User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 CONTENTS Contents........................................................................................................ i Copyright & License .................................................................................. 1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 10 Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................... 11 Important Notes ......................
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 D. Glossary................................................................................................ 44 E. Warranty Information ........................................................................ 50 Registration Card ............................................................................................ 51 FCC Registration Information for Users ........................................................ 52 Contact Information .....................................
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 User Manual Broadxent BritePort DSL 8012-G1 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Broadxent, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement.
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User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Broadxent BritePort World! Your new Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem takes you to a world of digital entertainment and exploration by giving you fast Internet connection through existing telephone lines. Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-G1 uses the most advanced “splitterless” Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into broadband high-speed digital lines for fast Internet access.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Important Safety Instructions This section provides basic safety information for your Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-G1 modem. Prior to using your modem, carefully read and understand the safety instructions. These instructions must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Make sure that your modem is not exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat radiation.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Minimum System Requirements For a proper operation of your Broadxent BritePort 8012-G1, refer to the minimum system requirements listed below: • • • • • Intel® Pentium® 350 MHz or equivalent processor Microsoft Windows® 2000, XP Home/Pro/Media Center Edition, Macintosh OS 10.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Getting Started Before you begin hardware or software installation and configuration, read this section carefully: • • • • You must sign up with a DSL service provider. Make sure that your telephone line has been enabled for the DSL service. Follow these steps to connect your 8012-G1 modem to your computer and Internet: (a) Install the hardware as explained in Chapter 1: Hardware Installation.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Customer Information Record Keep a record of your DSL service information: User ID and Password E-mail Address Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) Incoming Mail Server (POP3) IP Address* Subnet Mask* Default Gateway* Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) BritePort’s IP Address** 192.168.1.1 BritePort’s Subnet mask** 255.255.255.0 Your IP Address during System Configuration only** 192.168.1.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION This chapter provides information about your BritePort 8012-G1, as well as hardware installation.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 About Your BritePort 8012-G1 Located at the rear panel of your Broadxent BritePort 8012-G1(see Figure 1-1) are several connectors that allow you to attach your computer and a telephone equipment, as shown in Figure 1-3. PHONE Port DSL LINE Port Ethernet Port Reset Button Power Connector Figure 1-1: Rear panel of BritePort 8012-G1 PHONE port Optional: Connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on your Broadxent BritePort 8012-G1.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 9V AC power connector Use ONLY the supplied power adapter to power the BritePort 8012-G1. Reset Switch On the rear panel of BritePort 8012-G1, there is a Reset Switch for restoring the router’s settings to the factory default values, if required. The Reset Switch allows the user to recover from situations like forgetting the BritePort’s password, or IP settings.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Hardware Installation Connect your BritePort 8012-G1 as illustrated below: Figure 1-3: Hardware Installation for BritePort 8012-G1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet ports on your computer and BritePort 8012-G1. Locate a telephone wall outlet and unplug any telephone cable that is connected to it. Connect one end of the RJ-11 phone cable provided into the telephone wall outlet.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 modem that you connect on your DSL line requires a microfilter, as illustrated in Figure 1-4. 1. 2. Plug one end of a RJ11 telephone cable into a microfilter and connect the analog device to the other end of this RJ11 cable. Plug the other end of this microfilter, the end that has a RJ11 connector, into a telephone wall outlet. Figure 1-4: Microfilter Installation Note: If your service provider has installed a splitter, then don’t use the microfilters.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 2. CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER Before you can use your BritePort, you need to configure your computer properly to reflect the networking environment set by your DSL Service Provider. This chapter provides you with instructions on how to configure your BritePort network and how to configure your Internet setting using Broadband Blaster User Interface.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Networking Configuration in Windows 2000 1. In Windows 2000, click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel (Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1 2. In the “Control Panel” window (Figure 2-2), double-click the Network icon. Figure 2-2 3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click the Properties option (Figure 2-3).
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 4. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box that appears (Figure 2-4), in the “Components checked are used by this connection” box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. Figure 2-4 5. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box appears (Figure 2-5).
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Networking Configuration in Windows XP & XP Media Center Edition 1. In Windows XP, click Start -> Settings -> Network Connections. 2. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click the Local Area Connection icon. 3. In the “Local Area Connection status” dialog box that appears (Figure 2-6), click the Properties button. 4. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box appears (Figure 2-7).
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Broadband Blaster User Interface Use the Broadband Blaster User Interface (BBUI) to connect your DSL modem to the Internet after you have configured your network. The BBUI came bundled in the CD. The CD is designed to start the BBUI installation automatically once it is inserted into your CD-ROM drive. If the installer does not start automatically, please follow the instructions below to install the BBUI under all supported Windows operating systems. 1.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 4. When the InstallSheild Wizard Complete window appears, click Finish. (Figure 2-10) Figure 2-10 5. In the Windows Task Bar, click on the Broadband Blaster User Interface Icon, as shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11 6. In the Broadband Blaster User Interface window, select the Login tab and enter your username and password supplied by your DSL service provider.(Figure 2-12). Click Connect.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 7. The Broadband Blaster User Interface window changes to Figure 2-13 when login is successful. Figure 2-13 Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Installation of your BritePort 8012-G1 DSL modem.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Checking your BritePort 8012-G1 DSL Modem’s Status BBUI allows you to view statistics from your DSL Modem and DSL connection. Select the tab of the various statistics you want to view as shown in Figure 2-14. Figure 2-14 4-21 BBUI also enables you to perform additional diagnostic tests. Select the Diagnostics tab. ❑ ATM OAM End-to-End Loopback tests the connection between your DSL Modem and your telephone line. ❑ Ping Default Gateway tests the status of your DSL Modem.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 3. BRITEPORT SETUP WIZARD A BritePort 8012-G1 hosts an internal Web server that has a tool to configure the device according to the information provided by your ISP. The System Configuration tool is available for checking the system configuration, password, statistics, and for software upgrades. To use it, a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator/Communicator is required on your PC.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Opening BritePort’s Configuration Page 1. Start your Web browser. In the URL field (Address field) of your Web browser window, enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 (see Figure 3-1) and press the Enter key. 2. The “Broadxent 8012-G1 Web-based configuration manager” page appears (Figure 3-2). Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 3. Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-3, and enter the user name and password provided by your DSL service provider.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 4. Congratulations, you are now connected to the Internet and can start to use your DSL connection.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Using the Status Option The Status option provides valuable information about your BritePort 8012-G1 and your DSL service setup. It consists of DSL Connection, and Diagnostic Test. While you are in the Status section, all pages are automatically refreshed approximately every 30 seconds. DSL Connection The DSL Connection provides the basic technical details about the DSL communication between your DSL service provider to your BritePort 8012-G1.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section provides certain technical specifications for the BritePort 8012-G1: Data Encapsulation Protocol: - RFC 1483 Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 ADSL Line Interface: - ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 - G.992.1, G.992.2 ADSL - G.992.3, G.992.4 ADSL2 - G.992.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Factory Default Setting Values Broadxent BritePort 8012-G1 — ADSL modem with built-in bridge pre-configured by the manufacturer. The factory default setting values are: Auto detection VPI/VCI 0/35, 8/35, 0/32, 0/36, 0/38, 1/35 Encapsulation Mode = Auto detection Half Bridge or Bridge Ethernet Port IP Address = 192.168.1.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 B. TROUBLESHOOTING This appendix provides tips and solutions for resolving some of the problems that you may encounter while setting, installing, or using Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-G1: A. Possible Problems 1) BritePort 8012-G1 is not recognized by the Ethernet port on my computer Cause 1. The Ethernet card on your computer may be faulty or the driver is not properly installed. 2. BritePort 8012-G1 is not connected properly or the Ethernet configuration is improper.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 4) BritePort does not connect to the Internet or the DSL LED keeps on flashing Cause You did not connect your BritePort correctly and securely. Solution Try the following: ❑ Make sure that your telephone line has been activated for the DSL service. ❑ Be sure that your computer is connected to your BritePort using a straight Ethernet cable.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Click Start -> Shutdown -> select Restart -> Yes. If warm reboot is unsuccessful, shut off power to the computer and turn on after waiting for a few seconds. 6) The Web browser does not connect to the BritePort Configuration page Cause You may not be using the correct IP address or Subnet Mask. Solution Try the following: ❑ Make sure that your telephone line has been activated for the DSL service.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 3. In the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box (Figure B-2), click the IP Address tab and make sure that IP Address is 192.168.1.2 and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Click OK to close this dialog box. 4. Again click the OK button on the “Network” window to close it. 5. Restart your computer when prompted. B. BritePort LED Status Figure B-2 Observe the LEDs on your BritePort to check if the device is functioning properly.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Ensure that both ends of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable are plugged in securely — one end to the Ethernet port of 8012-G1 and other end to the Network Interface Card on the computer. ❑ Be sure that you have used a straight Ethernet cable. However, if you are connecting to multiple computers through a hub with Normal port, be sure that you have used a crossed Ethernet cable, however if the hub has Uplink port, then use straight Ethernet cable.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 C. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions regarding Broadxent BritePort DSL Bridge 8012-G1: 1 What is DSL? DSL is a Digital Subscriber Line technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into highspeed digital lines for fast Internet access.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 No. The BritePort 8012-G1 only has an Ethernet RJ45 port. Please see FAQ 6 and 7 for more information on connecting more than one computer to your BritePort 8012-G1. 6 Can I connect multiple computers through a hub? Yes, multiple computers connected through a hub or switch can share the same DSL line. 7 Can I connect multiple computers through a router? Yes, you can connect multiple computers through a DSL router connected to the Ethernet port of BritePort 8012-G1.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 12 How can I check whether I have either Static or DHCP IP addressing? Under Windows, click Start>Connect to>Show all connections. Right click on the LAN port your BritePort 8012-G1 is connected to and click Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. If Obtain and IP address automatically is chosen, then your system is set to receive a dynamic (DHCP) IP address.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 • • • • • 18 On your computer, for the folders that contain confidential and financial information, turn off the “File Sharing” option. When you are not using the Internet for a long duration, you may switch off your computer or disconnect it from the DSL line. You should use anti-virus software, as well as intrusion detection software and update it regularly. Do not open e-mail attachments unless you trust the sender and are sure of the identity of the sender.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 D. GLOSSARY In order to understand a new technology, it is important that you understand its terminology. This section offers basic explanation to some of the common networking and DSL terms. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line — A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology that allows digital data to be sent over existing telephone lines and the downstream data rates are appreciably higher than the upstream data rates.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 CAP - Carrierless Amplitude Phase modulation - A modulation technique used for transmitting digital data using an analog carrier. ADSL modems use either CAP modulation or Discrete Multitone (DMT) modulation. CO - Central Office — a telephone company’s office facility that handles the switching of telephone calls on the public switched telephone (PSTN) for a small regional area.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 100 Mbps. Ethernet card - A network interface card that plugs into a computer and allows the computer to send and receive data to and from a network. Fast Ethernet - An Ethernet specification with a speed of 100 Mbps (10 times faster than 10BaseT). Flash memory - A non-volatile memory on EEPROM chip, that can be erased and electrically and reprogrammed. FTP - File Transfer Protocol — A high-level protocol for transferring files from one computer to another.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Internet Protocol Address - The address for a computer on a TCP/IP network. IP address refers to a particular machine on the network. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be 0 to 255, for example, 11.160.10.240 is an IP address. Any machine connected to the Internet is assigned an IP address.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 organizations. Netscape Navigator/Communicator - A popular Web browser. NIC - Network Interface Card — A card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. The NIC manages the flow of network information to and from the computer. Octet - A group of eight binary bits. An octet is also known as a byte. Packet - A unit of information, which is data of a fixed length, sent as a whole from one device to another on a network.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 RFC 1483 - A standard method used for linking different devices to communicate with each other across networks and assure “inter-operability.” RJ-11 - A connector/socket for two pairs (four wires) of twisted pair cable that is used primarily to connect telephone equipment in the United States. RJ-45 - A connector/socket for four pairs (eight wires) of twisted pair cable that is used commonly to connect computers onto a local-area network, especially to the Ethernet.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 100 meters (330 feet). Twisted pair cable - A cable that consists of two wires twisted together. This cable is less expensive than coaxial, whereas it is thinner and can break more easily than a coaxial cable. Upstream - Data transfer from the customer’s premises to the telecommunication network at CO. URL - Universal Resource Locator — The addressing system that helps the users to locate websites on the Internet.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 E. WARRANTY INFORMATION Broadxent warrants that equipment furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the confirmed date of purchase of the product new from the retail location. Upon written notice of any such defect, the manufacturer will, at its option, repair or replace the defective item under the terms of this warranty, subject to the provisions and specific exclusions listed herein.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Registration Card Broadxent BritePort 8012-G1 Product Registration Name: Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: E-mail: Serial Number: Purchased from: Date of Purchase: Please cut out the above Product Registration Card and send in with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Innoband Technologies, Inc. 1921 Concourse Dr.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 FCC Registration Information for Users This product is compliant and registered with the CFR47-Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires us to provide you with the following information: •Connection to the nationwide telephone network should be made by using standard modular telephone jacks, type RJ-11. •This equipment may not be used with ‘Party Line’ services or with ‘Coin Telephone’ lines.
User Manual BritePort 8012-G1 Contact Information Reach us by E-Mail: Send your questions and comments by e-mail to the following address: E-Mail: adslsupport@innoband.com Reach us by Mail: Innoband Technologies, Inc. 1921 Concourse Dr. San Jose, CA 95131 Reach us on the Web: http://www.innoband.
