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

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Front Panel LEDs
Powe
r
WAN DATA
LED Color Status Description
On USB is connected and receives power.POWER Yellow
Off Modem’s USB port is not connected or not
receiving power.
On DSL link is up.
Blinking DSL in Handshaking training status.
WAN Yellow
Off No DSL connection.
DATA Yellow Blinking Data transfer over DSL line.

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4 Modem Setup and Driver Installation
This chapter shows you how to set up your Modem for ADSL Internet access.
zPrepare to Install the DSLMON Software and USB Driver
zMPoA Bridge or Routed Setting
zPPPoA or PPPoE Setting
zConnection Status Monitoring
Prepare to Install the DSLMON Software and USB Driver
Before install the AAM6000UG USB ADSL Modem, you should have information below from your
Internet Service Provide (ISP) or Telephone Company. Once the information has confirmed, you may
now choose one of the installation type, “MPoA Bridge/Routed” or “PPPoA/PPPoE”, follow by the
sections below to complete driver installation.
MPoA Bridge/Routed Needed Information
Required Information Default Value Fill in the Blanks
VPI:
The Virtual Path Identifier number identifies a
bundle of virtual channels.
8
VCI:
The Virtual Path Identifier number identifies a
logical connection between end stations.
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Framing Type & Encapsulation:
Bridge LLC/VC MUX or Route LLC/VC MUX Bridge LLC
Connection Standard:
ANSI T1.413, G.lite, G.dmt, Multi-Standard Multi-Standard
IP address: (When using Static IP)
The IP address given from your ISP. Automatically
Subnet Mask: (When using Static IP)
The subnet Mask given from your ISP. Automatically
Default Gateway: (When using Static IP)
The default gateway given from your ISP. Automatically
Preferred DNS Server: (When using Static IP)
Primary DNS server IP given from your ISP. Automatically
Alternate DNS Server: (When using Static IP)
Secondary DNS server IP given from your ISP. Automatically

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PPPoA/PPPoE Needed Information
Required Information Default Value Fill in the Blanks
VPI:
The Virtual Path Identifier number identifies a
bundle of virtual channels.
8
VCI:
The Virtual Path Identifier number identifies a
logical connection between end stations.
35
Framing Type & Encapsulation:
Bridge LLC/VC MUX or Route LLC/VC MUX Bridge LLC
Connection Standard:
ANSI T1.413, G.lite, G.dmt, Multi-Standard Multi-Standard
User Name and Password:
Let your ISP know which account you are loggin
into and protects your account from unauthorized
users.
N/A
MPoA Bridge or Routed Setting
9DO NOT connect the modem to your computer at this time.
Step 1 Close all Windows programs and applications.
Step 2 Insert the CD that came with your Modem into your computer. It should automatically run
the driver setup program. If the setup is not automatically run, you can open the CD on
your computer and double click the Setup.exe icon
Step 3 When the following window appears, click OK.

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Step 4 When “Eagle II USB ADSL Modem Setup window” appears, click Next.
Step 5 Next, select the “MPoA Bridge/Routed” as driver type and click Next.

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Step 6 Screens pop up to report the progress of the installation. You do not need to click anything
until installation complete, selected “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”, and click
Finish to have your computer restart.
Step 7 After system restarted, you can now connect USB Modem to your PC, several screens pop
up to inform USB driver installation progress, when the following window appear, click
OK.
Setting Up USB Network IP Address
This section is relevant when you select MPoA Bridge/Routed driver type using a given IP address
on.
9Please have yourAAM6000UG USBADSL Modem connecting to PC.
Follow the steps to set up your USB computer to use a static IP address given by your ISP. Window
XP screen shots are shown. Steps and screen shots may very depend on the version of Windows.
Step 1 Click Start ÆControl Panel ÆNetwork and Internet Connection ÆNetwork Connections.
Step 2 Double click on the Network Connection icon to open the window screen.
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Step 3 Right-click on the icon that corresponds to your new USB connection “USB ADSL LAN
Adapter” (not the one that corresponds to your Ethernet NIC) and select Properties.
Step 4 In the Properties screen, make sure the Connect Using field displays “USB ADSL LAN
Adapter”.
Step 5 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 6 Click Use the following IPaddress and fill in the IP address (given by your ISP), Subnet
mask, and Default gateway fields; as same as DNS server address (given by your ISP).

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9If USB ADSL LAN Adapter icon shown as below “Network Cable unplugged”, please
check your AAM6000UG USB ADSL Modem properly connected for ADSL Line. Make
sure the “WAN” LED is steady on in order to operation.

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5 Advanced Control Menu
This chapter shows you how to view advanced modem information.
zGeneral Configuration
zViewing General Statistics
zAdvanced Debugging
General Configuration
Step 1 Double click on the DSLMON icon.
Step 2 Press the ALT and Dkeys simultaneously to bring up the following window. This is
CONFIG tab for the ATM VPI/VCI and encapsulation setting.

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The following table describes the labels in this CONFIG window.
LABEL Description
ATM Channel These are the Virtual Path and Virtual Channel identifiers.
Encapsulation Type This shows the mode of encapsulation chosen during Modem
installation.
ADSL Standard ADSL connection modulation type used to establish physical
communications with the DSL provider.
Viewing General Statistic
ATM and DSL Status
Click the ATM/DSL tab to view ATM-related statistics as seen in this window. These statistics refer to
data collected on the active virtual channels.
The following table describes the labels in this window.
LABEL Description
DSL This is the information ofADSL physical status.
ATM This is the information of ATM cell layer status.
Packet This is the information of Ethernet layer packet status.