Installation and Configuration
To install and configure your VoIP cable modem for a single PC running Microsoft Windows, we recommend using the Installation Assistant. You can start the Installation Assistant from the Main Menu on the SBV5121 VoIP Cable Modem
Otherwise, to install and configure your VoIP cable modem:
1Connect the cables as described for your situation:
•“Cabling and Startup for a Single User” on page 8
•“Cabling for Multiple Users” on page 33
2If you are using the USB port only, go to “Setting Up a USB Driver” on page 10. Ethernet users can skip this step.
3Configure TCP/IP and verify the IP address for your computer as described for your situation:
•For Windows computers, see “Configuring TCP/IP” on page 20
•Refer to your Macintosh or UNIX user manual for information regarding TCP/IP and IP address configuration.
Cabling and Startup for a Single User
Allow some time (5 to 30 minutes) to power up the first time because the SBV5121 VoIP cable modem must find and lock on the appropriate channels for communications.
Always connect coaxial cable to the wall outlet first.
TEL 1
TEL 2
ETHERNET
USB
CABLE
+12VDC
To cable outlet (step 2)
To electrical outlet or UPS (step 4)
1Be sure your computer is on and the VoIP cable modem is unplugged.
2Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or splitter. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the VoIP cable modem.
3Insert the SBV5121 VoIP Cable Modem
4If you are using an AC power adapter, plug the adapter into the +12VDC connector on the VoIP cable modem and an unswitched AC electrical outlet.
or
If you are using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), plug the power cord into the +12VDC connector on the VoIP cable modem and into the UPS. Plug the UPS into an unswitched AC electrical outlet.
This turns on the SBV5121 VoIP cable modem. You do not need to unplug it when not in use.
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