Zte ZXDSL 831C User manual

ZXDSL 831C ADSL MODEM
User’s Manual
ZTE CORPORATION

ZXDSL 831C ADSL MODEM
User’s Manual
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dupl cated, n any form or by any means w thout the pr or wr tten perm ss on of ZTE
Corporat on.
ZTE CORPORATION
ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech Industrial Par , Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P.R.China
Website: http://www.zte.com.cn
Postcode: 518057
Customer Support Center: ([phone] 800-9830-9830
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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First Edition Feb. 2004
S.N.: sjzl20040131

Contents
1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Pac et Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 System Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 2
2 ZXDSL 831C Hardware Description ......................................................................................................... 1
3 Quick Insta ation ......................................................................................................................................... 1
3.1 Hardware Connection .............................................................................................................................. 1
3.2 ZXDSL 831C Factory Defaults ............................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Local PC Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 3
3.3.1 Windows  95, 98, ME, XP ...................................................................................................... 3
3.3.2 Windows 2000 .......................................................................................................................... 4
4 Dia -up Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 1
5 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 1
5.1 Hardware Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 1
5.2 Software Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 2
6 Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................................. 1
7 FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
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1 Overv ew
Than you for using ZXDSL 831C ADSL Modem. Please read the manual carefully
before you use it.
ZTE ZXDSL 831C is an ADSL access device to support multiple line modes. It
provides a 10/100BaseT interface for Ethernet connection at the user end. Utilizing the
high-speed ADSL connection, ZXDSL 831C provides users with broadband
connectivity to the Internet or the Intranet.
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to change the technical specifications in this
manual without advance notice.
1.1 Features
•Offers ADSL high-speed connection over ordinary telephone lines
•Supports G.992.1, G.992.2 and T1.413 standards
•Supports dying gasp
•Supports Bridge or Router mode
•Supports RFC 1483 and PPPoE bridging function
•Supports IPoA and PPPoA/PPPoE routing features (optional)
•Supports IP filtering and NAT, up to 253 networ s
•IP addresses can be translated with firewall protection function (optional)
•Supports DMZ and virtual server
•Supports UpnP
•Supports 4 interfaces of 10/100BaseT Ethernet (MDI/MDIX)
•Supports DHCP for networ configuration (optional)
•Web-based interface for configuration
•High reliability, easy operation and low power consumption
•Compatible and interoperable with multiple central office (CO) DSLAM
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equipment.
•OAM&P operation and maintenance via Telnet
Note: The rea ization of some of the features above is subject to the services
provided by your ISP!
1.2 Packet Contents
The shipping carton contains the items listed below.
•ZXDSL 831C ADSL Modem x 1
•External splitter x 1
•AC adapter x 1
•Telephone line x 2
•Straight-through Ethernet cable x 1
•ZXDSL 831C ADSL Modem User’s Manual x 1
•Warranty Card x 1
•Product License x 1
1.3 System Requ rements
Before using ZXDSL 831C, verify that you meet the following requirements:
•Subscription for ADSL service. Your ADSL service provider must provide you
with at least one valid IP address (static assignment or dynamic assignment via
dial-up connection).
•One or more computers, each contains an Ethernet 10/100M Base-T networ
interface card (NIC).
•A hub or switch, if you are connecting the device to more than one computer.
•For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser
such as Internet Explorer v5.0 or later, or Netscape v6.0 or later.
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2 ZXDSL 831C Hardware Descr pt on
Case Out ook:
Front Pane :
LED Co or Function
PWR Green
Power Indicator
•On: Power is on
•Off: No power
DIAG Green
•Blin ing while powering on. This means the ZXDSL 831C software is
detecting itself. It will be off after 15-20 seconds
•Blin ing while resetting to default settings. It will be off after reset
LAN 1
to 4
Green •On: LAN lin established and active
•Off: No LAN lin
DSL Green
•Lights on：ADSL lin established and active
•Blin s normally：Data transmitting
•Blin s quic ly：ADSL lin is being established
•Lights off：No signal detected or no DSL function active
Rear Pane :
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Port Function
DSL Connects the device to an ADSL telephone jac or splitter using a RJ-11 telephone line
LAN Connects the device to your PC's Ethernet port, or to the uplin port on your hub/switch,
using a RJ-45 cable
RESET
Reset to factory defaults. To restore factory defaults, eep the device powered on and
push a paper clip into the hole. Press down the button over three seconds and then
release
Switches the unit on and off
PWR Connects to the supplied power adapter
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3 Qu ck Installat on
This Quic Installation part describes how to connect the ZXDSL 831C device to your
computer, LAN and the Internet.
This Quic Installation assumes you have subscribed to an ISP for ADSL service and
only covers the basic configurations to be applied to residential or corporate networ s.
3.1 Hardware Connect on
Recommendation: It is recommended to follow the first example in actual connection!
Note: In the circumstance where the first connection examp e is not app icab e
and you choose to use the second examp e, you must insta a MicroFi ter on the
te ephone ine (a sp itter can never be used to rep ace the MicroFi ter).
Specia attention: Insta ing a te ephone direct y before the sp itter wi ead to a
fai ure to connect to the CO side device and the Internet or s ow connection speed.
If you need to connect a te ephone to the te ephone ine before the sp itter, a
MicroFi ter is required. (Genera y, you can connect on y one MicroFi ter before
the sp itter for reducing noise.)
1. Shown as the two examples below, use a Telephone line to connect the DSL port
of ZXDSL 831C to the MODEM port of the splitter, and connect the telephone
line to the PHONE port of the splitter. Then connect the wall phone jac with the
LINE port of the splitter.
The splitter comes with three connectors as below:
LINE: Connects to a wall phone jac (RJ-11 jac )
MODEM: Connects to the DSL jac of ZXDSL 831C
PHONE: Connects to a telephone set
2. Use an Ethernet cable (straight-through or cross-over) to connect the LAN port of
ZXDSL 831C to your LAN or a PC with networ card installed.
3. Connect the power cord to the PWR connector on ZXDSL 831C, then plug in the
AC power adapter to the AC power outlet, and then press the on-off button.
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ZXDSL 831C installation example 1 – When a splitter is connected to the wall outlet
with ADSL service:
ZXDSL 831C installation example 2 – When a splitter is installed near the ADSL
Modem:
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3.2 ZXDSL 831C Factory Defaults
The device is deployed with the following factory defaults:
•IP address: 192.168.1.1, Subnet mas : 255.255.255.0
•Four sets of VPI/VCI: 0/32, 0/35, 8/35, 8/81，0/33，0/100，8/36，1/39
•Line code: Auto
3.3 Local PC Conf gurat on
3.3.1 W ndows 95, 98, ME, XP
1. In the Windows tas bar, clic the “Start” button, point to “Settings”, and then
clic “Control Panel”.
2. Double-clic the “Networ ” icon.
3. On the “Configuration” tab, select the TCP/IP networ associated with your
networ card and then clic “Properties”.
4. In the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box, clic the “IP Address” tab. Set the IP
address as 192.168.1.x (x can be a decimal number from 2 to 254.) li e
192.168.1.2, and the subnet mas as 255.255.255.0.
5. On the “Gateway” tab, set a new gateway as 192.168.1.1, and then clic “Add”.
6. Configure the “DNS” tab if necessary. For information on the IP address of the
DNS server, please consult with your ISP.
7. Clic “OK” twice to confirm and save your changes.
8. You will be prompted to restart Windows. Clic “Yes”.
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