ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL P-872H manual

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    Copyright © 2007. All rights reserved ZyXEL P-872H VDSL Modem with 4-port Switch Quick S tart Guide V ersion 3.50 9/2007 Edition 2[...]

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    P-872H Quick Start Guide 1 Overview The P-872H (“the Prestige”) is a VDSL modem that provides super high-speed Intern et acce ss through a telephone li ne. The Prestige supports high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, movies on demand, on-l ine gaming, video and V oice over IP (V oIP). The Prestige has a built-in switch that allows[...]

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    2 P-872H Quick Start Guide Use an Ethernet cable to connect any Pre stige LAN port (1 - 4) to the computer . Use Ethernet cables to connect other Prestige LAN ports to computers too, if you have more computers. 3 POWER Connecti on Use the included power adapto r to connect the Prestige POWER socket to an appropriate power source. (See the User ’s[...]

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    P-872H Quick Start Guide 3 If the PWR , VDSL , and LAN lights are on, you have set up the Prestige correctly . T est yo ur Internet connection by visiting www .zyxel.com (or another W eb site). If the lights behave differently or if you cannot conne ct to the web site, see T roubleshooti ng. T roubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The PWR light [...]

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    4 P-872H Quick Start Guide The PWR ligh t is on, and the ALM light is off--but the VDSL light is blinking slowly . Check the connection from the LINE port to the telephone j ack or wall outle t. Connect the LINE port to a different telephone jack or wall outlet. If the problem continues, contact your DSL service provider . The PWR ligh t is on and [...]

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    P-872H Quick Start Guide 5 Safety W arnings 1 For your safety , be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this product near water , for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT inst[...]

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    6 P-872H Quick Start Guide • Use ONL Y an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to the right supply voltage (for example, 1 10V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe). • Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyon e can walk on the power adaptor or cord. • Do N[...]

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    P-872H Quick Start Guide 7 This product is recycl able. Dispose of it properly . Certifications and Selected S pecifications VDSL band plan: ANSI plan 998; certifications: CISPR 22, EMI results[...]