X8821e/X8821m / X8824e/X8824m User’s Guide
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Device Requirements
In order to use the
X8821e/X8821m
or
X8824e/X8824m
, you must have the following:
•
DSL service up and running on your telephone line
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Instructions from your ISP on what type of Internet access you will be using, and
the addresses needed to set up access
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One or more computers, each containing an Ethernet card (10Base-T/100Base-
T network interface card (NIC)).
•
For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser
such as Internet Explorer v4 or later, or Netscape v4 or later. Note that version 4
of each browser is the minimum version requirement – for optimum display
quality, use Internet Explorer v5, or Netscape v6.1
Note
You do need to use a hub or switch in order to connect more than one
Ethernet PC to the DSL device. You may also use the USB port of DSL
device connecting to the PC (X8824e/X8824m only).
Using this Document
Notational conventions
•
Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text and also in the
glossary.
•
For brevity, the
X8821e/X8824m/X8824e/X8824m
is referred to as “
the device
”.
•
The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
Typographical conventions
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Italic text is used for items you select from menus and drop-down lists and the
names of displayed web pages.
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Bold text is used for text strings that you type when prompted by the program,
and to emphasize important points.
Special messages
This document uses the following icons to draw your attention to specific instructions or
explanations.
Note
Provides clarifying or non-essential information on the current topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many readers.
These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING
Provides messages of high importance, including messages relating to
personal safety or system integrity.
