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Installing the Digital Voice Modem
To install and configure the SBV6120 digital voice modem for a single PC with Microsoft
Windows, do the following:
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Connect the digital voice modem to your computer and telephone
•
Set up Internet access and verify the IP address for your computer
CAUTION!
This product is for indoor use only. Do not route the Ethernet and telephone cables outside of the building.
Exposure of the cables to lightning could create a safety hazard and damage the digital voice modem.
Connecting the SBV6120
Before starting this part of the installation, power off your computer and unplug the digital voice
modem. To prevent damage to the SBV6120 from static electricity, perform each installation
step in the following order:
1.
Connect one end of the coaxial cable to a grounded cable outlet or splitter.
2.
Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable connector on the
SBV6120. Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.
3.
Plug the power cord into the power connector on the SBV6120.
4.
Plug the other end of the power cord into the electrical wall outlet. This will
power on the SBV6120.
The first time you plug in the SBV6120, it may take from five to 30 minutes to
find and lock onto the appropriate communications channels.
5.
Check that the LEDs on the front panel cycle through the
sequence shown in the following table.
