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Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter describes the steps you must take to install and configure the various components in your
network to utilize the Siemens Residential Gateway. This includes
to the Internet gateway,
to use the Internet gateway for Internet access,
, and
setting up the gateway configuration
Before you attempt the procedures in this chapter, ensure that you have the following minimum system
requirements.
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DSL service and an Internet access account from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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Network cables for each device you intend to connect to the gateway.
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TCP/IP network protocol must be installed on all computers.
Note:
Your configuration may vary slightly from the instructions and illustrations in this chapter. Refer to your
service provider’s documentation, or contact them with questions regarding your specific configuration.
Installing Line Filters
Because DSL shares your telephone line, you may need to separate the two signals so they do not interfere
with each other. A line filter (may be included with some models) prevents DSL traffic from disrupting the voice
signal on the telephone line, and vice versa. Follow the procedures below to install line filters on any device
(telephones, fax machines, caller ID boxes) that shares the same telephone line with your DSL. (Note, this
section may not apply to you. Consult your provider if you are unsure.)
There are two types of filters to connect between the telephone and the wall plate:
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In-line filter:
For use with standard desktop telephones.
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Wall-mount filter
: For use with wall-mounted telephones.
DSL performance may be significantly degraded if the line filters are not installed in the correct direction, as
illustrated below.
In-Line Filter
For each device sharing the same telephone line:
1. Unplug the device’s cord from the telephone jack.
2. Plug the filter into the telephone jack.
3. Plug the telephone cord (or other device cord) into the filter.
Wall-Mount Filter
For a wall-mounted telephone, install a wall mount filter:
1. Remove the telephone.
2. Connect the wall mount filter to the wall plate.
3. Reconnect the telephone.
