Identifying the adapter components

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Adapter light

AC adapter only (no RJ-45 network cable connected):

 

 

Off: The light is off when the adapter is plugged into a wall outlet.

 

 

Blinking: The light blinks once after approximately one minute,

 

 

 

and then turns off.

 

 

AC adapter and network (an RJ-45 network cable is connected):

 

 

Off: The light is off when the adapter is plugged into a wall outlet.

 

 

Blinking: The light blinks once after approximately one minute

 

 

 

to signal the start of wireless broadcasting. The light then blinks

 

 

 

periodically every few seconds until the pairing between the

 

 

 

computer and the Voodoo Power Adapter occurs.

 

 

On: The light stays on after contact is established.

 

 

 

(2)

RJ-45 (network) jack

Connects an optional network cable (purchased separately).

 

 

 

(3)

Reset button

Re-synchronizes the wireless connectivity to the adapter.

 

 

NOTE: If you reset the adapter, you will have to repeat the setup steps.

 

 

 

(4)

Power cord connector

Connects the power cord to the Voodoo Power Adapter.

 

 

 

 

Connecting the adapter

1.Plug the power cord into the power cord connector (1) on the Voodoo Power Adapter.

2.Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet (2).

3.Plug an RJ-45 network cable (purchased separately) into the network jack (3) on the adapter.

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