Asus AAM6000UG User manual

ASUS
AAM6000UG USB ADSL Modem User Guide
Version 2.1
For Software Version 9.5

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Contents
1Preface............................................................................................................1
Purpose.......................................................................................................................................................1
Organization................................................................................................................................................1
Conventions................................................................................................................................................1
2Introduction....................................................................................................3
Overview.....................................................................................................................................................3
Features......................................................................................................................................................3
System Requirements.................................................................................................................................3
3Hardware Installation ....................................................................................5
Hardware Overview.....................................................................................................................................5
Parts List........................................................................................................................................5
USB Connectors ............................................................................................................................6
Splitter and Microfilter..................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel LEDs........................................................................................................................................7
4Modem Setup and Driver Installation ..........................................................9
Prepare to Install the DSLMON Software and USB Driver.........................................................................9
MPoA Bridge or Routed Setting................................................................................................................10
Setting Up USB Network IP Address...........................................................................................12
PPPoA or PPPoE Setting..........................................................................................................................15
Internet Access PPP Setting........................................................................................................17
Connection Status Monitoring...................................................................................................................18
5Advanced Control Menu .............................................................................19
General Configuration...............................................................................................................................19
Viewing General Statistic ..........................................................................................................................20
ATM and DSL Status....................................................................................................................20
Advanced of AAL Link Status.......................................................................................................21
Advanced Debugging................................................................................................................................21
6Remove and Upgrade..................................................................................23
Remove versus Upgrade the Modem Driver ............................................................................................23
Remove Procedure...................................................................................................................................23
Upgrade Procedure...................................................................................................................................24
Rollback Procedure...................................................................................................................................26
Appendix A .......................................................................................................27
ADSL-Related Acronyms ..........................................................................................................................27

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1 Preface
This preface guide you how the document is organized, the purpose of this document and it
conventions. It includes the following topic:
zPurpose
zOrganization
zConventions
Purpose
The purpose of this guide is to provide detailed information and description about how to configure
the AAM6000UG USB ADSL Modem and contains comprehensive configuration examples.
Organization
This guide contains the following information:
yPreface
yIntroduction
yHardware Installation
yModem Setup and Driver Installation
yAdvanced Control Menu
yRemove and Upgrade
Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in this guide.
9– Indicate the attention or any notices caution relay on the topical subjects.

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2 Introduction
This chapter provides a general overview ofAAM6000UG USB Modem. It covers the key features
and main applications of your Modem.
zOverview
zFeature
zSystem Requirements
Overview
Thanks you for purchasing this ADSL Modem. This ADSL Modem delivers the highest performance
in Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line technology, allowing you to simultaneously enjoy telephone
and Internet service using existing copper phone lines. Ideal for home and small business users, this
existing copper phone lines, Ideal for home and small business users, this easy-to-use ADSL Modem
offers reliable connectivity and remarkable data transfer rates. Once the ADSL Modem is online, you
can enjoy real-time 3D animation, video conferencing, or perform other data intensive operations.
Features
Software Feature
ySupports RFC 2346 protocol (PPP over ATM), RFC 2516 (PPP over Ethernet), RFC 1483
encapsulation (multiple protocol over ATM AAL5), and TFC 1577 protocol (classical IP over
ATM)
ySoftware upgrade
yUser Maintenance
System Requirements
The AAM6000UG ADSL Modem requires that your computer has a USB (Universal Series Bus) 1.1
or 2.0 compatible port.
9You must have your USB port free and capable to use before connect toAAM6000UG
ADSLModem, USB Hub or other extend USB device are not recommend to connect with
AAM6000UGADSL Modem.
Operating System Support
yWindows 98SE
yWindows ME
yWindows 2000
yWindows XP
yWindows 2003 Server

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3 Hardware Installation
This chapter introduces the ports and LED indicators.
zHardware Overview
zUSB Connectors
zSplitter Installation
zFront Panel LEDs
Hardware Overview
Have your system operating disk or CD handy during the installation, in case a specific file can not be
found on your computer due to installation.
USB Cable
Connect to PC RJ-11 Phone Cable connec
t
to Wall o
r
S
p
litte
r
The back panel has two interfaces:
yUSB – Connecting to PC USB port
yLINE – Connecting RJ-11 Phone cable to Phone Jack or Splitter
Parts List
AAM6000UG USB Modem Splitter RJ-11 Phone Cable

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USB Cable Quick Installation Guide
(Optional) Installation CD
USB Connectors
See the following figure for an explanation of USB connectors.
This cable end will plug into your Modem’s
USB port This cable end will plug into your computer’s USB port
Splitter Installation
Use a Splitter in order to plug a phone into the same telephone line.
yModem port – connect to USB Modem
yPhone port – connect to Phone Set
yLine port – connect to telephone wall jack or out line