Installation Instructions

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Note: The HomePortal has an auto-crossover port. You do not need to use a special crossover cable or
make any changes to the configuration of your HomePortal, Ethernet hub, or switch. The HomePortal will
establish the type of port needed during setup.
1. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.
The green
POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
2. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable provided with the HomePortal from the ETHERNET port on the
HomePortal to an open port on the hub or switch.
3. Connect the first computer’s Ethernet adapter to the hub or switch using an Ethernet cable.
4. Connect the gray telephone cable provided with the HomePortal from the PHONE LINE port on the
HomePortal to a telephone jack with DSL service.
5. Using another Ethernet cable (not provided), connect any additional computers to the hub or switch.
6. Plug the hub or switch into an electrical outlet.
Check your connections
With your computer completely started, verify the POWER and LOCAL NETWORK indicator lights on the
front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 20. The
BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and
an Internet connection has been established.
Continue from here to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 13.
Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch
Requires an Ethernet hub or switch and a computer with an Ethernet port