TM1Hotwire 5446 RTU Customer PremisesInstallation InstructionsDocument Number 5446-A2-GN10-50October 1998Before You BeginThe Hotwire 5446 RTU (Remote Termination Unit) interoperates with the Hotwire8546 DSL Card in the DSLAM system.An optional POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) splitter is available for the Hotwire5446 RTU. When a POTS splitter is installed, the telephone and 5446 RADSL (RateAdaptive Digital Subscriber Line) RTU can function at the same time over the same pairof copper wires. In order to confirm the RTU installation, the POTS splitter should beinstalled first.To install a POTS splitter, refer to the appropriate POTS splitter document:Document Number Document Title5030-A2-GN10Hotwire 5030 POTS Splitter Customer PremisesInstallation Instructions5038-A2-GN10Hotwire 5038 Distributed POTS Splitter Customer PremisesInstallation InstructionsContact your sales or service representative to order additional product documentation.Paradyne documents are also available on the World Wide Web at:http://www.paradyne.comSelectService & Support →Technical ManualsWiring and Cables NeededThe following wiring and standard connectors are used with this product: New or existing unshielded twisted-pair wiring (CAT3 or better). The CAT3 wiringmust meet EIA/TIA-568 specifications with 24 AWG (.5 mm) or 26 AWG (.4 mm). Standard RJ11 wall jack. Standard Ethernet 8-pin, non-keyed modular plug for a PC or workstation. AnEthernet straight-through or crossover cable is used. Refer toInstalling the Hotwire5446 RTU, page 8, for Ethernet cable details.After the RTU is installed and powered on, there are additional requirements in order toutilize the DSL and Ethernet connections. Refer toHotwire 5446 RTU IP Setup,page 16.

before you begin

installing the dsl access wiring

installing the hotwire 5446 rtu

optional rtu wall placement

status leds

troubleshooting

hotwire 5446 rtu ip setup

important safety instructions

declaration of conformity

document feedback

Paradyne Hotwire 5446 Installation Instructions Manual

package checklist

Hotwire 5446

installation instructions

Installing the DSL Access Wiring

connecting to the dsl access wiring

Installing the Hotwire 5446 RTU

Status LEDs

Hotwire 5446 RTU Next Hop Router Support

Hotwire 5446 RTU IP Setup

Cables & Connectors

Important Safety Instructions

government requirements

notice to users of the canadian telephone network