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ADSL SETUP We are fully skilled in all facets of ADSL modem and Wireless connections - Our technicians will have you up and running in no time at all Your ADSL Modem can be connected and configured in various ways, below is a description of the most common modes of operation. Ethernet Gateway (Router) - This is when the ADSL Modem is connected to your network switch or hub and shares the Internet connection to all computers on the network. The ADSL Modem will log on to ZIBNUS Internet on behalf of your computers and it will shield your computers from Internet attack by using Network address Translation (NAT) Ethernet Modem (Bridge) - This is when you plug the modem directly into the Ethernet port of just one computer or another router (via a cross-over Ethernet cable) you then must run Internet Connection software on the computer or second router to establish a connection to the Internet. This method means that the computer or router connected to the Ethernet port of the ADSL modem is exposed to the Internet and is given a public IP address USB Gateway (Router) - If you do not have an Ethernet port on your computer you can use your USB port like an Ethernet port to connect to your ADSL Modem. This 'simulated' Ethernet port is only for connecting the ADSL Modem and is only available for Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Note that USB cable is not supplied with the ADSL Modem.
When you order ADSL from your chosen ISP, Telstra used to visit your premises and fit a 'splitter' to the line and install an ADSL modem or router. From early 2002, no visit will be made. Instead, you will purchase your own modem/router and also your own 'splitter'. This gives greater flexibility as you will be able to connect your ADSL modem into any phone socket on the same line, in your home/office. You will require a splitter for each of your existing analogue instruments in order to 'remove' the ADSL data signal.
When you have your ADSL line installed, your existing analogue telephone service continue to work, and you can make voice calls as normal, with the ADSL data feed operating at the same time. The ADSL 'data' signal and the regular voice signal are carried down the same line, each operating in a different part of the 'spectum' (a bit like different radio stations). In order that the ADSL data signal does not interfere with your regular telephones, fax machines and answer-phones, you will need to fit a microfilter. The Microfilter 'strips out' the data signal so that your phones receive the normal voice signal without interference.
With the advent of 'wires-only' or 'self-install' ADSL, you do not get a modified linebox, so the combined Data/Voice signal is carried to all extension sockets on your line. This means that you can install your ADSL modem or router anywhere where you have a phone extension. However, as this combined signal will interfere with your regular telephones/faxes/answerphones, you need to fit each extension socket with an individual microfilter to strip out the data signal. The terms 'microfilter' and 'splitter' are generally interchangeable and usually mean the same thing. |
