Hotwire 6210, 6211, and 6381 User’s Guide
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Downloadable flash software upgrades
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Support for up to 8 Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)
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Support for up to 2 PPPoE sessions
System Requirements
In order to use your modem for Internet access, you must have the following:
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ADSL service subscription from your ISP.
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One computer with an Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseT network interface card (NIC) or a free USB port.
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(Optional) An Ethernet hub or switch, if you are connecting the device to several computers on an Ethernet
network.
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For system monitoring or configuration using the supplied web interface: a web browser such as Internet
Explorer Version 5.5 or later.
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Your Modem at a Glance
2.1
Ports and buttons (Back panel)
POWER
is where you connect the power supply.
RESET Button:
The RESET button is used to reset the modem to factory default settings. Do not use
the RESET button unless advised to by your service representative.
LAN (Local Area Network) port:
This is used to connect to Ethernet network devices, such as a PC,
hub, switch, or router.
USB (Universal Serial Bus port):
Connects to a PC’s serial port. The modem supports Windows-based
PCs using an RNDIS driver (included on the CD).
PHONE port:
This allows a phone to directly connect to the modem. You do not need to add splitter to
the phone you connect here, since the modem has an internal splitter.
LINE port:
This is the DSL interface which connects directly to your phone line.
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