Powering Up The Modem - Hughes HN9800 Installation Manual

Powering up the modem

For this task you must have the satellite modem and the correct power supply. To
make sure you have the correct power supply, see Table 1 on page 16.
Test the power outlet and power up the satellite modem:
1. Use an AC outlet tester to verify that the power outlet is wired correctly. Wiring
problems may include:
• Hot and neutral wires reversed
• Neutral and ground wires reversed
• Open ground (incomplete connection)
• Open neutral (incomplete connection)
If the outlet is wired improperly, notify the customer that you are not permitted to
connect the system to a faulty outlet. Do not proceed with the installation until a
properly wired outlet is provided.
2. Connect the DC power cord to the modem's DC IN connector, as shown in
Figure 6. Connect the AC power cord to the three-prong connector on the
modem's power supply.
3. Connect the surge connector (recommended) to an AC power outlet.
4. Apply power by connecting the AC power cord to the surge connector. The
Power LED turns on, and various LEDs turn on and off as the modem performs a
self-test and transitions to boot phase.
Figure 6: Powering up the modem
NOTICE
A suitable surge protector is recommended to protect the satellite modem from
possible damage due to power surges.
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