Hitron CODA-4589 Self-Installation Manual page 2

Self-installation guide for your Hitron CODA-4589
modem
Installing and activating your modem
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Choose the central location of your
living areas.
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B
Connecting your telephone service
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B
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A.
Locate a coaxial wall outlet. Here are a few things to consider when
choosing the optimal location to install your Wi-Fi modem. It should
be:
Central to the areas where you use the Internet most often
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Close to devices you need to connect by wire, such as a landline
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phone
3 feet from the ground
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In an open space, away from any obstacles that may block the
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Wi-Fi signal, such as wireless electronics, metal, concrete,
mirrored surfaces or other similar materials
B.
Connect the coaxial cable provided from the wall outlet to the cable
connector at the rear of the modem. Firmly hand-tighten the cable to
avoid damaging the connectors.
C.
Connect the power cord to the modem and to an active electrical
outlet. This will start the synchronization process. It can take up to 20
minutes for the modem to come online. Once the process is complete,
the fifth and sixth indicator lights will turn solid green.
D. If you do not see the correct indicator light pattern after 20 minutes,
C
try moving your modem to another coaxial outlet in your home and
repeat the above process.
A.
If your phone uses an electrical power supply, ensure this is connected
to the base of your phone.
B. Connect a telephone wire (not provided) from the base of your phone to
the phone jack on the back of the modem.
C.
If you subscribe to 2 telephone lines, you can attach a second telephone
to the "Line 2" phone jack.
D. 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.