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Storm Port 401 eSled Modem Installation Guide
08-00025-01
StormPort 401 eSled Modem Requirements
The StormPort 401 eSled 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:
If you need help, call distributor technical support.
Requirement
Description
StormPort 401 eSled Modem
Service
Once you have purchased the modem directly or
through a distributor, contact your local Internet
service provider (ISP) and subscribe to high-
speed Internet service. Your modem will not
function until the common local exchange carrier
activates the service.
Network Access
A 10Base-T Ethernet Card with a standard RJ-45
connector must be installed and configured in
your computer. Any computer (MAC, PC, UNIX
workstation) that can run Windows 3.1 or higher,
or OS5 or higher can be used with the Modem.
Network Address
Internet Protocol (IP) address from your Internet
service provider, corporate IS network
administrator, or hotel front desk. Simply ask for
the IP address requirements for your connection.
Your Internet service provider must use TCP/IP
protocol.
Only one StormPort 401 eSled
Modem per phone line
Only the computer that is directly connected to
the Modem through the 10Base-T Ethernet cable
is supported.
StormPort 401 eSled Modem
must be connected to line one (1)
on multiple line telephone
systems
Data transfer rates will vary somewhat,
depending on the speed 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.
