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3 Hardware Installation Instructions
The following sections outline the steps you will need to take to install the DSE ADSL
Modem.
3.1 Make sure ADSL service is activated
Before you can use any ADSL modem, you must confirm the following:
•
You are located within about 5km of an ADSL enabled phone exchange and
you can get Telecom’s ADSL service. This can be checked by calling your
preferred ISP (See note below).
•
Telecom has enabled the ADSL service to your house or office. This can be
facilitated by your ISP or directly with Telecom
•
Because ADSL and voice works on the same phone line at the same time,
you need to install ADSL filter/s on each of your normal Telephone devices or
contact Telecom on 123 to arrange for someone to install a central splitter.
•
You need to have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to
enable your new ADSL line to connect to the Internet.
Note:
The appendix provides contact information and basic settings for most of New
Zealand’s major ISP’s.
3.2 Configure your phone equipment
ADSL works by combining both voice and data signals on the same phone line. At
your premises, these signals need to be separated through the use of an approved
Filter or Splitter. Whilst both achieve the same results, each has their pro’s and cons.
Filter
Splitter
Ideal for
Smaller installations with a
limited amount of phone
outlets (phones, answering
machines, cordless phones,
56K modems, Fax, etc.)
Larger
installations
or
situations
where
filters
cannot be used (alarm
diallers
and
other
permanently
wired
telephone devices).
Installation
method
Self install
Professional
contractor
only
Maximum
phones
5 – although double and
triple
adaptors
can
be
plugged into the phone
socket of each filter.
Unlimited
How to get
Dick Smith Electronics –
XH7556/XH8556
Call Telecom on 123
Cost
Low per unit for most
installations
Higher
–
depends
on
installer and the actual
installation