DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Table Of Contents BEFORE YOU START ...................... IV Installation Overview............................iv Setup Wizard ..............................iv Packing List..............................iv Installation Notes..............................v Installing the USB Driver ..........................viii INTRODUCTION .........................1 Modem Description and Operation.........................1 Modem Features ...............................1 Front Panel Display ............................2 Rear Panel Connections ..........................3...
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Remote Log ..............................37 System ................................38 Firmware................................. 39 Test.................................. 40 STATUS ..........................41 Device Info..............................41 Log .................................. 42 Statistics................................. 43 ADSL ................................44 HELP ..........................45 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................46 CONFIGURING IP SETTINGS ON YOUR COMPUTER ...........48 LOW PASS FILTERS FOR DSL ..................54...
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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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.
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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-322T ADSL Modem.
The CD-ROM shipped with the Modem contains the USB driver software. Insert the DSL-322T CD-ROM into the CD drive. Within a few seconds you should see a window that offers the following options: Install DSL-322T, Quick Install Guide, View Manaual, Install Acrobat Reader, and Exit. If you do not see this auto-run pop-up window, explore the CD-ROM and double-click the setup application file autorun.exe or find the file Setup.exe in the folder labeled...
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Modem’s USB port. Insert the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your PC. Connect the power adapter to the power input at the back panel of the DSL-322T and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip.
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-322T connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via standard Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard connectors.
DSL-322T 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, Ethernet, and USB. The ADSL, Ethernet, and USB indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act).
DSL-322T 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-322T maintains three separate interfaces, an ADSL, an Ethernet, and a USB 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.
DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Network Connections Wired network connections are provided through the ADSL port and the Ethernet port on the back of the Modem. See the Rear Panel diagram above and the illustrations below for examples. Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Modem to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle.
DSL-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Connection Type Now select the Connection Type used for the Internet connection. Your ISP has given this information to you. The connection types available for “Multi-User” Mode 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T is in the process of restarting.
DSL-322T 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. 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.
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DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide WAN Settings window – PPPoE/PPPoA...
DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide PPPoE/PPPoA Follow the instructions below to configure the Modem to use a PPPoE or PPPoA for the Internet connection. Make sure you have all the necessary information before you configure the WAN connection. To set up a PPPoE or PPPoA connection: 1.
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DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide 13. 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...
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DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide non-TCP/IP port protocol link through the WAN interface. An IP Unnumbered interface does not have an IP address and therefore cannot be managed via Telnet or any other TCP/IP application. Static IP Static IP If you have selected the option in the IP Control pull-down menu, type in the global IP address used for your WAN interface.
DSL-322T 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide WAN Settings window- Static IP Address 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.
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DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide 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. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for your account.
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DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide most of the Internet. Get this IP address from your ISP. Primary DNS Address This is the IP address of the first choice for Domain Name Service (DNS) used to match the named URL web address used by most browsers with the actual global IP address used for a web server.
DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Bridge Mode WAN Settings window – Bridge Mode For Bridged connections it will be necessary for most users to install additional software on any computer that will the Modem for Internet access. The additional software is used for the purpose of identifying and verifying your account, and then granting Internet access to the computer requesting the connection.
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DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide 1. Click the Bridge Mode 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.
DSL-322T 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Cell Delay Variation Tolerance is a measure of the cell clumping CDVT phenomenon by which cells are delayed in the network and are negotiated. Increasing the CDVT creates greater bucket depth Maximum Burst Size is the maximum number of bytes that can be sent continuously from the source to the destination dropping any packets.
DSL-322T 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-322T 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.
To manually configure IP settings on Windows workstations, open the TCP/IP Properties menu and select the “Use the following IP address” option. You will need to supply the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (use the IP address of the DSL-322T) for Note...
Save Settings and Reboot When you have configured the DSL-322T 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-322T 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide ADSL This 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide ATM VCC This ATM Virtual Circuit connection window is used to configure the WAN connection. The window can be used as an alternative to configuring the same settings found on the WAN Settings windows in the Home directory.
DSL-322T 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-322T 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Remote Log Use this 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide System Once you have configured the Modem to your satisfaction, it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer. To save the current configuration settings to your computer, click the System button in the Tools directory to display the System Settings window.
DSL-322T 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 this 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Test This 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Status Use the various read-only windows to view system information and monitor performance. Device Info Use this window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address.
DSL-322T 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-322T ADSL Modem User Guide Statistics Use this window to monitor traffic on the Ethernet, ADSL, or USB Internet connection. Select the interface for which you want to view packet statistics and the information will appear below. Traffic Statistics window...
DSL-322T ADSL Modem User Guide ADSL Use this window and the Diagnostic Test window (Tools > Test) for troubleshooting the ADSL connection. ADSL Status window...
DSL-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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-322T 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.
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DSL-322T 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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