CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

Before installing the Belgacom b-box, verify that you have all the items listed under

“Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local

distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the

Belgacom b-box. After installing the Belgacom b-box, refer to “Configuring the Belgacom b-

box”.

Package Contents

After unpacking the Belgacom b-box, check the contents of the box to be sure you have

received the following components:

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Belgacom b-box

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Power adapter

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One CAT-5 Ethernet cable

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Telephone patch cable

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One CD with drivers and documentation

Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If

possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to

return the product.

System Requirements

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

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Internet access from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) using an ADSL line.

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A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast

Ethernet card.

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TCP/IP network protocols installed on each PC that will access the Internet.

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A Java-enabled web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above

installed on one PC at your site for configuring the Belgacom b-box.

Hardware Description

The Belgacom b-box contains an integrated ADSL modem and connects to the Internet or

to a remote site using its RJ-11 port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local

area network using the Fast Ethernet LAN ports.

Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL2+ provides up

to 26 Mbps downstream and 1500 kbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up

to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 kbps upstream. However, you should note that the actual

rate provided by specific service providers might vary dramatically from these upper limits.

The Belgacom b-box comes with two FXS ports to connect with a phone or fax, turning

your regular phone into an IP phone. Through your telephone or FAX, your can dial out

through the gateway to another Telephone or FAX.

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Data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run at up to 100

Mbps over the four Fast Ethernet ports.

The Belgacom b-box connections are described in the following figure and table.

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Item

Description

ADSL Port

Blue ADSL port (RJ-11). Connect your ADSL line to this

port.

LAN Ports

Yellow Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on

your local area network to these ports (i.e., a PC or switch).

TV Ports

Grey Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect your settop

box(es) to these ports.

Reset

Button

Use this button to reset the unit and restore the default

factory settings. To reset without losing configuration

settings, see “Reset” on page 4-85.

Power Inlet

Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.

Warning

: Using the wrong type of power adapter may

cause damage.

FXS Ports

Green RJ-11 port. Connect to standard analog telephone

set or FAX.

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Hardware Installation

ADSL Connection

Connect your ADSL line to this port.

Fast Ethernet Connection

Connect a PC to one of the RJ-45 ports on the Belgacom b-box with the provided network

cable. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to

ensure that it is properly seated.

The LAN ports are dual-speed RJ-45 ports. They support auto-negotiation, so the

optimum communication mode (half or full duplex) and data rate (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps)

are selected automatically.

FXS Connection

Connect a standard analog telephone set or fax machine to either of the FXS ports on

the rear panel. The FXS ports are like your local phone service provider in that they can

generate and provide a ring signal.

Note:

When you have connected a device to the FXS port as you will hear a dial tone

provided by the FXS port once the handset is off-hook.

ISP Settings

Please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the Belgacom b-

box:

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ISP account user name and password

±

Protocol, encapsulation and VPI/VCI circuit numbers

±

DNS server address

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IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (for fixed IP users only)

Connect the System

The Belgacom b-box can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home.

No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You should, however, comply with

the following guidelines:

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Keep the Belgacom b-box away from any heating devices.

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Do not place the Belgacom b-box in a dusty or wet environment.

You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet,

and keep your hands dry when you install the Belgacom b-box.

Connect the ADSL Line

Run standard telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the RJ-11

(“ADSL”) port on your Belgacom b-box. When inserting an ADSL RJ-11 plug, be sure the

tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. If you are using

splitterless ADSL service, be sure you add low-pass filters between the ADSL wall jack and

your telephones. (These filters pass voice signals through but filter data signals out.)

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