User Manual
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Option B: DSL/Cable Service with Modem
Place the MicroCell upright, near the modem.
1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the modem (see dotted line), while leaving the other end connected to the PC.
2. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the black connector marked Computer on the MicroCell.
3. Find the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the MicroCell and connect it between the yellow connector marked
Ethernet on the MicroCell and the Ethernet port on the modem.
4. Go to Step 2. Startup.
Note: It is essential for the PC to be connected to the PC port to ensure the best quality of service on the MicroCell.
Antenna
Computer
Ethernet
Power
Reset
MicroCell
3G
AT&T 3G
MicroCell
™
Modem
Ethernet
Power
Reset
Cable/
Phone
Jack
3
PC
ern
2
1
DSL/Cable
Modem
What if my PC and modem are connected through a USB cable?
If you have previously used the USB interfaces on your modem and PC to connect the devices, there are two cabling
alternatives you can try:
• Remove the USB cable and install Ethernet cables according to the illustration.*
OR
• Obtain USB-to-RJ45 adapters (not shown) and install one with the yellow Ethernet cable and the other with your
USB cable according to the illustration.
*Requires a second Ethernet cable, not included.
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