ARESCOM NDS Series Specification sheet

Published December 2001
NDS Series ADSL Modem/Router
Get Started User’s Guide
Version 6.0
http://www.arescom.com

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Introduction ........................................................................................3
Package Includes...............................................................................3
Minimum System Requirements........................................................3
Diagrams of the NDS 800/1000.........................................................4
Front Panel LEDs........................................................................4
Front Panel LEDs (USB) .............................................................5
Back Panel Interface ...................................................................6
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Setup Instructions ..............................................................................7
Connect to the 10BaseT Ethernet Interface.......................................7
Connect to the DSL Line....................................................................8
Connect to the USB Port....................................................................8
Connect to the Power Adapter...........................................................8
3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
USB Driver Installation.......................................................................9
Installing USB Drivers on Windows 98........................................9
Installing USB Drivers on Windows 2000..................................10
Installing USB Drivers on Windows Me.....................................10
Installing USB Drivers on Windows XP ..................................... 11
TCP/IP Installation ...........................................................................12
Detecting TCP/IP in Windows® 95/98/Me.................................12
Installing TCP/IP in Windows® 95/98/Me..................................13
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows® 95/98/Me..............................14
Detecting TCP/IP in Windows® NT...........................................15
Installing TCP/IP in Windows® NT............................................16

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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows® NT........................................16
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows® 2000.....................................17
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP ..........................................19
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
No SYNC/WAN Link LED Flashing..................................................21
Cannot Detect the NDS Unit............................................................21
DSL Service Seems Slow................................................................22
USB Driver Cannot be Installed Under Windows XP.......................22
5. REFERENCE
FCC Statement ................................................................................23
FCC Part 68 Requirements..............................................................24

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1.1 Introduction
The ARESCOM NDS™ modem/router is the ultimate solution for any
office or home searching for ultra-fast access to the Internet and
remote networks over ADSL. NDS is a stand-alone device with true
plug-and-play capability. It works with any computer using an
Ethernet or USB port.
The purpose of this guide is to help you ease through the installation
process by providing simple step-by-step instructions in setting up
your NDS. Please read this guide carefully before you start installing
the unit.
1.2 Package Includes
• ARESCOM NDS ADSL unit (x 1)
• AC to AC Power adapter (x 1)
• ARESCOM Software CD-ROM (x 1) includes:
(1) ARESCOM product datasheets
(2) Get Started User’s Guide & 800/1000 Software User’s
Guide in .PDF format
(3) USB Driver*
• RJ-11 to RJ-11 ADSL phone cable (x 1)
• RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through Ethernet cable (x 1)
• Detachable USB cable (x 1)*
• Get Started User’s Guide (x 1)
1.3 Minimum System Requirements
•ADSLline
• Microsoft Windows 98 or later version
• 166 MHz Pentium or equivalent processor
• 16 MB RAM or more
• 170 MB available free hard disk space before installation
• 28.8k or faster modem (optional for dial-up access)
• Available 10BaseT Ethernet or USB port on the main computer
• CD-ROM Drive
* For ARESCOM NDS 800U/1000U models only

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1.4 Diagrams of the NDS 800/1000
1.4.1 Front Panel LEDs
Figure 1. Front Panel Interface (800)
Figure 2. Front Panel Interface (1000)
PWR -- Power
A green PWR LED is ON when power is supplied to the NDS.
DIAG -- Diagnostic
The yellow DIAG LED indicates that the NDS is in a self-diagnostic
mode during boot-up. Once the NDS boots up successfully, the DIAG
LED stops flashing and remains off. If there is a software malfunction
or a problem with the NDS, the DIAG LED will remain on.
LAN LINK -- Local Area Network (Ethernet)
The green LAN LINK LED displays the 10BaseT Ethernet connection
between NDS and your Ethernet network. The green LED is on and
remains solid if there is a valid link.
LAN ACT (Activity) -- Local Area Network (Ethernet)
A flashing yellow LED indicates Ethernet data activity between the
PC and the NDS unit. The LED flashes when there is data activity on
this port.
WAN LINK -- Wide Area Network Link
The green WAN LINK LED displays the 10BaseT Ethernet connection
between the NDS and the remote DSL network. The WAN LED is on
and remains solid if there is a valid link.
WAN ACT (Activity) -- Wide Area Network Activity
A flashing yellow WAN ACT LED indicates data activity between the
remote DSL network and the NDS unit. The LED flashes when there
is data activity on this port.

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1.4.2 Front Panel LEDs (USB)*
Figure 3. Front Panel Interface (800U)
Figure 4. Front Panel Interface (1000U)
PWR (Power)
A green PWR LED is ON when power is supplied to the NDS.
DIAG (Diagnostic)
The yellow DIAG LED indicates that the NDS is in a self-diagnostic
mode during boot-up. Once the NDS boots up successfully, the DIAG
LED will turn off. If there is a software malfunction or a problem with
the NDS, the DIAG LED will remain on.
LAN -- Local Area Network (Ethernet)
The green LAN LINK LED displays the 10BaseT Ethernet connection
between NDS and your Ethernet network. The LED is on and remains
solid if there is a valid link. The LED flashes when there is data
activity on this port.
USB
The yellow USB LED displays the USB connection between the NDS
and your PC. The LED is on and remains solid if there is a valid link.
The LED flashes when there is data activity on this port.
WAN LINK -- Wide Area Network Link
The green WAN LINK LED displays the 10BaseT Ethernet connection
between the NDS and the remote DSL network. The WAN LED is on
and remains solid if there is a valid link.
WAN ACT (Activity) -- Wide Area Network Activity
A flashing yellow WAN ACT LED indicates data activity between the
remote DSL network and the NDS unit. The LED flashes when there
is data activity on this port.
* For ARESCOM NDS 800U/1000U models only

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1.4.3 Back Panel Interface
Figure 5. Back Panel Interface
Figure 6. Back Panel Interface (USB)*
DSL
The ADSL interface connects the NDS to an ADSL line.
POWER
The power interface connects to the power adapter.
ETHERNET
The Ethernet interface connects the NDS to a 10BaseT network.
USB*
The USB interface allows you to connect your NDS to your PC using
an USB detachable cable.
* For ARESCOM NDS 800U/1000U models only

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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CAUTION!!! Turn off all electronic devices, including your personal
computer, before you begin to connect and disconnect cables.
2.1 Setup Instructions
• Choose a location for the NDS close to a power outlet and a
nearby telephone outlet. In addition, select a convenient
location that does not experience too much foot traffic and is
away from sunlight.
• The optimum spot to place the NDS is on a level surface – such
as a desktop, shelf, or table.
• Place the NDS on the predetermined surface, so you can see
the back panel for accessible cable connection.
2.2 Connect to the 10BaseT Ethernet Interface
Step 1. Locate your Ethernet cable (Included).
Step 2. Attach the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port
of your NDS.
Step 3. Plug in the loose end of the Ethernet cable to your
Ethernet network.
You have 3 options to connect to the Ethernet depending on your
network environment:
Option 1. To a single PC: Attach the included straight-
through Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on a PC.
Option 2. To a hub with uplink port available: Attach the
included straight-through Ethernet cable to the
uplink port on a hub.
Option 3. To a hub with non-uplink port available: Attach a
crossover Ethernet cable (Not included) to the non-
uplink ports on a hub.
Step 4. Once the NDS is powered on, the LAN (LINK) LED on the front
panel should lit green to indicate a valid Ethernet connection. If
the LAN (LINK) LED is not lit, repeat steps 1 through 3 above.

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2.3 Connect to the DSL Line
Step 1. Plug the RJ-11 connector end of the telephone
cable (included) in the DSL port of the NDS
(RJ-11 to RJ-11).
Step 2. Connect the other RJ-11 connector end of the telephone cable
to the DSL outlet on the wall.
Step 3. The WAN (LINK) LED on the front panel should lit green to
indicate a valid WAN connection. If the WAN (LINK) LED is not
lit, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
2.4 Connect to the USB Port*
Step 1. Plug the Type-B (square-shaped) end of the
USB detachable cable (included) into the USB
port of the NDS.
Step 2. Plug the Type-A (flat-shaped) end of the USB detachable cable
into the USB port of your PC.
Step 3. The USB LED on the front panel should lit green to indicate a
valid USB connection. If the USB LED is not lit, repeat steps 1
and 2 above.
2.5 Connect to the Power Adapter
Step 1. Plug the power adapter into the POWER port of
the NDS.
Step 2. Insert the other end of the power adapter to the
power outlet on the wall.
Step 3. Once the NDS is powered on, the PWR LED on the front panel
should lit green to indicate a valid power connection. If the
PWR LED is not lit, turn off your NDS and repeat steps 1
through 3 above.
* For ARESCOM NDS 800U/1000U models only

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3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
3.1 USB Driver Installation
If you are connecting your NDS unit using its USB interface, you will
need to install the USB software driver. Please follow the steps below
to ensure a successful USB installation.
If you do not have a NDS unit with an USB interface or do not plan to
use the USB interface, skip the sections below and move on to the
section titled “TCP/IP Installation”.
3.1.1 Installing USB Drivers on Windows 98
NOTE: USB interface is only supported on Windows 98/2000/Me/XP
Operating Systems.
Step 1. After your PC detects an USB connection, a message window
appears to indicate that the software driver installation process
is about to begin. Click Next to start the installation process.
Step 2. The next message window prompts the question “What do you
want Windows to do?”Select the first option “Search for the
best driver for your device. (Recommended)” and click
Next.
Step 3. Now you need to select where you would like Windows to
search for the proper files. Insert the included CD into your CD-
ROM drive. Select the appropriate options for CD and click
Next to continue.
Step 4. Windows is now reading your CD to search for the proper files.
Once the files are located, a message window appears to
indicate that Windows has found the files for your device. Click
Next to continue.
Step 5. After Windows has installed the software driver files from the
CD, it will need to install some files from your Windows 98 CD
to complete the software driver installation. A message window
appears to ask you to insert your Windows 98 CD. Insert your
Windows 98 CD into your CD-ROM drive and click OK. If
Windows wants the path to your Windows 98 CD, enter the
path to the proper drive and click OK to complete the
installation.
Step 6. The next message window appears to show that the software
driver installation process is now complete. Click Finish to
proceed.

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Step 7. Windows prompts the next message to ask you to restart your
computer. Click Yes to reboot your system. This is highly
recommended for your PC to properly recognize the new
network settings.
Step 8. You have successfully installed your NDS using USB. The USB
LED on the front panel should be lit yellow to indicate a valid
USB connection.
3.1.2 Installing USB Drivers on Windows 2000
Step 1. After your PC detects an USB connection, the Found New
Hardware Wizard window appears and needs to locate a
device driver. Select the radio button next to Search for a
suitable drivers for my device (recommended) and click
Next.
Step 2. Insert the included CD into your CD-ROM and select the CD-
ROM drives checkbox. Click Next.
Step 3. Windows have found the driver for the USB device. Click Next
to continue.
Step 4. Click Yes.
Step 5. The next message window appears to show that the software
driver installation process is now complete. Click Finish.
Step 6. You have successfully installed your NDS using USB. The USB
LED on the front panel should be lit yellow to indicate a valid
USB connection.
3.1.3 Installing USB Drivers on Windows Me
Step 1. After your PC detects an USB connection, the Add New
Hardware Wizard window appears and needs to locate a
device driver. Select the radio button next to Automatic search
for a better driver (Recommended) and click Next.
Step 2. Insert the included CD into your CD-ROM and select the CD-
ROM drives checkbox. Click Next.
Step 3. Windows have found the driver for the USB device. Click Next
to continue.
Step 4. Windows has finished installing the new hardware device. Click
Finish to continue.
Step 5. Click Yes to restart your computer now. This is highly
recommended for your PC to properly recognize the new
network settings.

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Step 6. You have successfully installed your NDS using USB. The USB
LED on the front panel should be lit yellow to indicate a valid
USB connection.
3.1.4 Installing USB Drivers on Windows XP
Step 1. After your PC detects an USB connection, the Found New
Hardware Wizard window appears and needs to locate a
device driver. Select the radio button next to Install from a list
or specific location (Advanced) and click Next.
Step 2. Insert the included CD into your CD-ROM and select the radio
button next to Search for the best driver in these locations.
Check the Search removable media (Floppy, CD-ROM...)
checkbox and click Next.
Step 3. Please wait while the wizard searches...
Step 4. Windows has finished installing the new hardware device. Click
Finish to continue.
Step 5. You have successfully installed your NDS using USB. The USB
LED on the front panel should be lit yellow to indicate a valid
USB connection.
3.2 TCP/IP Installation
You must install a network protocol on each workstation on your LAN
so they can communicate with the NDS unit. The NDS unit requires
the TCP/IP network protocol. The TCP/IP Properties window in
Windows®95/98/2000/NT/Me/XP connects the workstation’s
Ethernet information to the network’s protocol data. Make sure that
each PC on your LAN has TCP/IP available.
Your TCP/IP configuration is solely based on your ISP’s setup. The
following information should be provided by your ISP or company
server:
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway IP Address
NOTE: The NDS is configured with a default IP address of 192.168.1.1
and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

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3.2.1 Detecting TCP/IP in Windows®95/98/Me
Step 1. Click on Start -> Settings ->
Control Panel.
Step 2. Double-click the Network
icon.
Step 3. Click the Configuration tab.
A. If you see TCP/IP listed
under Network
Components, you already
have TCP/IP on your
Windows 95/98/Me.
Proceed to the section
titled “Configuring TCP/IP
in Windows® 95/98/Me.”
B. If you do not see TCP/IP
listed under Network Components, you do not have TCP/IP
on your Windows 95/98/Me. Proceed to “Installing TCP/IP in
Windows® 95/98/Me” in the next section.
3.2.2 Installing TCP/IP in Windows®95/98/Me
Step 1. From the Configuration
tab, click Add.
Step 2. Select Protocol and click
Add.
Step 3. Choose Microsoft ->
TCP/IP click OK.
Step 4. Check to see if TCP/IP
is listed under Network
Components.
A. If you do not see
TCP/IP listed under
Network
Components, you
have not installed
TCP/IP. Repeat
steps 1 - 4.

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B. If you see TCP/IP listed under Network Components, you
already have TCP/IP on your Windows 95/98/Me. Proceed to
the section titled “Configuring TCP/IP in Windows® 95/98/
Me.”
3.2.3 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows®95/98/Me
Step 1. From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP -> XXXX Ethernet
Adapters (“XXXX” is the maker of your Ethernet card) listed
under Network Components and then click Properties.
Step 2. Select the IP Address tab.
You now have the option of using
either dynamic or static IP
addressing.
To enable dynamic IP addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button next to
Obtain an IP Address
automatically.
OPTIONAL: Click the DNS Configuration tab and select Disable DNS. If
you previously entered any parameters, clear all pre-existing settings.*
Step 2. Select the Gateway tab.
Step 3. Click Remove to clear all pre-
existing settings.
Step 4. Click OK to exit TCP/IP
Properties window and click
OK to exit the Network
window.
Step 5. If prompted to restart
Windows 95/98/Me, click Yes.
If you are not prompted to
restart Windows 95/98/Me, do
so manually.
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To enable static IP addressing:
Step 1. Click Specify an IP Address.
Step 2. Type the IP Address and Subnet Mask (for your PC).
Step 3. Click the Gateway tab.
Step 4. Type in your Gateway IP Address (the IP address for the
NDS) from your ISP and click Add.
Step 5. Click the DNS tab. Enter the
Host and Domain names,
and DNS Service Search
Order (for your LAN) and click
Add.
Step 6. Click OK to exit TCP/IP
Properties window.
Step 7. Click OK to exit Network.
Step 8. If prompted to restart
Windows 95/98/Me, click Yes.
If you are not prompted to
restart Windows 95/98/Me,
please do so manually.
3.2.4 Detecting TCP/IP in Windows®NT
Step 1. Click on Start -> Settings ->
Control Panel.
Step 1. Double-click on Network.
Step 2. Click the Protocols tab.
A. If you see TCP/IP listed
under Network Protocols,
you already have TCP/IP
on your Windows NT.
Proceed to the section
titled “Configuring TCP/IP
in Windows® NT.”
B. If you do not see TCP/IP
listed under Network
Protocols, you do not have
TCP/IP on your Windows NT. Proceed to the next section,
“Installing TCP/IP in Windows® NT.”

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3.2.5 Installing TCP/IP in Windows®NT
NOTE: Consult your Network Administrator if you do not have
authorization to change settings for your PC.
Step 1. From the Protocols tab
click Add.
Step 2. Select TCP/IP Protocol
and click OK.
Step 3. Check to verify TCP/IP
Protocol is listed under
Network Protocols, then
click OK.
A. If you do not see TCP/
IP Protocol listed under
Network Protocols, you have not installed TCP/IP. Repeat
steps 1 - 3.
B. If you see TCP/IP Protocol listed under Network Protocols,
then you have successfully installed TCP/IP. Proceed to the
section titled “Configuring TCP/IP in Windows® NT.”
3.2.6 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows®NT
Step 1. From the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP Protocol and click
Properties.
Step 2. Select the IP Address tab.
You now have the option of using either dynamic or static IP addressing.

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To enable dynamic IP addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button next to
Obtain an IP Address from
DHCP Server.
OPTIONAL: Click the DNS tab and
select Disable DNS. If you previously
entered any parameters, clear all pre-
existing settings.*
Step 2. Click OK to exit Network
Properties window.
To enable static addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button next to
Specify an IP Address and
enter the IP Address and
Subnet Mask (for your PC).
Step 2. Click the DNS tab. Enter the Host and Domain names, and
DNS Service Search Order (for your LAN).
Step 3. Click OK to exit Network Properties window.
3.2.7 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows®2000
Once you have successfully installed a network card onto your PC,
Windows 2000/XP will automatically install Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
by default. All you are left to do is to configure it.
Step 1. Click on Start ->Settings
-> Control Panel -> Network and Dial-up Connections ->
Local Area Connection.
Step 2. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click
Properties.
* If specifically required by your ISP or remote server, you may need to enter DNS informa-
tion.

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Step 3. Under the General tab in
the Local Area
Connection Properties
window, highlight Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) and
click Properties.
Step 4. From the General tab,
select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and click
Properties.
To enable dynamic IP addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button
next to Obtain an IP
Address
automatically.
OPTIONAL: You can either click
Obtain DNS server address
automatically or Use the
following DNS server addresses
options. If you choose the Use the
following DNS server addresses
option, then you need to enter the
Preferred and Alternate DNS
server IP addresses.
Step 2. Click OK to exit the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window.

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To enable static IP addressing:
Step 1. Click Use the following
IP Address and enter
the IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and
Default Gateway.
Step 2. Enter the Preferred and
Alternate DNS server
IP addresses.
Step 3. Click OK to exit the
Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP) Properties window.
3.2.8 Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
Step 1. Click Start -> Control
Panel.
Step 2. In the Control Panel
window, double-click
Network and Internet
Connections.
Step 3. Double-click Network
Connections.
Step 4. Double-click Local
Area Connection.
Step 5. Under the Local Area
Connection Status
window, click
Properties.
Step 6. Under the General
Local Area
Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and click Properties.