DSL 300+ QUICK START GUIDE
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Step 3 Installing your router & configuring your PC
The DSL-300+ modem connects directly to a desktop computer via ethernet cable. It is generally unsuitable for use in a
network.
Note:
Use straight-through cable for connecting direct to a PC and ensure the cable is not over 100 metres in length (or
service degradation will result).
All connections to the Internet are made over ordinary phone cabling. Use the cabling supplied with the router or use your
own. The service will work over ordinary phone extension cords and other phone socket appliances (double adaptors, etc);
however, any noise over or damage to the appliances may result in problems accessing the Internet service.
Connect the power cable supplied to the power connector on the rear panel of the DSL-300+ modem and connect it into
a 240-volt AC power outlet.
1. The POWER LED should turn green and stay on. After approximately five seconds the STATUS LED should begin to flash
or blink continuously. If it does not, please contact Commander.
2. Connect one end of the standard telephone cable (RJ11 cable), which came with the DSL-300+ modem into the ADSL
PORT (RJ11) on the rear panel of the DSL-300+ and the other end into the telephone socket of the telephone service
that has been enabled for DSL. If you have multiple telephone services, please ensure you have the correct telephone
service.
3. If the cables are connected correctly, then after approximately 15 seconds the ADSL LED should turn green and
remain on. The STATUS LED should continue to flash / blink continuously. If this does not occur please recheck your
connections. If connections are OK please contact Commander.
4. Connect one end of the appropriate Ethernet cable into the ETHERNET PORT on the rear panel of the modem and the
other end to your network device. A network device could be a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a PC, a hub, a switch
or a router.
5. The ETHERNET LED should turn green and stay steady. If this does not occur check you have the correct Ethernet cable,
the correct port and your network device is configured correctly. Please refer to manual on the CD-ROM provided with
the DSL-300+ modem for further assistance regarding cables and your network device documentation / supplier for
correct port connection and configuration guidelines.
You are now physically connected. Next you need to configure a PC to allow you to setup the DSL-300+ modem so that it
can be used to access the Commander Broadband service.
Configuring Computer for DHCP
Setup Guide for a PC using Windows XP
1. Close all open programs before starting installation.
2. Select Start, select Settings, select Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.
3. Network Connections window appears, select Local Area Connection for DSL-300+ modem. Right mouse click,
select Properties.
4. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the window. This
connection uses the following items: select Properties.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK.
