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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Contacting Actiontec Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Do This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the Home DSL Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing the Microfilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microfilter Installation for Phones that are Connected to a Computer . . . .6
Microfilter Installation for All Other Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing the Modem Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Configuring Windo s 98 SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Configuring Windo s 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Configuring Windo s ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Configuring your Home DSL Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installing our AOL Plus™ Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Current Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Ne Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Home DSL Modem. This prod-
uct ill introduce a hole ne orld of high speed Internet access.
With a quick and easy installation process Actiontec’s Home DSL
Modem ill have you bro sing the eb in no time.
The Actiontec Home DSL Modem ill transform your online experience.
The high-speed Internet connection ill allo you to play online multi-
player games, do nload files faster and get real-time audio and video.
Plus, you ill be able to surf the eb and chat on the phone at the same
time. You ill never miss an important phone call again. Welcome to
the orld of high-speed Internet access!
Contacting Actiontec Technical Support
Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable,
high-performance products. If you should need assistance, the Actiontec
Technical Support Department is available 24 hours 7 days a eek, to
provide professional support.
Ne drivers and firm are are released as need arises to insure maximum
compatibility and operation of your ne Actiontec Home DSL Modem.
To find out more about this and other Actiontec products, and to sign up
for a free e-mail ne sletter, visit the Actiontec eb site at:
http:// .actiontec.com to register your Actiontec Home DSL Modem.
Actiontec Electronics Phone: 408-752-7714
Technical Support
760 N. Mary Avenue Fax: 408-732-0097
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 BBS: 408-732-0112
E-mail: [email protected]
Contacting Actiontec Technical SupportIntroduction
4 5
Do This First
Minimum System Requirements
-One Pentium class computer, 200 Mhz or higher (preferably 300 Mhz
or above)
- Microsoft Windo s 98,Microsoft Windo s 98 Second Edition (SE) or
Microsoft ME installed
- Confirmed DSL connectivity qualification to receive AOL Plus™
service
- A computer ith a USB port
Package Contents
Make sure the follo ing items came in this package:
- Actiontec External USB Home DSL Modem
- One 6′telephone (RJ-11) cable
- One 1.5v Po er Adapter
- One USB Cable
- This User’s Manual and Quick Start Installation Guide
- Four Microfilters
- Installation CD-ROM
- AOL Plus™ CD-ROM
- Warranty Registration Card
Installing the Home DSL Modem
Connect the USB cable to the back of your computer and to the
back of the Actiontec Home DSL Modem marked “USB”.
Connect the phone cord to the all jack and to the back of
the Actiontec Home DSL Modem marked “Line”.
Connect the phone cord from your phone to the microfilter (see
page 6) and then to the back of the Actiontec Home DSL Modem
marked “Phone”.
Connect the po er adapter to a plug and the smaller end into the
Actiontec Home DSL Modem marked “Po er”.
Step 1)
Step 3)
Step 2)
Step 4)
Do This First Installing the Home DSL Modem
Installing the Modem Drivers
Installing the Microfilters
6 7
Installing the Microfilters
Microfilters are needed for every phone in your household.
Microfilters are installed on telephones to improve voice call quality
hen voice and data equipment are using the same telephone line.
Microfilter Installation for Phones that are Connected to a Computer
Plug the microfilter into the Phone jack in the back of the Actiontec
Home DSL Modem.
Plug one end of the telephone cord into the microfilter, and the
other into the phone itself.
Microfilter Installation for All Other Phones
Plug the Microfilter into the all jack.
Plug one end of the telephone cord into the microfilter, and the
other into the phone itself.
Step 1)
Step 2)
Step 2)
Step 1)
Installing the Modem Drivers
Configuring indows 98 SE
After you have connected the modem to your computer, Windo s
98 SE ill immediately display the Add New Hardware Wizard.
Click the Next button.
Step 1)
Select the option “Search for the best driver for your device” and
then click the Next button.
Step 2)
8 9
Click the box for CD-ROM drive. Before advancing to the next
screen, insert the Actiontec Home DSL Modem Installation CD-
ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. No click the Next but-
ton once.
Step 3)
Windo s 98 SE ill find the “TIAUXBT.INF” file on the CD-
ROM and identify the modem as a “Actiontec Home DSL USB
Adapter Boot Device”. Click the Next button.
Step 4)
After Windo s has finished loading the soft are, it ill announce
the end of the installation process. Click the Finish button once.
Step 5)
After you click Finish the computer ill immediately display
the
Add New Hardware Wizard again.
Click the Next button.
Step 6)
Installing the Modem Drivers Installing the Modem Drivers
Select the option “Search for the best driver for your device” and
then click the Next button
10 11
Step 7)
Click the box for CD-ROM drive. Before advancing to the next
screen, insert the Actiontec Home DSL Modem Installation CD-
ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. No click the Next but-
ton once.
Step 8)
Windo s 98 SE ill find the “TIDSLC32.INF” soft are on the
CD-ROM and identify the modem as a “Actiontec Home DSL
Modem”. Click the Next button.
Step 9)
After Windo s has finished the second round of loading the soft-
are, it ill announce the end of the installation process. Click the
Finish button once.
Step 10)
Installing the Modem Drivers Installing the Modem Drivers
12 13
Configuring indows 98
After you have connected the modem to your computer, Windo s
98 ill immediately display the Add New Hardware Wizard.
Click the Next button.
Step 1)
Select the option “Search for the best driver for your device” and
then click the Next button
Click the box for CD-ROM drive. Before advancing to the next
screen, insert the Actiontec Home DSL Modem Installation CD-
ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. No click the Next but-
ton once.
Windo s 98 ill find the “TIDSLC32.INF”soft are on the CD-
ROM and identify the modem as a “Actiontec Home DSL
Modem”. Click the Next button.
Step 2)
Step 3)
Step 4)
Installing the Modem Drivers Installing the Modem Drivers
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After Windo s has finished loading the soft are, it ill announce
the end of the installation process. Click the Finish button once.
Step 5)
Installing the Modem Drivers
Configuring indows ME
After you have connected the modem to your computer, Windo s
ME ill immediately display the Add New Hardware Wizard.
Click the Next Button.
Step 1)
T o screens ill appear briefly hile Windo s ME installs the
appropriate drivers. Click the Finish button once.
Step 2)
After you have clicked the Finish button, Windo s ME ill repeat
the same process laid out in the previous steps. Once
again the
above screen ill appear at the end of the installation.
Click Finish
to complete the configuration.
Step 3)
Installing the Modem Drivers
1716
Since your DSL service provider is America Online (AOL), please
click on “America Online” under “DSL Providers (Telco)” and
America Online ill be selected as your Internet Service Provider.
Click Next.
Step 3)
Click the Finish button to complete the installation.Step 4)
Configuring your Home DSL Modem
Configuring your Home DSL Modem
If the “Actiontec Home DSL Configuration Wizard” indo does
not appear, then please double click the Actiontec Home DSL
Configuration Wizard icon on your desktop.
Step 1)
The follo ing screen ill appear. Make sure you have already
completed items 1, 2, and 3 before continuing.
When ready, click the Next button to continue.
Step 2)
Configuring your Home DSL Modem
1918
Installing our AOL Plus™ Software
Current Members
If you have purchased this Home DSL Modem from Circuit City, then you
should be signed up for the AOL Plus™ service ith DSL . If not, please log
on to America Online using your current V.90 analog modem and enter
“DSL” in the key ord section. Click “Yes! I Want Superfast AOL” and sign
up for the service. Once you are signed up, please install the AOL Plus™
soft are.
Insert the AOL Plus™ CD-ROM
AOL Plus™ ill start up automatically and the follo ing screen
ill appear. Select the bottom circle for “Current Member”, and
then click Next.
Step 1)
Step 2)
Installing our AOL Plus™ Software
It is no time to restart your computer. Please click the OK button
and your computer ill automatically restart.
Step 5)
When the computer restarts it ill load additional soft are from
your hard drive. If the information needed is not on your hard drive,
then you ill be prompted to insert your Windo s CD. Insert the
CD and allo the computer to load the necessary information.
When this process is complete, please click Ye s to restart the com-
puter.
Step 6)
Configuring your Home DSL Modem