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6 Zoom ADSL Bridge Modem User’s Manual
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Plug one end of the straight-through Ethernet cable into the
modem’s ETHERNET jack and plug the other end into your
computer’s corresponding Ethernet port.
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Plug one end of the included power adapter into the unit’s
PWR jack and the other end into a power strip or wall
receptacle.
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Turn your computer back on.
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Turn the Bridge modem on by pushing the ON/OFF toggle
switch. The PWR light on the unit’s front panel turns on.
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The Bridge performs a startup sequence—the LINK light
blinks. When the startup sequence is complete, the LINK light
will change from blinking to solid. (For reference, we have
included a table on page 14 that explains the meaning of the
front panel lights.)
Using Phone Filters
You should use a filter with each device—phone, fax machine,
analog modem, etc.—that is sharing the DSL-enabled line, because
this prevents the device from receiving noise when the DSL
modem is on. Your Bridge modem includes an onboard filter, so
you can plug a phone or other device directly into the Bridge’s
PHONE jack if you like. Plugging a device into this jack is
optional, not required. For other devices on the DSL-enabled line,
plug the device’s phone cord into the filter’s PHONE end, and
plug the filter’s LINE end into the wall jack. Some Bridge models
come with filters, and more can be purchased from a retailer or
service provider.
Now that your modem is connected and appropriate filters are
attached, you’re done. To connect to the Internet, simply click the
Web browser icon on your computer desktop.
The remainder of this manual contains information intended for
future reference—for example, there are chapters on System
Administration and Removing Your Bridge Modem. Refer to
the Table of Contents for guidance.