030-300372 Rev. A 5 July 2003
Westell Dual Connect NAT Router with DMH Technology
User Guide
5. INSTALLING THE HARDWARE
5.1 Installation Requirements
To install the Dual Connect NAT Router, you will need the following:
• A Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in your PC or
• An available USB port installed on your PC.
• A DSL line (provided by your Service Provider).
STOP! Please wait until you have received notification from your Internet service provider (ISP) that your
DSL line has been activated before installing this Router and software.
5.2 Before you begin:
Make sure that your kit contains the following items:
• Westell Dual Connect NAT Router
• Power Supply
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through) (yellow)
• USB cable (blue)
• RJ-11 Phone cable
5.3 Microfilters
ADSL signals must be blocked from reaching each telephone, answering machine, fax machine, computer modem
or any similar conventional device. Failure to do so may degrade telephone voice quality and ADSL performance.
Install a microfilter if you desire to use the DSL-equipped line jack for telephone, answering machine, fax machine
or other telephone device connections. Microfilter installation requires no tools or telephone rewiring. Just unplug
the telephone device from the baseboard or wall mount and snap in a microfilter, next snap in the telephone device.
You can purchase microfilters from your local electronics retailer, or contact the original provider of your DSL
equipment.
5.4 Router Installations
This section explains the procedures for installing Westell’s Dual Connect NAT Router via 10/100 Base-T/Ethernet
or USB connection.
NOTE: Please wait until you have received notification from your Service Provider that your DSL
line has been activated before installing your Dual Connect NAT Router.
NOTE: If you are using a Westell Dual Connect NAT Router in conjunction with an Ethernet Hub or Switch, refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation and configuration. Westell recommends the use of a surge
suppressor to protect equipment attached to the AC power supply.