ONT-2-E4xxxi Multi-service Residential Gateway Series Hardware Installation Guide
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UNRELEASED DRAFT
TM 87-10879 Rev. A
4.3
Tools and Materials Needed
The following tools and materials may be needed to install the EPON Multi-service Gateway ONT:
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Fiber optic splicing tools (if required to connect a pigtail fiber).
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Fiber optic connector cleaning tool.
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If wall mounting the unit, appropriate nails or screws to act as mounting posts and a hammer or
screwdriver as needed.
4.4
System Requirements
Before installing the device, check the following items:
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Service subscription
You need to apply for service to your Internet service provider (ISP), and access services provided by
your ISP by using the PON access (broadband access) mode. Your ISP must provide at least one valid IP
address for you (static or dynamic allocation).
2.
Hardware configuration
Ensure that a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet card or an 802.11b/g/n wireless network card is installed in
your computer or that you have a network device that provides a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface.
Ensure that computers that need to access the network are equipped with the network card driver and the
TCP/IP protocol. Correct network setting is also required.
3.
Operating system
Operating systems can be Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows 7.
For system configuration in the web interface, the browser should be Internet Explorer V6.0 or later.
The following equipment and associated service account information must be available for the EPON Mul-
ti-service Gateway ONT to operate:
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For data services
Up to four (4) personal computers or Ethernet switches with 10/100/1000BASE-T network
adapters and RJ-45 physical connectors installed.
Up to 100 meters of Cat5, Cat5E, or Cat6 copper Ethernet cable, with RJ-45 connectors at
each end.
An Ethernet hub or wired/wireless router can be used to extend connectivity beyond the four
direct connections coming from the ONT.
An account for data services must be established by the Cable Operator or Service Provider.
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For IPTV video services
At least four (4) Ethernet set top boxes can be connected directly to the ONT.
All subscriber video services must be pre-provisioned by the video service provider.
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For IP telephone services (except the ONT-2-E4000i has no voice ports)
Up to two (2) standard analog telephones can be connected to the ONT, using the standard
RJ-11 telephone connector.
All subscriber phone services including any available calling features must be pre-provisioned by the
Cable Operator or Service Provider.