Introduction
DSL works on your existing phone line at a higher frequency than we can hear. The beauty of this is that it allows you to use your phone line as you normally would without having to purchase a separate phone line for it. You can be on the Internet and use DSL on the same phone line simultaneously! The only catch is that devices on the DSL phone line (other than the Frame DSL modem itself) can sometimes be affected by a DSL enabled line. That's where the microfilters come in handy. This Frame DSL modem installation requires the use of your included microfilters with any equipment sharing your DSL phone line (e.g., telephone, fax machine, analog modem, answering machine) at your location. They are used do filter out high frequency 'noise' on your DSL line. Several devices may share a microfilter if used in combination with a splitter.
Note: Do not use a microfilter with your Frame DSL modem. What's In The Box?
- 1 Frame DSL modem
- 2 Microfilters
- 1 Phone (RJ-11) Cable
- 1 Ethernet (Straight, RJ-45) Cable
- 1 AC Power Adapter, 1 power cord
The Frame DSL Modem
The back of your Frame DSL modem will look like this... DSL Modem
Starting from the left, you should see 3 'ports'.
- The left port is for the power cord.
- The middle port is labeled "Data" and accepts an ethernet (RJ-45) cable.
- The right port is labeled "Line" and you would plug your DSL enabled phone line from a wall jack here.
The Microfilters
The DSL microfilters are simple to install. They simply plug into a standard phone wall jack (RJ-11). From there, plug in the device that is going to be used on the DSL phone line into the other end of the filter. Here's what a typical filter looks like...
Typical Installation Using A Phone Line Splitter
- Start in the room where you plan to install your Frame DSL modem. Locate the existing DSL enabled phone line wall jack (RJ-11) and remove any existing cords that may be plugged into it.
- Connect a phone line splitter into the wall jack.
- Connect the Frame DSL modem into one of the outlets on the phone line splitter by using a standard phone line cord (RJ-11). One end should plug into the phone splitter while the other end should plug into the "Line" port on your Frame DSL modem.
- Plug a microfilter into an available port on the phone line splitter.
- Connect your phone (or other device) using a standard phone cord (RJ-11) into the microfilter.
- Connect any other devices that are using the DSL enabled phone line to a microfilter.
- Connect your computer to the Frame DSL modem by using an ethernet (straight, RJ-45) cable. One end of this cable should plug into the "Data" port on the back of the DSL modem and the other end should be plugged into your computer's network card.
- Connect the included power cord into your Frame DSL modem. Once all 3 DSL modem lights turn on and stop flashing, the installation is complete!
Typical Installation Without Using A Phone Splitter
- Start in the room where you plan to install your Frame DSL modem. Locate the existing DSL enabled phone line wall jack (RJ-11) and remove any existing cords that may be plugged into it.
- Connect the Frame DSL modem to your wall jack using a standard phone cable (RJ-11). One end should plug into the wall jack and the other end should be plugged into the "Line" port on the back of your Frame DSL modem.
- Connect any other devices that are using the DSL enabled phone line to a microfilter.
- Connect your computer to the Frame DSL modem by using an ethernet (straight, RJ-45) cable. One end of this cable should plug into the "Data" port on the back of the Frame DSL modem and the other end should be plugged into your computer's network card.
- Connect the included power cord into your Frame DSL modem. Once all 3 DSL modem lights turn on and stop flashing, the installation is complete!
Note: If any of the lights do not turn on or remain flashing, this may indicate a problem with your modem or your DSL connection. Try unplugging the power to the Frame DSL modem for a few minutes. Plug the power cable back into the modem and watch the status of the lights. If any of the lights continue to remain off or flashing, please contact LavaNet's friendly and helpful technical support team for assistance.
