User`s guide

Hotwire 6210, 6211, and 6381 User’s Guide
• Address filtering and DMZ hosting
• Simple web based status page displays a snapshot of your system configuration, and links to the
configuration pages
• Downloadable flash software upgrades
• Support for up to 8 Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)
• Support for up to 2 PPPoE sessions
z System Requirements
In order to use your modem for Internet access, you must have the following:
• ADSL service subscription from your ISP.
• One computer with an Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseT network interface card (NIC) or a free USB port.
• (Optional) An Ethernet hub or switch, if you are connecting the device to several computers on an Ethernet
network.
• For system monitoring or configuration using the supplied web interface: a web browser such as Internet
Explorer Version 5.5 or later.
2 Your Modem at a Glance
2.1 Ports and buttons (Back panel)
z POWER is where you connect the power supply.
z RESET Button: The RESET button is used to reset the modem to factory default settings. Do not use
the RESET button unless advised to by your service representative.
z LAN (Local Area Network) port: This is used to connect to Ethernet network devices, such as a PC,
hub, switch, or router.
z USB (Universal Serial Bus port): Connects to a PC’s serial port. The modem supports Windows-based
PCs using an RNDIS driver (included on the CD).
z PHONE port: This allows a phone to directly connect to the modem. You do not need to add splitter to
the phone you connect here, since the modem has an internal splitter.
z LINE port: This is the DSL interface which connects directly to your phone line.
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