Connecting Cables
Here are some simple instructions for connecting the cables that came with your DSL modem.
Do not plug the Ethernet and USB cables into the same computer.
Before you begin, please make sure you have identified your modem by following the instructions on the "Identify My Modem" page.
Follow the instructions that apply to your modem type:
- Zoom X4 (1-port)
- Zoom X5 (4-port)
- Zoom X6 (4-port + wireless)
- SpeedStream 4200 (1-port)
- SpeedStream 6520 (4-port + wireless)
- Siemens Gigaset SE567 (4-port + wireless)
Instructions for Zoom X4 (1-port)
You can connect your computer to the Zoom X4 using either the Ethernet or the USB cable. It is better to use Ethernet. You can also use USB to connect a second computer. If you need to use USB, make sure that you follow the instructions for "Installing USB Drivers" before you connect the cables.
Use the following chart to help you connect the cables to your Zoom X4:
| Zoom X4 | ||
| Port on Back | Cable to Use | Where to Plug Other End |
| ADSL | grey phone cable | directly into wall jack DO NOT PUT A LINE FILTER BETWEEN THE ZOOM X4 AND THE WALL JACK!!! This will make the DSL not work! |
| PHONE | your own phone cable (optional) | your own phone (optional) |
| USB | black USB cable (one end is thin and rectangular and the other end is almost square with two rounded corners) Only use USB if you cannot use Ethernet for some reason. You must install the drivers first by following the instructions for "Installing USB Drivers" BEFORE you connect the cable. When you connect the cable, you may see a "Hardware Installation" window or a "Digital Signature Not Found" window. You can just click on "Yes" and/or "Continue Anyway" and/or "Finish" as needed. |
a USB port on your computer |
| ETHERNET | black Ethernet cable (it looks like a phone cable, but it is a little thicker and the ends are a little bit bigger) | Ethernet port on your computer |
| PWR | cable on power cube provided | plug into a surge-protected power bar or UPS, if possible |
Instructions for Zoom X5 (4-port)
You can connect your computer to the Zoom X5 using either an Ethernet or USB cable. It is better to use Ethernet. You can also use USB if you already have 4 computers connected to the Ethernet ports, and you want to connect a 5th computer. If you need to use USB, make sure that you follow the instructions for "Installing USB Drivers" before you connect the cables.
Use the following chart to help you connect the cables to your Zoom X5:
| Zoom X5 | ||
| Port on Back | Cable to Use | Where to Plug Other End |
| ADSL | grey phone cable | directly into wall jack DO NOT PUT A LINE FILTER BETWEEN THE ZOOM X5 AND THE WALL JACK!!! This will make the DSL not work! |
| PHONE | your own phone cable (optional) | your own phone (optional) |
| USB | black USB cable (one end is thin and rectangular and the other end is almost square with two rounded corners) Only use USB if you cannot use Ethernet for some reason. You must install the drivers first by following the instructions for "Installing USB Drivers" BEFORE you connect the cable. When you connect the cable, you may see a "Hardware Installation" window or a "Digital Signature Not Found" window. You can just click on "Yes" and/or "Continue Anyway" and/or "Finish" as needed. |
a USB port on your computer |
| 1 | black Ethernet cable (it looks like a phone cable, but it is a little thicker and the ends are a little bit bigger) | Ethernet port on your computer |
| 2 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a second computer/device |
| 3 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a third computer/device |
| 4 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a fourth computer/device |
| PWR | cable on power cube provided | plug into a surge-protected power bar or UPS, if possible |
Instructions for Zoom X6 (4-port + wireless)
Use the following chart to help you connect the cables to your Zoom X6:
| Zoom X6 | ||
| Port on Back | Cable to Use | Where to Plug Other End |
| PWR | cable on power cube provided | plug into a surge-protected power bar or UPS, if possible |
| LAN 1 | black Ethernet cable (it looks like a phone cable, but it is a little thicker and the ends are a little bit bigger) | Ethernet port on your computer |
| LAN 2 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a second computer/device |
| LAN 3 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a third computer/device |
| LAN 4 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a fourth computer/device |
| ADSL | grey phone cable | directly into wall jack DO NOT PUT A LINE FILTER BETWEEN THE ZOOM X6 AND THE WALL JACK!!! This will make the DSL not work! |
Instructions for SpeedStream 4200 (1-port)
You can connect your computer to the SpeedStream 4200 using either the Ethernet or the USB cable. It is better to use Ethernet. You can also use USB to connect a second computer. If you need to use USB, make sure that you follow the instructions for "Installing USB Drivers" before you connect the cables.
Use the following chart to help you connect the cables to your SpeedStream 4200:
| SpeedStream 4200 | ||
| Port on Back | Cable to Use | Where to Plug Other End |
| DSL | grey phone cable | directly into wall jack DO NOT PUT A LINE FILTER BETWEEN THE SPEEDSTREAM 4200 AND THE WALL JACK!!! This will make the DSL not work! |
| USB | blue USB cable (one end is thin and rectangular and the other end is almost square with two rounded corners) Only use USB if you cannot use Ethernet for some reason. You must install the drivers first by following the instructions for "Installing USB Drivers" BEFORE you connect the cable. When you connect the cable, you may see a "Hardware Installation" window or a "Digital Signature Not Found" window. You can just click on "Yes" and/or "Continue Anyway" and/or "Finish" as needed. |
a USB port on your computer |
| Ethernet | yellow Ethernet cable (it looks like a phone cable, but it is a little thicker and the ends are a little bit bigger) | Ethernet port on your computer |
| 12VDC | cable on power cube provided | plug into a surge-protected power bar or UPS, if possible |
Instructions for SpeedStream 6520 (4-port + wireless)
You can connect your computer to the SpeedStream 6520 using either an Ethernet or USB cable. It is better to use Ethernet. You can also use USB if you already have 4 computers connected to the Ethernet ports, and you want to connect a 5th computer. If you need to use USB, make sure that you follow the instructions for "Installing USB Drivers" before you connect the cables.
Use the following chart to help you connect the cables to your SpeedStream 6520:
| SpeedStream 6520 | |||
| Port on Back | Cable to Use | Where to Plug Other End | |
| DSL | grey phone cable | directly into wall jack DO NOT PUT A LINE FILTER BETWEEN THE SPEEDSTREAM 6520 AND THE WALL JACK!!! This will make the DSL not work! |
|
| USB | blue USB cable (one end is thin and rectangular and the other end is almost square with two rounded corners) Only use USB if you cannot use Ethernet for some reason. You must install the drivers first by following the instructions for "Installing USB Drivers" BEFORE you connect the cable. When you connect the cable, you may see a "Hardware Installation" window or a "Digital Signature Not Found" window. You can just click on "Yes" and/or "Continue Anyway" and/or "Finish" as needed. |
a USB port on your computer | |
| Ethernet 4 (LAN WAN) | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a fourth computer/device | |
| Ethernet 3 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a third computer/device | |
| Ethernet 2 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a second computer/device | |
| Ethernet 1 | yellow Ethernet cable (it looks like a phone cable, but it is a little thicker and the ends are a little bit bigger) | Ethernet port on your computer | |
| Power 12VDC | cable on power cube provided | plug into a surge-protected power bar or UPS, if possible | |
Instructions for Siemens Gigaset SE567 (4-port + wireless)
Use the following chart to help you connect the cables to your Siemens Gigaset SE567:
| Siemens Gigaset SE567 | |||
| Port on Back | Cable to Use | Where to Plug Other End | |
| DSL | grey phone cable | directly into wall jack DO NOT PUT A LINE FILTER BETWEEN THE SIEMENS GIGASET SE567 AND THE WALL JACK!!! This will make the DSL not work! |
|
| Ethernet 4 (LAN WAN) | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a fourth computer/device | |
| Ethernet 3 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a third computer/device | |
| Ethernet 2 | your own Ethernet cable | an Ethernet port on a second computer/device | |
| Ethernet 1 | yellow Ethernet cable (it looks like a phone cable, but it is a little thicker and the ends are a little bit bigger) | Ethernet port on your computer | |
| Power 12VDC | cable on power cube provided | plug into a surge-protected power bar or UPS, if possible | |
