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    A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . WIRED with USB and Ether net ADSL2 Modem ADSL2MUE (EU/UK/LA) User Guide[...]

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    ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trade[...]

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    ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Modem 3 The Back Panel 3 The Front Panel 4 Chapter 3: Connecting the ADSL2 Modem 5 Overview 5 Connecting the Modem using an Ethernet Connection 5 Connecting the Modem using a USB Connection 6 Chap[...]

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    ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix C: Glossary 28 Appendix D: Specification s 35 Appendix E: Warranty Information 36 Appendix F: Regulatory Information 37 Appendix G: Contact Information 39[...]

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    ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 3 Figure 2-2: Front Panel 4 Figure 3-1: Modem 5 Figure 3-2: ADSL Connection 5 Figure 3-3: Ethernet Connection 5 Figure 3-4: Power Connection 5 Figure 3-5: USB Connection 6 Figure 4-1: XP Welcome 7 Figure 4-2: XP Complete 7 Figure 4-3: 2000 Welcome 8 Figure 4-4: 2000 Search [...]

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    ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet Figure 5-5: PPPoA 15 Figure 5-6: Bridged Mode Only 16 Figure 5-7: Network Setup 16 Figure 5-8: Modem Password 17 Figure 5-9: System Log 17 Figure 5-10: Ping Test 18 Figure 5-11: Restore Factory Default 18 Figure 5-12: Firmware Upgrade 19 Figure 5-13: Modem Information 19 Figure 5-14: Local Network 20 Figure 5-15[...]

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    1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Chapter 1: Introduction We lc om e Thank you for choosing the ADSL2 Modem. The Linksys ADSL2 Modem gives you an instant, high-speed connection to the Intern et. ADSL technology lets you a ccess the Internet using your existing phone lines, without interfering with your voice phone[...]

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    2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet • Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Modem . • Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware This appendix explains how to upgrade firmware if[...]

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    3 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Modem The Back Panel ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Modem The Back P anel The Modem's ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the back panel. ADSL This ADSL port is where you connect your ADSL ser vice . USB The USB port is where you connect the US[...]

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    4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Modem The Front Panel ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet The Front P anel The Modem's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the fron t panel. Po w e r Green. The P ower LED lights up when the Modem is powered on. Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Mode[...]

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    5 Chapter 3: Connecting th e ADSL2 Modem Overview ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Chapter 3: Connecting the ADSL2 Modem Overview In this chapter , you will connect the Modem to your ADSL line and to a computer in your home or business. Y ou have a choice of using an Ethernet or USB connnection. P roceed to the section for the connection you want [...]

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    6 Chapter 3: Connecting th e ADSL2 Modem Connecti ng the Modem using a US B Connect ion ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Connecting the Modem using a USB Connection 1. Connect one end of the phone cable to the ADSL (RJ-11 phone) port on the back of the Modem. (See Figure 3- 2.) Connect the other end of the phone cable to the wall jack with ADSL se[...]

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    7 Chapter 4: Installing the USB Drive r Overview ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Chapter 4: Installing the USB Driver Overview The first time you connect the Modem using a USB co nnection, you will need to install the USB driver . Installing the USB Driver If you are connecting the Modem to your computer using the USB port, then you will need to [...]

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    8 Chapter 4: Installing the USB Drive r Installing the USB Driver ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Windows 2000 1. Power on your computer . 2. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the ADSL2 M odem. Insert the User Guide and USB Drivers CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive . 3. On the first screen of the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Nex[...]

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    9 Chapter 4: Installing the USB Drive r Installing the USB Driver ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet 6. On the Driver Files Search Results screen, click Next . 7. Y ou may see a Windows Digital Signature warning. As this product has been tested to work with Windows, you may continue. 8. When Windows 2000 has finished installing the driver , click Fi[...]

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    10 Chapter 4: Installing the USB Drive r Installing the USB Driver ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Windows Millennium 1. Power on your computer . 2. Windows Millennium will automatically detect the ADSL 2 Mo dem. Insert the User Guide and USB Drivers CD- ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive . 3. On the first screen of the Add New Hardware Wiza[...]

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    11 Chapter 4: Installing the USB Drive r Installing the USB Driver ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Windows 98 1. Power on your computer . 2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the ADSL2 M ode m. Insert the User Guide and USB Drivers CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive . 3. On the first screen of the Add New Hardware Wizard, select clic k[...]

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    12 Chapter 4: Installing the USB Drive r Installing the USB Driver ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet 7. After Windows 98 has found the driver , click Next . 8. When Windows 98 has finished installing the driver , click Finish . Installat ion is complete. Figure 4-15: 98 Updated Driv er Figure 4-16: 98 In stall Best Driver Figure 4-17: 98 Complete[...]

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    13 Chapter 5 : Configu ring the AD SL2 Modem Overview ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL2 Modem Overview The ADSL2 Modem has been designed to be functional right out of th e box, with the default settings. However , if you'd like to change these settings, the ADSL2 Modem can be configured through your web b rowse[...]

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    14 Chapter 5 : Configu ring the AD SL2 Modem Basic Setup ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Encapsulation. The Modem supports four Encapsulations (Inter net connection types): RFC 1483 Bridged, RFC 2516 PPPoE, RFC 2364 PPPoA, and Bridged Mode On ly . Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what type of encapsulation y[...]

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    15 Chapter 5 : Configu ring the AD SL2 Modem Basic Setup ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet RFC 2516 PPP oE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protoc ol over Ether net) to establish Internet connections. Check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE. • User Name and Password. Enter the User Name[...]

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    16 Chapter 5 : Configu ring the AD SL2 Modem Basic Setup ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet When finished making your changes on this tab , click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes bu tton to undo you r changes. Bridged Mode Only If you would like to use your Modem as a bridge , which makes the Modem act like[...]

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    17 Chapter 5 : Configu ring the AD SL2 Modem Administ ration Ta b ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet • Number of Address. Enter the maximum number of com puters that you w ant the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. By default, as shown in Figure 5-9, the range is 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. • IP Addr[...]

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    18 Chapter 5 : Configu ring the AD SL2 Modem Diagnostics ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Diagnostics Ping T est. This fe ature is used to find out if an IP Address is operating and available to receive and respond to traffic . • Ping T arget IP . Enter the IP Address that you want to ping in the field. This can be either a local (LAN) IP or an [...]

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    19 Chapter 5 : Configu ring the AD SL2 Modem Status Tab ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Status T ab Firmwar e Upgr ade T o upgrade the M odem’ s firmware: 1. Go to the Linksys website at www .linksys.com/international and download the fir mwar e that you want to use . Extract or unzip the file . 1. Click the Br owse button to find the firmware [...]

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    20 Chapter 5 : Configu ring the AD SL2 Modem Status Tab ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Status T ab Local Network The Local Network information that is displayed is the local IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DHCP Server . T o view the DHCP Clients T able, clic k the DHCP Clie nts Ta b l e button. DHCP Clients T able. Click the DHCP Clients T able but[...]

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    21 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may o ccur during the installation and operation of the Mode[...]

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    22 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet 7. T oward the bottom of the window , select Use the following DNS ser ver addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS ser ver (pro vided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information. 8. Click the [...]

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    23 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet 3. I forgot my pa ssword, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the Gateway . • Reset the Modem to factor y defa ult by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted f[...]

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    24 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet 7. The Pow er LED flashes continuously . The Power LED lights up when the device is first powered up. In the meantime , the system will boot u p itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking procedure , the LED remains steady to sho[...]

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    25 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet Does the Gateway support any op erating system other than Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, or W indows XP? Y es, but Linksys does not, at this time, pro vide technical support for setup, configurati on or troubleshooting of any non-Windows[...]

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    26 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions ADSL2MUE Modem with USB and Ethernet I hav e my Linksys Router connected to my Modem an d I can no longer access the Web-based utility to change my settings. What can I do? Y ou can disconnect your Router from the Modem, so the Modem will be directly c onnected to your PC and you can have a[...]

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    27 Appendix B: Upgradin g Firmware ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware The Modem’ s firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Security tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www .linksys.com/international . 2. Click Upgrade Firmw are from the W e b-Utility&ap[...]

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    28 Appendix C: Glossary ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix C: Glossar y 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.1[...]

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    29 Appendix C: Glossary ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other . Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable televi[...]

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    30 Appendix C: Glossary ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency . Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned by a DHCP server . EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to contr[...]

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    31 Appendix C: Glossary ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that disp[...]

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    32 Appendix C: Glossary ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. P acket - A unit of data sent over a network. P[...]

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    33 Appendix C: Glossary ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol) - The sta ndard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP ( S imple N etwork M anagement P rotocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instr uctions that performs a particular t[...]

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    34 Appendix C: Glossary ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrit y P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate. UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmittin[...]

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    35 Appendix D: Specifications ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix D: Specifications Standards G.992.1 (G .dmt), G.992.2 (G .lite), G .992.3 (ADSL2), T1.413i2, Reach-Extended ADSL (READSL), ADSL2+ Upgradeable (G.992.5), RFC 1483/2684, RFC 2364 PPPoA, RFC 2516 PPPoE, USB 1.1, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Buttons Reset, On/Off Ports ADSL: RJ-11 Ethe[...]

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    36 Appendix E: Warranty In formation ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix E: Warrant y Information WA RR A NT Y Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of two years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Produ ct will be substant ially fre e of defects in ma te rials and workma nship under n ormal use . Y our exclusive r emedy and Link[...]

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    37 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix F: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in[...]

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    38 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet The REN is useful to determine the q uantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most , but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed 5. T o be certain of the number of [...]

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    39 Appendix F: Regulatory Inform ation ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet EC DECLARA TION OF CONF ORMITY (EUROPEAN COMMUNITY) This product conforms to the Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The follow ing standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the aforementioned directives: • EN 55022: 1997 (Emission)[...]

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    39 Appendix G: Contact I nformation ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest pro ducts and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-[...]