Installing and using the Expedience RSU wireless modem
Directions for connecting your RSU to a computer or LAN and obtaining high-speed Internet access.
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Part number: 104-0050-0002-02
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Welcome................................................................................ |
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Before you begin .................................................................. |
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Connecting your RSU to a computer ...................................... |
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Installation overview ............................................................ |
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Setting up the computer to dynamically receive an IP address .... |
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Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME: Setting |
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up the network connection .................................................... |
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Windows 2000: Setting up the network connection ................... |
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Windows XP: Setting up the network connection ....................... |
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Plugging in the RSU .............................................................. |
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Finding the strongest service provider signal ............................ |
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Using the indicator lights to find the strongest service provider |
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signal ................................................................................. |
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Using the software-assisted method to find the strongest signal |
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Fine-tuning the connection to the service provider ................... |
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Connecting to the Internet ................................................... |
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Renewing the host computer’s IP address........................... |
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Windows users: Renewing the IP address ............................... |
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Non-Windows users: Renewing the IP address ........................ |
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Connecting the RSU to a network ........................................ |
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Troubleshooting .................................................................. |
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The RSU can successfully receive a signal at home, but |
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not at work or at a friend’s house .......................................... |
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The RSU cannot receive your service provider’s signal .............. |
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The RSU’s lights blink in sequence ......................................... |
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You successfully completed the signal scan, but your |
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Internet browser cannot connect to a web site ........................ |
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The lights on the RSU blink more slowly than normal ............... |
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You receive a dialog box indicating that you cannot connect |
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to your service provider ....................................................... |
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LinkMonitor application cannot communicate with RSU |
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when VPN is used ................................................................ |
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RSU malfunctions after you write on the RSU or attach stickers |
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to the RSU ......................................................................... |
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FCC information .................................................................. |
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Welcome
This document describes how to install and use your Expedience residential subscriber unit (RSU) to obtain wireless high-speed Internet access. You can connect your RSU to a computer or to a small office/home office (SOHO) local area network (LAN) through a hub, switch, or router.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
•Make sure your computer is equipped with an Ethernet network interface card (NIC).
•The Ethernet cable that is supplied with your RSU plugs into any standard Ethernet NIC. The NIC is not provided with the RSU, but you can purchase a NIC at most computer and electronics stores.
•Find an appropriate location for your RSU.
•Make sure you are operating the RSU in a room near an outside window on the first or second floor of your home or office.
•You need to locate the RSU close to a wall outlet. The RSU uses a standard power supply and can sit on a desktop or shelf.
•Your RSU comes with a category-5 Ethernet cable. If you choose to place the RSU a good distance from your computer, you may need to purchase a longer Ethernet cable.
If you purchase a cable, make sure the cable is a category-5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors on each end.
•Locate the components shipped with your RSU device:
•RSU device
•RSU Quick Start Guide
•Power cable and power supply box
•Ethernet cable
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Figure 1 illustrates the RSU package contents.
Power supply
Power cable
Ethernet cable
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start
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Table 1 lists the standard contents in your RSU package.
Table 1: RSU package components
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RSU device (vertical polarization) |
900-0050-1000 |
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RSU device (horizontal polarization) |
900-0050-2000 |
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Power supply cord |
420-0015-1000 |
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Power cord |
597-5120-0107 |
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Quick Start Guide |
102-0015-0003 |
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Ethernet cable |
597-6010-0001 |
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Connecting your RSU to a computer
This section describes how to connect your RSU to a computer.
If you want to connect your RSU to a network device (such as a router or switch), refer to the section “Connecting the RSU to a network” on page 13, in this guide.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The installation consists of the following major tasks, each of which is explained in greater detail in the sections that follow:
1After ensuring your Ethernet NIC is installed properly, make sure your computer is set up to automatically obtain an IP address.
2Plug in the RSU.
3Find the strongest signal from your service provider.
4If necessary, fine-tune the connection to your service provider.
5Connect to the Internet.
1SETTING UP THE COMPUTER TO DYNAMICALLY RECEIVE AN IP ADDRESS
Most RSU users need to set up their computer’s operating system so that the computer can receive an IP address automatically from their service provider.
This section describes how to set up Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. If you are operating a non-Windows operating system, check the system’s help file. Most help files explain how to set up a system to dynamically receive an IP address.
If you need to use a static IP address, refer to instructions from your service provider.
WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS ME: SETTING
UP THE NETWORK CONNECTION
1From the Start menu, select Settings. Then select Control Panel.
2In the window that appears, double click the Network icon.
3Select the TCP/IP entry for the NIC.
4Click Properties.
5Select the IP Address tab.
6Activate the Obtain an IP Address automatically radio button.
7To close the windows, click OK.
8Turn off your computer.
WINDOWS 2000: SETTING UP THE NETWORK CONNECTION
1From the Start menu, select Settings. Then select Network and Dial-up Connections.
2Right click the connection you want to alter; that is, the name of your NIC. From the popup menu, select Properties.
3The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item. Click Properties.
4In the window that appears, activate the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. To close the window, click OK. On the remaining open window, click OK again.
5Turn off your computer.
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WINDOWS XP: SETTING UP THE NETWORK CONNECTION
1.From the Start menu, select Settings. Then select Network Connections.
2.Right click the connection you want to alter; that is, the name of your NIC. From the popup menu, select Properties.
3.The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item. Click Properties.
4.Activate the Obtain an IP Address automatically radio button.
5.Turn off your computer.
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outlet. Plug the power source cord into the side of your RSU (Figure 2). |
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Figure 2: Ethernet Jack Location on Side of RSU
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