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Arris TG2472 Manual To Installing/Replacing

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Guide to installing/replacing
your Home Phone Arris
TG2472 modem
Thank you for subscribing to the Cogeco Phone service. This guide will assist you in connecting your new Home
Phone modem.
Caution:
While replacing your Home Phone modem, your phone and Internet services will not be operational.
Although the process will only take a few minutes, we recommend you perform the procedure at a time when your
Phone or Internet service is not actively being used in your household.
Installation and replacement
1
You can follow the same procedure to install a new Home Phone modem or to replace an existing one. Gather the
following items to facilitate the installation or replacement of your equipment:
Modem
Coaxial Cable
*Unlocking Tool and Return Label only provided for modems that are being returned.
Before connecting your new Home Phone modem
2
If you are replacing an existing modem that has a security sleeve on the coaxial cable, please follow these
instructions about using the unlocking tool in order to disconnect the coaxial cable from the modem. If your
modem allows you to unscrew the coaxial cable by hand, you do not need to use the unlocking tool.
For homes that have an alarm system connected via phone or Internet connection, we recommend that you
notify the alarm company prior to disconnecting your modem in order to avoid any false alarms.
A
C
B
D
Ethernet Cable
Power Cord
A.
Align the body of the unlocking tool with the cable.
B.
Push tool down towards security sleeve until firmly
connected.
C.
Using tool handle, rotate counterclockwise until the cable is
separated from the modem.
D.
Remove the security sleeve.
E.
Disconnect any telephone cords, Ethernet cables and
phone cables located at the back of the modem.
Coaxial Unlocking
Canada Post Return
Tool*
Label*

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Summary of Contents for Arris TG2472

  • Page 1 Guide to installing/replacing your Home Phone Arris TG2472 modem Thank you for subscribing to the Cogeco Phone service. This guide will assist you in connecting your new Home Phone modem. Caution: While replacing your Home Phone modem, your phone and Internet services will not be operational.
  • Page 2 Guide to installing/replacing your Home Phone Arris TG2472 modem Installing/replacing your new Home Phone modem Connecting the modem Locate a coaxial wall outlet in your home. If you are using Cogeco’s Wi-Fi services, we suggest using an outlet that is centralized in your home for the best possible Wi-Fi coverage.
  • Page 3 Guide to installing/replacing your Home Phone Arris TG2472 modem Obtaining your Wi-Fi credentials To obtain your Wi-Fi credentials: Consult My Account at cogeco.ca/myaccount Select Internet. Select Wi-Fi Credentials. To confirm that your Internet connection is working, connect your wireless device to the Wi-Fi using the provided name and password.
  • Page 4: Technical Support

    Guide to installing/replacing your Home Phone Arris TG2472 modem Obtaining your phone number If you have forgotten what phone number you have been assigned, dial 21# from your Cogeco home phone and a message will provide you with your phone number.
  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    Guide to installing/replacing your Home Phone Arris TG2472 modem Troubleshooting Error Cause Solution No available coaxial outlet to Contact Cogeco technical support connect the modem to arrange for a technician to complete a professional installation. Installation charges may apply. No lights on the front of the...