Advertisement
To connect the cables for installing the HG256, do as follows:
Step 1
Connect the WAN interface on the rear panel of the HG256 to the network
jack with a network cable.
Step 2
Connect a telephone to the PHONE interface of the HG256 with a telephone
cable.
Step 3
Connect Ethernet interface on the computer to any of the four LAN interfaces
on the rear panel of HG256 with a network cable.
Step 4
Connect the power adapter to the power interface on the rear panel of the
HG256 and plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
3 Getting Started
To power on the HG256, press the ON/OFF button on the side panel of the HG256.
After you power on the HG256, the POWER and INTERNET indicators turn solid on,
which indicates that the HG256 is working properly.
4 Configuring the Wireless Network
Connection
If a wireless network adapter is installed on your computer, you can connect your
computer to the HG256 through a wireless connection.
There are two methods to configure the wireless network connection to enable the
Wi-Fi function of the HG256:
4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually
To configure the wireless network connection through the web page, do as follows:
Step 1
Record the WLAN name and the WLAN access password.
The WLAN name (SSID) and WLAN access password of the HG256 are preset
before delivery. You can find them from the label on the rear panel of the HG256 or
consult the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Step 2
Configure the wireless network connection on your computer (taking the
Windows XP operating system as an example):
1. Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications >
Network Connections.
4
Advertisement
