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100 UHP DSL Modems

Yes, Take a Virtual Test Drive of these three (3) slight variations of the UHP Modem Web Interface below:

Virtual BroadMax UHP Interface

Virtual BroadMax/4.0 UHP Interface

Virtual DataQuest UHP Interface

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2005-10-05 04:50:49

When the built-in PPPoE is disabled in the UHP you will require a PPPoE client on the host computer. PPPoE clients for Windows or Mac may be obtained here
»support.earthlink.net/su ··· ient.jsp

Or you will need a Router to put between the UHP Modem and your PCs that supports PPPoE. There are several brands like Linksys, Netgear, D-Link, Zyxel, etc., that support PPPoE connections.

#1. In your Address or URL field of your browser, type <B>»172.16.0.254/config.html ··· t;/b>
#2. Press enter on your keyboard


#3. Click the Disable radio button in the DHCP/NAT/PPPoE area.
#4. Click the Save Settings button.


#5. The UHP modem will now restart. Wait 60 seconds and then close the browser window.


#6. To verify the change, open a new browser window and in the Address or URL field of your browser, type http://172.16.0.254
#7. Press enter on your keyboard.


When the built-in PPPoE client is turned off, the status page should read as "Current Mode: Bridged"

Also read:

How to Change UHP Modem from PPPoE Mode to Bridged Mode

by Exodus See Profile edited by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2005-12-17 18:30:29


Alright, before you can setup the UHP modem you need to set your computer up for DHCP. If you're unsure how to do this, Earthlink already has public web site guides on how to setup DHCP for the following OS's.

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How to Configure Windows 9x or Me for DHCP -
»kb.earthlink.net/case.as ··· cle=3067
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How to Configure Windows NT 4 for DHCP -
»kb.earthlink.net/case.as ··· cle=3077
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How to Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP -
»kb.earthlink.net/case.as ··· cle=3073
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How to Configure Windows XP for DHCP -
»kb.earthlink.net/case.as ··· le=23811
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How to Configure EarthLink 5 for DHCP (Home Networking) -
»kb.earthlink.net/case.as ··· cle=3081
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How to Configure a Macintosh OS 8.6 - 9.22 for DHCP -
»kb.earthlink.net/case.as ··· icle=639
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How to Configure a Macintosh OS X 10.0 - 10.2 Network Panel for DHCP
»kb.earthlink.net/case.as ··· cle=8333
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FAQ portion above is credited to Doctor Olds See Profile



#1. In the Address or URL field of your browser, type http://172.16.0.254/setup</b>
#2. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.


#3. In the Username field, type your email address.
#4. In the Password field, type your password.
#5. Click the Connect button.


#6. The UHP device will now attempt to connect.


#7. When the PPPoE light on your UHP DSL modem becomes green, close the web browser and open a new web browser window to access the Internet.

NOTE: IE 7 Will Not Work with the UHP Modem. Please use a standards compliant browser to configure your UHP Modem. That means use Firefox, Opera, or IE8.

by Exodus See Profile edited by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2010-10-09 18:57:26



The Netopia is a little different than the earlier UHP modems from Earthlink. To put it into Bridge Mode start with the page shown in the image above and follow the steps below.

1] Connect directly to the Netopia UHP Modem then type 172.16.0.254 into your browser (or copy/paste the IP) or you should be able to click here »172.16.0.254/ to access the Web Interface of the modem.
2) Next Click on Help.
3) Now Click on Advanced Settings.
4) Next to DHCP/NAT/PPPoE Mode - Enable or Disable, Select Disable and that will put the UHP Modem into Bridge Mode.
5) Once in Bridge Mode, you have to manually set the VPI/VCI (sometimes written as rVPI/rVCI) in the Netopia UHP Modem as it is not automatically detected in Bridge Mode. Use either 0/35 or 8/35 as needed for your area.

Now setup your Router to use PPPoE, Always On connection and add only your Username and Password info. Your PC should stay set to "Obtain IP Address Automatically".

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2005-10-29 04:27:59

How to Get to the Logs, the Diagnostics Page, and the DSL Statistics Page in the Unified Hardware Platform (UHP) DSL Modem
quote:
How to Get to the Logs

To see the logs, click on the button labeled "View Log File" near the bottom of the Diagnostics page.

How to Get to the Diagnostics Page

To get to the DSL statistics page, click on the button labeled "DSL" near the bottom of the main Diagnostics page.
Please Copy/Paste the log contents into your next »Earthlink DSL Forum post. Please do not attach the log data as a file (meaning do not upload as a document file or as a archive of a document file such as a .TXT file, a .LOG file, a .DOC file or a .ZIP file type).

You can also use Screen Captures instead if you prefer. Please use either .JPG or .GIF format images as your attachments.

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2010-09-05 23:12:35

Netopia UHP LED and Port Information

Zyxel P645 UHP LED and Port Information

What do the LED Lights on the Broadmax and Dataquest UHP Modems Represent?




The Broadmax Model


Not Configured:

1. Sync/PPPoE - Flashing amber indicates that the modem is training (looking for an ADSL signal). Flashing green indicates that the modem has Synchronized with an ADSL signal and is ready to be configured. If the modem continues to flash amber for more than 5 minutes there is no ADSL signal on the line. If the modem is a constant solid amber color, the modem is either a)configured in bridge mode or b)configured in UHP mode and the pppoe session is manually disconnected from the setup page in the HTML interface.

2. LAN - Solid green when local Ethernet link is detected. Flashing green when local Ethernet activity is occurring.

3. WAN - Flashing green with WAN (Internet) activity, otherwise off.

4. Power - Solid green when powered up successfully, OFF when fails self-diagnostics.

Configured:

1. Sync/PPPoE - Flashing amber indicates that the modem is training (looking for an ADSL signal). Flashing green indicates that the modem has Synchronized with an ADSL signal and is attempting to establish a PPPoE connection. Solid Green indicates that the Modem has successfully created a PPPoE connection.

2. LAN - Solid green when local Ethernet link is detected. Flashing green when local Ethernet activity is occurring.

3. WAN - Flashing green with WAN (Internet) activity, otherwise off.

4. Power - Solid green when powered up successfully, OFF when fails self-diagnostics.




The Dataquest Model
For the few of you who have them


Not Configured:

1. Sync - Flashing yellow when training (looking for an ADSL signal), solid yellow when synchronized with an ADSL signal. If the modem is a constant solid amber color, the modem is either a)configured in bridge mode or b)configured in UHP mode and the pppoe session is manually disconnected from the setup page in the HTML interface.

2. PPPoE - Off when not configured

3. LAN - Solid green when local Ethernet link is detected. Flashing green when local Ethernet activity is occurring.

4. WAN - Flashing green with WAN (Internet) activity, otherwise off.

5. Power - Solid green when powered up successfully, OFF when fails self-diagnostics.

Configured:
1. Sync - Flashing yellow when training (looking for an ADSL signal), solid yellow when synchronized with an ADSL signal.

2. PPPoE - Flashing green when attempting to authenticate, solid green when a PPPoE session is established. Off when authentication has failed.

3. LAN - Solid green when local Ethernet link is detected. Flashing green when local Ethernet activity is occurring.

4. WAN - Flashing green with WAN (Internet) activity, otherwise off.

5. Power - Solid green when powered up successfully, OFF when fails self-diagnostics.

Note:This modem will power cycle after initial setup of the username and whenever a different username/password is entered. If it is not configured, the first time this modem attempts to gain synchronization may take up to four minutes.

by Exodus See Profile edited by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2005-10-05 07:43:45

How to Change rVPI/rVCI Settings on a UHP Modem

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-01-20 11:35:10

Unable to Connect Through EarthLink TotalAccess (UHP DSL Modem)

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2005-12-28 07:42:09

This modem is highly configurable by ISPs so this may not even work for some. If you don't know what you're doing - DON'T DO THIS. You may be charged for replacement if you muck it up.

AND DON'T SAY YOU HAVEN'T BEEN WARNED.

1). Your source IP *must* be in the 192.168.1.x subnet. Statically set a PC to something like 192.168.1.5 (not .1, that's the modem).

2). Telnet to 192.168.1.1 with a password of "mspgzyx".

My version is stuck in BRIDGE mode, regardless the setting.

Other ISP versions (and possibly other EL/Covad versions for that matter) may vary widely from this.

NOTE: To get your ADSL Line Stats run the commands that are in bold seen in the Telnet output shown below:
quote:
ChangeMe> wan adsl chandata
near-end interleaved channel bit rate: 0 kbps
near-end fast channel bit rate: 3008 kbps
far-end interleaved channel bit rate: 0 kbps
far-end fast channel bit rate: 384 kbps

ChangeMe> wan adsl linedata near
relative capacity occupation: 88%
noise margin downstream: 6.5 db
output power upstream: 12.0 dbm
attenuation downstream: 47.5 db

ChangeMe> wan adsl linedata far
relative capacity occupation: 59%
noise margin upstream: 16.0 db
output power downstream: 20.0 dbm
attenuation upstream: 31.5 db

by Bill_MI See Profile edited by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2009-07-02 00:27:56

Earthlink already setup a walkthrough on how to configure your UHP modem with a playstation2. Check out the link below:

How to Create a DSL Internet Connection for the Sony PlayStation 2

by AreEmmKay See Profile edited by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2005-12-28 08:01:13

How to Configure the Xbox for a PPPoE DSL Connection Through the UHP Device for the First Time

How to Configure the Xbox for a PPPoE DSL Connection Through the UHP Device

Archive of the link above at the Wayback Machine:

»web.archive.org/web/2005 ··· psc.html

How to connect a gaming system to the internet
»support.earthlink.net/ar ··· rnet.php

Other Xbox articles at the Earthlink Support Center

by AreEmmKay See Profile edited by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2011-07-30 07:09:03

UHP DSL Modems - Reset vs. Power Cycle

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2005-12-28 07:33:55

Note: Avoid using sharp objects such as needles or pins.

•Original BroadMax and DataQuest UHP versions:
How to Reset the Unified Hardware Platform (UHP) DSL Modem

•Newer Netopia, ZyXel and SpeedStream UHP versions:
How to Reset the Unified Hardware Platform (UHP) DSL Modem

Examples:



by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-03-20 03:59:39

All the info and links are available in this FAQ linked below:

»Efficient Networks Forum FAQ »Where can I get updated Firmware for the Earthlink 5100 UHP Modem?

Note: This is for the Earthlink supplied Efficient Model 5100 UHP Modems only. It will not turn a 5100 Bridge/Modem into a Router for Multiple PCs as it is a PPPoE/Modem type as defined by Efficient. If you don't know what a UHP Modem is, read this:

»EarthLink DSL FAQ »What is a UHP modem?

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-01-12 05:55:49

How to Configure the Unified Hardware Platform (UHP) DSL Modem

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-03-17 12:23:38

How to Change UHP Modem from PPPoE Mode to Bridged Mode

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2005-12-17 18:17:06

Common Problems during the Setup of your DSL Modem

Formerly Resolution ID: 8472


How can I fix some of the common problems during the setup of my DSL modem?


quote:
If the power light on your modem is not lit after plugging it in check your power cable to make sure that it is plugged into a working electrical outlet, is securely plugged into your DSL modem, and is not worn, frayed, or broken. If your DSL modem has an On/Off switch, make sure that it is in the ON position.

If the DSL light is not lit when you first connect your modem:

•Make sure you are installing your DSL equipment after 5 p.m. on your Service Activation Date (the date you were given when you signed up for EarthLink DSL).
Make sure your modem is connected to a telephone jack that has been activated for DSL.
•If your phone company installed a phone jack specifically for your DSL connection, make sure your modem is connected to that telephone jack.
•Verify that the connections between your computer, DSL modem, and phone jack are connected correctly and securely.
•Turn the modem off (or unplug it), wait 10 seconds, then turn the modem back on (or plug it back in). Plug your modem into another phone jack in your home and check t osee if the DSL light lights up. Remember to plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
•Some 900 MHz phones and halogen lamps may interfere with a DSL signal. If you are using any of these devices, try unplugging them. If unplugging one of these devices allows your modem to receive a DSL signal, try plugging the device into an outlet on a different electrical circuit (this may eliminate any interference).
•Computer monitors and stereo speakers may interfere with a DSL signal. If your DSL modem is on top of a monitor or speaker, try moving it.

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-03-20 06:15:13

How to Upgrade the Firmware in the Unified Hardware Platform (UHP) DSL Modem

NOTE: For the BroadMax UHP modem only.

The Recovery.exe file can be found by reading below:

Where can I get the Firmware recovery.exe file for a Broadmax UHP Modem?

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-03-20 04:30:10

UHP DSL Modem - Troubleshooting Basic Browsing Issues

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-03-17 12:26:00

How to Specify DNS Information in the EarthLink UHP ADSL Modem

Archive Org copy at:

How to Specify DNS Information in the EarthLink UHP ADSL Modem

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2013-06-15 13:41:03

How to Identify the ZyXel 645 UHP ADSL Modem

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-02-26 15:16:46

Zyxel P645 UHP LED and Port Information

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-02-15 11:49:29

Netopia 3341 UHP LED and Port Information

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-02-15 11:51:22

All the original download links are now broken (BroadMax.net is no longer active):

»www.broadmax.net/support ··· rade.htm
»www.broadmax.net/support ··· ade2.htm
»www.broadmax.net/support ··· ade3.htm

and all the www.broadmax.net web addresses come back as dead. The file and instructions are now archived here at BBR for anyone that needs them.

»[Modem] broadmax modem firmware [recovery.zip at 1178732 bytes is located in this thread and contains the original recovery.exe file]

The version archived is the last known release marked as v2.12.7 - 302_helium100 and it was originally downloaded from the no longer working location here:
»www.broadmax.net/support ··· very.exe

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-03-15 08:06:16

What do the LED Lights on the Broadmax and Dataquest UHP Modems Represent?

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-02-15 11:59:10

How to Hardcode an IP Address to Ping the Network Card and UHP DSL Modem

by Doctor Olds See Profile
last modified: 2006-03-18 15:34:44