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Page 1: Quick Start
Preferred Advantage ® Quick Start Installation Guide Netopia ® 3347NWG-VGX Wireless ADSL Gateway ® ® Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/NT 4.0 NADSL_704_6.9... - Page 2 Welcome to McLeodUSA! We look forward to helping you communicate more effectively with data and Internet services from McLeodUSA. Your DSL service has already been processed and is scheduled for installation within the next few days. So you can prepare for your DSL installation, we have enclosed the McLeodUSA ®...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTE: This guide portrays the typical flow of the installation process. Please read the instructions before installing the gateway. Some computer or network configurations may cause software windows to appear that are not depicted in this guide. Please read and follow the instructions on those screens to continue the installation process.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Quick Start Installation Guide Section 1: Contents of Your DSL Installation Kit ......1 Section 2: System Requirements . -
Page 5: Contents Of Your Dsl Installation Kit
Section 1: Contents of Your DSL Installation Kit Quantity Item Description Netopia Gateway 3347W Netopia Gateway 3347W CD-ROM Power Supply RJ-11 Telephone Cable (lavender) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (yellow) DSL 2-Line Microfilter DSL Microfilters Voice/DSL Line Splitter... -
Page 6: System Requirements
Section 2: System Requirements Before you begin the installation process, please ensure that your system meets the following requirements: • Personal computer/workstation — Pentium 25 MB free disk space, 32 MB RAM. • Operating system — Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP or NT 4.0 is supported. - Page 7 If you prefer to continue using an existing DHCP server, or would prefer that your LAN workstations operate under a private static IP scheme, please refer to the Netopia User Guide (located on the Netopia Gateway CD) for configuration assistance instead of the instructions in Section 6 of this guide.
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Page 8: Installation Of Inside Wiring (If Self-Installing)
Section 3: Installation of Inside Wiring (If Self-installing) Installation of the inside wiring: If you have chosen to self-install the DSL service and have not requested McLeodUSA to perform on-site installation for an additional charge, you will need to install inside wiring yourself or contact a local vendor to complete the inside wiring. -
Page 9: Installation Of Microfilters And Voice/Dsl Line Splitter
Section 4: Installation of Microfilters and Voice/DSL Line Splitter The included DSL microfilters are used to prevent possible interference between the DSL service and standard telephone service. Install microfilters on all telephone equipment that is connected to the DSL line including (but not limited to): telephones, Caller ID devices, answering machines, fax machines, credit card machines and computer modems. - Page 10 Section 4: Installation of Microfilters and Voice/DSL Line Splitter Installing the Voice/DSL Line Splitter: Use the following steps to install the voice/DSL line splitter if you will be connecting a telephone and the DSL gateway to the same wall jack: Remove the telephone line cord from the wall jack.
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Page 11: Connecting The Dsl Gateway
Section 5: Connecting the DSL Gateway Ethernet LAN connection method (wired LAN) The following instructions are for connecting PCs to the DSL gateway. Up to four individual PCs can share the DSL service by connecting directly to the DSL gateway. Please verify that the PCs meet the System Requirements in Section 2. - Page 12 Section 5: Connecting the DSL Gateway For PCs using Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP only: Insert the Netopia Gateway CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The installation wizard will launch automatically and help you configure your PC to work with the DSL gateway.
- Page 13 The installation wizard will next ask you to decide whether you want to use Ethernet, USB or Wireless. Select Use Wireless. c) The wizard will now ask for the serial number of the Netopia DSL Gateway 3347NWG-VGX. This can be found on the sticker below the Netopia logo.
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Page 14: Did I Connect Everything Correctly
Section 5: Connecting the DSL gateway Did I connect everything correctly? Your gateway has status indicator lights (LEDs) on the front to verify that the connections you just made are working as expected. • Wireless Link: Blinks green when there is activity on wireless LAN. -
Page 15: Additional Resources For Users With Advanced Needs
If you are using a LAN and understand the impacts of changing Windows TCP/IP settings, please proceed with the instructions in Section 6. McLeodUSA and Netopia are available to answer questions you may have. Please see Section 10: Contact Information. - Page 16 Network Address Translation, refer to the instructions in the “Netopia User’s Reference Guide” located on the Netopia Gateway CD. This will change if you need to use public static IP addresses within your LAN.
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Page 17: Configuring Microsoft
Section 6: Configuring Microsoft Windows Now you will need to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings so it can communicate with the DSL gateway. You may need to perform this configuration on each PC connected to the DSL service. Configuration Steps for Windows 95/98/ME Double-click on the “My Computer”... - Page 18 Section 6: Configuring Microsoft Windows Configuration Steps for Windows 95/98/ME Select Microsoft and Bindings. Click on “Next.” Select “TCP/IP Protocol.” For this step you may need your OEM System CD. Click on “Properties” and you should see the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Select the “IP Address”...
- Page 19 Configuration Steps for Windows XP Double-click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop or click on “Start,” go to “Settings” and select “Control Panel.” Double-click on the “Network” icon. Double-click on the “Local Area Connection” icon. Click on “Properties” tab. Select “TCP/IP”...
- Page 20 Section 6: Configuring Microsoft Windows Configuration Steps for Windows XP Select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” Select “Obtain DNS server address automatically.” Click “OK” to accept changes. McLeodUSA DSL Help Desk: 888-849-0640 | dslhelp@mcleodusa.com continued continued...
- Page 21 DHCP Configuration for Windows 2000 Click on the “Start” button on your taskbar on your desktop. Go to “Settings” and click on “Control Panel.” Click on the “Network and Dial-Up Connections” icon within the Control Panel. Double-click on the “Local Area Connection”...
- Page 22 Section 6: Configuring Microsoft Windows DHCP Configuration for Windows 2000 Check to see that your NIC card is displayed in the “Connect Using” box. Highlight the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” component and make sure the box to the left is checked, then click on the “Properties”...
- Page 23 DHCP Configuration for Windows NT 4.0 Double click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. Double click on the “Control Panel” icon. Double click on the “Network” icon. Now you see the Network dialog box. Select the “Protocols” tab. Highlight “TCP/IP Protocol”...
- Page 24 Section 6: Configuring Microsoft Windows DHCP Configuration for Windows NT 4.0 Displayed within the “Adapter” field are all of the network adapters that have been installed on the computer. Select your installed NIC from the pull down box by clicking on the drop down arrow.
- Page 25 Under “Host Name,” type in the computer name. Under “DNS Service Search Order” click “Add” and enter the correct primary DNS IP address, then click “OK.” The McLeodUSA DNS will be provided on your Account Information sheet. Repeat process for secondary DNS IP address.
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Page 26: E-Mail And Internet Browser Setup
Section 7: McLeodUSA Customer Website The McLeodUSA customer Website allows you to view, add and edit specific areas of your e-mail account or find the support information you need. Go to www.mcleodusa.com/YourAccount and click on “New customers register here.” You will be asked to provide your account number and PIN. Your account number is listed on your Account Information sheet. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting Tips
Section 8: Troubleshooting Tips Please refer to this list if you are having problems using the McLeodUSA DSL service, or if you receive an error message. If you need additional assistance, please refer to Section 10: Contact Information. I can’t connect to the Internet. What should I do? •... - Page 28 Section 8: Troubleshooting Tips • If you get a “reply” then you know that your adapter, TCP/IP and DSL gateway are all configured correctly. • If you receive no response, there is no connection between your computer and the DSL gateway. Please see Section 10 for contact information.
- Page 29 BASIC CONFIGURATION FOR THE NETOPIA 3347NWG-VGX WIRELESS ADSL GATEWAY • Firmware: ......“7.5” (McLeodUSA bit sets) •...
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Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
Section 9: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) QUESTION Can I talk on the telephone while I am using my DSL Internet connection? Can I use my fax gateway while I am using my DSL Internet connection? Can I use my two-line telephone while I am using my DSL Internet connection? - Page 31 QUESTION ANSWER Can I disconnect my If your secondary telephone line is used only for second telephone line? dial-up access to the Internet, you may disconnect it if you wish. As long as your DSL service is connected to your primary telephone number, your DSL service is now “sharing”...
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Page 32: Section 10: Contact Information
If you have questions about special configurations for the DSL gateway, please contact Netopia Technical Support. In addition to the User’s Guide and application notes included on the CD-ROM, Netopia provides an extensive collection of support documentation and application notes at www.netopia.com/support. You can also contact Netopia at: McLeodUSA DSL Help Desk: 888-849-0640 | dslhelp@mcleodusa.com...