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Chapter 1: Installation Instructions
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In addition, the package might include:
¾ A splitter to enable you to use a single ADSL wall jack for
both an Internet connection and for telephone service
(certain countries only)
¾ Phone-jack adapter to adapt the phone cord to a particular
phone jack (certain countries only)
¾ ADSL line filter(s) (certain models only)
Before You Begin
You will need the following:
¾ ADSL service enabled on your telephone line. If you
haven't already done so, you need to register with an
ADSL service provider.
¾ One or more computers or laptops that you want to
connect to the Internet. The X6v
supports Macintosh,
Linux, and Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me and 98 operating
systems.
¾ A Web browser. The minimum browser requirements on
Windows are Internet Explorer v6, Firefox v1.0.3,
Netscape v7.2, Opera v8.54, or Chrome v0.3.154.9; on
Macintosh, Safari v3.0.4 or Firefox v2.0.3.
¾ For wireless connections, the computer(s) must have built-
in wireless capability or be equipped with a wireless
adapter. The X6v
supports 802.11b and 802.11g
compatible adapters.
¾ For direct wired connections to the X6v's ETHERNET
ports, the computer(s) must have an Ethernet port.
¾ Additional Ethernet cables if you plan to connect more
than one computer directly to the modem. The X6v
supports up to four direct Ethernet connections.
¾ If you want to use your X6v’s Internet calling capabilities
but your unit does not include Voice over Internet
Protocol (VoIP) service, you will need to sign up with a
VoIP provider.
¾ For Internet calling you will also need a standard telephone
(or telephones).