Home Wireless Networks HWN Phone Jacks User manual

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The HWN Phone Jack allows you to connect
standard telephones, modems, FAX machines,
and answering machines to your Home Wireless
Networks communications system.
Note: The network Controller must already be
installed and incoming phone lines connected to it
in order to add a Phone Jack to the network.
1 Connect the Phone Jack
1. Write down the Phone Jack serial number. You will need this
information in order to register the jack with the Controller. The
serial number is located on the jack label.
2. Plug the phone line from the standard telephone, FAX machine,
etc., into the Phone Jack.
3. Plug the Phone Jack into a standard 120v power outlet.
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2 Register the Phone Jack with the Controller
You can register a new Phone Jack from either a Handset or a network
PC. The following procedure describes the registration process using a
Handset. For information on registering a Phone Jack from a network
PC, see the Network Reference Manual that came with the Controller.
1. From a Handset that is already registered with the Controller, press
and release MENU until you reach the screen containing the Setup
option.
2. Press 9(Setup).
3. Enter your Controller password, then press END. (For password
information, see the Network Reference Manual that accompanied
the Controller.)
4. Press 2(Network).
5. Press 2(Phone Jacks).
6. Press 1(Add).
7. Enter the last eight digits of the Phone Jack serial number. Press
END when finished.
Note: The serial number is located on the label on the jack.
8. The new jack will be added with a default name of “ExtXX,” where
“XX” is the next available extension number. Press END to accept
the default name or use the keypad to overwrite the default name
with a new name. Press END when finished entering the new
name.
Note: Device names can be up to 12 characters in length.
Example
To enter the name “Tom:”
1. Press 8one time to add “T”;
2. Press 6three times to add “o”;
3. Press #to advance to the next space;
4. Press 6one time to add “m”;

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5. Press #to advance to the next space;
6. Press 0as many times as necessary to delete the remaining
unwanted text;
7. Press END when finished.
9. When asked to confirm that the serial number and name are
correct, press 1(Yes) to continue or 2(No) to re-enter the data.
10. Press 0when finished.
Note: The green LED on the Phone Jack illuminates when it is
receiving power and is in communication with the network
Controller.

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When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Do not use this product near water or when you are wet (for example,
near a bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wash bowl, wet basement, or
swimming pool). Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning. Do not plug the product back in until it is thoroughly
dry.
4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless one) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock.
5. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas
leak, report it immediately using a telephone located away from the
area where the gas is leaking. Also make sure the Controller unit is
located away from the area of the suspected leak.
6. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
that is supplied to your location, consult your dealer or local power
company.
7. Do not overload the wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be abused by people walking on it.
9. This product must not be installed in an attic, garage, or other
temperature-extreme environment.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the telephone
equipment. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly could cause electric
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shock. If service or repair work is required, take the unit to a qualified
technician.
11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
• The power cord is damaged or frayed.
• Liquid has been spilled into the product.
• The product has been exposed to rain or water.
• The product has been dropped or the enclosure has been
damaged.
• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance
• The product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.
Use with medical devices
This device operates in the frequency range of 902-928 MHz and has a
power output level that ranges from 0.001 to 0.10 watts. Before installing
and using the device in a location where personal medical devices such as
pacemakers, etc., are in use, consult the manufacturer of the medical
devices to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF (radio
frequency) energy in the indicated range. Do not use this unit in health-care
facilities when regulations posted in the area so indicate. Hospitals or
health-care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF (radio frequency) energy.
Preventing static electricity damage
The components inside your system are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electro-static discharge (ESD). Static electricity
can cause irreparable damage to your system. You can help prevent such
damage by taking the following precautions:
• Avoid placing static-causing surfaces such as plastic and Styrofoam
near this unit.
• Avoid sliding this unit across any surface.

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Interference Information
Some telephone equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, may cause
interference to radio or TV reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this
device.
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Limited Warranty, Disclaimer And Limitation Of Liability
Home Wireless Networks, Inc. (“HWN”) warrants that this product will be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser of the
product. If a product is found defective during the warranty period, Home
Wireless Networks, Inc. will repair or replace (at HWN’s option) the product
with the same or a similar model, which may be a reconditioned unit,
without charge for parts or labor. Any replaced or repaired product will have
either a ninety (90) day warranty, under the conditions described herein, or
the remainder of the initial one (1) year warranty, whichever is longer.
If you need warranty service, you must, prior to the lapse of the applicable
warranty period, file a claim, together with proof of purchase and
confirmation from you that you are the original purchaser of the product,
with HWN at 1-888-WHY-WIRE.
After a warranty claim is properly filed, HWN will designate a representative
to evaluate the warranty claim. This warranty is conditioned upon your
reasonably cooperating with HWN in the evaluation of your warranty claim
and the implementation of any remedy. When supplying replacement
product or parts under this warranty, HWN reserves the right to substitute
product or parts of comparable value and design for any discontinued
designs. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original
consumer purchaser. HWN will not honor this warranty if there is any
evidence of tampering with the product. This warranty does not cover, and
HWN will not be liable for, and does not assume any responsibility for, any
breakages, damages or failures caused by misuse, abuse, acts of God,
negligence, accidents, improper installation or other causes beyond HWN’s
control. HWN EXCLUDES AND WILL NOT PAY ANY INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. By this HWN means any loss, expense or
damage other than to the product itself that may result from a defect in the
product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY AS INDICATED IN THE ABOVE CHART; PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT NOTHING IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL GIVE
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YOU ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES YOU WOULD NOT OTHERWISE
HAVE, EXTEND THE SAME BEYOND THEIR CUSTOMARY DURATION,
OR MAKE HWN LIABLE FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT IT
WOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR IF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HAD NOT
BEEN GIVEN. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty shall apply only to product that is purchased and installed
within the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Return Instructions
Should a Home Wireless Networks system component fail during the 12-
month warranty period, contact your HWN Customer Service
Representative at 1-888-WHY-WIRE for instructions on returning the failed
component. You will be responsible for shipping charges, if any, and for
presenting proof of the original purchase date.