Aztech DSL905E Series User manual

DSL905E Series
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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 put 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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1. Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong
voltage usage.
2. This product is for use only in UL Listed computers.

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Contents
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................... 2
Introducing DSL905E ................................................................... 5
1.1 Documentation ............................................................................... 6
1.2 Minimum System Requirements ....................................................... 7
1.3 Network Connections ...................................................................... 7
1.3.1 Single PC Configuration .................................................. 7
1.3.2 More than 1 PC Connections ........................................... 7
Before You Begin ..........................................................................8
2.1 Package......................................................................................... 8
2.2 Overview for DSL905E.................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Front View ..................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Rear View ...................................................................... 10
Connecting DSL905E ................................................................... 11
3.1 Connecting DSL905E(R1M) and DSL905E(R2M) .............................. 12
3.2 Connecting DSL905E(R1) and DSL905E(R2) .................................... 13
3.3 Verifying the Setup Connections ....................................................... 14
Configuring Your Ethernet Card ...................................................15
Running DSLTEST ......................................................................17
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................... 19
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................23
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Introducing DSL905E
This section gives a brief introduction of DSL905E features and its
specifications.
Congratulations on your purchase of DSL905E !
ADSL, which stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, is the latest communication
technology that offers faster and uninterrupted Internet access.
DSL905E is an embedded solution that is OS independent. It can be connected to any
computer with an Ethernet card or to a Hub/Switch. 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, DSL905E 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).
It supports multimode - 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, further guarantees interoperability with network providers worldwide.
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1.1 Documentation
DSL905E Series User Manual (READ THIS MANUAL FIRST!)
This user manual is a printed guide that comes with your ADSL package. Please refer to
this manual 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 router. A Glossary
section is also included to describe the terms used in the manual.
For queries or problems encountered, you may refer to the Frequently Asked Questions and
Troubleshooting Guide found in the User Manual.
DSL905E 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.
For queries or problems encountered, you may refer to the Frequently Asked Questions and
Troubleshooting Guide found in the User Manual.
ATMOS Console Commands Reference Manual 1
The reference manual is a softcopy guide that contains the details of console commands and
its functions. For any advance configurations, you may refer to it for their descriptions.
1 These manuals are found on your DSL905E Series CD-ROM that comes with your ADSL package.

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1.2 Minimum System Requirements
 Pentium®MMX 233MHz (or above) with Ethernet card (installed with TCP/IP Protocol)
 A Serial Port (DSUB-9)
 A CD-ROM Drive
For Single PC Connection
- Cross UTP CAT-5 Ethernet cable (direct connection to DSL905E's 10 Base-T Jack)
For more than 1 PC connections
Expand using Ethernet Hub or Switch
- To connect to the MDI port of your Ethernet Hub/Switch, please use Cross UTP
CAT-5 Ethernet cable.
- To connect to the MDIX port of your Ethernet Hub/Switch, please use Straight UTP
CAT-5 Ethernet cable.
1.3 Network Connections
1.3.1 Single PC Configuration
1.3.2 More than 1 PC Connections
PC with Ethernet Card
Ethernet
DSL905E
ADSL
DSL905E
Hub/Switch
multiple PCs with
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Before You Begin
This chapter contains information that you need to know before setting up
DSL905E. It is important that you go through them.
2.1 Package
Ensure that you have the following items in your router package. For any missing items,
please contact your dealer immediately.
Power cable
Telephone cable (RJ-11) 3
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Power adapter (DC 5V)
DSL905E Series
CD-ROM
2The Micro-Filter can be purchased separately from your dealer. Not required for DSL905E(R1) and
DSL905E(R2).
3The telephone extension cable used for this router is a UL Listed Communication Circuit Accessory,
minimum 26AWG.
DSL905E
Micro-Filter (optional) 2
Straight CAT-5 UTP
Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
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2.2 Overview for DSL905E
2.2.1 Front View
¬Power LED
Lights up when Power switch (at the rear) is pressed ON.
Ethernet Link
Lights up when the Ethernet cable is connected from your router to the Ethernet Card.
®Ethernet ACT
Ethernet Activity: Lights up when the Ethernet is transmitting/receiving data.
¯ADSL Receive LED
Lights up when the ADSL Line is receiving data.
°ADSL Transmit LED
Lights up when the ADSL Line is transmitting data.
±ADSL Link LED
Lights up when the telephone cable is connected from your router to the telephone
wall socket.

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2.2.2 Rear View
¬TEL
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to the Telephone Handset.
LINE
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to the telephone wall socket (ADSL Line).
®CONSOLE
9-pin serial port for local network management.
¯10 BASE-T
10 Base-T Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet card or Hub/Switch.
°DC5V
To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
±Switch
To power on or off the router.
O- indicates OFF position
I- indicates ON position
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Connecting DSL905E
This chapter contains information on the hardware setup of DSL905E.
Power off your computer or/and any connected devices before connecting
your router !
Please note the Ethernet cable types that are to be used for connections.
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4 This optional connection provides easy access to your Telephone set while working near your router.
5 The Micro-Filter is not required if you are not connecting to a Telephone set. For details of the
Micro-Filter usage, you may refer to the Frequently Asked Questions, 'Do I need to use Micro-Filter
when using ADSL ?'.
6 Power off your Power Adaptor when the unit is not in use.
7 To connect direct to an Ethernet card, please use a Cross CAT-5 UTP Ethernet cable.
To connect to the MDI port of your Hub/Switch, please use Cross CAT-5 UTP Ethernet cable.
If not, you may connect to the MDIX port of your Hub/Switch using a Straight CAT-5 UTP
Ethernet cable.
Carry out your connections as illustrated above.
For single PC connection, connect your Ethernet cable from your router to the Ethernet card
on a PC.
For multiple PCs connections, connect your Ethernet cable from your router to a Hub/
Switch. You may then connect your PCs (with Ethernet cards installed) to the Hub/Switch.
The number of PCs supported is dependent on the number of ports available in your Hub/
Switch.
Please proceed to the next section to verify the connections.
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Power adapter 6
Telephone
Wall socket
(ADSL Line)
Rear view of a PC
Telephone set 4
Ethernet cable (RJ-45) 7
DC IN
ETHERNET
LINE
TEL
Ethernet Card
A Hub/Switch
Telephone cable
(RJ-11)
Mains Supply
OR
Micro-Filter 5
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4 This optional connection provides easy access to your Telephone set while working near your router.
6 Power off your Power Adaptor when the unit is not in use.
7 To connect direct to an Ethernet card, please use a Cross CAT-5 UTP Ethernet cable.
To connect to the MDI port of your Hub/Switch, please use Cross CAT-5 UTP Ethernet cable.
If not, you may connect to the MDIX port of your Hub/Switch using a Straight CAT-5 UTP
Ethernet cable.
Carry out your connections as illustrated above.
For single PC connection, connect your Ethernet cable from your router to the Ethernet card
on a PC.
For multiple PCs connections, connect your Ethernet cable from your router to a Hub/
Switch. You may then connect your PCs (with Ethernet cards installed) to the Hub/Switch.
The number of PCs supported is dependent on the number of ports available in your Hub/
Switch.
Please proceed to the next section to verify the connections.
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Power adapter 6
Telephone
Wall socket
(ADSL Line)
Rear view of a PC
Telephone set 4
Ethernet cable (RJ-45) 7
DC IN
ETHERNET
LINE
TEL
Ethernet Card
A Hub/Switch
Telephone cable
(RJ-11)
Mains Supply
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3.3 Verifying the Setup Connections
This is to verify the connections you have carried out on your router. Verifications are based
on the activity of the corresponding LED.
i) Power on the Mains Supply and the Power Switch of your router.
If the LED(s) does not light up, check that:
a) the Mains Supply is powered on and the Power switch on DSL905E is at I
position.
b) the connections are carried out as illustrated in Chapter 3 - Connecting
DSL905E.
ii) If you have connected a Telephone set to your router, pick up the handset of the
Telephone. You should hear the normal dial-tone.
If you do not hear the normal dial-tone of a telephone, check that your telephone cable
connection is connected as illustrated in Chapter 3 - Connecting DSL905E. If your
connection is correct, it may be due to a faulty phone cable that you are using.
Replace the phone cable.
Upon successful verifications, proceed to the next chapter to configure your Ethernet Card.
ADSL Link LED
You should see this LED blinks at the initial stage.
When the ADSL link is established, the LED will
remain lit up.
Power LED
You should see this LED lights up.
Ethernet Link LED
You should see this LED lights up.

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Configuring Your
Ethernet Card
You need to configure the Ethernet Card on your PC in order to run DSL
Router Commander8from your PC.
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, depending on your system configurations. For any 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 ISP / System Administrator.
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i) Ensure that your router is powered on.
ii) From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. Select
Properties.
iii) From the Configuration tab, select TCP/
IP-> 3Com EtherLink III ISA [3C509b-
TPO] in PnP mode 9and click
Properties.
(If you do not see a TCP/IP networking protocol, re-
install your Ethernet card.)
9 This guide uses 3Com EtherLink III ISA Ethernet Card as an example. Select the Ethernet Card
that is listed in your system.
iv) Select the IP Address tab.
Select the option 'Specify an IP
address'.
Enter the IP Address and
Subnet Mask as given by your
System Administrator. Click
OK to save the settings.
When prompted to restart, click Yes.
You may now proceed to the next chapter to run the DSLTEST for verifying the setups and
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Running DSLTEST
DSLTEST will check both the Ethernet Card configuration and the ADSL
line connection.
Chapter5
If the first test failed, the next test will be skipped. Proceed to fix the
problem first before running DSLTEST again.
i) From your DSL905E Series CD-ROM, navigate to \Tools\DSLTEST. Double-click on
the file DSLTEST.exe.
(It is highly recommended that you copy the entire Tools directory to your harddisk. This allows
easy access to the utility.)
The Line Test is optional.
Please check with your
ISP if they support this
feature.
You may do selective tests by clicking
the box next to the corresponding test
names. A tick in the box means that
the particular test will be performed.
Ethernet Interface Test:
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Modem Test:
This is to test the physical ADSL line connection, that is the telephone cable
connection between your router and your Telephone Wall Socket. At the same time,
it will check the connection rate of your router, whether does it fall below the
performance level.
Line Test (optional):
This test is optional. You need to check with your ISP if they support this feature.
This is to test the link between your router and your ISP backend equipments.
ii) Ensure that you have powered on your router and click Test. At the following prompt,
click OK to proceed.
(Please refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide
should your Modem Test
and Line Test fail.)
See the following table for the possible test results.
Result Description
PASS The test is successful.
FAIL You will be prompted on the error. Click OK, fix the error and
click Test again.
SKIP The test is not carried out as the previous test has failed.
(Error messages will be prompted to highlight the area of the failure, if any. Please
refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for details on the error messages.)
To enable DSLTEST log file, you must first copy the entire Tools directory from
theDSL905E Series CD-ROM to your harddisk. FromTools\DSLTEST directory,
double-click DSLTEST.exe.
Click the DSLTEST icon (at the top-left corner) of theDSL Test dialog box. Select
Settings. Click on the square box besides Enabling Loggingto create a log file.
At LogFile text box, enter the path of your log file where you want it to be saved.

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Frequently Asked
Questions
This section provides answers to the commonly asked questions
on your router.
Why is Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) called Asymmetric ?
It is called asymmetric because more bandwidth is reserved for receiving data
than for sending data. This is useful because many users of the Internet receive
much more data than they send.
What are the benefits of ADSL over analog modems ?
Besides the high-speed advantage, ADSL connection is always on. There is no
longer a need to log on and off, no more busy signals and no more waiting for the
connection to established - it is always there. On top of these, you can use the
phone even when the data connection is on. You do not need to switch between
surfing the Net and talking over the phone.
Will my router constantly connect near the maximum speed ?
At ADSL speeds, the limitations depend on the performance or load of the Internet
Service Provider that you are trying to reach, as well as the line condition specific
to your location.
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Can I use my router during thunderstorm ?
ADSL routers can be damaged by thunderstorms. Our product warranty does not
apply to damage caused by lightning. If your area is frequent in thunderstorms,
you are advised to use a surge protector. Certain surge protectors have been
reported to reduce download speed, so you are advised to test your speed before
and after installation to make sure that it adds no problems to your line.
Do I need to install additional telephone lines in order to use ADSL?
No, you do not need to do so. ADSL and standard voice telephones operate at a
different set of frequencies. The difference in frequencies allows both IP (Internet)
traffic and voice traffic to co-exist on a same physical phone line.
Will my old PC be fast enough for ADSL?
Yes. But if you start to use the ADSL line to view video-on-demand or other
memory and processor hungry functions, you may well decide that your PC is too
slow. However, there are still many interesting sites that can be seen and used by
slower PCs.
How can I send/receive fax as well as surfing the Internet at the same time ?
To send/receive fax, you may connect your fax machine to the TEL jack of your
router (same as the way you connect to the telephone set as illustrated inChapter
3 - Connecting DSL905E).
Do I need to use Micro-Filter when using ADSL ?
For DSL905E(R1M) and DSL905E(R2M), Micro-Filter is required if you are sharing
your DSL line with your telephone. The Micro-Filter will eliminate noise on the
telephone line to ensure the best possible networked phone performance. If the
DSL uses a different line and not sharing with your telephone, then a Micro-Filter
will not be necessary.
For DSL905E(R1) and DSL905E(R2), there is already a built-in Micro-Filter at
the TEL jack of your router. Thus, no Micro-Filter is required between your Telephone
set and your router. However, if you are sharing the ADSL line with other telephone
line extensions, you will need to have a Micro-Filter connected between the other
telephone set and the telephone wall socket connecting to it.