Click on above link to go to Alcatel's official web site

Quick Overview:

• High speed Internet access and regular phone service on the same line
• Up to 8 Mbps downstream, 1 Mbps upstream
• Supports Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000, ME, Mac OS 8.6 & 9.0, Linux
• Connects to USB-port on desktop or notebook computer
• USB-port powered (no need for AC adapter)
• Plug and play
• Easy to use installation wizard
• Software upgradeable
• Approved for connections to all major network operators
• ADSL standards compliant (ANSI T1.413 Issue2, G.dmt, G.lite)
• Supports PPPoA, PPPoE and LAN functionality
• No additional network interface card required

 


As you can see, the above pics are simply just cosmetic one's I took to show the packaging and such. Note that the drivers for this are located on the BroadJump CD (a process we will go into more detail on later).


I then proceeded to disassemble ("NO DISASSEMBLE" - Johny 5) the unit for no good reason at all. Suprisingly afterwards, it still worked :). Now lets get onto actually useful stuff.

Driver Installation:

The beta form of my step by step instructions are here. There are bound to be some mistakes so email me if you find any corrections.

Windows Desktop Interface:

There is now a new icon down in the taskbar, this area shows some of the options it offers.