ZyXEL Communications P-870MH-C1 User manual

P-870MH-C1
VDSL Modem Over POTS
Quick Start Guide
Version 3.50
12/2006
Edition 1
Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved.

P-870MH-C1 Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
The P-870MH-C1 is a VDSL modem with a four-port switch.
VDSL offers high-speed Internet access. The four-port switch
lets you connect up to four computers to the P-870MH-C1.
Refer to the User’s Guide for detailed information.
1 Hardware Connections
1DSL:Use a telephone wire to connect this port to a
telephone wall jack for Internet access.
2ETHERNET:Use an Ethernet cable to connect a port to a
computer for Internet access.
3POWER: Use only the included power adaptor to connect
this socket to an appropriate power source. Press the
button to turn on the P-870MH-C1.
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1.1 Check the LEDs (Lights)
•ThePOWER LED blinks and turns steady on.
•TheVDSL and/or ETHERNET LEDs turn on and sometimes
blink if the corresponding ports are properly connected.
VIf none of the LEDs are on, unplug the device
and check your hardware connections again.
2 Test Your Internet Connection
After you have connected the hardware and turned on the P-
870MH-C1, open a web browser on your computer and go to
any web site (for example, www.zyxel.com) to test your
Internet connection.
Troubleshooting
1The POWER light is not on when I turn on the P-870MH-
C1.
• You might be using the wrong power adaptor. Use the
included power adaptor only.
• If you are using the correct power adaptor, disconnect
and re-connect the power adaptor, and turn on the P-
870MH-C1 again.
• If the POWER light is still not on, use a different power
outlet. Make sure the power source is also turned on.

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• If the problem continues, contact your local vendor.
2The ALARM light is on.
• The ALARM light blinks once during system startup. If
the ALARM light stays on, the system startup test has
failed on your P-870MH-C1. Contact your local vendor.
3The POWER light is on, and the ALARM light is off, but the
VDSL light is blinking slowly.
• Check the connection from the DSL port to the tele-
phone jack.
• Connect the DSL port to a different telephone jack.
• Make sure VDSL service is activated for the telephone
jack.
• If the problem continues, contact your DSL service
provider.
4The POWER light is on and the ALARM light is off, but the
ETHERNET light(s) is also off.
• The ETHERNET light is off if you have not connected a
computer to that port.
• Check the Ethernet connection between the ETHER-
NET port and computer.
• If the connection is secure, inspect the Ethernet cable
for damage.
• If the Ethernet cable does not appear to be damaged,
check the length of the cable. Ethernet cables must be
less than 100 meters.
5I cannot connect to the Internet.

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• There might be problems with your VDSL settings or
phone line. Contact your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) and/or telephone company.
Procedure to View a Product’s Certification(s)
1Go to www.zyxel.com.
2Select your product from the drop-down list box on
the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.
3Select the certification you wish to view from this
page.