AirWay 308 PhoneJack, 516 PhoneJack Service Manual

Installing HWN Phone Jacks

The HWN Phone Jack allows you to connect
standard telephones, modems, FAX machines,
and answering machines to your Home Wireless
Networks communications system.

Note: The network Controller must already be
installed and incoming phone lines connected to it
in order to add a Phone Jack to the network.

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Connect the Phone Jack

1. Write down the Phone Jack serial number. You will need this
information in order to register the jack with the Controller. The
serial number is located on the jack label.

2. Plug the phone line from the standard telephone, FAX machine,
etc., into the Phone Jack.

3. Plug the Phone Jack into a standard 120v power outlet.

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Register the Phone Jack with the Controller

You can register a new Phone Jack from either a Handset or a network
PC. The following procedure describes the registration process using a
Handset. For information on registering a Phone Jack from a network
PC, see the Network Reference Manual that came with the Controller.

1. From a Handset that is already registered with the Controller, press
and release MENU until you reach the screen containing the Setup
option.

2. Press 9 (Setup).

3. Enter your Controller password, then press END. (For password
information, see the Network Reference Manual that accompanied
the Controller.)

4. Press 2 (Network).

5. Press 2 (Phone Jacks).

6. Press 1 (Add).

7. Enter the last eight digits of the Phone Jack serial number. Press

END when finished.
Note: The serial number is located on the label on the jack.

8. The new jack will be added with a default name of “ExtXX,” where
“XX” is the next available extension number. Press END to accept
the default name or use the keypad to overwrite the default name
with a new name. Press END when finished entering the new
name.

Note: Device names can be up to 12 characters in length.

Example

To enter the name “Tom:”

1. Press 8 one time to add “T”;

2. Press 6 three times to add “o”;

3. Press # to advance to the next space;

4. Press 6 one time to add “m”;

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5. Press # to advance to the next space;

6. Press 0 as many times as necessary to delete the remaining
unwanted text;

7. Press END when finished.

9. When asked to confirm that the serial number and name are
correct, press 1 (Yes) to continue or 2 (No) to re-enter the data.

10. Press 0 when finished.
Note: The green LED on the Phone Jack illuminates when it is

receiving power and is in communication with the network
Controller.

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Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Do not use this product near water or when you are wet (for example,
near a bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wash bowl, wet basement, or
swimming pool). Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning. Do not plug the product back in until it is thoroughly
dry.

4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless one) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock.

5. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas
leak, report it immediately using a telephone located away from the
area where the gas is leaking. Also make sure the Controller unit is
located away from the area of the suspected leak.

6. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
that is supplied to your location, consult your dealer or local power
company.

7. Do not overload the wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be abused by people walking on it.

9. This product must not be installed in an attic, garage, or other
temperature-extreme environment.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the telephone
equipment. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly could cause electric

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