Aztech DSL901E User manual

Aztech DSL901E External ADSL
Bridge & Router Modem
User Guide
Version 1.0

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© Copyright
May 2001
Version 1.0
The hardware described in this manual is owned by Aztech Systems Ltd and is protected by
international copyright laws. You may not remove the copyright notice from any part of the hardware
or any copy of the written materials accompanying the hardware.
In addition, no part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval
systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the prior written permission
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Disclaimer Statement
Aztech Systems Ltd specifically disclaims all warranties, either expressed or implied, including but
not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect
to the hardware, firmware, and the accompanying written materials. Aztech Systems Ltd reserves the
right to revise or make improvements to its product at any time and without obligation to notify any
person of such revisions or improvements.
In no event shall Aztech Systems Ltd be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including
any loss of business profits or any other commercial damages, arising out of the use of its product.
Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong
voltage usage.

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Safety Guidelines
Adhere to the following safety guidelines when using your unit to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and injury.
Understand all instructions in the manual. Follow all instruction labels found on
the unit.
Except for the power adapter supplied, the unit should not be connected to other
adapters/power supplies.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
Do not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. The unit may drop and become
damaged.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight.
Do not place any hot devices close to the unit as it may degrade or cause damage
to it.
Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
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Contents
©Copyright................................................................................................. 3
DisclaimerStatement ................................................................................. 3
SafetyGuidelines ........................................................................................ 4
IntroducingDSL901E ........................................................................................... 7
1.1 Documentation ............................................................................................ 8
1.2 Manuals/UI/Firmware Updates.................................................................... 8
1.3 Minimum System Requirements ................................................................. 9
1.4 Network Connections ................................................................................. 9
1.4.1 BridgeModem ................................................................................. 9
1.4.2 Router ............................................................................................. 9
Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 11
2.1 Package...................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Overview for DSL901E ............................................................................. 12
2.2.1 FrontView ..................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 RearView ...................................................................................... 13
ConnectingDSL901E ......................................................................................... 15
Setting Up the Ethernet Card ............................................................................ 17
4.1 Configuring the Ethernet Card ................................................................ 17
4.2 Verifying the Link Between the Ethernet Card and DSL901E................ 19
InstallingWinPoETDialer .................................................................................. 21
Connecting to the Internet ................................................................................ 25
6.1 Establishing the Connection for broadband service ............................. 25
6.2 Ready to Go! .............................................................................................. 26
6.2.1 CheckingtheSession Connection time ......................................... 26
6.2.2 Disconnectingfromthe Internet ..................................................... 26
UninstallingWinPoETDialer ............................................................................. 27

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FrequentlyAskedQuestions ............................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................... 31
Technical Specifications.................................................................................... 37
C.1 Main Features ............................................................................................ 37
C.2 Platform Support ....................................................................................... 38
C.3 External Connectors ................................................................................. 38
C.4 LED Indicators ........................................................................................... 38
C.5 Environmental ........................................................................................... 39
C.6 System Requirements ............................................................................... 39

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Introducing DSL901E
Thissectiongives abrief introductionofDSL901E featuresand its specifications.
Chapter1
Congratulations on your purchase of the DSL901E External ADSL
Bridge & Router Modem!
ADSL, which stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, is the latest
communication technology that offers faster and uninterrupted Internet access. It
allows use of real-time, interactive multimedia and broadcast-quality for services
such as video-on-demand, collaborative computing and distance learning.
DSL901E is capable of data rate in both Full-Rate and G.Lite, with Full Rate
transmission at up to 8 Mbps downstream, 640 Kbps upstream and G.Lite
transmission at up to 1.5 Mbps downstream, 512 Kbps upstream.
DSL901E is an embedded solution that is OS independent. It can be connected to
any computer with an Ethernet card. It has an Ethernet connection that allows
direct interface to any existing IEEE 802.3 LAN network, providing instant broadband
Internet access to LAN networks with minimum hassle.
To ensure the broadest customer reach, the DSL901E features multiple data
encapsulation formats for DSL transport over ATM PVCs, including the widely
supported ADSL protocols RFC 1483 (MPoA), RFC 1577 (IPoA) and RFC 2364
(PPPoA).
Fully compliant with ANSI T1.143 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) and G.992.2
(G.Lite) featuring Discrete Multi-tone (DMT) line encoding used by major ADSL
manufacturers, the DSL901E further guarantees interoperability with network
providers worldwide.

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1.1 Documentation
DSL 901E User Manual (READ THIS MANUAL FIRST!)
This user manual is a printed guide that comes with your router package. Each
router model has its own manual. You may refer to it for setting up and connecting
your router. It also contains the sections on Frequently Asked Questions and
Troubleshooting Guide.
DSL Router Commander Software Manual 1
The software manual is a softcopy guide that contains information on DSL Router
Commander, a User Interface (UI) that provides a simple way of configuring your
network.
DSL 900/9000 Router Series Technical Manual 1
The technical manual is a softcopy guide that contains console commands and
advanced router configurations that are mostly intended for experienced users.
ATMOS Command Reference 1
The reference manual is a softcopy guide that contains most of the console
commands and its functions. For advance configurations, you may refer to it for
their descriptions.
1.2 Manuals/UI/Firmware Updates
To ensure that our users have the best of the product, continuous efforts are made
to improve our software. Our manuals, User Interface (UI) and firmware are also
being updated as and when required. To make sure that you do not miss out any
new updates, please visit http://www.aztech.com for downloads.
1 These manuals can be found on your DSL 900/9000 Router Series CD-ROM that
comes with your router package.

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1.3 Minimum System Requirements
 Pentium®MMX 233MHz (or above) with Ethernet card (installed with TCP/IP
Protocol)
 32MB RAM
 10MB of free hard disk space
 A Serial Port
 A CD-ROM Drive
 For Multiple PCs
- Ethernet Hub with Straight Ethernet cables
For Single PC
- Crossover Ethernet Cable
1.4 Network Connections
DSL901E may operate as a Bridge modem or Router.
1.4.1 Bridge Modem
Connection to single PC
1.4.2 Router
Connection to multiple PCs in a LAN
DSL901E
Hub
multiple
PCs with
Ethernet
Cards
PC with Ethernet
Card
Ethernet
DSL901E

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Chapter2
DSL901E
Power adapter
Power cable Telephone cable (RJ-11)
UTPCrossover
Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
DSL901ECD
User's Manual
Before You Begin
Thischaptercontains informationthat youneedto knowbefore setting
up DSL901E. It is important that you go through them.
2.1 Package
Ensure that you have the following items in your DSL901E package. For any
missing items, please contact your dealer immediately.

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2.2 Overview for DSL901E
2.2.1 Front View
Ethernet ACT
Ethernet Activity: Lights
up when the Ethernet is
transmitting/receiving data.
Ethernet Link
Lights up when the Ethernet
link is established.
ADSL Link LED
Lights up when the
ADSL Line is
established.
ADSL Transmit LED
Lights up when the ADSL Line
is transmitting data.
ADSL Receive LED
Lights up when the ADSL Line is
receiving data.
Power LED
Lights up when Power
switch is turned ON.
When the Power Switch is on, the Power LED
will light up. Once the modem is initialized, the
ADSL Link LED will start blinking, trying to
establish a connection. Upon successful
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2.2.2 Rear View
Power Connector
To connect to the power adapter output
Ethernet Port
10Base-T ethernet port (RJ-45) to connect to
an Ethernet card or Hub/Switch.
Console (Serial Port)
9-pin serial port for local network management
ADSL Jack
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to the ADSL Line
Tel Jack
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to the Telephone Handset
Power Switch
To power on or off the modem.
I - indicates ON position
O - indicates OFF position

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Connecting DSL901E
Thischapter containsinformationonthehardwaresetupofDSL901E
2 For connection to a PC Ethernet card, please use a cross Ethernet UTP cable.
For connection to a Hub or Switch, you may use a normal (straight) Ethernet UTP cable.
3 This optional connection provides easy access to your Telephone set while working near the modem.
Chapter3
Power off your computer and any connected devices before connecting
DSL901E !
to Ethernet Card,
Hub or Switch2
ThePowerMains
Telephone Wall Socket
(ADSL line)
Telephone Set3
PowerAdaptor
PC
DSL901E
POTS Splitter 4
4 A POTS splitter may or may not be required between the TEL jack and your telephone set.
Check with your Internet Service Provider.

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Setting Up the
Ethernet Card
You need to configure the Ethernet Card on your PC in order to run DSL
RouterCommander5andtheDSL Testfrom yourPC.
Chapter4
1. The screen shots and screens information illustrated in this manual serve
only as a guide. The exact information you see on your system may
vary, dependingon yoursystem configurations. For dissimilarities,follow
closely to the instructions as prompted on your PC screen.
2. All IP addresses and Subnet Mask indicated in this manual serve only as
examples for your better understanding. You are required to replace
these values with those given by your ADSL Service Provider/System
Administrator.
5 DSL Router Commander is a user friendly tool that allows you to setup your DSL901E
network configurations with ease.
4.1 Configuring the Ethernet Card
i) Power on your DSL901E.
ii) From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon.
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iii) From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP -> 3Com EtherLink III ISA
[3C509b-TPO] in PnP mode 6and click Properties.
iv) Select the IP Address tab.
Select the option'Specify an
IP address'.
Enter the IP Address as
192.168.1.2 and Subnet
Mask as 255.255.255.0.
Click OK to save the
settings.
When prompted to restart,
click Ye s.
(If you do not see a TCP/IP networking
protocol, re-install your Ethernet card.)
6 This guide uses 3Com EtherLink III ISA Ethernet Card as an example. Select the
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4.2 Verifying the Link Between the Ethernet
Card and DSL901E
i) From your Windows taskbar, click Start > Run.
ii) In the text box, enter ping 192.168.1.1 -t and click OK.
(The factory default IP Address for DSL901E is set at 192.168.1.1.
Replace this address with the one assigned by your System Administrator,
if necessary.)
iii) If the connection between your Ethernet card and DSL901E has been
established, you should see text listing similar to the following.
Close the window. You may now proceed to run DSL Router Commander. (If
you see 'Request timed out' listing, it means that the link between your Ethernet
Card and DSL901E has not been established. Refer to Appendix B -
Troubleshooting Guide, 'I get 'Request timed out' response when I ping to
DSL901E'.)

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