Paradyne 6211 - Manual (Page 14)

1. Introduction
1-2 January 2005 6210-A2-GB23-00
„ Address filtering and DMZ hosting
„ Downloadable flash software upgrades
„ Support for up to 8 Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)
„ Support for up to 2 PPPoE sessions
System Requirements
In order to use your modem for Internet access, you must have the following:
„ ADSL service subscription from your ISP.
„ One computer with an Ethernet 10/100BaseT network interface card (NIC) or
a free USB port.
„ (Optional) An Ethernet hub or switch, if you are connecting the device to
several computers on an Ethernet network.
„ For system monitoring or configuration using the supplied web interface, a
web browser such as Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or later.
Ports and Buttons (Back Panel)
„ POWER is where you connect the power supply.
„ RESET Button: The RESET button is used to reset the modem to factory
default settings. Do not use the RESET button unless advised to by your
service representative.
„ LAN (Local Area Network) port: This is used to connect to Ethernet network
devices, such as a PC, hub, switch, or router.
„ USB (Universal Serial Bus port): Connects to a PC's serial port. The modem
supports Windows-based PCs using an RNDIS driver (included on the CD).
„ PHONE port: This allows a phone to directly connect to the modem. You do
not need to add splitter to the phone you connect here, since the modem has
an internal splitter.
„ LINE port: This is the DSL interface which connects directly to your phone line.