Netgear DM111P DM111Pv1 Reference Manual - Page 20

DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Using the Setup Wizard on the CD The most reliable way to connect to the Internet is by clicking the Setup button on the CD. The CD will provide detailed instructions for physically connecting your modem to the ADSL line and your local network. In addition, the Setup Wizard may prompt you for the connection configuration parameters listed in the preceding section. Using the Web Browser Based Modem Management Utility Connecting ADSL Microfilters to your Telephone Equipment ADSL technology uses the same wires as your telephone service. However, ADSL adds signals to the telephone lines which create noise in the telephone service. You must use ADSL microfilters to filter out these signals before they reach your telephone. Note: If you purchased the modem in a country where a microfilter is not included, you must acquire one. Using ADSL Microfilters. Each device such as a telephone, fax machine, answering machine, or caller ID display will require an ADSL microfilter. Phone Figure 2-1 Warning: Do not connect the modem to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for this purpose. Doing so will prevent block your connection to the Internet. If you have any doubts about this, connect the modem directly to the ADSL line. 2-2 Connecting to the Internet v1.0, August 2006