User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Installing the SOMAport
- Installing the SOMAport and Connecting Equipment
- An overview of the installation
- Unpacking the SOMAport
- Choosing the best location for the SOMAport
- Connecting the power supply and powering on the SOMAport
- Connecting a computer via Ethernet
- Connecting a computer via USB
- Connecting multiple computers to the SOMAport
- Connecting telephones to the SOMAport
- Activating service
- Changing Ethernet Network Settings
- Installing the SOMAport and Connecting Equipment
- SOMAport Lights
- Troubleshooting and Getting Help
- Index
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SOMAport Setup Guide
See the next section, “Installing the USB software”, for information about how to
complete the wizard and install the USB drivers.
Installing the USB software
The new hardware wizard is different in each version of Windows. Follow the
on-screen instructions, making sure you select the values indicated in the
following table for your version of Windows.
You will see the following message at the beginning of the installation:
The software you are installing for this hardware:
SOMAport USB (SOMAport.SYS)
has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with
Windows.
Click Continue Anyway. The drivers have passed stringent internal testing by
SOMA Networks, Inc.
What’s next
If telephone service is available in your area and you are connecting a telephone
to the SOMAport, go to “Connecting telephones to the SOMAport” on page 35.
If telephone service is not available in your area or you are not connecting a
telephone to the SOMAport, go to “Activating service” on page 39.
Windows Version Selections
Windows 98
When prompted for the type of search, select Search for the
best driver for your device.
When prompted for a location, select CD-ROM drive.
Insert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD if prompted.
Windows 2000
When prompted for the type of search, select Search for a
suitable driver for your device.
When prompted for a location, select CD-ROM drives.
Windows ME
When prompted for the type of search, select Specify a
location.
When prompted for a location, select Removable Media.
Windows XP
When prompted for the type of search, select Install the
software automatically.
Windows XP finds the driver automatically.