All information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Elastic Networks reserves the right to make changes to equipment design or program components, as progress in engineering, manufacturing methods, or other circumstances may warrant. EtherLoop is a trademark of Elastic Networks. Revision 1.00 StormPort 600 Modem Installation Guide 08-01143-01...
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Publication history November 2000 Standard document initial release for general publication. Revision 1.00 StormPort 600 Modem Installation Guide 08-01143-01...
About this document Safety Considerations ix StormPort 600 Modem Requirements x Installing the StormPort 600 Modem The StormPort 600 Modem 12 Materials Included with the StormPort 600 Modem 13 Dip Switches 16 LED Panel 16 Installing the Inline Filter Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
About this document This document provides instructions for installing, using and troubleshooting the StormPort 600 Modem. Before installing or using the modem, be sure to read the Safety Considerations and StormPort 600 Modem Requirements in this section. Safety Considerations The StormPort 600 Modem complies with the regulatory requirements of CSA C22.2#950-M95 for Canada and UL 1950 Edition 3 for the United States.
About this document StormPort 600 Modem Requirements The StormPort 600 Modem has specific requirements. Please insure that all of the information and equipment is available prior to the installation procedure. The requirements are as follows: Requirement StormPort 600 Modem Service...
Installing the StormPort 600 Modem This chapter describes the StormPort 600 Modem and contains the installation procedures for the modem and support equipment. Chapter contents This chapter includes the following information. Table 1-1. Topic The StormPort 600 Modem Materials Included with the StormPort 600 Modem...
1-12 Installing the StormPort 600 Modem The StormPort 600 Modem The StormPort 600 modem is used with an Ethernet-configured PC and an ordinary phone line to access the Internet or corporate intranet at multi-megabit speeds. The StormPort 600 Modem permits simultaneous voice (or analog data) transmission on the same telephone line.
10Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 interface to connect the Ethernet cable from the end-user PC. The following table shows the components included in the StormPort 600 Modem package. If you are missing any item, contact your product distributor for a replacement.
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1-14 Installing the StormPort 600 Modem Table 1 -2. List of Materials. Description Item Inline Filter Revision 1.00 StormPort 600 Modem Installation Guide 08-01143-01...
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Ethernet cable and the Ethernet connector on the PC/laptop (the adapter is often a round, 8-pin connector). Step Action Make sure that all of the StormPort 600 Modem equipment is available before proceeding. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the 10Base-T Ethernet Card connector on the rear of the computer.
1-16 Installing the StormPort 600 Modem Dip Switches A series of four dip switches are on the back of the StormPort 600 Modem. The modem is delivered with the switches in the default setting. Do not change these dip switches. However, should the switches be changed inadvertently, the default setting for the dip switches are detailed in the following table..
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Table 1 -3. StormPort 600 Modem LED Panel Position (left to right) Revision 1.00 Installing the StormPort 600 Modem 1-17 Indicator Usage Power LED This LED is green when the modem is receiving power., Computer LED This LED is green...
Task: Installing the Inline Filter If you have other devices connected to the same line as the StormPort 600 Modem, you will need to install one Inline Filter per device. Follow these instructions precisely to install the Desk Mount Filter. If the telephone filter is installed incorrectly (reversed), the filter will not allow voice signals to pass.
3. Network Light is Off Check the connection to the network. The light should be GREEN. If the Network light is YELLOW, make sure the ELMo shelf has power. If not call distributor technical support. StormPort 600 Modem Installation Guide A-19 08-01143-01...
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( continued ) Revision 1.00 Troubleshooting 4. Network Light is Red The StormPort 600 Modem is not receiving any signal from the Internet service provider. Make sure all connections are well-connected and the computer is set up correctly. Make sure the phone has a clear dial tone. Call your service provider (phone company).
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Modem. While using the modem, try to eliminate these possibilities in the following order: 1. Turn OFF the StormPort 600 Modem. Make a call on your extension phone and check the noise. If the noise is gone, the modem may have a fault.
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Internet service provider Revision 1.00 Troubleshooting File transfer rates depend not only on the StormPort 600 Modem, but also on the speed of your computer, the network that you are communicating through (ISP, corporate net, etc.), and the speed and connection of the computer you are attempting to transfer data to and from.
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FCC Information to User (FCC Rules Section 15.105(b)): Note: The StormPort 600 Modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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(contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information). No repairs can be performed by the user. If you experience trouble with this equipment and/or for repair and warranty information, please contact distributor technical support. Revision 1.00 StormPort 600 Modem Installation Guide 08-01143-01...
The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirements that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five (5). Revision 1.00 StormPort 600 Modem Installation Guide 08-01143-01...
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