User guide

Connecting the CH7284E

Before starting, be sure the computer is turned on and the CH7284E power cord is

unplugged.

1. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or splitter.

2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the CH7284E.

Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them.

3. Plug the power cord into the Power port on the CH7284E.

4. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical wall outlet.

This automatically powers on the gateway. You do not need to unplug the gateway

when it is not in use. The first time you plug in the CH7284E, allow it 5 to 30 minutes

to find and lock on the appropriate communications channels.

5. Plug the other end of the telephone cord of a single or two-line telephone into the

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port on the rear of the CH7284E.

6. Plug the telephone cord of a single or two-line telephone into the telephone.

7. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the computer, and connect the

other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the gateway.

8. Check that the LEDs on the front panel cycle through the following sequence:

CH7284E LED Activity During Startup

LED Description

POWER Turns on when AC power is connected to the CH7284E.

Indicates that the power is connected properly.