence—the LINK light blinks. When the startup sequence is complete, the LINK light will change from blinking to solid, indicating the DSL connection is successful. (For reference, we have included a table on page 14 that explains the meaning of the front panel lights.
• IP address=10.0.0.3 (or any IP address higher than the Bridge’s 10.0.0.2 IP address) • Subnet mask=255.255.255.0 • Default gateway=10.0.0.2. Then click OK. 3 You will see the Network dialog box again. Click OK to enable your settings. If prompted to do so, insert your Windows CD-ROM and click OK. Changing the Macintosh TCP/IP Setting Depending on your Mac OS, the directions to configure your Macintosh’s network settings will differ. For OS X, follow the instructions on page 22.
3 In the Configurations dialog box, click Duplicate. 4 The Duplicate Configuration dialog box appears. Type a name, such as “Zoom ADSL Modem,” and click OK. 5 The Configurations dialog box appears again. Highlight your new configuration—in our example, Zoom ADSL Modem—and click Make Active.
6 In the TCP/IP dialog box, under Connect via:, select Ethernet. Under Configure:, highlight Manually from the Configure: list and then enter the static IP address 10.0.0.3 (or any IP address higher than the Bridge’s 10.0.0.2 IP address) and the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. 7 Close the TCP/IP dialog box. You will be asked if you want to save the changes. Click Save. For Mac OS X 1 From the Dock, choose System Preferences and then Network. The Network pane appears.
4 5 Make sure that the TCP/IP tab is foremost. Highlight Manually in the Configure: menu and then enter the static IP address 10.0.0.3 (or any IP address higher than the Bridge’s 10.0.0.2 IP address) and the subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click Save and close the Network pane. Changing the Linux TCP/IP Setting The instructions for setting up boot-time DHCP vary dramatically by distribution, so you may want to refer to your particular version’s documentation. We have included instructions for RedHat.
DEVICE=eth0 ONBOOT=yes BOOTPROTO=static IPADDR=10.0.0.3 NETMASK=255.255.255.0 NETWORK=10.0.0.2 Note: If your computer won’t always be on a network with working DNS at boot-time, set ONBOOT=no. If you don’t, RedHat 6.2 (and possibly other versions) might hang. To activate the card by hand when you have attached your computer to the network, at root, run the command: /sbin/ifup eth0.
Tip: If the Network Password box doesn’t display, perform the following in this order: a Recheck all connections. b Restart the modem and computer. c Perform a “hard” reset. (See page 11.) 2 The Basic Setup page displays. You are now communicating with your Bridge. a Change the VPI and VCI numbers so that they match those given by your service provider. b Click Save Changes and Write Settings to Flash and Reboot.
• If your service provider has instructed you to use a dynamic IP address: — Be sure to select DHCP or Obtain an IP address automatically. (Refer to page 19 if you have forgotten how to access the TCP/IP Properties box.) • If your service provider has instructed you to use a specific IP address: —Enter the static IP address and subnet mask you have been given. (Refer to page 19 if you have forgotten how to access the TCP/IP Properties box.
Appendix D Regulatory Information U.S. FCC Part 68 Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. The unit bears a label on the back which contains among other information a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. This equipment uses the following standard jack types for network connection: RJ11C. This equipment contains an FCC compliant modular jack.
message. Facsimile modem boards manufactured on and after December 13, 1995, must comply with the requirements of this section. This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for more information. U.S.
3143-A 27293 ©2003
3143-A 27293 ©2003
