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Elite Modem
Installation Guide
Document Version: Standard
Document Revision: 2.01
Publication Date: November 1999
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©1999 Elastic Networks
The Elite Modem Installation Guide is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Elastic Networks. EtherLoop is a trademark of Elastic Networks. IBM is the trademark of International Business Machines, Incorporated; Windows 95, Windows NT and Windows 3.1 are trademarks of Microsoft, Incorporated; Quadra 610, OS 7.5, Mac, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer.
Elastic Networks
Elite Modem
Installation Guide
Publication Number: 08-01002-01
Document Version: Standard
Document Revision: 2.01
Publication Date: November 1999
© 1999 Elastic Networks All rights reserved
All information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Elastic Networks reserves the right to make changes to equipment design or program components, as progress in engineering, manufacturing methods, or other circumstances may warrant.
EtherLoop is a trademark of Elastic Networks.
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Publication history
November 1999
Standard document (Revision 2.01) released for general publication.
October 1998
Standard document initial release for general publication.
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Safety Considerations |
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Elite Modem Requirements |
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Installing the Elite Modem |
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The Elite Modem |
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The Elite Modem and the EtherLoop System |
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Always-on Internet connection |
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Factory-tested components |
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Materials Included with the Elite Modem |
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Task: Installing the Modem |
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Modem Indicators |
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Status and Activity Indicators |
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Additional telephones on the modem phone line |
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Task: Installing the Desk Mount Filter |
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Task: Installing the Wall Mount Filter |
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting |
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Appendix B: Regulatory Information |
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FCC Compliance Information |
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FCC Information to User |
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Customer Instructions |
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Industry Canada Compliance Information |
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Appendix C. Warranty and Disclaimers |
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Coverage |
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Exclusions |
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This document provides instructions for installing, using and troubleshooting the Elite Modem. Before installing or using the modem, be sure to read the Safety Considerations and Elite Modem Requirements in this section.
!The Elite Modem complies with the regulatory requirements of CSA C22.2#950M95 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 limited to the following:
•Read and understand all instructions.
•Place your modem on a stable surface. Dropping the modem can cause damage that is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
•Do not disassemble 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 telephone 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 wiring during an electrical storm.
•Do not place objects on top of modem.
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The Elite Modem has specific requirements. Please insure that all of the information and equipment is available prior to proceeding with the installation procedure. The requirements are as follows:
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Elite Modem Service |
Contact your local Internet service provider (ISP) |
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and subscribe to high-speed Internet service. |
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Your modem will not function until the common |
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local exchange carrier activates the service. |
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Network Access |
A 10Base-T Ethernet Card with a standard RJ-45 |
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connector must be installed and configured in |
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your computer. Any computer (MAC, PC, UNIX |
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workstation) that can run Windows 3.1 or OS5 or |
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Network Address |
Internet Protocol (IP) address from your Internet |
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service provider or corporate IS network |
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administrator. Simply ask for the IP address |
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requirements for your connection. Your Internet |
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service provider must use TCP/IP protocol. |
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Only one Elite Modem per phone |
The Elite Modem will not operate with multiple |
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computers. Only the computer that is directly |
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10Base-T Ethernet cable is supported. |
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Elite Modem must be connected |
Data transfer rates will vary somewhat, |
to line one (1) on multiple line |
depending on the speed of your computer, the |
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network (ISP, corporate, etc.) through which you |
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are communicating, and the speed and |
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connection of the computer with which you are |
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transferring data. |
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If you need help, call distributor technical support.
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