Installing and using the Expedience RSU wireless modem Directions for connecting your RSU to a computer or LAN and obtaining high-speed Internet access.
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Contents Welcome................................................................................ 1 Before you begin .................................................................. 1 Connecting your RSU to a computer ...................................... 3 Installation overview ............................................................ 3 Setting up the computer to dynamically receive an IP address .... 3 Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME: Setting up the network connection .................
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Welcome This document describes how to install and use your Expedience residential subscriber unit (RSU) to obtain wireless high-speed Internet access. You can connect your RSU to a computer or to a small office/home office (SOHO) local area network (LAN) through a hub, switch, or router. BEFORE • • • • YOU BEGIN Make sure your computer is equipped with an Ethernet network interface card (NIC). The Ethernet cable that is supplied with your RSU plugs into any standard Ethernet NIC.
Figure 1 illustrates the RSU package contents. Power supply RSU device Installing the Wireless Modem guide Ethernet cable Figure 1: RSU package contents Table 1 lists the standard contents in your RSU package.
Connecting your RSU to a computer This section describes how to connect your RSU to a computer. If you want to connect your RSU to a network device (such as a router or switch), refer to the section “Connecting the RSU to a network” on page 10, in this guide.
WINDOWS XP: SETTING UP THE NETWORK CONNECTION 1. From the Start menu, select Settings. Then select Network Connections. 2. Right click the connection you want to alter; that is, the name of your NIC. From the popup menu, select Properties. 3. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item. Click Properties. 4. Activate the Obtain an IP Address automatically radio button. 5. Turn off your computer.
3 The lights on top of your RSU blink to indicate signal strength (Figure 3).
Note: If the RSU’s lights blink in sequence (that is, chase each other), rather than blink simultaneously, the RSU cannot detect enough signal from your service provider to operate properly. You must adjust the RSU so that at least one light blinks. Step 3 on page 7 describes how to adjust the RSU.
3 FINDING THE STRONGEST SERVICE PROVIDER SIGNAL To provide the best service, the RSU searches for the strongest signal transmitted by your service provider. Your RSU is equipped with an internal directional antenna. The back side of the RSU, where the antenna is located, is the side without a logo printed on it. Figure 5 illustrates the RSU’s back side. Figure 5: RSU back You find the strongest service provider signal by using the lights on top of the RSU (Figure 6).
To use the lights to find the strongest service provider signal: 1 Before you begin, make sure: • The RSU’s power supply is connected to the RSU and to a power source. • The Ethernet cable is connected to the RSU. The other end of the Ethernet cable is not connected to the computer. 2 Set your RSU on a table or shelf in the location you’ve chosen. The RSU must be in an upright position. 3 Point the back of the RSU directly toward the window. 4 Remove your hands from the RSU.
9 Plug the Ethernet cable into your computer. The other end of the cable should already be plugged into the RSU. 10 Turn on your computer. During power up, the lights on the RSU stop blinking, and are continuously lit. 4 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET After completing steps 1 through 3, the RSU is positioned to provide a reliable connection. 1 Start your Internet browser, and try to open a few Internet sites.
Renewing the host computer’s IP address When you renew the host computer’s IP address, your service provider is assigning your computer a new IP address by using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The host computer’s IP address is automatically renewed when you restart the computer. Connecting the RSU to a network Note: Plan to use only one RSU on an Ethernet network. Do not use multiple RSUs on the same network.
Figure 8 illustrates lights blinking in sequence. Figure 8: Indicator lights chasing: no signal found If you have tried to use your RSU in several locations within your home or office—without being able to receive a signal— contact your service provider for further information about connecting.
YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE SIGNAL SCAN, BUT YOUR INTERNET BROWSER CANNOT CONNECT TO A WEB SITE If you tried to connect to only one Internet address, try to connect to a few more. It is important to try a few different Internet addresses because the single site you were unable to reach may indicate that the site is out of service, not that the RSU is malfunctioning. However, if you tried to reach a few sites without success, you may need to refresh your RSU’s connection with your service provider.
RSU MALFUNCTIONS AFTER YOU WRITE ON THE STICKERS TO THE RSU RSU OR ATTACH Do not write on the RSU or attach stickers to the RSU. Doing so may interfere with the Internet signal, causing your RSU to malfunction.
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FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Limits detailed below. A minimum of 20 centimeters (8 inches) separation between the RSU and the operator and all other persons should be maintained.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Index C N computer NIC requirement 1 cross-over cable 10 network device connecting to RSU 10 NIC requirement 1 E P Ethernet cable category 5 requirement 1 Ethernet jack location 4 part numbers list 2 power supplying to RSU 4 R I router connecting to RSU 10 RSU back side illustration 7 choosing installation location 1 connecting to computer host 4 connecting to network 10 package components 2 powering 4 indicator lights blinking in sequence 10 blinking slowly 12 chasing 10 continuously lit 9 locatio
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