User Manual

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Installing the SOMAport 140
Connecting a computer to the SOMAport 140
Connecting a computer to the SOMAport 140
When you connect a computer to the SOMAport 140, you get high-speed
Internet access that is always on.
Connection options
You can connect a computer to the SOMAport 140 in one of three ways.
USB
USB is an alternative method of connecting the SOMAport 140 to your
computer. For USB to work, your PC must have an operating system that
supports USB. You need at least Windows 98 to use USB.
Even if you have a version of Windows that supports USB, you need to make
sure your computer’s USB port is enabled and properly set up.
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To determine if the USB port is set up properly
1
Choose
Start
>
Settings
>
Control Panel
.
2
Double-click the System icon.
3
Open Device Manager.
Connection Option Cable Type
If your computer has a network interface card (NIC), you
can connect it to the SOMAport 140 with an 8-pin straight-
through Ethernet cable.
If your computer has a USB port you can connect it to the
SOMAport 140 with a USB cable.
If you have an older computer that does not have a USB
port or a NIC, use a serial cable.
A serial cable is not shipped with the SOMAport 140. If you
use this method, you must purchase one.
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