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P312 Broadband Security Gateway
Hardware Installation & Initial Setup 2-3
connector on the back of the cable modem. Connect an xDSL Modem to the xDSL Wall Jack. Please also
see Appendix C for important safety instructions on making connections to the Prestige.
Step 1. Connecting the Console Port
For the initial configuration of your Prestige, you need to use terminal emulator software on a workstation
and connect it to the Prestige through the console port. Connect the 9-pin end of the console cable to the
console port of the Prestige and the other end (choice of 9-pin or 25-pin, depending on your computer) end
to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your workstation. You can use an extension RS-232
cable if the enclosed one is too short. After the initial setup, you can modify the configuration remotely
through telnet connections.
Step 2. Connecting the Prestige to the Broadband Modem
Step 2a. Connecting the Prestige to the Cable Modem
Connect the WAN port (silver) on the Prestige to the Ethernet port on the cable modem
using the cable that came with your cable modem. The Ethernet port on the cable modem
is sometimes labeled "PC" or "Workstation".
OR
Step 2b.
Connecting the Prestige to the xDSL Modem
Connect the WAN port (silver) on the Prestige to the Ethernet port on the xDSL modem
using the cable that came with your xDSL modem.
Step 3. Connecting the Prestige to the LAN
If you have more than one PC, you must use an external hub. Connect the 10/100M LAN port (gold) on the
Prestige to a port on the hub using a straight through Ethernet cable. If you only have one PC, you can
connect the Prestige to the PC directly without a hub. For a single PC, connect the 10/100M LAN port on
the Prestige to the Network Adapter on the PC using a crossover cable (red tag).
Step 4. Connecting the Power Adapter to your Prestige
Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of your Prestige.
Caution: To prevent damage to the Prestige, first make sure you have the correct AC
power adapter. Please see the Appendices for AC power adapter specifications for your
region.
Step 5. Grounding the Prestige
If you want to ground the Prestige then connect a grounded wire to the F.G. (Frame Ground) of the
Prestige.
2.3 Additional Installation Requirements
In addition to the contents of your package, there are other hardware and software requirements you need
before you can install and use your Prestige. These requirements include:
1.
A computer with an Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card) installed.
2. A computer equipped with communications software configured to the following parameters:
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VT100 terminal emulation.