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Zoom ADSL Bridge Modem User’s Manual

Under the Status heading, you will see ATM Status and TCP
Status
 buttons. Clicking these buttons displays pertinent, real-time

information. (This information can be useful if a technician needs
to troubleshoot your Bridge connection.)

2.3 Performing System Administration

Tasks

To change system administration-type settings, click the Advanced
Setup
 icon at the top of the main user interface page. Under the

Administration heading, you will see items such as Admin

Password and System Log.
For example, you can

 

Change the Admin Password:
Type the new password, then retype it for verification
purposes. Note: The password must be at least 8 characters. If

you change your password and then forget it, your only

recourse is to reset it to the default by performing a hardware
system reset (see page 11).

 

View System Log or write log information to a file.
Click this button to view a log of system activity.

 

Perform a Diagnostic Test.

The Bridge’s user interface uses a few basic buttons, which are
listed in the table below.

Button

Function

Save Changes

Clicking this button initiates new settings and
changes.

Write Settings to
Flash and Reboot

Clicking this button puts new settings and
changes into effect—and restarts the unit.
(Changes do not become effective until unit is
restarted.)

Help

Clicking the 

Help

 icon at the top of any page

displays context-sensitive help.

Summary of Contents for ADSL Modem BRIDGE 5515

Page 1: ...U S E R S M A N U A L ADSL Modem BRIDGE ...

Page 2: ... hardware will work properly in all environments and applications and makes no warranty or representation either expressed or implied with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of the software or documentation The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the hardware software and documentation without obligation to notify any person or org...

Page 3: ...TORING SYSTEM STATUS 8 2 2 MONITORING ADSL STATUS 8 2 3 PERFORMING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION TASKS 10 2 4 RESETTING THE BRIDGE TO ITS DEFAULT SETTINGS 11 2 5 UPDATING THE BRIDGE S FIRMWARE 12 3 REMOVING THE BRIDGE MODEM 13 APPENDIX A FRONT AND BACK PANEL DATA 14 APPENDIX B USING THE BRIDGE WITH PPPOE 16 APPENDIX C CUSTOM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 APPENDIX D REGULATORY INFORMATION 27 ...

Page 4: ...de you with the communications settings necessary to log on to their network 1 2 Package Contents In addition to these installation instructions your package should include the following items ADSL Bridge modem Power adapter and power cord Straight through Ethernet cable RJ 11 phone cord RJ 11 to wall jack adapter certain models only CD ROM including software and Warranty and Customer Support info...

Page 5: ...service provider uses the default VPI and VCI numbers but the PPPoE protocol rather than the Bridge protocol turn to the Appendix on page 16 If your service provider uses settings different from these default ones you would have been told this information when you signed up with your DSL provider turn to the Appendix on page 17 Connect the Bridge To connect the Bridge modem hardware all connection...

Page 6: ...r with each device phone fax machine analog modem etc that is sharing the DSL enabled line because this prevents the device from receiving noise when the DSL modem is on Your Bridge modem includes an onboard filter so you can plug a phone or other device directly into the Bridge s PHONE jack if you like Plugging a device into this jack is optional not required For other devices on the DSL enabled ...

Page 7: ...ee the Customer Support portion of the CD for contact information You may also want to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the CD Macintosh and Linux Users You will find Customer Support information and Documentation in Adobe PDF format in the appropriately named folders in the CD ROM s directory If you have DSL service problems you should contact your DSL service provider ...

Page 8: ...ion 2 1 Monitoring System Status If you want to check the overall system status click the System Status icon at the top of the Bridge s main interface page If the Bridge s main interface page isn t open click your desktop Web browser icon and type http 10 0 0 2 to display the Bridge s main page 2 2 Monitoring ADSL Status If you want to check the status of your ADSL connection click the ADSL Status...

Page 9: ...ection is active or not ADSL Line State Status will read SHOWTIME You can also monitor related ADSL parameters for example how fast the Bridge is transferring data If you want to review other network status aspects click the Advanced Setup icon at the top of the main interface page ...

Page 10: ...n retype it for verification purposes Note The password must be at least 8 characters If you change your password and then forget it your only recourse is to reset it to the default by performing a hardware system reset see page 11 View System Log or write log information to a file Click this button to view a log of system activity Perform a Diagnostic Test The Bridge s user interface uses a few b...

Page 11: ...iate a software reset From the Advanced Setup page under Administration click Reset to Default You will be prompted to click the Write Settings to Flash and Reboot button Once this process is complete your unit is reset to its factory settings Click on any of the icons at the top of page to continue If you lose your link to the unit and cannot communicate with it via the Web browser initiate a har...

Page 12: ...ick Image Download The modem will restart itself and switch into download mode 3 3 3 3 Click Browse and select the upgrade file 4 4 4 4 Click Upload The modem will restart itself when the upload is done The front panel LINK light will go off during the rebooting process Then it will blink and finally remain on steady the process is now complete Note This process may take up to a minute VERY IMPORT...

Page 13: ...you move your computer to a location without ADSL service follow the steps below 1 1 1 1 From the desktop select Start Programs Zoom ADSL Modem Uninstall Ethernet ADSL Modem 2 2 2 2 When prompted to confirm your choice click Yes 3 3 3 3 When the process is complete you will be prompted to click Finish 4 4 4 4 You can now unplug your modem hardware ...

Page 14: ...connect the unit to the power adapter ON OFF Toggle switch to turn the unit on or off RESET Button to reset the unit to its system default settings ETHERNET Port to connect the unit to the Ethernet 10BaseT port of a computer PHONE Port to connect a phone to the unit ADSL Port to connect the unit to the ADSL telephone wall jack Front Panel The front panel of your unit looks like this PWR ON OFF RES...

Page 15: ...to interpret them Light Description LAN Lights when LAN connection is active RXD Blinks when unit is transmitting or receiving data LINK Blinks when unit is performing its startup sequence stays on solid when unit is connected to the ADSL line PWR Lights when power switch on back panel is turned on ...

Page 16: ...PoE client software installed on it In most cases your service provider will supply this software You can connect your Bridge modem to a Gateway that has built in PPPoE client software Your service provider can advise you or you can consult the documentation that came with your computer or Gateway Note Your provider will give you a User Name and Password so make sure you have them at hand because ...

Page 17: ...s Setting up the Bridge Changing the TCP IP settings Connecting the Bridge Establishing communication Completing the installation Setting Up the Bridge 1 1 1 1 Macintosh Linux Windows NT and 95 Users You do not need to run the CD ROM software Skip to Step 2 Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 and XP Users a a a a Insert the supplied CD ROM into your computer The CD starts automatically and the Main Menu opens...

Page 18: ...ce we have included a table that defines these back panel ports or jacks see page 14 a a a a Your computer should be off Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the unit s ADSL jack and the other end into the ADSL wall jack b b b b Plug one end of the straight through Ethernet cable into the modem s ETHERNET jack and plug the other end into your computer s corresponding Ethernet port c c c c ...

Page 19: ...at explains the meaning of the front panel lights Note These TCP IP instructions and screenshots are typical of a computer using Windows 2000 or XP if you are using Windows 98 or Me yours may differ slightly If you are a Macintosh or Linux user turn to page 20 or 23 respectively Changing the Windows TCP IP Setting 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel and then double click the Network icon to displ...

Page 20: ... to do so insert your Windows CD ROM and click OK Changing the Macintosh TCP IP Setting Depending on your Mac OS the directions to configure your Macintosh s network settings will differ For OS X follow the instructions on page 22 Otherwise continue directly below For Mac OS 7 6 1 9 2 2 and Above but not OS X 1 1 1 1 From the Apple menu choose Control Panels and then TCP IP to display the TCP IP d...

Page 21: ...ions dialog box click Duplicate 4 4 4 4 The Duplicate Configuration dialog box appears Type a name such as Zoom ADSL Modem and click OK 5 5 5 5 The Configurations dialog box appears again Highlight your new configuration in our example Zoom ADSL Modem and click Make Active ...

Page 22: ... 2 IP address and the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 7 7 7 7 Close the TCP IP dialog box You will be asked if you want to save the changes Click Save For Mac OS X 1 1 1 1 From the Dock choose System Preferences and then Network The Network pane appears 2 2 2 2 From the Location drop down list box select New Location In the box type a name of your choosing such as Zoom ADSL Modem and click OK 3 3 3 3 Un...

Page 23: ... Setting The instructions for setting up boot time DHCP vary dramatically by distribution so you may want to refer to your particular version s documentation We have included instructions for RedHat Note If you have other network cards installed you will need to pick distinct Ethernet identifiers for each eth0 eth1 eth2 etc If you select an identifier other than eth0 for your ADSL modem use that i...

Page 24: ...8SE Me 2000 and XP Users Once you ve run the CD and connected the hardware there should be a Zoom Web Console icon on your desktop Double click it to display the Network Password dialog box Macintosh Linux Windows NT and 95 Users There will not be a Zoom Web Console icon on your desktop Instead open your Web browser type http 10 0 0 2 and press Enter to display the Network Password dialog box Note...

Page 25: ...Write Settings to Flash and Reboot Once the reboot is complete and the unit has reset itself when the front panel s LINK light remains on steady again close the Zoom Web Console page c c c c Continue below with Completing the Installation REMEMBER Any time you make a change to the Basic Setup page you must click the Save Changes button and then the Write Settings to Flash and Reboot button A Confi...

Page 26: ...how to access the TCP IP Properties box If your service provider has instructed you to use a specific IP address Enter the static IP address and subnet mask you have been given Refer to page 19 if you have forgotten how to access the TCP IP Properties box That s it You can now connect to the Internet by clicking the Web browser icon on your computer desktop For instructions on using phone filters ...

Page 27: ...otice isn t practical it may disconnect the service first and notify you as soon as possible afterwards In the event such a disconnection is deemed necessary you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC From time to time the telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment or operations which could affect the operation of this equipment If this occurs the teleph...

Page 28: ...arantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment...

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