FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Ethernet network or single computer. If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port, the quickest and easiest way to set up the DSL-380T is to insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and follow the instructions provided in the Quick Installation Guide.
Operating Systems The DSL-380T uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software, including Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Information you will need from your ADSL service provider: This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service Record info here provider’s network. It is commonly in the form − Username user@isp.co.uk Your ADSL service provider uses this to identify your account.
It is recommended that your collect and record this information here, or in some other secure place, in case you have to re-configure your ADSL connection in the future. Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and configure your DSL-380T ADSL Modem.
Ethernet network. The Modem combines high-speed ADSL Internet connection and IP routing for the Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity in one package. The Modem is easy to install and use. The DSL-380T connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Front Panel Display Place the Modem in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. The LED indicators on the front panel include Power, Status, ADSL, and Ethernet. The ADSL and Ethernet indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act).
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Rear Panel Connections All cable connections to the Modem are made at the rear panel. Connect the power adapter here to power on the Modem. Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory default values in the next chapter for instructions on using the reset button).
Hardware Installation The DSL-380T Modem maintains two separate interfaces, an Ethernet LAN, and an ADSL (WAN) interface. Place the Modem in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. The Modem should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Connect Modem to Ethernet The Modem may be connected to a single computer or Ethernet device through the 10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet port on the rear panel. Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub must operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps only.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Basic Modem Configuration The first time you setup the Modem it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer connected directly to the Modem. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Modem configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Access the Configuration Manager In order to make sure your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Modem, it is advisable to configure your system be a DHCP client – that is, it will get IP settings from the Modem. Appendix B describes how to configure different Windows operating systems to “Obtain IP settings automatically.”...
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Home When you successfully connect to the web manager, the Home directory tab will display the Setup Wizard window. You can launch the Setup Wizard from this page or use the buttons located in the left panel of the web page to view other windows used for basic configuration.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide The initial window summarizes the setup process. Click the Next button to proceed. You may stop using the Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Exit button. If you exit the wizard you will return to the opening Setup Wizard window without saving any of the settings changed during the process.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Connection Type Select the Connection Type used for the Internet connection. Your ISP has given this information to you. The connection types available are PPPoE/PPPoA, Static IP Address, and Bridge Mode. Each connection type has different settings that are configured in the next window of the Setup Wizard.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For PPPoE/PPPoA connections: 1. Type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. 2. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available PPP connection and encapsulation types are PPPoE LLC, PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC-Mux.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Static IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Static IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Routed IP LLC and 1483 Routed IP VC-Mux.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Bridge Mode connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Bridge Mode connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux.
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Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the Modem. If you need to change settings from a previous window, click the Back button. CAUTION: Do not turn the Modem off while it is restarting! The following window opens to indicate the DSL-380T is in the process of restarting.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide After the system is finished restarting, you will be returned to the opening page of the web manager. You may now continue to configure the Modem as desired.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide To configure the Modem’s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the windows used to configure WAN, LAN, and DHCP settings directly from the Home directory. To access the WAN Settings window, click on the WAN link button on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide WAN Settings window – PPPoE/PPPoA To set up a PPPoE or PPPoA connection:...
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide 1. If not already selected, click the PPPoE/PPPoA radio button in the WAN Settings section in the middle of the window. PPPoE/PPPoA is selected by default if you are configuring the Modem for the first time.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide 14. The Modem will save the new settings and restart. Upon restarting the Modem will automatically establish the WAN connection. The following provides additional description of the settings for PPPoA and PPPoE connections: PPPoA/PPPoE Parameters...
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Static IP Address When the Modem is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection, you must manually assign a global IP Address, subnet mask and gateway IP Address used for the WAN connection. Follow the instruction below to configure the Modem to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide To configure a Static IP connection for the WAN, follow these steps: 1. Click the Static IP Address radio button in the WAN Settings section in the middle of the window. 2. The settings under ATM VC Setting at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide connection to the Modem for IP routed traffic that is outside your ISP’s network. That is, this will be the primary connection from the Modem to most of the Internet. Get this IP address from your ISP.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Bridge Mode WAN Settings window – Bridge Mode Select the Connection Type used for your account. The window will display settings that are appropriate for the connection type you select. Follow the instruction below according to the type of connection you select in this window.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide and then granting Internet access to the computer requesting the connection. The connection software requires the user to enter the User Name and Password for the ISP account. This information is stored on the computer, not in the Modem.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide ATM Traffic Shaping The ATM settings section in the WAN Settings windows for the different connection types can be used to adjust QoS parameters for ADSL clients. This may not be available to all ADSL accounts.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Sustainable Cell Rate – The SCR is defined for the VBR service category. This is the rate that can be sustained for “bursty”, on-off traffic sources. It is a function of Maximum Burst Size (MBS) and the time interval (between cells).
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network. The IP address of the Modem is the base address used for DHCP.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide DHCP The DHCP server is enabled by default for the Modem’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply IP settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the Modem though the Ethernet port.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide The Ending IP Address is the highest IP address number in the pool. Type in the Lease Time in the entry field provided. This is the amount of time in seconds that a workstation is allowed to reserve an IP address in the pool if the workstation is disconnected from the network or powered off.
Save Settings and Reboot When you have configured the DSL-380T with the settings you desire, make sure you save those settings. To save the system configuration settings, click the Tools tab. You will be presented first with the Administrator Settings window.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Advanced Modem Management This chapter introduces and describes the management features that have not been presented in the previous chapter. These include the more advanced features used for network management and security as well as...
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide ADSL The ADSL Configuration window allows the user to set the configuration for ADSL protocols. For most ADSL accounts the default setting, ADSL2+(Multi-Mode), will work. This configuration works with all ADSL implementations. If you have been given instructions to change the Modulation Type used, select the desired option from the drop-down menu and click the Apply button.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide ATM VCC This ATM Virtual Circuit connection window is used to configure the WAN connection. This window can be used as an alternative to configuring the same settings found on the WAN Settings windows in the Home directory.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Tools Click the Tools tab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory. Administrator Settings is the first window that appears in the Tools directory. This window is used to change the system password used to access the web manager, to save or load Modem configuration settings, and to restore default settings.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Admin To change the password used to access the Modem web manager, click the Admin button in the Tools directory to display the Administrator Settings window. Type the New Password and Confirm Password to be certain you have typed it correctly.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Time The Modem provides a number of options to maintain current date and time. Time window To configure system time on the Modem, select the method used to maintain time. The options available include using your computer’s system clock (default) or setting the time and date manually.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Remote Log Use the Remote Log Settings window to set up logging to servers or computers that are located outside the LAN or subnet of the Modem. Remote Log Settings window Select the Log Level from the pull-down menu. The levels available are: Alert, Critical, Debug, Error, Info, Notice, Panic, and Warning.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide System Settings window Restore Factory Default Settings To reset the Modem to its factory default settings, click the Restore button in the System Settings window. You will be prompted to confirm your decision to reset the Modem. The Modem will reboot with the factory default settings...
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Firmware Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings. Be sure to back-up the Modem’s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware. Note Use the Firmware Upgrade window to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings window described above.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Test The Diagnostic Test window is used to test connectivity of the Modem. A Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test connectivity to known IP addresses. The diagnostics feature executes a series of tests of your system software and hardware connections.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Status Use the various read-only windows to view system information and monitor performance. Device Info Use the Device Information window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide The system log displays chronological event log data. Use the navigation buttons to view or scroll log pages. You may also save a simple text file containing the log to your computer. Click the Save Log button and follow the prompts to save the file.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Statistics Use the Traffic Statistics window to monitor traffic on the Ethernet or ADSL Internet connection. Select the interface for which you want to view packet statistics and the information will appear below. Traffic Statistics window...
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide ADSL Use the ADSL Status window and the Diagnostic Test window (Tools > Test) for troubleshooting the ADSL connection. ADSL Status window...
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Technical Specifications General ADSL Standards ADSL2 Standards • ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 • ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A • ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) AnnexA • ITU G.992.4 (G.lite.bis) Annex A Standards: • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A •...
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Physical and Environmental DC Inputs: Input: 120V AC 60Hz Output: 7.5V DC, 1.5A Power Adapter: Power 11.25 Watts (max) Consumption: Operating 0° to 40°C Temperature: Storage -20° to 70°C Temperature Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions: 109 mm x 142.8 mm x 32.1 mm...
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Modem it must first have the TCP/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP protocol installed. If you are using Windows XP the TCP/IP is enabled by default for standard installations.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network and Internet Connections. In the Network and Internet Connections window, click Network Connections. Click Network Connections. 4. In the Network Connections window, right-click on Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide 5. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button. Click Properties.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Windows 95 and Windows 98 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.
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DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Your computer is now ready to use the Modem’s DHCP server. Windows NT 4.0 Workstations First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows NT task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Low Pass Filters for DSL Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or low pass filters. The two basic styles of low pass filters commonly used are described below.
DSL-380T ADSL Modem User Guide Three Port Filter Another style of filter is installed at the same point where the Modem connects to the telephone line. Only a single filter is required. The connection ports are typically labeled as follows: •...
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