User Manual

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Installing the SOMAport
An overview of the installation
The following is an overview of the sequence of installation tasks required to
connect equipment to and power on the SOMAport.
Task See
1 Unpack the SOMAport and make sure you
have all the necessary parts.
“Unpacking the SOMAport” on page 24
2 Locate the serial number on the base of the
SOMAport. Write it down in a convenient
place. You will need this number if you call
customer support.
3 Choose a location for the SOMAport.
“Choosing the best location for the
SOMAport” on page 25
4 Connect the power supply to the SOMAport
and plug in the SOMAport to power it on.
“Connecting the power supply and
powering on the SOMAport” on page 26
5 Connect your computer to the SOMAport.
You can use Ethernet or, if your computer
does not have an Ethernet card, USB. You can
also connect multiple computers to the
SOMAport using an Ethernet hub or switch.
“Connecting a computer via Ethernet” on
page 28 or
“Connecting a computer via USB” on
page 30
6 If telephone service is available in your area
and you subscribe to it, connect your
telephone to the SOMAport.
“Connecting telephones to the SOMAport”
on page 35
7 Connect to the Internet.
NOTE: You may have to activate full service
if your service provider hasn’t already done
so.
“Activating service” on page 39