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Quick Start
for Cisco 605

Quick Start
for Cisco 605

The Cisco 605 Personal PCI ADSL Modem is PCI adapter for use in PCI-compliant personal computers. Designed for easy installation, the modem slides into any PCI slot.

Related Information

This Quick Start provides instructions for installing the Cisco 605 hardware only. For information on installing the Cisco 605 software, refer to the Cisco 605 Personal PCI ADSL Modem User's Guide.

Parts List

Optionally, your shipment may include in-line EZ-DSL Microfilters, wall-mount microfilters, or filter cables.

Hardware and Software Requirements

The following hardware and software requirements are necessary to configure and use the Cisco 605:

Installing the Cisco 605

Before Installation

Install the checksw.exe executable from the Cisco 605 CD-ROM before installing the card. Also, determine the following information.

If you have questions about any of the preceding information, contact your Internet service provider (ISP).

Unpacking the Box

Unpack the shipping carton and ensure that parts listed in the "Parts List" section of this document are included.

Examining the Cisco 605

After you open the box, unpack and examine the Cisco 605.


Static discharge or electricity can severely damage the Cisco 605. Before you handle the Cisco 605 or any PC boards inside your PC, take standard precautions, such as touching the metal covering on the PC box, to ground yourself.

Installing the Cisco 605

To install the Cisco 605:

Step 1 Power off your computer.

Step 2 Open your computer.

Step 3 Locate an empty PCI slot.

Step 4 Make sure the PCI slot is a bus-master and DMA capable.

Step 5 Write down the MAC address located on a sticker on the Cisco 605 unit.

Step 6 Carefully slide the Cisco 605 into the PCI slot. Check the following instructions for your installation configuration:

Step 7 Close the computer.]

Determining Phone Configuration

Cisco 605 supports the following phone configurations:

Before cabling the Cisco 605, verify your configuration with your service provider.

Connecting Cables

The following sections describe how to connect cables for both the POTS Splitter and EZ-DSL configurations:

POTS Splitter Configuration

To cable the Cisco 605, plug the ADSL cable running from the POTS splitter into the WALL connector port on the Cisco 605.

If you are using a POTS splitter to run a dedicated line to your modem, do not plug your telephone cord into the PHONE connector on the back of the Cisco 605 unit. Check with your service provider for information on your configuration.

EZ-DSL Configuration

To cable the Cisco 605 for an EZ-DSL configuration:

Step 1 Plug the ADSL cable into the WALL connector port on the Cisco 605.

The Cisco 605 is shipped with an extra PHONE connector port that you can plug your telephone into. The extra telephone port contains a built-in microfilter.

Step 2 Connect the remaining telephones in your home to the EZ-DSL microfilters provided in the shipping package.


Note The microfilters do not provide protection against transient noise for multi-line phones.

Power on the System

To power on your system, turn on your PC. The Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) do not blink until the Cisco 605 begins training. After the system is powered on and training, you can install the Cisco 605 software for your operating system. For software installation instructions, refer to the Cisco 605 Personal PCI ADSL Modem User's Guide

Troubleshooting

After you try to connect, if the LEDs do not start to blink, perform the following tasks:

If these actions do not solve the problem, contact your service provider.

Safety Reminders


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