Acer AIR-204 - Manual (Page 12)

User Guide for AIR-104/AIR-204 2-1
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Chapter 2 Installation
Power
The AIR-104/204 comes with an external power supply. Plug the round end of the power
cable into the DC 12V socket on the AIR-104/204, and plug the body of the power
supply into an electrical outlet.
Modem connections
The AIR-104/204 can access the Internet utilizing either one or two modem connections,
depending on the user’s bandwidth requirements.
You will need at least one modem connection to access the Internet. The AIR-204
supplies this connection with a buit-in 56K modem. The AIR-104 requires an external
device, either a modem or an ISDN terminal adapter.
For both the AIR-104 and the AIR-204, a second modem connection may be made with
an external device (either a modem or an ISDN terminal adapter).
First modem connection
AIR-104
Connect an external modem or ISDN terminal adapter to the COM1 jack on the AIR-104.
Use one of the RJ-45 to DB-25 cables (supplied) to make the connection.
AIR-204
The AIR-204 contains an internal V.90 56Kbps modem. Connect the LINE jack on the
AIR-204 to your telephone line. Use the RJ-11 to RJ-11 cable (supplied) to make the
connection.
Additionally, you may connect either a telephone handset or a fax machine to the AIR-
204 via the PHONE jack. Use another RJ-11 to RJ-11 cable (not supplied) to make the
connection.
Second modem connection
Both the AIR-104 and the AIR-204 allow you to expand your Internet access by
connecting an external modem or ISDN terminal adapter to the COM2 jack. Use an
RJ-45 to DB-25 cable (supplied) to make the connection.