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Installing and using the

Expedience RSU wireless

modem

Directions for connecting your RSU to a computer or

LAN and obtaining high-speed Internet access.

Summary of Contents for RSU2400A

Page 1: ...i Installing and using the Expedience RSU wireless modem Directions for connecting your RSU to a computer or LAN and obtaining high speed Internet access ...

Page 2: ...NCE WIRELESS MODEM CONTACT THE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER THAT SUPPLIED THE RSU NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE THAT ARE PROVIDED WITH THE EXPEDIENCE BROADBAND WIRELESS ACCESS MODEM ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS NEXTNET WIRELESS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR ...

Page 3: ...onnecting to the Internet 12 Renewing the host computer s IP address 13 Windows users Renewing the IP address 13 Non Windows users Renewing the IP address 13 Connecting the RSU to a network 13 Troubleshooting 13 The RSU can successfully receive a signal at home but not at work or at a friend s house 13 The RSU cannot receive your service provider s signal 14 The RSU s lights blink in sequence 14 Y...

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Page 5: ...C at most computer and electronics stores Find an appropriate location for your RSU Make sure you are operating the RSU in a room near an outside window on the first or second floor of your home or office You need to locate the RSU close to a wall outlet The RSU uses a standard power supply and can sit on a desktop or shelf Your RSU comes with a category 5 Ethernet cable If you choose to place the...

Page 6: ...rizontal polarization 900 0050 1000 900 0050 2000 1 Power supply cord 420 0015 1000 1 Power cord 597 5120 0107 1 Quick Start Guide 102 0015 0003 1 Ethernet cable 597 6010 0001 1 RSU device Power cable Ethernet cable Power supply Quick Start ibed obus posim udring a det Abed obus posim udring a det Ed okejfus erosi m quesum an yape i cesi Lorem jes ge ibe pos det A bedji bedji ver o hich Lif wanj d...

Page 7: ...Windows XP If you are operating a non Windows operating system check the system s help file Most help files explain how to set up a system to dynamically receive an IP address If you need to use a static IP address refer to instructions from your service provider WINDOWS 95 WINDOWS NT WINDOWS 98 WINDOWS ME SETTING UP THE NETWORK CONNECTION 1 From the Start menu select Settings Then select Control ...

Page 8: ...an connect the RSU directly to a computer or you can connect it to a small office home office SOHO network If you are directly connecting the RSU to your computer complete the steps in this section If you are connecting the RSU to a network refer to the section Connecting the RSU to a network on page 13 in this guide To plug in the RSU 1 On the side of the RSU locate the Ethernet jack Plug one end...

Page 9: ...he power cord into a standard power supply The lights on top of your RSU blink to indicate signal strength Figure 3 Figure 3 Indicator lights blinking signal found Lights blink on Lights blink off Lights blink on ...

Page 10: ...than blink simultaneously the RSU cannot detect enough signal from your service provider to operate properly You must adjust the RSU so that at least one light blinks Step 3 on page 7 describes how to adjust the RSU Figure 4 Indicator lights blinking in sequence no signal found ...

Page 11: ...gnal from your service provider by using one of the following methods Indicator light method available for any operating system Software assisted method available for Windows operating systems only Regardless of the method you use you need to understand which sides of the RSU is the back side which contains the antenna The back side of the RSU is the side without a logo printed on it Figure 5 illu...

Page 12: ...it this level of signal is strong enough for full speed operation To use the lights to find the strongest service provider signal 1 Before you begin make sure Your computer is turned off The RSU s power cord is connected to the RSU and to a power source If your RSU has power the lights on the RSU blink on and off The Ethernet cable is connected to the RSU The other end of the Ethernet cable is not...

Page 13: ... Remembering the strongest signal reported re orient the back of the RSU in the direction that the RSU was pointed when the strongest signal was found 9 Plug the Ethernet cable into your computer The other end of the cable should already be plugged into the RSU 10 Turn on your computer During power up the lights on the RSU stop blinking and are continuously lit 11 After the lights stop blinking ob...

Page 14: ...er it now 2 Make sure the Ethernet cable and power cable are connected to the RSU 3 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your computer 4 Locate the software CD for the RSU If you do not have a software CD contact you service provider They can provide the CD for you or provide a location from which you can download the software 5 To start the installation program double click the Setup exe...

Page 15: ...or a signal from your service provider In the Channel Score group the strength of the signal received at the starting position is indicated in two ways The indicator bar shows a green bar whose height increases in proportion to the strength of the signal detected The Current Score field shows the signal strength During this procedure the program compares the Current Score to the Best Score Best Sc...

Page 16: ...s of use fine tune the connection to the service provider The fine tune procedure ensures the signal received from the service provider is strong as indicated by the number of lights lit and high quality as indicated by the number of lights lit over time 1 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the computer 2 The current position of your RSU is its starting point Point the RSU slightly to the left of its ...

Page 17: ...determine if other methods exist to refresh the connection that is to find a method for refreshing the IP address Connecting the RSU to a network Note Plan to use only one RSU on a network Do not use multiple RSUs on the same network To directly connect the RSU to a computer use the supplied Ethernet cable also known as a straight through cable However to connect the RSU to a hub or switch use an ...

Page 18: ...ion in your home or office to get a signal If you performed the signal scan in two or three locations in your home or office but did not receive a signal contact the electronics or computer store where you purchased the RSU or contact your service provider THE RSU S LIGHTS BLINK IN SEQUENCE If your RSU is unable to find a service provider signal the lights on your RSU don t blink simultaneously bu...

Page 19: ...uence If you have tried to use your RSU in several locations within your home or office without being able to receive a signal contact your service provider for further information about connecting Figure 10 Indicator lights chasing no signal found ...

Page 20: ...RSU blink on and off rapidly If you notice the RSU s lights blinking more slowly than usual this usually indicates that your RSU is trying to register with your service provider During registration your service provider may be checking records to indicate that you are a valid user of the service provider s system In most cases the registration process happens so quickly you hardly notice a change ...

Page 21: ... virtual private network VPN you may receive a message indicating that the LinkMonitor application cannot communicate with the RSU Some configurations of VPN prevent communication between the application and the RSU To successfully use the LinkMonitor application disconnect from the VPN RSU MALFUNCTIONS AFTER YOU WRITE ON THE RSU OR ATTACH STICKERS TO THE RSU Do not write on the RSU or attach stic...

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Page 23: ...ment provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure Limits for occupational controlled exposure also apply in situations when an individual is transient through a location where occupational controlled limits apply provided he or she is made aware of the potential for exposure NOTE 2 to Table 2 General population uncontrolled expos...

Page 24: ...ent or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note Modification of this device may void the user s authority to operate the equipment This Class B digital apparatus complies with...

Page 25: ...cator lights LinkMonitor program installing 10 use with VPN 17 N network device connecting to RSU 13 NIC requirement 1 P part numbers list 2 power supplying to RSU 5 R router connecting to RSU 13 RSU back side illustration 7 choosing installation location 1 connecting to computer host 4 connecting to network 13 min separation distance of equipment and persons 19 package components 2 powering 5 S s...

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