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Package Contents

In addition to this document, your package should arrive containing the following:

•

6381-A4 device

•

USB Cable

•

RJ–45 Cable

•

RJ-11 Cable

•

Power adapter

Safety Instructions

Place your modem on a flat surface close to the cables in a location with sufficient ventilation.

To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the ventilation openings of the device.

Plug the device into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage from power surges and

lightning strikes.

Operate this equipment only from an electrical outlet with the correct power source as indicated

on the adapter.

Do not open the cover of the device. Opening the cover will void any warranties on the

equipment.

Unplug equipment first before cleaning. A damp cloth can be used to clean the equipment. Do not

use liquid / aerosol cleaners or magnetic / static cleaning devices.

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Front Panel

LED

Mode

INDICATION

Solid

Power is supplied to the modem.

Power

No light

The modem may not be turned on. Check if the power adapter is

connected to the modem and plugged in.

Solid

The DSL interface is successfully connected to a device through the

LINE port.

No Light

No carrier signal.

Status

Flashing

Carrier has been detected and modem is trying to train.

Activity

Flashing

Flickers according to the amount of transmitted or received DSL

traffic present.

Solid

Ethernet interface is successfully connected to a device through the

LAN port.

No Light

Connection not established or cable is not connected

LAN

Flashing

An indication of any network activity.

Solid

USB interface is successfully connected to a device through the LAN

port.

No Light

Connection not established or cable is not connected

USB

Flashing

An indication of any network activity.

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Back Panel

Port

Description

Line

RJ-11 cable connects to the phone jack in the wall.

Phone

RJ-11 cable connects to telephone (no external splitter necessary;

unit has internal splitter).

USB

USB cable connects to the PC.

LAN

RJ-45 connects the unit to an Ethernet device such as a PC or a

switch.

Reset / Default

No reset function on this model.

Default settings

—press the button for 7 seconds or longer to

revert to factory default settings.

Power

Connects to the power adapter.

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Chapter 2

Hardware Installation and PC Setup

Overview

This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a computer or a LAN and to

the Internet using DSL. The first part provides instructions to set up the hardware, and the second

part describes how to prepare your PC for use with the router. Refer to Chapter 3, Using the Web

Interface for configuration instructions.

It is assumed that you have already subscribed to DSL service with your telephone company or

other Internet service provider (ISP).

Connecting your hardware

Shut down your PC before connecting the router. To connect your modem:

1.

Connect the ADSL Line and Telephone

Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable from your ADSL connection and the other end to the

LINE port of the modem.

Use a second RJ-11 cable to connect between a telephone and the PHONE port of the

modem.

2.

Connect the PC to the Modem

To use the Ethernet connection, connect the Ethernet cable from the computer directly to the

modem. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port labelled LAN on the back of the

modem and attach the other end to the Ethernet port of your computer.

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You can also use the supplied USB cable to connect your computer directly to the modem.

Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the modem and connect

the other end to a free USB port on your PC. The Found New Hardware Wizard will open on

your PC. See USB Driver Installation instructions below.

If your LAN has more than one computer, you can attach one end of an Ethernet cable to a

hub or a switch and the other to the Ethernet port (labelled LAN) on the modem. Note that

either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable can be used. The modem automatically

recognizes the type of connection that is required.

3.

Connect the Power Adapter

Complete the process by connecting the AC power adapter to the POWER connector on the

back of the device and plug the adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. Then turn on and

boot up your PC and any LAN devices, such as hubs or switches, and any computers

connected to them.

Mounting the Modem

The modem can be mounted on the wall with two screws. Mounting can be done on wall material

including concrete, wood, or drywall. Select an appropriate location free from obstructions or any

possible interference. Make sure the cables can be easily attached to the modem without strain.

The illustration below shows how to mount the modem horizontally on a wall.