Elastic Networks StormPort 405 Installation Manual
Elastic Networks
StormPort 405 Modem
Installation Guide
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StormPort 405 Modem
Installation Guide
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Document Version: Standard
Document Revision: 1.00
Publication Date: September 2000
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Contents
About this document vii
Safety Considerations vii
StormPort 405 Modem Requirements viii
Installing the StormPort 405 Mo dem 1-11
The StormPort 405 Modem 1-12
Materials I nc luded w ith the StormPort 405 Modem 1-13
Task: Installing the Modem 1-15
Modem Indicators 1-16
Additional telephones on the modem phone line 1-17
Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1
Appendix B: Regulatory Information B-1
FCC Compliance Information B-1
FCC Information to User B-2
Industry Canada Compliance Information B-4
Contents 7
The StormPort 405 Modem and the EtherLoop System 1-12
Always-on Internet connection 1-12
Factory-tested components 1-12
Status and A ctivity Indicators 1-16
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 405 Modem. Before installing or using the modem, be sure to
read the Safety Considerations and Modem Requirements in this section.
Safety Considerations
!
The StormPort 405 Modem complies with the regulatory requirements of CSA
C22.2#950-M95 for Canada and UL 1950 Edition 3 for the United States.
Although this product is designed with your complete safety in mi nd, there are
precautions you should adhere to for your individual safety as well as the saf ety
of your equipment. These precautions include, but are not limited to th e
following:
• Read and understand all instructions.
• Place your m odem on a stable surface. Dropping the modem can cause
damage that is not covered under the m anufacturer’s warranty.
• Donotdisassemble the modem! Opening the unit may expose you to electrical
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 lo ca tions unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnec ted.
• Avoid installing telephone wiring during an electrical storm.
• Do not place objects on top o f modem.
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StormPort 405 Modem Requirements
The StormPort 405 Modem has specific requirements. Please insure that all of
the information and equipment is available prior to the installation procedure.
The requirements are as follows:
Requirement Description
StormPort 405 Modem Service Once you hav e purchased the StormPort 405
modem directly or thro ugh a distributor, contact
your local Inte rnet service provider (ISP) and
subscribe to high-speed Internet service. Your
modem will not function until the common local
exchange carrier ac tivates the service.
Network Access A 10Base-T Ethernet Cardwith a standardR J-45
connector must be ins tal led and configured in
your computer. Any com puter (MAC, PC, UNIX
workstation) that can run Windows 3.1 or higher,
or Mac OS5 or higher can be used with the
StormPort 405 Modem.
Network Address Internet Protocol (IP ) address from your I nt ernet
service provider, corporate IS network
administrator, or hotel front desk. Simply ask for
the IP address requirements for your connec tion.
Your Internet service provider must use TCP/IP
protocol.
Only one StormPort 405 Modem
per phone lin e
StormPort 405 Modem must be
connected to line one (1) on
multiple line telephone systems
Only the computer that is directly connected to
the StormPort 405 Modem through the10Base-T
Ethernet cable is supported.
Data transfer rates will vary somewhat,
depending on the s peed of your computer, the
network (ISP, corporate, etc.) through which 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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