Installation guide

8 Installing the Hardware
Please follow these instructions if you are using the Ethernet cable. If you are using the USB cable, please
proceed to If you are using the USB cable on the next page.
1. Make sure that the Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5200
modem has adequate ventilation. Place the modem on an
even, hard surface at least one foot away from your moni-
tor, computer case, or other electronic devices including
speakers. The modem will need to be within 6 feet (or 2
meters) of your phone jack.
Your modem should be supplied with an Ethernet cable,
and a phone cable. The Ethernet cable has slightly larger
plugs.
2. Connect one of end of the Ethernet cable into the largest
jack on the back of your desktop computer or into the
largest jack on the back of your laptop computer, or to the
media coupler attached to your laptop.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into the largest jack on
the back of your modem.
Depending on your modem brand, the jack will be labeled
Ethernet, 10Base T, ENET, or this symbol .
4. Connect one end of the phone cable to your telephone wall jack.
5. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the back of your
modem.
Depending on your modem brand, the jack will be labeled ADSL,
DSL, Line, or this symbol .
6. Connect your modem’s power supply to the modem, and then plug the other end into a power bar. A
surge protected power bar is recommended.
Proceed to Checking your setup on page 11.
I F YOU ARE USING THE ETHERNET CABLE
Ethernet cable
Phone cable
Desktop
Laptop