Touchstone™ TM501 Telephony Modem User’s Guide
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Getting
Ethernet
Safety
Started
Installation
Configuration
Usage
Troubleshooting
Glossary
Items You Need
If you are installing the Telephony Modem yourself, make sure you have the follow-
ing items on hand before continuing:
•
Telephony modem package
: see
What’s in the Box?
for a list of items in
the package.
•
Coaxial cable (coax)
: as shown in the image to the left, this is a thin cable
with a connector on each end. It is the same kind of wire used to connect
to your television for cable TV. You can buy coax from any electronics retail-
er and many discount stores; make sure it has connectors on both ends.
There are two types of connectors, slip-on and screw-on; the screw-on con-
nectors are best for use with your Telephony Modem. The coax should be
long enough to reach from your Telephony Modem to the nearest cable out-
let.
•
Phone Cable
: as shown in the image to the left, this is a standard phone
cable with standard phone connectors (RJ11 type) on both ends. You can
buy phone cables from any electronics retailer and many discount stores.
•
Splitter (optional)
: provides an extra cable connection by splitting a single
outlet into two. You may need a splitter if you have a TV already connected
to the cable outlet that you want to use. You can buy a splitter from any
electronics retailer and most discount stores; you may also need a short
piece of coax cable (with connectors); use it to connect the splitter to the
cable outlet and then connect the Telephony Modem and TV to the splitter.
Note:
A splitter effectively cuts the signal in half and sends each half to its
two outputs. Using several splitters in a line may deteriorate the quality of
your television, telephone, and/or internet connection.
•
Information packet
: your cable company should furnish you with a packet
containing information about your service and how to set it up. Read this
information carefully and contact your cable company if you have any ques-
tions.
Phone Cable
Coax Cable
