You should allow 5 to 30 minutes to power up the first time because the modem must find and lock on the appropriate channels for communications.

Due to frequent power outages in the region, Northwestel suggests using a power bar or UPS when plugging in the modem to prevent or minimize any damage to the unit or disruption in service.

1. Turn off your computer and make sure your modem is unplugged. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of your modem. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your computer (or router if applicable).
2. Connect the DSL cable to the DSL port on the back of your modem and the other end into the telephone jack.
   Note: Do NOT install a micro-filter on this telephone jack.
3. Plug the power cord into the +12VDC connector on the modem and then the electrical outlet. This will turn the modem on. You do not need to unplug it when not in use.
4. After a few minutes, you will see three solid green lights on the front of the modem. Your connection is now active.
5. Now you can turn your computer on.

If you need to connect another device to the same telephone jack, follow this procedure:

1. Turn off your computer, other device and modem.
2. Disconnect the DSL cable from the telephone jack.
3. Connect the DSL cable into a port on the two-way splitter.
4. Insert a micro-filter into the second port on the two-way splitter.
5. Connect the other device into the micro-filter on the two-way splitter.
6. Plug the two-way splitter into the telephone jack.
7. Turn on the power to your computer, other device and hub.
8. After a few minutes, three solid green lights will appear on the front of the modem: Power, Ethernet and DSL. Your connection is now active.