Getting Started; Inside The Box; Before You Begin; System Requirements - UPC connect box Installation Manual

Manual Connect Box

Getting Started

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Inside the Box

Before you install the Connect Box, verify that the following items are included in the box
with the Connect Box.
Item
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Wi-Fi Card
Connect Box Install
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Before You Begin

Take the following precautions before installing the Connect Box:
 Postpone installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in
the area.
 To avoid potential shock, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or
other power source before disconnecting it from the Connect Box rear panel.
 To prevent overheating the Connect Box, do not block the ventilation holes on
the sides of the unit. Do not open the unit. Refer all service to your Internet
Service provider.
Check that you have the required cables, adapters, and adapter software. Verify that
the proper drivers are installed for the Ethernet adapter on each networked computer.
For information on WLAN setup, see Setting Up Your Wireless LAN.
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Description
Connect the Connect Box to an AC
electrical outlet
Connect the Connect Box to an
Ethernet port
Provides default SSID and password and
QR code for Wi-Fi access
Provides basic information for setting up
the Connect Box

System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:
 Computer with Pentium© class or better processor
 Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Macintosh, or UNIX operating system with
available operating system CD-ROM
 Any web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator®,
or Mozilla® Firefox®

Connecting the Connect Box

Before starting, be sure the computer is turned on and the Connect Box power cord is
unplugged.
1. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or splitter.
2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the Connect
Box. Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.
3. Plug the power cord into the Power port on the Connect Box.
4. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical wall outlet.This automatically
powers on the gateway. You do not need to unplug the gateway when it is not in use.
The first time you plug in the Connect Box, allow it 5 to 30 minutes to find and lock
on the appropriate communications channels.
5. Plug the other end of the telephone cord of a single or two-line telephone into the
TEL 1/2 port on the rear of the Connect Box.
6. Plug the telephone cord of a single or two-line telephone into the telephone.
7. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the computer, and connect
the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the gateway.
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