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Chapter 5
Installing and Connecting your Telephony Gateway
Before you start, make sure that:
You have contacted your cable company and verified that they provide data and
telephone service using standard DOCSIS technology.
You have all the items you need.
Cable, phone, and power outlets are available near the computer. If a cable outlet is not
conveniently located, your cable company can install a new one.
If you have ordered service, your cable company should configure the Telephony Gateway
automatically. You need only follow the instructions in this section to install and connect
the Telephony Gateway.
CAUTION
Risk of equipment damage
Only qualified installation technicians should connect the Telephony Gateway to house wiring.
Incumbent telephone service must be physically disconnected at the outside interface box before
making any connections.
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Front Panel
The front of the Telephony Gateway has the following indicators.
1.
WPS Button/LED:
begins associating the Telephony Gateway with a wireless device.
LED indicates Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) is active.
2.
Power:
indicates whether AC power is available to the unit.
3.
US/DS:
indicates upstream/downstream connectivity.
4.
Online:
indicates internet data transmission status.
5.
2.4 GHz:
indicates the status of the 2.4 GHz wireless LAN.
6.
5 GHz:
indicates the status of the 5 GHz wireless LAN.
7.
Tel 1:
indicates the status of telephone line 1.
8.
Tel 2:
indicates the status of telephone line 2.
9.
Battery:
indicates the battery status.
10.
MoCA:
indicates connectivity between the Telephony Gateway and other home devices
connected via the MoCA network.
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Rear Panel
The rear of the Telephony Gateway has the following connectors and controls.
1.
Reset button:
resets the Telephony Gateway as if you power cycled the unit. Use a
pointed non-metallic object to press this button.
2.
USB:
USB host connector - future support for external USB devices
3.
Tel 1:
connector for the first phone line.
4.
Tel 2:
connector for the second phone line.
5.
Ethernet (1 - 4):
connectors for use with a computer LAN port.
6.
Cable:
connector for the coaxial cable.
7.
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 Gateway:
Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be switched and
should be close enough to the Telephony Gateway that extension cords are not
required.
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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 Gateway. 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 Gateway’s location and the phones?
If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run cables between
the Telephony Gateway’s location and those devices?
If you want to install the Telephony Gateway on a desktop, is there enough space on
either side to keep the vents clear? Blocking the vents may cause overheating.
How close are your wireless devices? The Telephony Gateway wireless connection
range is typically 100–200 feet (30m–65m). A number of factors can affect connection
range, as described below.
Desktop Mounting Instructions
Position the Telephony Gateway so that:
air flows freely around it
the back faces the nearest wall
it will not fall to the floor if bumped or moved
the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit are not blocked
Factors Affecting Wireless Range
A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Increases range
Raising the unit above the devices (for example, installing the
Telephony Gateway in the upper floor of a multi-story dwelling)
Adding a wireless extender to the network
Decreases range
Lowering the unit below the devices (for example, installing the
Telephony Gateway in a basement)
Metal or concrete walls between the Telephony Gateway and other
devices
Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets between the
Telephony Gateway and other devices
Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones, microwave
ovens, or other wireless networks)
Note:
Note that decreasing the range of your wireless network may be beneficial, as long as
the decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By limiting your network’s range, you reduce
interference with other networks and make it harder for unwanted users to find and connect to your
network.
Note:
Setting the transmit power level to High increases the range.
Setting it to Medium or
Low decreases the range proportionately.
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Connecting the Telephony Gateway
WARNING
Risk of injury or equipment damage
Connecting the Telephony Gateway to the home’s existing telephone wiring should only be
performed by a professional installer. Physical connections to the previous telephone provider must
be removed and the wiring must be checked; there must not be any voltage. Cancelation of
telephone service is not adequate. Failure to do so may result in loss of service and/or permanent
damage to the Telephony Gateway.
1.
Connect one end of the coax cable to the cable outlet or splitter, and the other end to
the Telephony Gateway’s Cable connector (
6
). Tighten the connections by hand, then
tighten an additional 1/8 turn with a wrench.
Note:
For best performance, use high-quality coax cable and minimize or eliminate
splitters between the cable jack and the Telephony Gateway. If you are using MoCA for your
home network, MoCA filters must be installed on any legacy client devices. Your cable company
will install these filters for you.
2.
Insert the plug from the power cord into the Power connector on the back of the
Telephony Gateway (
7
) and insert the power cord into a convenient AC outlet.
The Power light on the front of the Telephony Gateway lights up, then flashes once
(refer to the LED tables shown in Using the Telephony Gateway). See
Troubleshooting
(page 38) if the Power light does not turn on.
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