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Chapter 2
Basic Installation
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2 Basic Installation
Before you begin Make sure to read the safety instructions and regulatory notices first. The safety
instructions can be found on the Setup CD and/or may also be provided as printed
booklet.
ADSL service The ADSL service must be up and running on your telephone or ISDN line.
If both telephone and ADSL service are simultaneously available from the same
copper pair, you will need a central splitter or distributed filters for decoupling ADSL
and telephone signals.
Computer requirements To connect computer(s) via Ethernet, make sure your computer is equipped with an
Ethernet network interface card (NIC).
To connect a computer via USB, you need a free USB port on your computer or a
connected USB hub.
For wireless networking, you will need a wireless 802.11 b/g compatible client
adapter for each computer you intend to connect wirelessly.
As wireless client adapter, you can:
Use a provided SpeedTouch™110g CardBus.
Use a provided SpeedTouch™120g USB adapter (with cable).
Plug a provided SpeedTouch™121g adapter directly into your computer’s USB
port (without cable).
Use any other Wi-Fi certified WLAN client.
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Public telephone lines carry voltages that can cause electric shock. Only try
to set up splitter/filters that have been designed to be installed by unqualified
personnel. For further assistance, contact your service provider.