NB8/NB8W ADSL2+ Modem Router 5
YML804 Rev1
Selected terminology used in this manual
POTS A telephone line used for a standard phone-line and service will be
referred to as POTS (=Plain Old Telephone Service)
Pass-through Line The line that connects the NB8/NB8W to a POTS line may be
referred to as a pass-through line
RJ11 Telephone cables may be referred to as RJ11 which is the format of
the connection plug used for telephones
Ethernet Local area network traffic will be carried by standard Category 5
cable referred to as Ethernet
RJ45 Ethernet cables may also be referred to as ‘RJ45’ which is the format
of the connection plug used for network devices
LAN Local Area Network
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
For further terminology, see the Glossary Appendix in the User Guide included on the NB8/NB8W
CD-ROM.
Minimum System Requirements:
Different aspects of the NB8/NB8W have different requirements, so let’s look at them in turn. We’ll
start with your computer, which ought to match the following requirements if you are to enjoy the
benefits of a high-speed ADSL connection and use of Wireless Networking (for the NB8W only).
PC Requirements:
• Any computer running Windows 98/2000/Me/XP or Macintosh OSX
• Ethernet or Wireless Network card
• CD-ROM drive
• Web browser e.g.
• Internet Explorer 5.1 (or better)
• Netscape Navigator
• Mozilla FireFox 1.0.4
ADSL Requirement:
• ADSL broadband connection to an ISP (Internet Service Provider)
• ADSL Splitter/Filter (see below for details)
Note: Connection at ADSL2 or 2+ rate depends on the service offered by your
ISP; the device will operate at standard ADSL rates in the absence of the
2 or 2+ service. Consult your ISP for details.
USB Requirements:
• USB Port
Wireless Requirements (for NB8W only):
• Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) for each intended computer
