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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Quick Start Overview Kit Contents Network Options Connect & Power Up Connect Cables Power-up the Unit Network Name Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings Introduction Internet Service Provider Information View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings Finding Information Access Point-I - Getting Started Guide... - Page 2 Using your Residential Gateway-I General Guidelines Residential Gateway-I Buttons Special modes Residential Gateway-I Specifications Technical Specifications Power Specifications Interfaces (built-in) Physical Specifications Radio Specifications Regulatory Information Access Point-I - Getting Started Guide...
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Page 3: Quick Start
Quick Start Overview Follow the quick steps described below to install the Residential Gateway-I and power up your wireless network: 1. Connect Cables (page 2-2). 2. Power-up the Unit (page 2-6). 3. Install the Software: Insert the CD-ROM that came with your Residential Gateway-I kit into your computer. -
Page 4: Quick Start Overview
Quick Start - Overview Browse to the CD-ROM Double-click the file “setup.exe”. 4. Install the Avaya wireless network adapter on your computer. Set the configuration profile of the wireless network adapter to connect to a Residential Gateway-I. Set Network Name (page 2-9) and Encryption key. -
Page 5: Kit Contents
Quick Start - Kit Contents Kit Contents Your Residential Gateway-I kit includes the following items: Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide... -
Page 6: Network Options
Quick Start - Network Options Network Options The Residential Gateway-I is a Base Station that bridges communication between (wireless) computers and the Internet. You can use the Residential Gateway-I to provide: A Stand-Alone Wireless Network (page 1-5). Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-6) using the built-in 56k/V90 modem. - Page 7 Quick Start - Network Options Stand-Alone Wireless Network This is the out-of-the-box mode of operation for the Residential Gateway-I that allows your client stations to share files and printers. Figure 1-1 Stand-alone Wireless Network Adding wireless computers is as easy as inserting a wireless client adapter and configuring the computer with the same Network Name (page 2-9).
- Page 8 Line The Residential Gateway-I includes a 56K/V90 built-in modem that allows multiple computers to share Internet access. To access the Internet via the Residential Gateway-I modem you will need: An analog telephone line. An ISP (Internet Service Provider) account. View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings (page 3-4) to enter the ISP dial-up information to in the Residential Gateway-I.
- Page 9 Devices To access the Internet via an ADSL - PPPoE modem, Cable or ISDN modem you will need to: Connect the external modem to the Residential Gateway-I using a UTP cable. An ISP (Internet Service Provider) account. View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings (page 3-4) to enter the correct setting for this type of connection.
- Page 10 In this mode, the Residential Gateway-I tool will: Act as a transparent bridge between the wireless and wired network. Disable the integrated DHCP server (i.e. the Residential Gateway-I will no longer assign IP Addresses). Try to obtain its own IP Address from a DHCP server on the network.
- Page 11 Quick Start - Network Options Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide...
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Page 13: Connect & Power Up
Connect & Power Up Before you start, carefully read the flyer “Information to the User” that is included in your Residential Gateway-I kit. This flyer contains installation requirements and important information about using this product. Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide... -
Page 14: Connect Cables
1. Press the latches (a) and remove the cover (b) of the Residential Gateway-I as pictured in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Remove the cover 2. Plug the power connector into the power socket on the Residential Gateway-I unit (see Figure 2-2). Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide... - Page 15 Depending on local standards, you may need a special adapter plug to connect the cable to the outlet. For Wireless Internet Access via External Devices (page 1-9), plug in the UTP/Ethernet cable into the ethernet socket. Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables...
- Page 16 See Interfaces (built-in) (page A-3) for information about cable/connector types. 4. Close the cover by attaching it to the unit, pressing the latches as pictured in Figure 2-4. Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide...
- Page 17 5. Place the unit on a flat surface and route the cables through the cable entrance as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Place the Residential Gateway-I on a Flat Surface Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables...
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Page 18: Power-Up The Unit
Power-up the Unit 1. Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. WARNING: After applying power to the Residential Gateway-I, do not cover the unit or block the airflow to the unit with any other objects. Figure 2-6 Residential Gateway-I LEDs 2. - Page 19 Flashing Green Wireless activity between Ethernet Flashing Green Communication between Residenti Flashing Green Modem activity between Gateway-I Modem Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide Connect & Power Up - Power-up the Unit Description Power enabled Residential Gateway-I and wireless stations. See also: Stand-Alone Wireless Network (page 1-7).
- Page 20 NOTE: If the Residential Gateway-I does not switch to normal operation within one minute, consult the section Finding Information (page 3-6). 3. Now proceed with the installation of software as described in the Quick Start Overview (page 1-1).
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Page 21: Network Name
Gateway-I. Figure 2-8 Label with Network Name (example) In earlier versions of the Residential Gateway-I devices, the Network Name is also referred to as RG ID. The last 5 characters of the Network Name also match the default data encryption key. -
Page 23: Customize The Residential Gateway-I Settings
Introduction When you have installed the Wireless LAN network adapters on your computers and set up the Residential Gateway-I, you can start to use your Stand-Alone Wireless Network (page 1-5). To set up your Residential Gateway-I for Internet access, you will need to: 1. -
Page 24: Internet Service Provider Information
Account Name (or User Name). Account Password (or User Password). Subject to the type of internet account you may receive additional settings that you might need to enter in the Residential Gateway-I configuration. Start the RG Setup Utility 1. Click the Start 2. - Page 25 Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings - Internet Service View/Modify the settings of the wireless adapter in your computer to ensure that: — The Network Name matches the value printed on the label at the bottom and at the back of unit.
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Page 26: View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings
Internet Access Settings (page 3-4) Wireless Connection Settings (page 3-4) Internet Access Settings To setup your Residential Gateway-I for Internet access you will need information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as account name, password, telephone number and/or IP address. -
Page 27: Wireless Channel
Communication within your network is only possible to wireless computers using the same Encryption Key. This is what the Residential Gateway-I uses to enable Data Security on your wireless network. The default value of the Encryption Key equals the 5 last (most right) characters of the Network Name. -
Page 28: Finding Information
Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings - Finding Information Finding Information The Getting Started Guide provides only basic instructions. For more detailed information: Consult the CD-ROM to view other user documentation. Consult the Online Help that was installed with the software. This Online Help contains detailed instructions, including a troubleshooting section. -
Page 29: Using Your Residential Gateway-I
Using your Residential Gateway-I General Guidelines When using your Residential Gateway-I please follow the guidelines listed below: Safety Guidelines Do not cover the unit or block the airflow to the unit. Keep the Residential Gateway-I away from excessive heat and humidity. - Page 30 The Residential Gateway-I consumes very little power. In order to extend the life of your Residential Gateway-I it is better to leave the unit powered Wall Mount the Residential Gateway-I If you want to mount the Residential Gateway-I to the wall proceed as follows: 1.
- Page 31 Using your Residential Gateway-I - General Guidelines 3. Decide where and how you want to place the Residential Gateway-I (you may consider to mount the unit upside down on high spots, to be able to see the LEDs). 4. Place the cover against the wall, and put three marks on the wall to indicate the screw positions.
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Page 32: Residential Gateway-I Buttons
Using your Residential Gateway-I - Residential Gateway-I Buttons Residential Gateway-I Buttons The Residential Gateway-I unit has two small buttons for troubleshooting purposes. Reset button (page 4-5) Reload button (page 4-5) Remove the cover (page 2-2) from the main unit to have access to these buttons as described in “Connect Cables”... -
Page 33: Reset Button
Reset button This button allows you to recover from a situation where for some reason the Residential Gateway-I is in a deadlock situation and has the same effect as disconnecting the Residential Gateway-I from the power supply source. After the reset, the Residential Gateway-I will default to the last known configuration profile. - Page 34 Using your Residential Gateway-I - Residential Gateway-I Buttons For more information, see Finding Information (page 3-6). Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide...
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Page 35: Special Modes Residential Gateway-I
The Residential Gateway-I will restart and automatically returns to normal operation within one minute time. After pressing the Reload button for 2 seconds: The Residential Gateway-I will enter in Soft Reload mode for 5 minutes time. Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide... -
Page 37: Technical Specifications
2.4 Ghz. Selectable channels: - Channel A: 2412 MHz - Channel B: 2427 MHz - Channel C: 2442 MHz - Channel D: 2457 MHz 64-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) based on the RC4 algorithm Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide... -
Page 38: Power Specifications
Gateway-I Input Voltage Power Adapter Power Adapter Types Power Adapter Frequency 7 to 15V DC 100 to 240V +/- 10% Subject to local standards. Available types: AU, UK, US/JP, EU 47 to 63 Hz Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide... -
Page 39: Interfaces (Built-In
10BASE-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector (female) Cable not included. Use cross-over UTP cable to connect the device to external modems. Use regular UTP cable to connect to a network hub or switch Specifications - Interfaces (built-in) Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide... -
Page 40: Physical Specifications
Barometric Pressure Residential Gateway-I 208x52x155 mm 350 g 0 to +40 -10 to +50 max. 95% (non condensing) 740 to 1050 hPa Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide Power Adapter 78x48x75 mm 0 to +50 -20 to +85 20 to 90%... -
Page 41: Radio Specifications
Specifications - Radio Specifications Wireless Data Rate 5.5 Mb/s 270 m (885 ft.) DSSS CCK -87 dBm 225 ns Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide 2 Mb/s 1 Mb/s 400 m 550 m (1300 ft.) (1750 ft.) DSSS DSSS DBPSK... -
Page 42: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment. NOTE: Refer to the flyer “Information to the User”...
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