How to Install DSL High-Speed Internet Service
Installing DSL high-speed Internet service is easy once your provider has sent everything that you need. Your box should contain a phone line, filters, DSL cable and modem and installation software. It's a good idea to use a phone line splitter at the phone jack on the wall, but it's not necessary.
- Shut down your computer until all the hardware is in place.
- Open the box and make sure everything is there.
- Read the user manual for full information on usage, installation and warranty of your modem. If you rent your modem from your DSL provider, they usually cover it in the event of damage due to storms.
- Plug in the splitter at the phone jack on the wall if you are using it.
- Plug in the line to the phone in one side and the Internet line in the other one. Plug the filter into the one running to the DSL modem.
- Plug the phone cord into the back of the modem.
- Insert the DSL cable, usually yellow, into the back of the computer and then to the back of the DSL modem.
- Make sure the modem's switch is in the "off" position and plug its cord into the outlet or GFCI surge protector strip. This protects it from power surges, but you should always unplug the modem during storms.
- Flip the modem's switch to the "on" position
- Start the computer and place the installation CD into the CD drive. Follow the instructions on the CD for installation. You will be required to enter your username and password to access your service.