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Note:
Only one Windows or Macintosh computer can be directly connected to the HomePortal using the
USB connection. HomePortal USB connectivity is NOT available for Macintosh OS earlier than 8.6, Mac
OS 10.0, Mac OS 10.1, Windows 95, Window 95 OSR2, or Windows NT. Additional computers may be
added to the network using connection options such as Ethernet.
1.
Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s
POWER
port to an electrical outlet.
The green
POWER
light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
2.
Connect the
blue USB cable
provided with the HomePortal from the
USB
port on the HomePortal to
your computer’s USB port.
3.
Connect the
gray telephone cable
provided with the HomePortal from the
PHONE LINE
port
on the
HomePortal to a telephone jack with DSL service.
This connects the HomePortal internal DSL modem to your DSL service provider and sets up your
home network for home phoneline (HomePNA) networking. If you have been using an external DSL
modem, you will no longer need it.
USB Connection
Requires a computer with an available USB port. See note below for exceptions.