Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome; What's In This Guide - Linksys AM300 User Manual

ADSL Modem

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the ADSL Modem. The Linksys ADSL Modem gives you an instant, high-speed connection
to the Internet. ADSL technology lets you access the Internet using your existing phone lines, without interfering
with your voice phone service. You can talk on the phone and surf the net at the same time. Web surfing and your
e-mail are instantly available, anytime.
Installation is quick and simple. Connect it directly to any PC with an available USB or Ethernet port, and you're
ready to surf the Internet. Or connect it to a Linksys router and share that high-speed Internet access with
everyone on your home network.
Use the instructions in this user guide to help you connect the ADSL Modem and configure it to access the
Internet. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the ADSL Modem.

What's in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the ADSL Modem.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the ADSL Modem applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL Modem
This chapter describes the physical features of the ADSL Modem.
• Chapter 3: Connecting the ADSL Modem
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the ADSL Modem to your network.
• Chapter 4: Configuring the ADSL Modem
This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the ADSL Modem.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding
installation and use of the ADSL Modem.
• Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on your ADSL Modem if you should need to do
so.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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