Operation Manual

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Note: Depending on your PC's configuration and the operating system installed,
Windows may also prompt you to restart your computer. This will be necessary
for your modem to operate correctly.
When installation of the USB interface is complete, the "Diagnostics - USB" icon
below appears bottom right in your desktop's task bar (icon shown framed) each
time you start up Windows.
5 You can now check installation of your modem by following the instructions in section 2.3.1.
2.1.1 Encapsulation options in USB mode (depending on versions)
The encapsulation parameters are automatically set up, when the Internet Access Provider is
chosen from the list offered by the installation software.
Nevertheless, it is possible to set up the parameters of an Internet Access Provider that would not
have been listed.
In this particular case, you should select «Other» from the Internet Access Provider list. A window
will show up and let you choose the encapsulation modes.
Depending on versions, the SAGEM F@st™ 908/948 modem offers various encapsulation modes
when installing in USB mode:
¾ PPPoA,
¾ PPPoE,
¾ RFC 1483 bridge (DHCP),
¾ RFC 1483 router (DHCP).
Please refer to the documentation or the subscription email from your Internet Access Provider
(IAP) to ascertain which encapsulation mode is appropriate to your ADSL line.