Elastic Networks 401, Storm Port 401 Installation Manual
Elastic Networks
Storm Port 401 eSled Modem
Installation Guide
Document Version: Standard
DocumentRevision:1.00
Publication Date: September 2000
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Elastic Networks
Storm Port 401 eSled Modem
Installation Guide
Publication Number: 08-00025-01
Document Version: Standard
Document Revision: 1.0
Publication Date: September 2000
2000 Elastic Networks
All rights reserved
Allinformationcontainedin thisdocumentissubjectto changewithoutnotice.ElasticNetworksreservesthe rightto makechanges
to equipment design or program components, as progress in engineering, manufacturing methods, or other circumstances may
warrant.
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Publication history
September 2000
Document revised to reflect changes in the modem name.
June 2000
Document revised to reflect changes in the type and usage of inline and
wall mount filters.
May 2000
Standard document released for general publication.
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Contents
About this document vii
Safety Considerations vii
StormPort 401 eSled Modem Requirements viii
Installing the StormPort 401 eSled Modem 1-1
The StormPort 401 eSled Modem 1-2
Materials Included with the StormPort 401 eSled Modem 1-3
Task: Installing the Modem 1-5
Modem Indicat ors 1-6
Additional telephones on the modem phone line 1-7
Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1
Appendix B: Regulatory Information B-1
FCC Compliance Information B-1
FCC Information to User B-2
Industry Canada Complia nc e Information B-4
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The StormPort 401 eSled Modem and the E therLoop System 1-2
Always-on Internet connection 1-2
Factory-tested components 1-2
Status and Activity Indicators 1-6
Customer Instructions B-2
Appendix C. Warranty and Disclaimers C-1
Coverage C-1
Exclusions C-2
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About this document 1-
This document provides instructions for installing, using and troubleshooting
the StormPort 401 eSled Modem. Before installing or using the modem, be
sure to read the Safety Considerations and StormPort 401 eSled Modem
Requirements in this section.
Safety Considerations
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The StormPort 401 eSled Modem complies with the regulatory requirements of
CSA C 22.2#950-M95 for Canada and UL 1950 Edition 3 for the United States.
Although this product is designed with your complete safety in mind, there are
precautions you should adhere to for your individual safety as well as the safety
of your equipment. These precautions include, but are not lim ited to the
following:
• Read and understand all instruct ions.
• Place your m odem on a s tabl e surface. Dropping the modem can cause
damage that is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
• Do notdi s as semblethemodem! Opening t he unit mayexpose you toelectrical
shock!
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Do not use modem near water to avoid shock hazard.
• Never install telephon e jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected.
• Avoid installing telephone w iring during an electrical storm.
• Do not place objects on top of modem.
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StormPort 401 eSledModem Requirements
The StormPort 401 eSled Modem has specificrequirements. Pleaseinsure that
all of the information and equipment is available prior to the installation
procedure. The requirements are as follows:
Requirement Description
StormPort 401 eSled Modem
Service
Network Access A 10Base-TEthernet Card with a standard RJ-45
Network Address Internet Proto co l (IP) address from your Internet
Only one StormPort 401 eSled
Modem per phone l ine
StormPort 401 eSled Modem
mustbe connectedto lineone (1)
on multiple line telephone
systems
Once you hav e purchased the modem direc tly or
through a distributor, contact yo ur local Internet
service provider (ISP) and subscribe to highspeed Int ernet service. Your modem will not
function until the common local exchange carrier
activates the service.
connector must be installed and c onfigured in
your computer. Any computer (MAC, PC, UNIX
workstation) that c an run W indows 3.1 or higher,
or OS5 or higher can be used with the Modem.
service provider, corporate IS network
administrator, or hotel front desk. Simply ask for
the IP address requirements for yo ur connection.
Your In ternet service provider mus t use TCP/IP
protocol.
Only the comput er that is directly connected to
the Modem through the 10Base-T Ethernet cable
is supported.
Data transfer rates will vary somewhat,
depending on the speed of your computer, the
network (ISP, corporate, etc.) through wh ich you
are communicating, and the speed and
connection of the computer with which you are
transferring data.
If you need help, call distributor technical support.
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