Installing The At&T Vpn Gateway 8300; Step 1: Establish Physical Connectivity To The Internet - AT&T 8300 Manual

Installing the AT&T VPN Gateway 8300
Unpack the AT&T VPN Gateway 8300, the cables, and the power supply.
Figure 1
Installation steps vary depending on type of Internet connection and type of local network connectivity. See for
connectors on the rear panel of the AT&T VPN Gateway 8300.
Figure 1: AT&T VPN Gateway 8300 Rear Panel
Follow the guide below to determine the necessary set-up steps for your environment.

Step 1: Establish Physical Connectivity to the Internet

In most cases, a wired Ethernet connection will be provided by your ISP. This type of connection includes DSL, Cable and
Managed Internet Connections. It is also possible to connect to the Internet via high speed cellular access, in which case
you should proceed to the appropriate section in this guide.
Once an Internet Connection has been established, the AT&T VPN Gateway 8300 will try to retrieve its configuration from
the network, and if successful, may perform an automatic reboot to pick up the new configuration. This should occur within
the first 2-3 minutes after initial power on. Wait for a steady GREEN ONLINE light on the front panel to indicate the AT&T
VPN Gateway 8300 is ready for use.
Figure 2
Basic connectivity is shown in . Devices in the local network are connected to one or more of the LAN ports on
the rear of the AT&T VPN Gateway 8300; the broadband connection is usually established via the WAN 1 port.
Computer
Other network devices
AT&T VPN Gateway
8300
Broadband Internet
Device (DSL / Cable
modem)
INTERNET
Figure 2: Basic Network Connectivity
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