Cable & Wireless 6205 User manual

6205 ADSL USB Modem
Installation Instructions
Document Number 6205-A2-ZZ42-00
December 2005
Copyright © 2005
Zhone Technologies, Inc.
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Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of a 6205 ADSL USB Modem. You will now be able to surf the
Internet via the modem’s state-of-the-art ADSL connection.
This document will show you how to set up the 6205 ADSL Modem, and how to customize its
configuration to get the most out of this product.
Features
•The 6205 ADSL Modem offers up to 8 Mbps downstream and 800 kbps upstream.
•A plug-and-play USB port provides Internet connectivity to your PC.
•The 6205 ADSL Modem supports Windows 98FE/SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and
Windows XP.
System Requirements
In order to use the 6205 ADSL Modem for Internet access, you must have the following:
•ADSL service subscription from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
•One computer containing a free USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
•USB driver provided in this package
Caution:
¾Do not open the housing!
¾Use only the cables provided with this device and do not perform any
modifications on them
¾Review the Important Safety Instructions on page 12

Package Contents
Your 6205 ADSL Modem package includes:
6205 ADSL Modem
CD-ROM Containing User’s Guides and Drivers
RJ11 Phone Cable
Y-Adapter
USB Cable
Two Microfilters
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Front Panel
The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit.
LED Color Status Description
POWER Yellow On
Off
Your Modem is powered ON
Your Modem is powered OFF
WAN Yellow On
Blinking
Off
Up – Connected successfully
Handshaking – The modem is trying to connect
Down – Disconnected
DATA Yellow Blinking Data transfer over ADSL line
Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the ports for the unit's data and power connections.
Port Description
USB USB port, for connection to your PC
LINE RJ11 port, for connection to your ADSL line
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USB Driver Installation
1. Insert the provided CD. The CD should automatically start the driver installation. If autorun is
disabled, double-click “Setup.exe” in the root directory of the CD.
2. Click on Next when the welcome screen appears.
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4. Choose the proper driver type: Freedom Plug & Play or Freedom Prepago/Nocturno. Then click
on Next.
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The status screen shows the installation progress.
5. When a message appears telling you to plug in your modem, connect the modem to your PC
using the supplied USB cable. (See Connecting the Cables on page 8.) Click on OK.
6. The installation completion message appears. Click on OK.
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7. After you attach the USB modem to your computer, there will be a small triangle icon on the
right-bottom taskbar of your screen. If there is no ADSL connection, it will be red. If the
ADSL connection is established, it will be green.
8. If you installed Freedom Prepago/Nocturno, there will be a dial-up icon in your desktop to
connect your ISP.
Your user name is:
•Your phone number + a + @freedomprepago for Prepago, or
•Your phone number + @freedomnocturno for Nocturno. For example:
Prepago
Nocturno
Contact Cable & Wireless if you have not been supplied a password.
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Connecting the Cables
USB LINE
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1. Install the USB driver as shown in the preceding pages.
2. Connect your PC to the USB jack of the modem.
3. Connect the LINE jack to your ADSL line, or, if you will use a phone at this location:
•Plug the Y-adapter into your RJ11 wall jack.
•Plug the phone jack of the cable connected to your phone into the RJ11 jack of a microfilter.
•Plug the microfilter into one side of the Y-adapter.
•Plug another phone cable into the other jack of the Y-adapter and the LINE jack of the modem.
DO NOT CONNECT THE USB CABLE TO THE UNIT UNTIL THE
DRIVER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
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USB Driver Uninstallation
1. Click on Uninstall from Windows Start menu.
2. When the confirmation dialog appears, click on OK.
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3. Click on Next to remove the driver.
4. Unplug your USB modem and click on OK.
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Device Status
This chapter describes how to obtain 6205 system information when you double-click the small triangle
icon on the right-bottom of the taskbar.
After you click the icon, you’ll see the status page, which will tell you that the modem is idle,
handshaking or operational.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the
manual.
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.
3. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
4. General purpose cables are used with this product for connection to the network. Special cables,
which may be required by the regulatory inspection authority for the installation site, are the
responsibility of the customer. Use a UL Listed, CSA certified, minimum No. 24 AWG line cord for
connection to the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) network.
5. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable Safety
Standards and regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult
with the appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
6. A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth grounds of two or more
buildings. If products installed in separate buildings are interconnected, the voltage potential may
cause a hazardous condition. Consult a qualified electrical consultant to determine whether or not this
phenomenon exists and, if necessary, implement corrective action prior to interconnecting the
products.
7. In addition, since the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circuits, take the following
precautions:
—Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
—Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
—Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
—Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
—Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
—Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Customer Support
If you require assistance with your modem, call our toll-free number: 800-5555.
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