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Introduction
This section describes the ADSL PCI modem card, its features, and system requirements.
Features
The ADSL PCI Modem Card is an internal PCI device designed for use with Windows 95, 98,
2000, Me and NT 4.0. This modem card connects to an ADSL/telephone line using a standard
RJ-11 connector and follows all the latest PC industry guidelines, including Plug 'n Play. For
added convenience, an additional RJ-11 receptacle provides an outlet for a standard telephone
or fax machine. To insure interoperability with service provider DSL systems your ADSL
modem card supports DMT (Discrete Multi-Tone) modulation.
Performance features:
• Remote bridging with RFC 1483 encapsulation, both LLC-SNAP and VC
multiplexing options
• Classical IP over ATM per RFC 1577
• PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) over ATM per RFC 2364
• Full LCP: NBCP, IPCP, and IPXCP
• Authentication: PAP, CHAP, SPAP, and Microsoft(r) password encryption extensions
• TAPI style interface
• Van Jacobsen IP header compression
• Software frame compression LED indicators:
• Link – indicates a valid ADSL connection
• Data – indicates data is currently being transferred via the ADSL connection
System Requirements
D-Link recommends that your PC system meet the following minimum requirements to be
able to use the ADSL PCI Modem Card:
• An IBM PC or compatible computer with a Pentium 100Mhz or faster processor
• 30 megabytes of free hard disk space
• 32 megabytes or more of main memory (RAM)
• A 8x or faster CD-ROM drive
• Microsoft Windows 95, 95 OSR2, 98, 98 Second Edition, 2000, Windows Millennium
Edition or NT 4.x (Service Pack 3 or above)