5. (Optional) For optimalperformance and protection, you may elect to connecta copper wire
(not included) to the protectiveearth Ground Connector Screw to ground the device.
In a building environment, connecting to an earth ground (such as a cold water pipe)
can protect the device and peripherals from static and conducted electricity.It can also
reduce static or buzzing during voice calls (SX7T only).
In a vehicle environment, grounding to the frame and battery or alternator can reduce
static or buzzing during voice calls (SX7T only).
6. Connect the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Ethernet Port on the SX7. (This cable will
serve as the connection to your computer in most configurations, including the primary
Wireless WAN data connection.)
7. Depending on your usage needs, connect RJ-11 phone cables to the Phone (J1) and
Phone/Fax (J2) ports (SX7T only).
Note
ThePhone (J1)and Phone/Fax(J2) RJ-11ports are only availableonthe SX7T terminalmodel.
See“Usingthe VoiceandFax Options(SX7T Only)”onpage 16 forinformationabout setting
upyour RJ-11Phone and Phone/Faxjacks.
Ground Connector Screw
Phone (J1)
Phone/Fax (J2)
Note
Itis recommendedthat youuse the Ethernetconnectionfor yourprimary WirelessWANdata
connection;however,you may alsouse Dial-UpNetworking(DUN) using thesupplied USBcable
(see“Usingthe USB ConnectionOption”on page 12).Beforeconnectingwith a USB, install
theSX7 USB driversincludedon the CD thatwas packagedwith yourdevice (see“Installthe
USBDrivers”on page 12).
Ethernet Port
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