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ADSL Configuration
ADSL Configuration
A typical setup involves the user ADSL modem and the PC.
The PC connects to the Internet via the ADSL modem directly via a
USB cable, Ethernet cable or over a wireless connection (802.11/a/b/).
The PC can also be connected through a hub or switch to facilitate
adding multiple computers to the internet.
When modem connects successfully to the internet your internet
browsing should seem seamless. Otherwise they may be a few
problem areas that would need to be resolved.
Problem Area 1
Symptom : 1
Solution:
Try new phone socket with out the use of the ADSL filters provided
Reason: phone socket bad or other devices hindering DSL signal
Example fax or cordless phone.
Modem bad or faulty due to power surge over phone line. In this case
modem should be brought in to be tested.
Your line sync may be down from the exchanges cross connect
between the patch panel and DSLAM. Call 611 to make a fault report.
Symptom: 2
Solution:
Username/password
Determine from your ISP and or C&W (611) what your setting should
be.
The circuit has not been setup correct at the C&W DSLAM. (PPPoA)
Verify that your Ethernet cable is plugged in and your Ethernet device
is active and enabled.
Release and renew your Ethernet cards interface( start- run-CMD the
type ipconfig /release,then type ipconfig /renew).
DHCP errors need to be resolved. These occur when you have limited
connectivity, faulty networkcard, bad cable or modem ports faulty.
Note: If all the above fail you need to replace the modem.
Persons with 64.119.206 addresses may have authentications issues
e.g account expired and bad password.
Please note that the phone in the illustration is connected to the low
pass filter and that the ADSL modem goes directly to the wall socket
via the phone splitter / duplex jack.
Please ensure that the ADSL modem is not attached after the low pass
filter, it will not function.