User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Overview
- The Front Panel
- The Back Panel
- The Internal Antenna
- Introduction
- Installing the SOMAport
- Unpack the SOMAport
- Choose the Best Location
- Power on the SOMAport
- Connect Computer Using Ethernet
- Connect Computer Using USB
- Connect Multiple Computers to the SOMAport
- Connect Telephones to the SOMAport
- Activate Service
- Finding Causes of Computer Problems
- Finding Causes of Telephone Problems
- The Signal is Weak
- There is a Fault Condition
- The SOMAport is Not Receiving Power
- There is a Problem with the Ethernet or USB Cabling
- There is a Problem with the USB Port Settings
- The Computer Uses an Old Dial-Up Connection
- Internet Explorer LAN Settings are Incorrect
- Ethernet Network Settings are Incorrect
- IP address Needs to be Renewed
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Index
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THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ETHERNET OR USB
CABLING
If there is a problem with the physical connection between the
SOMAport and your computer or hub, you will not be able to browse
the Internet.
Ethernet connection
There are two lights on the Ethernet port that indicate the status of the
Ethernet connection: link (green), and data transmit (amber).
If the link light is off, the connection between the SOMAport and the
Ethernet device is not working or does not exist.
The data transmit light flashes when data is being transmitted across the
link. It is normal for this light to be off much of the time.
To check Ethernet cabling
1 Make sure the cable connectors are firmly inserted in the proper Ethernet
ports on the SOMAport and computer or hub.
2 Make sure you are using the correct type of cable:
3 Make sure the length of the cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
4 If none of the previous steps solves the problem, replace the cable.
NOTE: You can replace the cable while the SOMAport is on.
Configuration Cable Type Provided
Ethernet port of a computer Straight-through Yes
Uplink port of a hub Straight-through Yes
Ethernet port of a hub Crossover No
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