Installing The Ddw365; Setting Up And Connecting The Ddw365 - Ubee DDW365 User Manual

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Installing the DDW365

Use the information in this chapter to set up and connect the DDW365, connect additional
devices, and troubleshoot the installation.
Topics
See the following topics:
 Setting Up and Connecting the DDW365 on page 12
 Connecting Devices to the Network on page 13
 Troubleshooting the Installation on page 15
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Setting Up and Connecting the DDW365

Use the following instructions to set up and connect the DDW365. When the device is set
up and connected, refer to
configure the device.
Important: Subscribers must contact their service provider (Cox Communications) to
enable Internet access and wireless networking.
Typically, the service provider initially configures and connects the device. The installation
steps are provided below if you wish to confirm the setup, or add devices to your network.
Refer to Connecting Devices to the Network on page
Steps
To set up the device:
1. Remove the contents from the device packaging.
2. Place the DDW365 in a central location, convenient for connecting to other devices,
such as PCs or gaming consoles. Do not situate the wireless gateway on the floor.
 Ensure the DDW365 is installed upright in a standing position (as indicated on the
label on the back panel of the device). Positioning your gateway horizontally or on
its side affects the wireless performance dramatically, as the internal antennas
won't be able to propagate the wireless signal as designed. If not wall-mounting
the device, ensure the base stand at the bottom of the device is rotated to facilitate
balance.
 Place the DDW365 and wireless clients in open areas far away from metal objects,
transformers, heavy-duty motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, fluorescent
lights, and other manufacturing equipment. These items can impact wireless
signals. A wireless signal can become weaker after it has passed through metal,
concrete, brick, walls, or floors.
 Place the device in a location that has an operating temperature of 0˚ C to
40˚ C (32˚ F to 104˚ F). Refer to
on page 1
Ubee DDW365 Advanced Wireless Gateway Subscriber User Guide • February 2014
Accessing the Web User Interface Locally on page 16
for more safety information.
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Understanding Safety and Regulatory Information
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