Compaq EZ Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
Connecting To The World 4-3
Constant Connection. DSL service provides constant Internet access without
the wait of dialing your ISP.
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NOTE:
DSL connections are designed to be “ALWAYS ON.” Therefore, please refer to
the Power Management section in this guide for information to avoid DSL
disconnections due to default Power Management operation.
Using Your
Modem with
DSL Service
If you decide to subscribe to DSL service, you must determine which modem is
installed in your computer, as well as identify the compatible DSL protocol.
Identifying your digital DSL/56K modem
To identify the type of modem that is installed in your Internet PC, complete the
following steps:
1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, select Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2. Double-click the Modems
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icon. The name of the modem displays in the
Modems Properties window.
Identifying the DSL protocol used by your modem
The Digital DSL/56K Modem supports the G.dmt (G.992.1) and G.lite (G.992.2)
protocols. The maximum download transfer rate is limited to a maximum of up to 6.0
Mbps with the G.dmt (G.992.1) protocol and 1.5 Mbps using the G.lite (G.992.2)
protocol.