Installing the unit
DSLPipe/CellPipe Quick Setup
DSLPipe/CellPipe Quick Setup
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Straight-through Ethernet cables
With the exception of the DSL-HST and the DSL-HS, all DSLPipes/CellPipes ship
with one crossover Ethernet cable. The DSL-HST and the DSL-HS ship with one
straight-through cable.
Note:
If you’re connecting a single computer to the DSLPipe/CellPipe and the
computer has a 10Base-T (twisted-pair) Ethernet interface, you don’t need any
additional Ethernet cabling. In this case, you can use the special “crossover” cable
included with the DSLPipe/CellPipe.
If you’re connecting a 10Base-T Ethernet network that includes a hub, you need a
standard 10Base-T cable to connect the DSLPipe/CellPipe to the 10Base-T hub for
the network and another standard 10Base-T cable for connecting the computer to the
hub. Note that you cannot use the 10Base-T “crossover” cable included with the
DSLPipe/CellPipe for these connections. You can use the crossover cable only for a
direct connection between a computer and the DSLPipe, not for a connection to a
10Base-T hub.
For Thicknet (10Base-5) or Thinnet (10Base-2) Ethernet networks, consult the
documentation for your network for information about proper cables and termination.
Items needed for establishing a serial connection
If you are not using one of the CellPipes and you want to keep the DSLPipe’s default
configuration (see page page 3-2), you do not have to establish a serial connection.
After connecting the Ethernet, WAN, and power cables, you are ready to start using
your DSLPipe.
If you are changing the DSLPipe’s default configuration, you must establish a serial
connection. You will need the following:
A computer with a serial port
To change the default configuration or monitor the DSLPipe, you need a computer
with a serial communication port capable of transmitting data at 9600 bits per second.
The serial communication port is normally one you could use to connect an external
modem. If you are not already familiar with your computer’s serial ports, refer to your
computer’s user guide for more information.
