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WARNING:

Fully charged high-capacity rechargeable batteries should be handled with

care. Replace only with the battery recommended by the manufacturer. Do not

disassemble it or attempt to recharge the battery outside the system. Do not

crush, puncture, dispose of in a fire, short the external contacts, or expose to

high temperature or immerse in water or other liquids. Dispose of the battery

in accordance with local regulations and instructions from your service

provider

.

1

Turn the residential gateway so that you are facing the side with the battery

compartment.

2

Gently release the latch to open the battery cover and gain access to the battery

compartment.

3

Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery into the

compartment, but be sure to press the battery all the way in until it seats fully.

Important:

Take care to position the battery correctly. Insert the battery only as

shown in the following illustration.

4

Close the battery compartment door.

Important:

After you install the residential gateway and plug it into an AC

electrical outlet as described in

Install the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway

(on page 18), it can take as long as 24 hours for the battery to charge fully.

However, you can begin using your high-speed Internet and telephone service

immediately after installation. See

Normal Operations (AC Power Applied)

(on

page 24) for information on how the LEDs on the front of the residential gateway

indicate the state of the battery charge.

How Do I Mount the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway on a Wall? (Optional)

Your residential gateway may include mounting holes so that, if you wish, you can

mount the residential gateway to a wall. This section describes how to mount the

residential gateway to a wall, and includes a list of the equipment that you will need

along with suggestions for choosing an appropriate place to mount the residential

gateway.

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Important:

If you have not already done so, insert the battery in the residential

gateway before you mount the residential gateway on a wall (if desired) or before

you install the residential gateway in your home. For assistance inserting the battery

in the residential gateway, see

Install the Battery

(on page 13).

Select an Appropriate Place to Mount the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway

You may mount the residential gateway to a wall that is made of cement, wood, or

drywall. When choosing an appropriate mounting place, refer to the following

recommendations:



Ensure that the mounting location is free of obstructions on all sides, and the

cables should be able to easily reach the residential gateway without strain.



Leave sufficient clearance between the bottom of the residential gateway and any

flooring or shelving underneath to allow access to cabling.



Allow enough slack in all cables so that the residential gateway can be removed

for any required maintenance without disconnecting the cables.



Choose a location that allows adequate ventilation around the residential

gateway.

Equipment Needed

Verify that you have the following items that you will need to mount the residential

gateway:



Two wall anchors for #8 x 1-inch screws



Two #8 x 1-inch pan head sheet metal screws



Drill with a 3/16-in. wood or masonry bit, as appropriate for the wall

composition



A copy of the wall-mounting illustrations shown on the following pages

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Position the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway

Use the following illustrations to guide you in positioning the residential gateway on

the wall.

Location and Dimensions of the Wall-Mounting Slots

The following illustration shows the location and dimensions of the wall-mounting

slots on the bottom of the residential gateway. Use this illustration as a guide for

mounting the residential gateway to the wall.

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Note:

Image not to scale.

Mounting the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway on a Wall

1

Using a drill with a 3/16-inch bit, drill two holes at the same height and 4 inches

apart.

Note:

The preceding graphic illustrates the location of the mounting holes on the

back of the residential gateway.

2

Are you mounting the residential gateway into a drywall or concrete surface

where a wooden stud is available?



If

yes

, go to step 3.



If

no

, drive the anchor bolts into the wall, and install the mounting screws

into the anchor bolts; leave a gap of about 1/4-inch between the screw head

and the wall. Then, go to step 4.

3

Install the mounting screws into the wall; leave a gap of about 1/4-inch between

the screw head and the wall. Then, go to step 4.

4

Verify that no cables or wires are connected to the residential gateway.

5

Lift the residential gateway into position. Slip the large end of both mounting

slots (located in the back of the residential gateway) over the mounting screws,

and then slide the residential gateway down until the narrow end of the keyhole

slot contacts the screw shaft.

Important:

Verify that the mounting screws securely support the residential

gateway before you release the unit.

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Install the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway

This section describes how to connect your residential gateway to support the

services that the residential gateway offers.

Important:

If you have not already done so, insert the battery in the residential

gateway before you mount the residential gateway on a wall (if desired) or before

you install the residential gateway in your home. For assistance inserting the battery

in the residential gateway, see

Install the Battery

(on page 13).

Connect Devices to the Wireless Residential Voice Gateway

The following illustration shows all of the possible connections that can be made to

your residential gateway for various services. Although your model may not

support all of the services pictured, you can determine which services your model

supports by referring to the Benefits and Features list in

Introduction

(on page 2).

Notes:



Professional installation may be available. Contact your local service provider for

further assistance.



Device image varies according to model.