Siskiyou 6518-A1 Manual

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DSL setup instructions
For Zhone ADSL modem.
Package Contents
Built into your DSL modem/router you will find a DSL line filter. Please refer to page 2 for
proper setup.
Follow the directions on this page to setup your computer correctly.
Be sure that your PC or Apple is configured to accept an IP address via DHCP, by:
•Windows XP: click on Start -> Run -> type in “ncpa.cpl” click “OK.”. Right click on
“Local Area Connection” Left click on “Properties” then double click on “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)”
Then, Click on the circle next to “Obtain an IP address automatically”
•Windows Vista\Windows 7: Click on Start then type ncpa.cpl in the search window
and press the enter key on your keyboard. Right click on “Local Area Connection” Left
click on Properties then double click on “Internet Protocol version 4”
Then, Click on the circle next to “Obtain an IP address automatically”
Click “OK” - then Click “OK” or “Close”
Open up your favorite web browser or email client and enjoy your Broadband Internet
connection!

•OS X operating system: Click on the apple logo in the upper left corner, select System
Preferences. Click Network. Next to the word “Show” select in the drop down menu
Built-in Ethernet. Under the TCP/IP tab be sure that next to the word Configure IPv4 in
the drop down menu “Using DHCP” is selected. You should be able to connect.
Label Color Function
Power Green Off: No Power, On: Power on
DSL Green Off: No connection or no signal
On: aDSL synced up successfully
Blink: aDSL sync up in progress
Internet Green Off: No data being transmitted
On: Data Being Transmitted
LAN Green Off: No Computer/Router Link
On: Computer/Router link established and active

Zhone-6518 Modem/Router Wireless Setup
1. With the Ethernet (RJ-45/yellow) cable plugged into your computer, open your Web
Browser.
2. In the URL box on top put http://192.168.1.1 click “Enter.”
3. Next you should be asked to enter a user name and password. Username is admin,
Password is your phone number with a “–“ example 467-0000
4. Click on “Wireless”
5. Click on the box “Enable Wireless”
6. SSID is the name you will see from your wireless devices. Enter whatever you would
like to see. Examples (Home Network; Wireless Network)
7. Leave all other boxes unchecked unless you know what they do, thanks.
8. Click on “Apply/Save”
9. RECOMMENDED: If you would like your wireless connection to be password protected
click on “Security”
10.Click on the drop down menu next to “Network Authentication” and select the last option
“Mixed WPA2/WPA –PSK”
11. “WPA Passphrase” is where you put the password. It must be 8 characters or more.
12. Click on “Save/Apply”
Your wireless is now set up.
To access your Zhone ADSL Modem for Custom Configurations.
Warning: for advanced users only!
To log into your Zhone ADSL modem, open your web browser. In the top address bar
type http://192.168.1.1, it will ask you for a username and password. The username is
admin, the password is your DSL phone number with a (-) example: 467-0000. You can
make any changes you may think are appropriate. If you lose DSL connectivity, push
the reset button for 10 seconds, this will reset the modem to Sisqtel.net default settings.