If the outlet is wired improperly, notify the customer that you are not permitted to
connect the system to a faulty outlet. Do not proceed with the installation until a
properly wired outlet is provided.
2.
Connect the DC power cord to the modem's DC IN connector, as shown in
Figure 6. Connect the AC power cord to the three-prong connector on the
modem's power supply.
3.
Connect the surge connector (recommended) to an AC power outlet.
4.
Apply power by connecting the AC power cord to the surge connector. The
Power LED turns on, and various LEDs turn on and off as the modem performs
a self-test and transitions to boot phase.
Figure 6: Powering up the modem
A suitable surge protector is recommended to protect the satellite modem
from possible damage due to power surges.
Connecting your laptop to the modem
For this task you need an Ethernet cable to connect your laptop to the HT1100
modem.
To access the satellite modem so you can perform the required installation
procedures, you connect your laptop computer to the modem.
Before connecting your laptop to the modem, it is important you clear your
computer’s cache.
Chapter 3 • Installing the satellite modem
1039649-0001 Revision C
21