User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- EMTA Gateway Features
- What’s on the CD-ROM
- Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROM
- Computer Requirements
- Setting the Modem in the Stand
- Wall Mounting
- EMTA Gateway Overview
- Connecting the EMTA Gateway to a Single Computer
- Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the EMTA Gateway
- Important Connection Information
- USB Connection to One Computer
- USB Connection - Using the Installation Wizard
- USB Connection - Without Using the Installation Wizard
- Using Windows 2000 for USB Connection
- Using Windows Me for USB Connection
- Using Windows XP for USB Connection
- Ethernet Connection to One Computer
- Connecting More Than Two Computers to the EMTA Gateway
- Telephone or Fax Connection
- Activating the EMTA Gateway
- Accessing the Internet
- Status
- Wireless
- Frequently Asked Questions
- General Troubleshooting
- FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
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USB is not available, you’ll need the following additional equipment:
Crossover-wired, or “null,” category 5 Ethernet cable for the EMTA Gateway to be connected
to the hub
10BaseT or 100BaseT Hub or Switch
Straight through, or standard, category 5 Ethernet cable (one for each computer to be
connected)
If you have a hub with an uplink port*, a straight through cable can be used in combination with
that port in lieu of the crossover cable.
*An uplink port has a small switch on it to change the polarity of the connection. It can accept
either a crossover or a straight cable, depending on the setting.
Fig.4: Ethernet Hub Connection
Note: You may need to check with your service provider in order to connect multiple computers.
Telephone or Fax Connection
When properly connected, most telephony devices can be used with the EMTA Gateway just as
with conventional telephone service. To make a normal telephone call, pick up the handset;
listen for a dial tone, then dial the desired number. For services such as call waiting, use the hook