User Manual

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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.
To directly connect the RSU to a computer, use the supplied Ethernet cable (also known as a
straight-through cable).
However, to connect the RSU to a hub or switch, use an Ethernet cable appropriate for your
network device. This might be a straight through or cross-over cable, depending on how your
network device switches signals. When determining how to set up your network, remember that
the RSU device operates as a hub or a bridge.
After connecting the RSU to the network device, power the RSU and scan for a service provider
signal, as described in earlier sections of this guide.
Troubleshooting
This section describes possible issues with RSU installation and how to resolve the issues if you
encounter them.
THE RSU CAN SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVE A SIGNAL AT HOME, BUT NOT AT
WORK OR AT A FRIEND’S HOUSE
You need to repeat the search for a service provider signal each time you power down your RSU
and move it.
If you have not repeated the signal search, repeat the steps described in the section “Finding the
strongest service provider signal” on page 7 in this guide.
If this does not solve the problem, check with your service provider to make sure they offer
service to the geographic location where you are running the RSU.
THE RSU CANNOT RECEIVE YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER’S SIGNAL
Most users can receive a signal from their service provider when they operate their RSU near an
outside window, on the first or second floor of their home or office.
However, you may need to run the signal scan in more than one location in your home or office
to get a signal.
If you performed the signal scan in two or three locations in your home or office, but did not
receive a signal, contact the electronics or computer store where you purchased the RSU, or
contact your service provider.
THE RSU’S LIGHTS BLINK IN SEQUENCE
If your RSU is unable to find a service provider signal, the lights on your RSU don’t blink
simultaneously, but rather they blink in sequence, with a light blinking on as the previous light
blinks off. If this occurs, change the location of the RSU, and repeat the setup procedure.