Installing The Dvw326; Setting Up And Connecting The Dvw326 - Ubee DVW326 User Manual

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Installing the DVW326

Use the information in this chapter to set up and connect the DVW326, connect additional
devices, and troubleshoot the installation.
Topics
See the following topics:

Setting Up and Connecting the DVW326 on page 12

Connecting Devices to the Network on page 14

Troubleshooting the Installation on page 16
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Setting Up and Connecting the DVW326

Use the following instructions to set up and connect the DVW326. When the device is set
up and connected, refer to
configure the device.
Important: Subscribers must contact their service provider (Cox Communications) to
enable Internet access, wireless networking, and telephony (voice). In particular, voice
service requires additional steps for the service provider including canceling the previous
telephone provider service, porting the telephone number, and other tasks to minimize
downtime during the transition.
Typically, the service provider initially configures and connects the device. The installation
steps are provided below if you wish to confirm the setup, or add devices to your network.
Refer to Connecting Devices to the Network on page
Steps
To set up the device:
1. Remove the contents from the device packaging.
2. Place the DVW326 in a central location, convenient for connecting to other devices,
such as PCs or gaming consoles. Do not situate the wireless voice gateway on the
floor.
 Place the wireless cable modem and wireless clients in open areas far away from
metal objects, transformers, heavy-duty motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators,
fluorescent lights, and other manufacturing equipment. These items can impact
wireless signals. A wireless signal can become weaker after it has passed through
metal, concrete, brick, walls, or floors.
 Place the device in a location that has an operating temperature of 0˚ C to 40˚ C
(32˚ F to 104˚ F). Refer to
page 1
Ubee DVW326 Advanced Wireless Voice Gateway Subscriber User Guide • March 2014
Accessing the Web User Interface Locally on page 18
Understanding Safety and Regulatory Information on
for more safety information.
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