Chapter 5
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Installing and Connecting your Telephony Modem
Release 16 STANDARD 1.4 August 2016
Touchstone TM1602G Telephony Modem User Guide
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2.
Tel 2:
indicates the status of telephone line 2.
3.
Tel 1:
indicates the status of telephone line 1.
4.
Online:
indicates internet data transmission status.
5.
US/DS:
indicates upstream/downstream connectivity.
6.
Power:
indicates whether AC power is available to the unit.
Rear Panel
The rear of the Telephony Modem has the following connectors and controls.
1.
Tel 1:
connector for the first phone line.
2.
Tel 2:
connector for the second phone line.
3.
Reset button:
resets the Telephony Modem as if you power cycled the unit. Use a pointed
non-metallic object to press this button.
4.
Ethernet:
connector for use with a computer LAN port.
5.
Cable:
connector for the coaxial cable.
6.
Power:
connector for the power cord.
Selecting an Installation Location
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a location to install your Telephony
Modem:
Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be switched and
should be close enough to the Telephony Modem that extension cords are not required.
Is a cable jack available? For best performance, keep the number of splitters between the
jack and cable drop to a minimum. Each splitter attenuates (reduces) the signal available
to the Telephony Modem. A large number of splitters can slow down the Internet
connection and even affect your telephone service.
Can you easily run cables between the Telephony Modem’s location and the phones?
If you are connecting devices to an Ethernet port, can you easily run cables between the
Telephony Modem’s location and those devices?
If you want to mount the Telephony Modem on a wall, does the location provide a solid
surface for secure attachment? For best results when mounting the Telephony Modem on
drywall, position the Telephony Modem so at least one of the screws are fastened to a
stud. This may prevent the Telephony Modem from pulling out of the wall in the future.
