Actiontec 1520-4 — DSL Modem for Microsoft Windows

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  Installing the Actiontec 1520-4 DSL Modem:

The Actiontec has several lights on the front that have various meanings.

Power  =  When lit, this light indicates there's power to the modem.  It should be solid green.
Internet  =  When blinking, this light indicates that you're receiving information i.e., you're able to browse from site to site.  This light will be blinking as you're receiving information.
Wireless  =  When lit, this light indicates that the wireless function of the Actiontec is working.  This will only be lit if you're using the wireless function.
Ethernet Network  =  When lit, these lights indicate that the modem is communicating with your computer and any other device connected to the modem.  Each light represents one of the four Ethernet ports on the back of the modem.  These will be on only if you're using the Ethernet ports on the back of the modem.

 

You run your cables from the back of the Actiontec modem to the computer and to the DSL jack on your wall.

Ethernet  =  The Ethernet port is used to send information from your computer to the modem and vice versa.  The yellow Ethernet cable (provided) should run from Ethernet port 1 on the back of this modem to the Ethernet port on your computer.

Note:  On your computer, you may have an on-board Ethernet port or an Ethernet port in a PCI slot.  Use whichever one you have.

Line  =  This port is where you connect your DSL line.  The DSL line connects here and to the DSL jack on the wall.  The information you pull up on the Internet comes through the DSL line to the modem and from the modem through the Ethernet cable to your computer.
Phone  =  If you'd like, you can connect a phone to this port.

Important:  Notice the Ethernet port is larger than the Line and Phone ports.  It uses a differently sized connector.  A regular phone line or DSL line connector will be too small for the Ethernet port.

Reset  =  This button will reset the modem back to factory settings.  Any settings that you have saved will be removed.  You must hold the Reset button in for approximately five seconds to reset the modem.
USB  =  You can either use the USB or the Ethernet port to connect the modem to your computer.  We recommend using the Ethernet port.
Power  =  This is where you connect your power supply.  The modem must have power to function.

Rear View of Actiontec 1524 Modem:		Rear View of Computer:

 

The Actiontec also comes with the following equipment and software:

Installation CD  =  Use this CD only if you're using the USB cable to connect the Actiontec to the computer.  We recommend using the Ethernet cable.
Power Adapter  =  This supplies power to your modem.
DSL Cable  =  The DSL line connects to the modem and to the DSL jack on the wall.  The information you pull up on the Internet comes through the DSL line to the modem and from the modem to your computer through the Ethernet cable.
USB Cable  =  A light blue cable that connects the modem to the computer.  Use this cable only if you don't want to connect the modem to the computer with the Ethernet cable.  We recommend using the Ethernet cable.
Ethernet Cable  =  A bright, yellow cable that connects the Actiontec modem to the computer.  This is how information is transferred from your computer to the modem and vice versa.  We recommend using the Ethernet cable instead of the USB cable.
Filters  =  These devices are designed for your phone lines (not you DSL line).  They filter out the DSL signals so you don't hear the screeching and squealing of the Internet while your talking on your phone.  Do not place one of these filters on your DSL line.  It will filter out the signals your DSL uses for the Internet.  The larger filter is for wall-mounted phones.

 

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