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Modem/DSL Setup: Lucent Technologies WildWire™ V.90/ADSL Modem User''s Guide
Modem/DSL Setup: Lucent Technologies WildWire™ V.90/ADSL Modem User's Guide
Hardware Installation
You need to remove any existing modem installed in your computer. Note that if the modem is not Plug-and-Play, you need to uninstall the modem drivers before you remove it. Check your existing modem documentation for details on this.
1. Turn off power to the computer.
2. Remove power cable from computer.
3. Remove outside cover of the computer. (See figure 1)
Figure 1. Removing the cover
4. Remove the card from the static bag.
5. Set the switch on the card plate to position 1.
6. Remove the plate cover for the PCI slot to be used. (See figure 2)
Figure 2. Removing cover plates
The pictures in these instructions may not reflect the precise locations of the PCI Bus Slots in your computer.
7. Install the modem/DSL card in the PCI slot. (See figure 3)
Figure 3. Installing modem/DSL
8. Screw the card down at the card rail. (See figure 4)
Figure 4. Screwing in the modem
9. Reinstall the computer cover. (See figure 5)
Figure 5. Putting the cover back on
10. Reattach the power cable.
11. Turn on power and reboot the computer.
Software Installation
Wildwire Installer
1. Welcome to the Dell DSL Installer. This screen allows you to install, uninstall and reconfigure your Dell DSL software.
This screen has two buttons labeled Install, and Settings. The Cancel and Help buttons are also available. Each button is explained below. Some of the buttons may be disabled depending on the state of your system. For example, if there are no drivers installed the Setup button will be disabled. If drivers are installed the Install button will be disabled.
Install button
This button begins the installation process. The Dell DSL Installer will install software to configure your hardware as a V.90 modem or as a high-speed DSL modem. You will be guided through a series of screens to gather information about your DSL service provider. Alternately, you can supply this information from a floppy disk provided by your DSL service provider.
Settings button
Once DSL software in installed, the Settings button lets you modify the information about your DSL service provider.
Cancel
The Cancel button closes the Dell DSL Installer.
Help
The Help button provides context-sensitive help. In other words, the help information displayed depends on the currently displayed screen.
Figure 6. The Installer screen
2. Install Screen
The Dell DSL Installer examines your system to determine the type of modem hardware that is present. It also searches for any currently installed DSL software.
The Install screen shows information about the DSL hardware and DSL software currently on the your system. It also displays the version numbers of the DSL software that the Dell DSL Installer is about to install.
The required disk space is shown.
If there is a problem with the hardware or software the Finish button will be visible and you will be prompted to click Finish to exit the installer. Otherwise, click the Next button to continue.
Figure 7. The Install Screen
3. Head End Screen
The Dell DSL drivers must be configured to match the DSL head end. Several head ends are supported:
ADI 910
Alcatel
ADI 918
The default head end setting is Alcatel.
The head end setting must match the head end of your DSL service provider. Please select the appropriate head end and click Next to continue.
Figure 8. The Head End Screen
4. Protocol Screen
The Dell DSL software supports several different DSL protocols. These are shown as radio buttons on the Protocol screen. Your DSL software must be configured to match the protocol used by your service provider.
If your service provider has given you a disk or file containing configuration information, click the Have Disk button now and point to the file from your service provider.
If you do not have a disk from your service provider click the button that matches your service provider’s protocol. Click Next to continue.
5. ATM Settings Screen
The ATM settings screen appears if you do not have a disk from your DSL service provider. This information must be entered correctly and match your service provider in order for your DSL connection to work.
First set the number of concurrent Private Virtual Channels (PVCs). If you selected RFC 2364 LLC or RFC2364 VCMUX on the Protocol screen then the number of concurrent PVCs is limited to 1. Use the pair of up and down arrows to set the number of PVCs. The numbers of concurrent PVCs that you select determines the number of VPI/VCI pairs that you must set. You can set up to eight PVCs.
A PVC consists of a pair of numbers known as the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and the Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI). This pair of numbers must be set for each PVC. Use the up and down arrows to set these numbers or just enter the correct number in each box. The numbers must be greater than 0 and less than 256.
Click Next when all the settings are correct.
6. Summary Screen
The Summary screen displays information about the drivers that will be installed and the configuration that will be used.If all the settings are correct click Next to continue. Otherwise click Back to fix the settings.
7. Installing Software Screen
The Installing Software screen shows a progress bar and displays the message “Click Next to begin installation. This is the last chance to cancel or make changes before the installation begins.
When the use clicks Next the message changes to “Installation proceeding.” The progress bar is updated as the installation proceeds.
Click Next to install.
8. Finished Screen
The Finished screen indicates whether the installation was successful. It displays the version information about the installed software and shows the PVC configuration information. The Finish button is visible.
Click Finish to quit the installer.
Install Notes
Computers come in different shapes and sizes. Therefore, the installation procedures in this chapter apply generally and you should compare the illustrations here with your computer before you start the card installation.
A Philips-type screwdriver is required.
The documentation for your computer should come in handy during the installation. Have it ready by your side.
If you have an existing non-Plug-and-Play modem installed in your computer, you must first un-install its modem drivers before you remove the modem. Refer to your existing modem documentation for more details on this.
If your existing modem is Plug-and-Play, you may proceed to install your new modem.
Created On: 8/4/2005 9:00:00 AM
Last Modified On: 8/4/2005 9:25:00 AM
Article ID: 10955
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