User's Guide

INSTALLING THE C7000
Care@Home™ C7000 User Guide
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2. Installing the C7000
Installing the C7000 includes the following:
 Determining the best location for the C7000
 Setting up the C7000
 Table placement or wall mounting
 Configuring the C7000 parameters
2.1. Determining the Best Location for the C7000
Survey the premises to determine the best location for the C7000. It is recommended that you install
the C7000 in either the living room or the master bedroom, in a location:
 Central within the premises
 Strong cellular reception
 For a PSTN model, near a telephone jack
 For a Ethernet model, near an Ethernet connection
 Convenient for the resident to access, yet not where the C7000 would attract attention from
unauthorized users
 Where the C7000 speakerphone can be heard throughout the premises
 Away from concrete walls to eliminate radio frequency (RF) interference
 Away from metal obstructions
 At least 2 m (6 ft.) from the peripheral devices
2.2. Necessary Items
Ensure you have the following:
Cellular Model PSTN Model Ethernet Model
Rechargeable backup battery
(provided)
Power adapter (provided)
SIM card – from the cellular
service provider
Rechargeable backup battery
(provided)
Power adapter (provided)
PSTN telephone jack
PSTN telephone cable
Rechargeable backup battery
(provided)
Power adapter (provided)
Ethernet port
Ethernet cable