Netopia 3347NWG-VGx quick start Installation of Inside Wiring If Self-installing

Section 3:

Installation of Inside Wiring (If Self-installing)

Installation of the inside wiring:

If you have chosen to self-install the DSL service and have not requested McLeodUSA to perform on-site installation for an additional charge, you will need to install inside wiring yourself or contact a local vendor to complete the inside wiring. “Inside wiring” refers to the portion of wire between where McLeodUSA connects to the building and the DSL gateway.

Inside wiring basics for DSL:

•Standard telephone wiring can be used to carry the DSL line into the DSL gateway. Special cabling, such as CAT-5 wiring used for Ethernet LANs, is only required between the gateway and the PC(s).

•Only two wires are used for the DSL line.

•The gateway expects the DSL signal to terminate on the two center pins of an RJ-45 jack. Your jack must be wired accordingly.

•McLeodUSA terminates the DSL line to a Network Interface Device (NID) that is located either on the outside of the building or in a closet/basement. The NID is the same device that connects your building to all incoming telephone lines. The new DSL line should be tagged. If you have trouble locating the new DSL line at the NID, please call 888-847-5316. McLeodUSA can assist you or your vendor in locating the DSL line.

•If you will be sharing the DSL service over an existing LAN, you will want to install the wiring and jack near an Ethernet switch or hub with an available 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port.

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