External Nortel Modem won't connect

Optus Network Approved modem and equipment list
If you are supplying your own DSL modem and/or telephone filters, you must ensure they meet the requirements
below before connecting them to the OptusNet DSL network. Connection of unapproved equipment is prohibited.
The modem list contains equipment that has been certified by manufacturers as having passed interoperability tests
r
equired for use on a DSL network. If your modem make and model isn't listed below,
call Optus Customer Service for further information on
1300 309 333.
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ully supported by OptusNet DSL Broadband Customer Service, the OptusNet DSL Broadband Installation CD-ROM will automatically
c
onfigure this modem.
D-Link ADSL Modem 302G
The OptusNet DSL Broadband Installation CD-ROM provides detailed information to manually configure these modems, and OptusNet
DSL Broadband Customer Service will provide limited connection support for them.
(Equipment Certification date in brackets)
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or modems and routers other than those above, OptusNet DSL Broadband provides only the network connection settings needed for
manual configuration. While this equipment can be used on the OptusNet DSL Network, no OptusNet DSL Broadband Customer Service
will be provided for connection configuration or equipment-related connection difficulties.
Alcatel SpeedTouch - 510 ADSL Modem (15.01.2003)
Alcatel SpeedTouch - 530 ADSL Modem (15.01.2003)
Alcatel SpeedTouch Pro - 4 port (10.09.2001)
Alcatel SpeedTouch Pro - Firewall (09.10.2001)
Alcatel SpeedTouch PCNIC (04.08.2000)
Alcatel SpeedTouch USB (04.08.2000)
Askey/Dynalink - ALE 070 (08.01.2001)
Askey/Dynalink - ALH 110 (21.03.2001)
Askey - RTA100 ADSL Modem (25.10.2002)
Billion Electric - BIPAC-711 CE ADSL Modem (25.10.2002)
Cisco WIC - 1ADSL-DG (30.06.2003)
Cisco 827 (19.02.2001)
Cisco 827H (11.07.2002)
Cisco 827-4V (19.02.2001)
Cisco 837 (01.04.2003)
Cisco SOHO77 (29.11.2001)
Cisco SOHO77H (11.07.2002)
Cisco SOHO97 (01.04.2003)
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 100D (08.08.2001)
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 500 (08.08.2001)
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 504 (08.08.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 3060 (08.01.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 4060 (08.01.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 5260 (08.01.2001)
Efficient Networks - Siemens - Speedstream 5400 (07.04.2003)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 5660 (21.03.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 5667 (10.09.2001)
Efficient Networks - C10 Communications - Speedstream 5861 (21.03.2001)
Juni NetAce - ADSL USB Modem (15.01.2003)
Juni NetElite 2000ES - ADSL 4 port Modem (15.01.2003)
Juni/Samsung SAM-215 USB Modem (18.07.2001)
Juni/Samsung SAM-335A Ethernet Modem (18.07.2001)
NetComm ADSL Modem - BusinessSmart (08.08.2001)
NetComm ADSL Modem - USB - NB1200 (27.08.2002)
NetComm ADSL Router Modem - NB1300 (20.11.2002)
Open 501r ADSL Router Modem (05.04.2002)
Alcatel - Central, Part No. 3AU 04804 AAAA
Alcatel - In-Line, Part No. 3AU 04805 ABAA
Askey/Dynalink - In-Line, DT60-002BA
C10 Communications - Dynamic - In-Line, C10290
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10611 & C10611T
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10645 & C10645T
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10610
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ephone Equipment - Central, TE-ACP20AUS01
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10211
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10111
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10145
C10 Communications - In-Line, C10245
D-Link - Central, DSL-10SP
D-Link - Central, DSL-10CF
D-Link - In-Line, DSL-10MF
Alcatel SpeedTouch Home
Alcatel SpeedTouch Pro
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 200
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 300
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 300+
D-Link ADSL Modem - DSL 302G
OptusNet DSL Broadband
Optus supplied modem
Optus preferred modems
List of all other certified modems/routers
List of certified filters/splitters
Information correct as at 2 February 2004.
1270049 06/04

With an always-on, high-speed Internet connection like DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), a router is a prudent addition to your local network.
It filters out unauthorized access to your network, which prevents an intruder from accessing computers that are connected to that network.
However, getting your computers, routers and modems on the same page may not work right "out of the box."
There are a few things you must be aware of, especially if this is a wireless network.

Unplug your DSL modem and D-Link router.
In order for the network to properly recognize its devices, these devices must be attached in a specific order.
Plug in your DSL modem's power cord.
There is usually no power button on a modem.
Simply plugging in its electrical cable will turn it on.
Give your DSL modem a couple minutes to re-establish its connection to AT&T's network before taking any further action.

Plug in your D-Link router's power cord.
Like the DSL modem, this router will probably not have a power switch; simply plug in the power cable, and it turns on.
Let the D-Link router sit for a couple minutes while it establishes its connection to the DSL modem and AT&T's network.
Physically attach your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable.
Even if the router and modem are wireless, a physical connection must be established to properly configure the router.
If this is not a wireless network, then your setup procedure is essentially complete.
To access a D-Link router on your network, open an Internet browser and navigate to the 192.168.0.1 address.
This will bring you to your D-Link router's interface.
The default User Name is "admin" (without the quotes), and there is no password.
Enter the User Name and click the "Log In" button. This will bring you to the Setup window.
Refer to your D-Link router's documentation for changing the default password (highly recommended) and forwarding ports.
If this is a wireless network, you have a couple further steps.
First, change your network's SSID (Service Set Identifier) title, so that you can recognize it when other wireless networks are nearby.
Also, choose your wireless encryption and passphrase. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) is a solid option.
Specific instructions depend on your model of D-Link router; so refer to your documentation (which can usually be found at the manufacturer's website if you do not have it on hand).
Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer.
Your new wireless network should be visible with your computer's wireless adapter.
Windows and OS X will notify you of networks in range when your adapter is active.
Connect to the one with your SSID, and enter the passphrase.


http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

Hi,
* 1 Unplug your DSL modem and D-Link router. In order for the network to properly recognize its devices, these devices must be attached in a specific order.

* 2 Plug in your DSL modem's power cord. There is usually no power button on a modem. Simply plugging in its electrical cable will turn it on. Give your DSL modem a couple minutes to re-establish its connection to AT&T's network before taking any further action.

* 3 Plug in your D-Link router's power cord. Like the DSL modem, this router will probably not have a power switch; simply plug in the power cable, and it turns on. Let the D-Link router sit for a couple minutes while it establishes its connection to the DSL modem and AT&T's network.

* 4 Physically attach your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable. Even if the router and modem are wireless, a physical connection must be established to properly configure the router. If this is not a wireless network, then your setup procedure is essentially complete.

To access a D-Link router on your network, open an Internet browser and navigate to the 192.168.0.1 address. This will bring you to your D-Link router's interface. The default User Name is "admin" (without the quotes), and there is no password. Enter the User Name and click the "Log In" button. This will bring you to the Setup window. Refer to your D-Link router's documentation for changing the default password (highly recommended) and forwarding ports.

If this is a wireless network, you have a couple further steps. First, change your network's SSID (Service Set Identifier) title, so that you can recognize it when other wireless networks are nearby. Also, choose your wireless encryption and passphrase. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) is a solid option. Specific instructions depend on your model of D-Link router; so refer to your documentation (which can usually be found at the manufacturer's website if you do not have it on hand).

* 5 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer. Your new wireless network should be visible with your computer's wireless adapter. Windows and OS X will notify you of networks in range when your adapter is active. Connect to the one with your SSID, and enter the passphrase.

The easiest way is to run a long Ethernet cable from one of the 'LAN' (or 'network') ports on the "first" router to the 'WAN' (or 'Internet') port on the second router. The "first" router is the one connected to your cable-modem or DSL-modem. Both routers will auto-configure themselves for this "wired" connection. Configure the wireless-adapter in the second router as per normal.

Or, run a long Ethernet cable from the cable-modem (or DSL-modem) to a location in the "center" of your home, where you can put your wireless-router, such that its signal spans the entire building.

Or, move the cable-modem (or DSL-modem) to a location in the "center" of your home, and connect the one router at that location.

Hi...
The DSL light if it flashes in green, then it says it is trying to establish a connection with ISP...
Changes to red says "failed to establish the connection"...

The DSL light usually flashes green if there is a lot of noise in your telephone line...so it is also advised to do a line test for your connection...

--->> Recycling the Modem is a good thing, definitely you will be getting a good answer from some tech...

the connection you are plugging into requires an external modem to control the network. actions like logging on and authenticating with youe isp are controlled outside of the pc on most dsl networks

1 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Internet port on your wall. If you do not have Internet ports installed in your home, connect a phone line adapter to a phone line jack. The adapter makes the phone line wider so Ethernet cables can connect to it. This does not block your phone from use.

2 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Internet port on the back side of the Netgear DSL modem.

3 Connect the Netgear DSL modem to a local power source. The power plug inserts into the modem via a small port on the rear of the modem.

4 Insert a second Ethernet cable into one of the numbered ports on the back of the modem. Run the cable to your computer and plug it into the Ethernet port on the computer.

5 Look on the back end of the DSL modem for an HTTP: address. Type this into your Internet browser's search bar. The Netgear DSL modem menu appears on the screen.

6 Select how many computers are to use the modem, if you are using it with other DSL modems and set up a password (the default username and password is "admin"). Click "OK" to initiate the changes you made to the menu. You can now use your Netgear DSL modem to connect to the Internet.

Read more: How to Install a Netgear DSL Modem ' eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5886784_install-netgear-dsl-modem.html#ixzz10lH4dl2y

This could even be the Dsl modem loosing internet sync, They will tell you its you're end and thats fine check the modem, it also could be the ethernet cards going into standby Thus turning off the wake on lan feature in bios or other software would provent the card from going to sleep.

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Contact AT&T DSL support for help in getting your network to work. And do not believe them if they tell you your modem is no good. They want to shut down their DSL service and will go to any length, lying included, to get people to change over to their fiber optic system.

rj11 are connectors used to deliver signals to a device. Mostly, modems will be able to support this type of connection. Make use of a modem, bridge it and connect the router to it.