Aztech DSL600E Product information sheet

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Table of Contents
Preliminary Pages Page
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 – Introduction....................................................................................................5
1.1 Minimum Requirements...................................................................5
1.2 ADSL Router Package .....................................................................6
1.3 ADSL Router Overview...................................................................7
1.3.1 Front Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)..............................7
1.3.2 Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)....................8
1.3.3 Front Indicators (Ethernet Router) ...................................................9
1.3.4 Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Router)........................................10
1.4 Typical ADSL Router Connection.................................................11
Chapter 2 - Connecting the ADSL Router to Your PC / Notebook..............................12
2.1 Connecting to the Ethernet.............................................................12
2.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line........................................................13
2.3 Checking Your Connections...........................................................14
2.4 Connecting to the USB Port (For Ethernet USB Combo Router Only)
........................................................................................................14
2.5 Connecting to the Power Outlet .....................................................15
2.6 Powering ON..................................................................................15
Chapter 3 – Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card ...............................................16
3.1 For Windows®98 Second Edition / Windows®Me.....................16
3.2 For Windows®2000 / Windows®XP...........................................17
Chapter 4 – Installing Your USB Driver (For Ethernet USB Combo Router Only)..19
4.1 For Windows®98 Second Edition..................................................19
4.2 For Windows®ME.........................................................................21
4.3 For Windows®2000.......................................................................22
4.4 For Windows®XP..........................................................................23
4.5 For Macintosh®OS 10.2 & above.................................................25
Chapter 5 – Configuring Your Internet Browser...........................................................30
5.1 Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ (based on IE 5.5).............................30
5.2 Netscape Navigator ........................................................................30

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Chapter 6 – Router Setup Utility .....................................................................................31
6.1 Running Setup Utility.....................................................................31
6.2 Microsoft® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ......................36
Chapter 7 – Setup ADSL Router via Quick Start ..........................................................39
Chapter 8 – Maintenance..................................................................................................41
8.1 Maintenance Concepts....................................................................41
8.2 Preventive Maintenance .................................................................41
8.3 Preventive or Scheduled Maintenance (PM) Tasks........................41
8.4 PM or Scheduled Maintenance Tasks ............................................42
8.5 PM Tools & Test Equipment..........................................................42

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Safety Summary Messages
WARNING
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HIGH VOLTAGE
is used in the equipment. Make sure equipment is properly grounded
BEFORE opening. Failure to observe safety precautions may result in electric
shock to user.
CAUTION
Check voltages before connecting equipment to power supplies. Wrong
voltages applied may result in damage to equipment.

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our ADSL2+ Ethernet USB Combo Router. The ADSL Router
provides you with a high-speed broadband Internet connection using your existing phone line
that at the same time allows you to make phone calls.
The ADSL Router can be connected to any computer/notebook with a USB Port (for Ethernet
USB Combo router only) or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card. For multiple users connection, you
may connect your computers/notebooks to both the Ethernet Port and USB Port on the ADSL
Router at the same time or expand the Ethernet connection of the ADSL Router with an Ethernet
Hub / Switch.
This documentation assumes that you have already installed an Ethernet card on your
computer/notebook.
1.1 Minimum Requirements
• Pentium®MMX 233MHz
• A CD-ROM Drive
• Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol (required only if you are connecting
to the ETHERNET port of your ADSL Router)
• USB port (required if you are connecting to the USB Port of your ADSL Router,
for Ethernet USB Combo Router only)
• Host Operating Systems support for USB (For Ethernet USB Combo Router
only):
- Windows® 98 Second Edition
- Windows® Me
- Windows® 2000
- Windows® XP
- Windows® XP x64 Edition
- Macintosh OS 10.2 & above
• OS independent for Ethernet
• Web Browser support:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions)
- Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)

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1.2 ADSL Router Package
Fig 1-1 below shows the ADSL Router Package. For any missing items, please contact your
dealer immediately.
ADSL Router Utility CD Easy Start Manual
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USB Cable Telephone Cable (RJ11) CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet
(For Ethernet USB Network Cable (RJ45)
Combo Router only)
POTS-Splitter (Optional) Power Adapter (DC 9V)
Figure 1-1 : ADSL Router Package
Depending on your country of purchase, your package may or may not come with a POTS
Splitter. The POTS Splitter is required if you are connecting a Telephone Set to the Ethernet
Modem. Please refer to Chapter 2 Section 2.2 - Connecting to the ADSL Line for details.
POTS-Splitter can also be purchased from your dealer.

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1.3 ADSL Router Overview
1.3.1 Front Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)
Fig 1-2 shows the front indicators of the Ethernet USB Combo Router.
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2
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Figure 1-2 : Front Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)
Label Description
1 PPP Lights up when the PPP connection is established.
2 PWR Lights up when power is supplied to the Router.
3 DSL Lights up when the ADSL connection is established.
Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with
the ADSL Service Provider.
4 ETH/ACT Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your
ADSL Router to the Ethernet Card.
Flickers when the ADSL is transmitting / receiving data.
5 USB Lights up when the USB device driver is successfully installed in your
Computer/ Notebook.
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1.3.2 Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)
Fig 1-3 shows the back panel indicators of the Ethernet USB Combo Router.
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2
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Figure 1-3 : Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet USB Combo Router)
Label Description
1 DSL Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket
(ADSL line).
2 USB USB Port to connect to the USB port on your Computer/Notebook.
3ETHERNET 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX (allows either cross or straight cable)
Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network card or
Ethernet Hub/Switch.
4 RESET To reset the ADSL Router, simply press the reset button for about 10
seconds (all customised settings that you have saved will be lost!).
5 DC 9V To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
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1.3.3 Front Indicators (Ethernet Router)
Fig 1-4 shows the front indicators of the Ethernet Router.
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2
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Figure 1-4 : Front Indicators (Ethernet Router)
Label Description
1 PWR Lights up when power is supplied to the Router.
2 DSL Lights up when the ADSL connection is established.
Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with
the ADSL Service Provider.
3 ETH/ACT Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your
ADSL Router to the Ethernet Card.
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1.3.4 Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Router)
Fig 1-5 shows the back panel indicators of the Ethernet Router.
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Figure 1-5 : Back Panel Indicators (Ethernet Router)
Label Description
1. DSL Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket
(ADSL line).
2. ETHERNET 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX (allows either cross or straight cable)
Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network card or
Ethernet Hub/Switch.
3. RESET To reset the ADSL Router, simply press the reset button for about 10
seconds (all customised settings that you have saved will be lost!).
4. DC 9V To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
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1.4 Typical ADSL Router Connection
Fig 1-6 below shows a typical single user connection.
Computer/Notebook
with Ethernet Network
Card or USB Port
Ethernet / USB
Cable
Figure 1- 6 :Single User Connection Diagram
To connect to multiple computers/notebooks, you may further expand one of the Ethernet Ports
via an Ethernet Hub/Switch. For details on how to connect to the Ethernet Switch/Hub, please
refer to the documentation that comes with the unit. See Fig 1-7.
Computer/Notebook with
USB Port
USB
Ethernet Switch/Hub
Ethernet
Computer/Notebook with
Ethernet Network Card
Figure 1-7 : Multiple PCs Connection
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Chapter 2 - Connecting the ADSL Router to Your PC /
Notebook
CAUTION !
Power off your Computer/Notebook or/and any connected devices before
connecting to the ADSL Router!
2.1 Connecting to the Ethernet
Connect your computer(s)/notebook(s) to the ADSL Router as illustrated. The following
illustration shows the connection of a single computer. See Fig 1-8.
Ethernet
Network Card
Back view of a
Computer
Ethernet
Network Cable
Ethernet Port
Back View of
ADSL Router
Figure 1-8 : Connecting to Ethernet
Do not be mistaken by an Ethernet Port and a Line Port. Picture A below illustrates that of an
Ethernet port, whilst Picture B shows a Line port.
B : LINE
A : ETHERNET
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2.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line
Fig 1-9 shows the connection of the ADSL Ethernet Modem to the ADSL Line.
Telephone
Wall Socket
Tele
p
hone Cable
Back View of
ADSL Router
Figure 1-9 : Connecting to the ADSL Line
Fig 1-10 shows the connection of the ADSL Line and Telephone set.
POTS Splitter
Connect the
telephone set to the
j
ack labeled TEL or
PHONE and the
telephone cable to
the jack labeled
LINE.
Tele
p
hone wall socket
Tele
p
hone Set
Tele
p
hone Cable
Back View of
ADSL Router
Figure 1-10 : Connection of ADSL Line & Telephone set
The POTS Splitter (with built-in Microfilter) is a device that allows you to connect both your
Telephone cable and Telephone Set to the same Telephone Wall Socket. The device at the same
time helps to eliminate background noise on the telephone line, ensuring the best possible phone
performance.
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2.3 Checking Your Connections
NOTE: Please check your connections before proceeding.
Ensure all connections are carefully plugged in as shown in Fig 1-11.
Figure 1-11 : Checking Connections
2.4 Connecting to the USB Port (For Ethernet USB Combo Router
Only)
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Ensure that the USB cable is plugged in as shown in Fig 1-12.
USB Cable
USB Port
Back view of
ADSL Router Back view of a
computer
To your
Power Outlet
To the Ethernet Port on your
Computer(s)/Notebook(s)
To your
Telephone
Wall Socket
(ADSL Line)
Back view of
ADSL Router
Figure 1-12 : Connecting the USB ports

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2.5 Connecting to the Power Outlet
See Fig 1-13 for connection to the power outlet.
Back View of the
ADSL Router Connect the other end of
the Power Adapter to the
Power
Figure 1-13 : Connecting Power Outlet
2.6 Powering ON
a) Power on the Power Outlet that is connected to your ADSL Router.
b) Power on your Computer(s)/Notebook(s).
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Chapter 3 – Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card
If your computer/notebook is connected to the Ethernet Port of the ADSL Router, proceed with
the following instructions. If your computer/notebook is connected to the USB Port of the ADSL
Router, proceed with Chapter 4.
The illustrated screen shots serve only as examples. For any dissimilarity, please follow the
instructions closely as prompted on your Computer.
NOTE: Proceed with this section ONLY if your computer/notebook is connected to
the Ethernet Port of your ADSL Router.
3.1 For Windows®98 Second Edition / Windows®Me
Proceed with the steps below.
1. From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. Select
Properties.
2. From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> xxx where xxx refers to the model of your
Ethernet Card that is connected to your ADSL Router.
3. Click Properties as show below in Fig 1-14.
Figure 1-14 : Network settings
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4. Click the IP Address tab.
5. Select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK to save the settings.
See Fig 1-15.
Figure 1-15 : TCP/IP Properties
6. Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered ON.
7. Restart your system.
8. Proceed to Chapter 5.
3.2 For Windows®2000 / Windows®XP
Windows® 2000:
a. From your Windows desktop, right-click on the icon My Network Places and select
Properties.
b. At the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area
Connection icon and select Properties.
Windows® XP: (Instructions are based on default Start menu option)
a. From your Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Communications > Network Connections.
b. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that reflects the model of your
Ethernet Card that is connected to your ADSL Router and click Properties.
Ensure that the field Connect Using indicates the model of your Ethernet Card that is connected
to your ADSL Router.
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NOTE: This is important especially if you have more than one Local Area
Connection icons displayed at the Network and Dial-up Connections /
Network Connections window. Ensure that you have selected the correct
one.)
1. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. See Fig 1-16.
Figure 1-16 : Local Area Connection properties
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2. Select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. See Fig 1-17.
Figure 1-17 : TCP/IP Properties
3. Click OK again to close.
4. Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered ON.
5. Restart your system.
6. Proceed to
Chapter 5.

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Chapter 4 – Installing Your USB Driver (For Ethernet
USB Combo Router Only)
Setup utility will install the USB driver automatically. If it fails to install, follow the steps below
for USB installation. Proceed with this section ONLY if your computer/notebook is connected to
the USB Port of your ADSL Router. The following screen shots illustrated serve only as
examples. For any dissimilarity, please follow closely the instructions prompted on your
Computer/Notebook.
For Windows® 98 Second Edition users, you may be prompted for your Windows CD-ROM.
Have it ready by your side.
4.1 For Windows®98 Second Edition
Proceed with the steps below:
1. Power ON your computer to start the Windows Operating System.
2. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive.
3. At the prompt click Next. See Fig 1-18.
Figure 1-18 : Add New Hardware Wizard Prompt
4. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) option and click
Next. See Fig 1-19.
Figure 1-19 : Driver Search
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5. Select on CD-ROM drives option and click Next. See Fig 1-20.
Figure 1-20: CD-ROM Selection
NOTE: Depending on your system’s configuration, you may be prompted for your
Windows CD-ROM during installation. At the prompt, replace the
Installation CD in your CD-ROM Drive with your Windows CD-ROM and
click OK. At the Copying Files dialog box, enter the path of your Windows
CD-ROM and click OK.
6. Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation.
7. Restart your system when prompted.
8. Proceed to Chapter 5.
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