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Cisco CVA122 Quick Start User Manual

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Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter
Introduction
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Installing the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter
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Installing the USB Driver for a Windows PC
Configuring the Computer for Ethernet Network Access
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Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License
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United States Federal Communications Commission Notice
Translated Safety Warnings
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  • Page 1 Quick Start User Guide Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter Introduction Installing the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter Installing the USB Driver for a Windows PC Configuring the Computer for Ethernet Network Access Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License United States Federal Communications Commission Notice...

  • Page 3: System Requirements

    This guide provides the basic information needed to install the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter. The Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter connects a cable TV (CATV) network to one or more computers using either an Ethernet network card or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. The Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter supports both bidirectional data traffic and toll quality Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic over a high-bandwidth cable connection.
  • Page 4 • Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter and power supply unit • (Optional) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter • If using Ethernet connectivity: Straight-through Ethernet cable (included with some packaging options for the – Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter) Computer with an Ethernet network adapter, and TCP/IP protocols installed and configured –...
  • Page 5 This section provides the basic information necessary to install the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter. The following figure shows the locations for connecting all cables to the connectors on the rear panel of the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter. Use Figure 2 as a guide to connecting the required cables.

  • Page 6: Physical Placement

    Physical Placement You can install the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter in the following ways: • Placed flat on a desktop or other stable, flat surface. Do not install the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter on an uneven or soft surface.
  • Page 7 – drop connection and all devices to be connected at the subscriber site. If also mounting the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable – Voice Adapter, mount it first, using the instructions that accompany the UPS, to ensure that the wall and location are suitable for both the UPS and the cable voice adapter.
  • Page 8 Hang the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter on the two screws, with the rear panel – facing down toward the ground. See Figure 6: Figure 6 Wall-Mounting the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter Mounting screws Concrete, wood, or drywall Mounting holes 1/4 in.
  • Page 9 Regardless of the mounting method you choose, you should follow these guidelines: • Place the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter close to the cable TV drop connection and all devices to be connected at the subscriber site. • The top and sides of the cable voice adapter must remain unobstructed to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent the unit from overheating.
  • Page 10 Connect the RJ-11 end of this cable to the appropriate voice port (labeled “V1+V2” or “V2”) Step 2 on the rear panel of the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter. Press the cable firmly into the receptacle. Step 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the telephone, modem, or fax device that has been given the number assigned for that voice port.
  • Page 11 PTSN; doing so will damage the cable voice adapter. Connecting to the Computer (Ethernet, optional) These steps connect the Ethernet port on the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter to a computer using an Ethernet network adapter card. This is required only when you are using the Ethernet port to connect the cable voice adapter to a computer;...
  • Page 12 USB cable into the USB port on your computer (or USB hub). Step 3 Plug the other, rectangular end of the USB cable (the type “B” or device-end, shown in Figure 7) into the USB port on the rear panel of the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter. Figure 7 USB Connectors...
  • Page 13 Figure 8 USB Icon Verify that the USB Status on the front panel of the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter Step 4 turns on. If this LED does not come on, check that each connector on the USB cable is fully inserted into the USB port on the computer (or USB hub) and the USB port on the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter.
  • Page 14 Installing the USB Driver for a Windows PC This section describes how to install the Cisco USB driver software on a PC that is running Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium, or Windows 2000. This step is necessary to establish communications over the USB interface between the PC and the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter.
  • Page 15 When the next screen appears, choose the “Search for the best driver” option and click Next. Step 2 See Figure 10: Figure 10 Searching for the USB Driver...
  • Page 16 When you are prompted for where the Windows software should search for the USB driver, Step 3 insert the Cisco USB software driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Then choose the CD-ROM drive option and click Next. See Figure 11:...
  • Page 17 Driver Installation Screen Note The exact text and driver filename displayed in these windows can vary, depending on the model number and software version of the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter. Step 5 If prompted to enter your Windows installation CD-ROM, remove the Cisco USB driver CD, insert your Windows installation CD, and click OK.
  • Page 18 The Windows software displays the following status window. Click Finish to continue. See Step 6 Figure 13: Figure 13 Driver Installation Status Window...
  • Page 19 Windows then installs the TCP/IP drivers that are necessary for USB networking. Click Next Step 7 to continue. See Figure 14: Figure 14 Networking Driver Installation Screen The Windows software prompts how it should search for the required drivers. Choose the Step 8 “Search for the best driver”...
  • Page 20 Step 10 The Windows software completes installing the USB driver software and prompts you to restart your PC. Click Yes to restart your PC, which will activate the driver and begin communications with the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter. See Figure 16: Figure 16...
  • Page 21 This concludes the installation procedures for the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter when using USB connectivity—no further configuration is needed. If, however, you are also using Ethernet connectivity to connect to the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter, proceed to the next section to configure the TCP/IP software for Ethernet networking.
  • Page 22 Configuring the Computer for Ethernet Network Access If your PC uses an Ethernet card to connect to the Cisco CVA122/122E Cable Voice Adapter, the final installation step is to modify the TCP/IP configuration for that computer. This procedure is different for computers running Windows 95/98 and Windows NT/2000.
  • Page 23 Click the IP Address tab, click Obtain an IP address automatically, and click OK. This Step 4 configures the computer to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server during boot. If your service provider has given you values for a default gateway, click the Gateway tab and Step 5 enter those values for the default gateway.
  • Page 24 Click the TCP/IP Protocols entry in the list, then click Properties and select the IP Address Step 3 tab. See Figure 18: Figure 18 TCP/IP Protocols Configuration Window Step 4 Click Obtain an IP address automatically. Click Apply. Step 5 Select the DNS tab and enter the DNS server information supplied by your cable service Step 6 provider.
  • Page 25 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 2000 Step 1 Choose Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections:Local Area Connection. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click the Properties button. Step 2 If necessary, select your computer’s Ethernet card in the box at the top of the window. Then Step 3 select the Internet Protocol (TPC/IP) entry in the list.
  • Page 26 Select Obtain and IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. See Step 5 Figure 20: Figure 20 DNC Configuration Window Step 6 Click OK twice and click Close once to dismiss all of the networking windows. Restart the computer to force it to obtain a new IP address from the DHCP server. Step 7 Note Your service provider might have their own configuration instructions that are needed to access their services.

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    Customer (but in case of resale by a Cisco reseller, commencing not more than ninety (90) days after original shipment by Cisco), and continuing for a period of the longer of (a) ninety (90) days or (b) the period set forth in the Warranty Card accompanying the Product (if any), the Hardware will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use.
  • Page 28 Cisco otherwise breach the foregoing representation, Cisco will, as Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy, repair or replace the Product so that it becomes Year 2000 Compliant or, if Cisco is unable to repair or replace the Product to make it Year 2000 Compliant, Cisco will refund the purchase price of the Product paid to Cisco, provided that Customer returns the Product to Cisco as originally delivered by Cisco (except for normal wear and tear) and pursuant to Cisco’s then-current RMA...

  • Page 29: Software License

    • Customer’s use of the Software shall also be limited, as applicable and set forth in Customer’s purchase order or in Cisco’s product catalog, user documentation, or web site, to a maximum number of (a) seats (i.e., users with access to the installed Software), (b) concurrent users, sessions, ports, and/or issued and outstanding IP addresses, and/or (c) central processing unit cycles or instructions per second.
  • Page 30 Software. To the extent required by law, at Customer's request, Cisco shall provide Customer with the interface information needed to achieve interoperability between the Software and another independently created program, on payment of Cisco's applicable fee.
  • Page 31 Software including any documentation. Customer’s rights under this License will terminate immediately without notice from Cisco if Customer fails to comply with any provision of this License. Upon termination, Customer must destroy all copies of Software in its possession or control.

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    Software License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the license of the Software and supersedes any conflicting or additional terms contained in the purchase order. The date of shipment of a Product by Cisco is set forth on the packaging material in which the Product is shipped.
  • Page 33 You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: •...

  • Page 34: Translated Safety Warnings

    Translated Safety Warnings Safety Information Before you install your Cisco product, read the FCC and other regulatory material, including the safety and site preparation section in this User Guide and the other documentation for this product. For your safety, Cisco includes translated safety warnings in this document.

  • Page 35: Lightning Activity Warning

    Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til Advarsel personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå...

  • Page 36: Incorrect Connection Warning

    Vid åska skall du aldrig utföra arbete på systemet eller ansluta eller koppla loss Varning! kablar. Incorrect Connection Warning Incorrect connection of this or connected equipment to a general purpose outlet Warning could result in a hazardous situation. Incorrecte aansluiting van deze of aangesloten apparatuur op een Waarschuwing stopcontact voor algemene doeleinden kan een gevaarlijke situatie tot gevolg hebben.
  • Page 37 Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur brengt een belsignaal voort wat op spanningsgevaar duidt. Wanneer de bel rinkelt, mogen de RJ-11-draden (telefoon), d.w.z. de geleiders van een aan de RJ-11-poort verbonden kabel, en de bijbehorende circuitplaat, niet aangeraakt worden. De bel wordt geactiveerd door een binnenkomend analoog gesprek. Varoitus Tämä...

  • Page 38: Product Disposal Warning

    Varning! Denna utrustning innehåller en tongenerator (ringklocka) med farlig spänning. Vidrör inte RJ-11-portens (telefonportens) ledningar (ledarna), ledarna hos kabel som är ansluten till porten RJ-11 eller tillhörande kretskort när ringklockan är aktiverad. Ringklockan aktiveras av inkommande analoga anrop. Product Disposal Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws Warning and regulations.
  • Page 40 ScriptBuilder, ScriptShare, SlideCast, SMARTnet, TransPath, Unity, Voice LAN, Wavelength Router, and WebViewer, are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, Discover All That’s Possible, and Empowering the Internet Generation, are service marks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Aironet, ASIST, BPX,...

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