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DSL Internet Access User Guide
3 Simple Steps to Setting Up Your DSL Connection
Check List: Before You Begin
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3
Check List: Before You Begin
A checklist of everything you need to install your DSL connection
Make sure you have everything you need to set up your DSL connection. By taking a few minutes to prepare, you will help ensure the actual installation is as quick and problem-free as possible.
Get your computer ready
1. Does your computer meet the system requirements?
| For Windows |
For Macintosh |
Minimum System Requirements
350 MHz Intel® Pentium® II processor or equivalent
128 MB RAM
30 MB available hard disk space
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Minimum System Requirements
Power Macintosh® G3 processor
128 MB RAM
30 MB available hard disk space |
Operating System Requirements
Windows® 2000
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Pro
Windows XP Media Center Edition
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Operating System Requirements
Mac OS® X 10.1 or higher |
2. Is there a NIC card on your computer?
Whether your system is Macintosh or Windows-based, you need a 10Base-T Ethernet Network Interface Card - or NIC for short - to run a DSL connection. If you don't have a NIC card, you can buy one at most computer stores.
TIP: Don't Know If Your Computer Has a NIC Card?
Look for an Ethernet port on the back or side of your computer. Some laptops may have an external card usually found on the side of the computer. If you're still not sure, check the network properties of your computer. The exact process for doing this will depend on your operating system.
Get your DSL connection parts ready
Check the contents of your DSL installation kit against the parts list below. To help you stay organized, we recommend that you keep the parts needed for each step separate.
1. Open the bag labeled Step 1
This bag should contain: 4 DSL filters
2. Open the bag labeled Step 2
This bag should contain:
- 1 black phone cord
- 1 blue Ethernet cable
- 1 DSL modem
3. Locate a small box containing a Power Adapter for your modem.
You will also need this for Step 2.
TIP: Missing a part from your DSL installation kit?
Call 1.866.330.8DSL
Our Customer Service Representatives will be more than happy to help you.
4. Have your PPPoE username and password ready.
You chose your username and password when you placed your order. You'll also find this information sent in an email notifying you that your installation kit was shipped. We've also included it in the Message field on the packing slip included in your installation kit.
If you have followed all the instructions in this section, then you are ready to set up your DSL connection. Let's get started and move on to Step 1>
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