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ETHERNET

•

Solid green indicates that a device (such as a computer) is connected to the

ETHERNET port.

•

Flickering green indicates there is inbound activity from devices connected to

the Ethernet port. The flickering of the light is synchronized to the actual data

traffic.

BATTERY

•

Solid green indicates that the AC power is connected and healthy.

•

Flashing red indicates that the backup battery is used for power.

Note:

Call your service provider if any i3812V indicators signify failures. Do

not attempt to repair the i3812V as the unit must be serviced by your

provider.

Table 3: i3812V Outside Unit Indicators Status (Continued)

Indicators

Description

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Installing Your i38HG

Before installing the i38HG, review the package content and ensure that you have available the items

shown in

Figure 4

.

Figure 4: i38HG Package Content

This section provides instructions to connect the following cables and information on these topics:

•

Determine a wireless location on

page 10

•

Connect the data cable on

page 11

•

Connect the power cable on

page 12

•

Connect your computer to the i38HG on

page 12

•

Configure non-2Wire wireless adapter on

page 12

Note:

The i38HG and the stand are packaged separately in the container.

You should place the i38HG on the stand.

i38HG

Power Adapter

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Determining Wireless Access Points Location

Wireless signals are affected by many items in common households. Reliability and performance are the

major considerations when planning your wireless network location.

Avoiding Interference

Wireless signals are subject to interference from other electronic devices including (but not limited to)

microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and garage door openers. Proper installation will minimize

interference. Place your i38HG at least 5 feet from cordless phones, microwaves, or other electronic

devices to avoid potential interference, and more than 6 inches away from television to avoid audio hissing

or static.

Avoiding Obstructions

The wireless signal degrades with distance and obstructions (such as ceilings, walls, and furniture).

Consider the layout of your home or business when deciding where to place your i38HG.

•

Consider where you will use your wireless devices when placing your i38HG. In a single-story building,

place the i38HG as high and as close to each wireless computer as possible. To minimize interference,

do not place the i38HG behind large objects or other obstructions.

•

Place the i38HG in an open area where wireless range will not be directly affected by surroundings.

Wireless signal strength will be much stronger in an open area as opposed to an area with

obstructions.

•

Keep the i38HG away from any large metal objects. Because metal objects can reflect or obstruct

signals, wireless signal quality and speed may be adversely impacted.

Note:

Whenever possible, use the stand provided with the i38HG and install

it in the vertical position. If that is not possible, be sure that it is installed in

a manner that nothing can be stacked on the top of it. The i38HG generates

substantial amounts of heat and could possibly damage something that is

stacked on it.

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Connecting the Data Cable

The data cable carries data from the i3812V to the i38HG through your in-home phone wiring.

Figure 5: Power and Data Cables Connection

1.

Connect one end of the data cable (green) to the line 1 outlet (

Figure 5

).

2.

Connect the other end of the data cable to the

DATA

port (green) of your i38HG.

3.

Observe

NID

,

BROADBAND

, and

SERVICE

indicators, they light green when the communication is

established between the i38HG and i3812V (within 1 minute).

Note:

The data cable is supplied by your service provider.

Note:

Refer to the

Finding Solutions

section if the indicator does not stay

green.

i38HG

AC Power

Primary (Main)

Phone Wall Outlet