WebSTAR DPR300 Series Cable Modem Gateway User’s Guide
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To connect home phoneline networking devices
Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the subsequent
installation procedures to ensure proper cable modem gateway operation when
connecting HPNA devices.
1.
Select locations for your HPNA devices. For more information, see
How
Do I
Select and Place Home Phoneline Networking Devices?
, earlier
in this guide.
2.
Connect the HPNA port on the cable modem gateway to your wall
telephone jack.
3.
Connect the HPNA device(s).
It is essential that you connect the HPNA device(s) correctly. Most
HPNA devices include two RJ-11 connectors. One connection is
generally intended for connection to the wall jack and the other is
intended as a filtered pass-through connection to telephones, fax
machines, and telephone answering machines. This pass-through
connection provides a mechanism to connect multiple phone devices to a
single jack. If an HPNA device and telephone appliance need to share
the wall jack and your HPNA device does not include a filtered pass-
through connector, you will need to use a DSL filter with your phone Y-
connector or splitter. These filters, connectors, and splitters are available
from a variety of retailers.
Do not connect the HPNA device(s) using the pass-through
connector to the wall telephone outlet.
4.
Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the
CABLE IN
connector on the
back of the cable modem gateway. Use an optional cable signal splitter to
add a TV, a DHCT or set-top converter, or a VCR.
5.
After all connections are complete, insert the AC power adapter cord into
the DC power connector on the back of the cable modem gateway, and
then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. The cable modem
gateway begins an automatic search to locate and sign on to the network
that provides the telephone service. This process may take up to 5
minutes. The cable modem gateway is ready for use when the
CABLE
status indicator on the front panel stops blinking and illuminates
continuously.
6.
Verify that all HPNA devices are working properly. You will not be able to
check the HPNA front panel status indicator on the cable modem
gateway until after two or more HPNA devices are connected to the
network.
WARNING:
•
Hazardous electrical
voltages can be
present on any
connected wiring.
Ethernet wiring and
connections must be
properly insulated to
prevent electrical
shock. Disconnect
power from the
cable modem
gateway before
attempting to
connect to any
device.
•
To avoid personal
injury, follow these
steps in the exact
order shown.
CAUT
I
ON:
To prevent possible
damage to the
equipment, disconnect
any other service
before connecting
your cable modem
gateway to other
devices.
