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Important Safeguards..............................................................................................2-3
Key Points......................................................................................................................3
Contents ........................................................................................................................3
Identifying the Connectors........................................................................................4
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................4-5
Set Up for Wireless Modem System ....................................................................6-9
Changing Your Dial-Up Network Settings ..........................................10-11
Dial-Up Configuration For AOL......................................................................12-13
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................14
Common Problems ..................................................................................................14
Helpline and Warranty ............................................................................................15

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards Cont.

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood
before the appliance is operated.

2. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the wireless modem, as these objects
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in
an electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the wireless modem.

3. Damage Requiring Service

The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

• Wireless modem has fallen, been dropped, or the enclosure damaged
• Liquid has been spilled into the appliance
• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance

4. Servicing

The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should 
be referred to qualified service personnel. 

Important Safeguards

5. Care and Cleaning

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and with excessive use of oil-based
furniture polishes, materials on the wireless modem will accumulate
more dust. A non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended.

6. Power Source

This product should be operated
only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking
label or in the owner’s manual.

POWER ADAPTER SAFETY GUIDE
BASE UNIT

9V (9V DC  750mA)
Input: 120V  AC  60Hz  16W

EXTENSION UNIT

4.5V  (4.5V DC  800mA)
Input: 120V  AC  60Hz  9W

CAUTION

• Designed for use with Windows 95 and 98 operating systems
• Digital encryption ensured high security
• Wireless V.90/56K flex compliant modem
• Built-in modem engine allows direct connection to telephone wall jack
• Connects to the Internet from anywhere in the home: 

backyard, bedrooms, etc…

• The WMJ900 has up to a 300 ft. range

Key Points

Contents

Base and 
Extension Units

3.5" Floppy Disc

AC Adapters

9V and 4.5V

6' Telephone Cord

DB9F/DB25M Cable

Mini Din

Cable

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Summary of Contents for WMJ900

Page 1: ...r choosing the RCA Wireless Modem You have selected a fine product designed to provide years of performance Before attempting to use your Wireless Modem please remove all parts from the box and carefully read the instructions 232 065_WMJ900 2 1 01 9 39 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...4 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Important Safeguards 5 Care and Cleaning Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and with excessive use of oil based furniture polishes materials on the wireless modem will accumulate more dust A non abrasive anti s...

Page 3: ...he Connectors Connecting Your Wireless Modem Connecting Your Wireless Modem Cont 4 Connect the DB9F DB25M serial cable to the Wireless Extension Unit and to the serial port on your computer 5 Push the Power button switch to turn the Wireless Base Unit on The Power On Indicator on power switch should be lit LU Link Up indicator should be flashing during link establishment All other indicators shoul...

Page 4: ...oth Base Unit and Extension Unit 2 Make sure the LU Link Up lights on the Base Unit and Extension Unit are lit 3 Insert the 3 5 Set Up Disk included into the corresponding drive on your computer 5 The WMJ900 installer software will run Follow the on screen instructions Set Up For Wireless Modem System Set Up For Wireless Modem System Cont 7 Make sure everything is connected and on click Next Check...

Page 5: ...erify the modem set up Click Start from the windows menu bar Click Settings Click Control Panels Double click on Modems The Modem Properties window will appear If the WMJ900 Shark Modem appears in the Modem Properties list then the modem has been set up correctly If WMJ900 Shark Modem has not been added to the Modem Properties list repeat steps 1 6 or call the Helpline at 1 800 421 3896 232 065_WM...

Page 6: ...roperties screen to complete the Dial Up setting Your properties are now config ured on your computer system and you are ready to use your WMJ900 Wireless Modem Changing Your Dial Up Network Settings Cont 1 Double click on My Computer icon on your PC s main window screen and select Dial Up network 2 Right click your Internet Service Provider AOL Prodigy etc Click Properties from the Connect Using ...

Page 7: ...ystem for AOL Dial Up Configuration for AOL Cont 12 Dial Up Configuration for AOL 1 Double click on AOL on your PC s Main Window Screen Click on Set Up 2 Click on Expert Set Up You will see Waiting for search for your modem or other connection device Click on Next on Select your Connection Screen 3 On the Connection Set Up screen click Devices modems etc tab Click Expert Add and select Next Before...

Page 8: ...r respective companies in the United States and or other countries Logos shown are registered trademarks of respective companies Limited One Year Warranty If you need any additional set up help please call the Helpline at 1 800 421 3896 Helpline 14 Always perform the following General Troubleshooting Steps before performing any of the other procedures in this section Make sure that all of your Wir...

Page 9: ...rtisement B Salesperson C Store Display D Received as a Gift E Friend or Relative F Other 8 What other brands did you consider buying A None B GE C One For All D Zenith E Gemini F Sony G Other 9 What factors most influenced this purchase Check up to 3 A Brand B Features C Recommendation D Price E Received as a Gift F Other What suggestions do you have to improve this product Thank you for filling ...

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