Introducing the p-870mh-c1, 1 overview, 2 ways to manage the p-870mh-c1 – ZyXEL Communications P-870MH-C1 User Manual
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P-870MH-C1 User’s Guide
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Introducing the P-870MH-C1
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the P-870MH-C1. It also
introduces the ways you can manage the P-870MH-C1.
1.1 Overview
The P-870MH-C1 is a VDSL modem with a four-port switch. VDSL offers high-speed
Internet access, which is ideal for data, voice, and video services (also known as Triple Play
Service). The four-port switch lets you connect up to four computers to the P-870MH-C1. See
for a complete list of features.
The P-870MH-C1 is designed for high-speed Internet access at home.
Figure 1 High-speed Internet Access with the P-870MH-C1
Connect your computer(s) to the P-870MH-C1. The P-870MH-C1 uses the phone line to
provide high-speed Internet access to the computer(s). You can continue to use the phone line
for regular phone calls as well. See the Quick Start Guide for instructions to make these
connections.
1.2 Ways to Manage the P-870MH-C1
Use any of the following methods to manage the P-870MH-C1.
• SMT (System Management Terminal) (
). This is the recommended
method for device configuration and management. You can use the SMT to configure
most of the settings on the P-870MH-C1.
). Only use the commands to configure
advanced settings not configurable in the SMT.
• FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore (
)