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Revision 1.00 StormPort 400 Modem Installation Guide 08-01137-01
StormPort 400 Modem Requirements
The StormPort 400 Modem has specific requirements. Please insure that all of
the information and equipment is available prior to the installation procedure.
The requirements are as follows:
If you need help, call distributor technical support.
Requirement Description
StormPort 400 Modem Service Once you have purchased the StormPort 400
modem directly or through a distributor, contact
your local Internet service provider (ISP) and
subscribe to high-speed Internet service. Your
modem will not function until the common local
exchange carrier activates the service.
Network Access A 10Base-T Ethernet Card with a standard RJ-45
connector must be installed and configured in
your computer. Any computer (MAC, PC, UNIX
workstation) that can run Windows 3.1 or higher,
or OS5 or higher can be used with the StormPort
400 Modem.
Network Address Internet Protocol (IP) address from your Internet
service provider, corporate IS network
administrator, or hotel front desk. Simply ask for
the IP address requirements for your connection.
Your Internet service provider must use TCP/IP
protocol.
Only one StormPort 400 Modem
per phone line
Only the computer that is directly connected to
the StormPort 400 Modem through the 10Base-T
Ethernet cable is supported.
StormPort 400 Modem must be
connected to line one (1) on
multiple line telephone systems
Data transfer rates will vary somewhat,
depending on the speed of your computer, the
network (ISP, corporate, etc.) through which you
are communicating, and the speed and
connection of the computer with which you are
transferring data.