Allied Telesis AT-AR256E User manual

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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................2
Minimum System Requirements..............................................................2
Package Contents.....................................................................................2
ADSL Router Overview...........................................................................3
Typical ADSL Router Connections..........................................................5
Step 1: Connecting the ADSL Router to Your Computer........................6
Step 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card ..................................9
Step 3: Configuring Your Web Browser ...............................................11
Step 4: Connecting To the Internet........................................................12
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Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power
surges or wrong
usage of voltage.
Quick
Installation
Guide
Version 1.0

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AT-AR256E 4-Port ADSL Router! The AT-AR256E
allows you to share your ADSL connection with multiple computers using just a
single device. With ADSL services, you can enjoy high speed broadband connection
to the Internet, online gaming and corporate network while making phone calls using
your existing telephone line.
The AT-AR256E can be connected to any computer with a Ethernet network card
installed. For multi-user sharing, you can connect your computers to the integral 4-
port switch of the ADSL router or expand your network with a Ethernet hub or
switch. The auto MDI/MDI-X feature automatically senses straight and crossover
cables. You can plug any type of network cable in without worrying about
connectivity problems like in the past with older switches.
This document assumes that you have already installed a Ethernet network card on
your computer.
Minimum System Requirements
•Intel Pentium®MMX 233MHz
•Ethernet network card with TCP/IP stack installed
•OS independent (support for Microsoft Windows®only)
•Microsoft®Internet ExplorerTM 4.0 or Netscape®Navigator 3.02 installed
Package Contents
For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately.
ADSL router Documentation CD Ethernet cable
Telephone cable Power adapter

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ADSL Router Overview
Front Indicators
①④
②
③
④
①
②③
①POWER
Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL router.
②ETH/ACT
Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your Ethernet
network card to the ADSL router.
Flickers when the ADSL router is transmitting/receiving data.
③DSL
Lights up when the ADSL connection is established.
Flickers when the ADSL router is trying to establish a connection to your ADSL
Provider.
④INTERNET
Lights up when the PPP connection to your ADSL Provider is established.

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Back Panel
⑤①
③
④②
①POWER SWITCH
To power ON/OFF the ADSL router.
②DC 9V
To connect the power adapter that comes with your ADSL router package.
③ETHERNET
Integral 4-port switch to connect your Ethernet network card, hub and/or switch.
④RESET
To reset your ADSL router to factory default settings. (All customised settings
that you have saved will be lost!) Please refer to the footer2below on how to
activate the reset function.
⑤DSL
To connect the telephone cable that comes with your ADSL router package.
2To activate the reset function:
•Ensure that your ADSL router is powered ON.
•Use a paper clip or pencil tip to depress the reset button and release. At this point, the DSL
indicator light will go OFF, followed by the Ethernet indicators. The reset is in progress.
•When the DSL indicator starts blinking, it means that the reset process is completed. The default
settings are now restored.
•The ADSL connection is established once the DSL indicator stops blinking.

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Typical ADSL Router Connections
For Up To 4 Computers
For More Than 4 Computers
To connect more than 4 computers, you can uplink to a Ethernet hub or switch. For
details on how to connect your Ethernet hub or switch, please refer to the
documentation that comes with the Ethernet hub or switch.
ADS
L router
ADSL
r
outer
Ethernet hub
or switch
The auto MDI/MDI
-
X feature automatically senses straight and crossover cables.
The auto MDI/MDI-X feature automatically senses straight and crossover cables.
Computers with Ethernet
network cards installed
Computers with Ethernet
network cards installed
To computers with Ethernet
network cards installed

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Step 1: Connecting the ADSL Router to Your Computer
! Power OFF your computer and any other connected devices before connecting
to the ADSL Router!
1.1 Connecting To the Ethernet
Connect your computer to the ADSL router as illustrated below. The following
illustration shows the connection of a single computer.
(All the Ethernet ports on the ADSL router are auto MDI/MDI-X. Both straight and crossover Ethernet
cables can be used)
Not Sure How The Ethernet Port Looks Like?
The following are some tips to help you locate the Ethernet port on your
computer. Alternatively, you may refer to the documentation that comes
with your computer.
Locating the Ethernet Port on Your Computer
Most computers have labels describing the ports. For Ethernet port,
you will see ETHERNET,ETH or RJ-45 labeled near the port. If
your computer does not have such descriptions, try the following:
-Picture A gives the illustration of a Ethernet port. All Ethernet ports have 8
conductors on it. Do not be mistaken with the LINE port (Picture B) that
has only 6 conductors.
-The Ethernet port is slightly bigger than the LINE port.
A. ETHERNET: B. LINE:
(rear view of ADSL router)
Ethernet port
Ethernet cable
(rear view of a computer)
Ethernet network card

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1.2 Connecting To the Telephone Wall Socket (ADSL)
To connect the ADSL router to the telephone wall socket, carry out Step 1.2(a). To
connect the ADSL router to the telephone wall socket and a telephone set, carry out
Step 1.2(b).
(a) To Connect To the Telephone Wall Socket (ADSL)
(b) To Connect To the ADSL and Telephone Set
The POTS splitter is a device that allows you to connect both the ADSL router and
your telephone set to the same telephone wall socket. The device at the same time
helps eliminate background noise on the telephone line, ensuring the best possible
voice quality.
1.3 Checking Your Connections
Please check your connections before proceeding.
(rear view of ADSL router)
Telephone
wall socket
(ADSL)
Telephone cable
(rear view of ADSL router)
Telephone set
POTS splitter (not included)
Connect the telephone set to the jack
labeled PHONE
, and the ADSL router to
the jack labeled MODEM.
Telephone
wall socket
(ADSL)
Telephone cable

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1.4 Connecting To the Power Outlet
1.5 Powering On
I. Switch ON your power outlet that is connected to the ADSL router.
II. Power ON the ADSL router.
III. Turn ON your computer.
Please proceed to Step 2.
To your power outlet
To the Ethernet port on your computer
To your telephone wall socket
(ADSL)
(rear view of ADSL router)
(rear view of ADSL router)
Connect the o
ther end of
the power adapter to your
power outlet.

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Step 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card
The following illustrated screen shots serve only as examples. For any
dissimilarities, please follow closely to the instructions prompted on your
screen.
2.1 For Microsoft Windows®98 Second Edition / Me
I. From your Windows Desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon.
Select Properties.
II. From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> xxx (where xxx refers to the model
of your Ethernet network card that is connected to the ADSL router).
Click Properties.
Ensure that the ADSL router is powered ON.
Restart your system. Proceed to Step 3.
(This screen shot uses
3Com EtherLink
Ethernet network card model as an
example).
III.
Click the
IP Address
tab.
Select the option
Obtain an
IP address automatically
,
and click OK to save the
settings.

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2.2 For Microsoft Windows® 2000 / XP
I. Windows® 2000:
a) From your Windows Desktop, right-click on the icon My Network Places and
select Properties.
b) At the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local
Area Connection icon and select Properties.
Windows® XP:
(Instructions are based on default Start menu option)
a) From your Windows Desktop, click Start >All Programs > Accessories >
Communications > Network Connections.
b) Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that reflects the model of
your Ethernet network card that is connected to the ADSL router, and click
Properties.
II. Ensure that the field Connect using indicates the model of your Ethernet network
card that is connected to the ADSL router.
(This is important especially if you have more than one Local Area Connection
icons displayed at the Network and Dial-up Connections / Network
Connections window. Ensure that you have selected the correct one.)
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
(This screen shot uses
3Com
EtherLink
Ethernet network card
model as an example).
III. Select the option
Obtain an IP
address automatically
and click
OK.
Click OK again to close.
Ensure that the ADSL router is
powered ON. Restart your
system. Proceed to Step 3.