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Hotwire 6205 ADSL Modem
Installation Instructions
Document Number 6205-A2-GZ40-10
September 2004
Introduction
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Congratulations on becoming the owner of a Hotwire ADSL USB Modem. You will now be able to surf
the Internet via the modem’s state-of-the-art ADSL connection.
This document will show you how to set up the Hotwire 6205 ADSL Modem, and how to customize its
configuration to get the most out of this product.
Features
• The Hotwire 6205 ADSL Modem offers up to 8 Mbps downs
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Package Contents Your Hotwire 6205 ADSL Modem package includes: • Hotwire 6205 unit • RJ11 ADSL cable • USB Cable • CD-ROM 2 September 2004 6205-A2-GZ40-10
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Front Panel The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit. LED Color Status Description POWER Yellow On Your Modem is powered ON Off Your Modem is powered OFF WAN Yellow On Up — Connected successfully Blinking Handshaking — The modem is trying to connect Off Down — Disconnected DATA Yellow Blinking Data transfer over ADSL line Rear Panel The rear panel contains the ports for the unit's data and power connections. Port Description USB USB
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Connecting the Cables Hardware Connection Connect the RJ11 telephone cable as shown below. RJ11 cable to Telephone Line USB cable to PC (connect after driver installation) Filter Connect Line Filter (Optional) 1. Unplug the phone cable from the phone jack of your phone and plug it into the “WALL” jack of the Y- Line Filter. 2. Plug the ADSL cable into the “ADSL” jack of the Y-Line Filter and the Modem. 3. Plug another phone cable into the “PHONE” jack of the Y-Line Filte
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USB Driver Installation 1. Insert the provided CD. The CD should automatically start the driver installation. If autorun is disabled, double-click “Setup.exe” in the root directory of the CD. 2. Click on OK when the Information pop-up window appears. 3. Click on Next when the modem setup windows appears. 6205-A2-GZ40-10 September 2004 5
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4. Choose the proper driver type: MPoA Bridge/Routed or PPPoA/PPPoE. Then click Next. 6 September 2004 6205-A2-GZ40-10
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5. Click on Finish to restart your computer to complete the installation. 6. After your computer restarts, there might be a pop-up message to remind you to plug-in USB modem. Click on OK and plug in your USB modem. 7. After you attach the USB modem to your computer, there will be a small triangle icon on the right-bottom taskbar of your screen. If there is no ADSL connection, it will be red. If the ADSL connection is established, it will be green. 8
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8. If you install PPPoA/PPPoE, there will be a dial-up icon in your desktop to connect your ISP. Please contact your ISP to get the correct user name and password for Internet access. 6205-A2-GZ40-10 September 2004 9
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USB Driver Uninstallation 1. Click on Uninstall from Windows Start menu. 2. Keep your modem connected and click on OK. 3. Click on Finish to complete the Uninstallation. 10 September 2004 6205-A2-GZ40-10
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4. Unplug your USB modem and click on OK. 6205-A2-GZ40-10 September 2004 11
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Device Status This chapter describes how to obtain Hotwire 6205 system information when you double-click the small triangle icon on the right-bottom of the taskbar. After you click the icon, you’ll see the status page, which will tell you that the modem is idle, handshaking or operational. 12 September 2004 6205-A2-GZ40-10
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual. 2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered. 3. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Re
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energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee 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
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Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is labeled on the equipment. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of th
