Setting up the modem – Actiontec electronic R4500U User Manual

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Setting Up
The Modem

The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation
Buddy

, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Modem. It is recommended

the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.

To set up the Modem, connect it to a computer. After connecting this first com-
puter, other computers can be added to the network via

USB

, Ethernet, or wireless-

ly (see “Connecting Additional Computers on page 21).

Note: The Installation Buddy is not supported on computers
running Windows 95 and NT 4.0, Macintosh, or Linix operating
systems.

Connecting a Computer to the Modem

Connecting a computer to the Modem for setup involves three basic steps: initial
setup, plugging in the Modem’s Power Cord, and connecting the Modem to the
computer.

Note: The following procedures are for U.S. installations only.

Connecting Via Ethernet

1.

Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.

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