AT&T U-verse 3800HGV-B Quick Start Manual

Connecting computers to the gateway

Connecting Computers to the AT&T U-verse Gateway

There are 2 connection options for additional computers to the AT&T U-verse Residential

Gateway (2Wire model 3800HGV-B). You can connect additional computers by either Ethernet

or Wi-Fi (wirelessly).

Ethernet Connection

Connect an Ethernet cable from any available

port on the Residential Gateway to the

ETHERNET

computer's Ethernet port (Figure 1).

Figure 1 – Connecting via Ethernet

NOTE: To connect with Wi-Fi, you will need a Wi-Fi enabled notebook or a computer with an

802.11b/g wireless network adapter installed.

Table of Contents

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Page 1: Ethernet Connection
Connecting Computers to the AT&T U-verse Gateway There are 2 connection options for additional computers to the AT&T U-verse Residential Gateway (2Wire model 3800HGV-B). You can connect additional computers by either Ethernet or Wi-Fi (wirelessly). Ethernet Connection Connect an Ethernet cable from any available port on the Residential Gateway to the ETHERNET computer’s Ethernet port (Figure 1).
Page 2 Figure 2 – Connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless) Step 1 - Locating the Serial Number and Wireless Network Key A portion of the serial number of your Residential Gateway is used as the network name (SSID). The Wireless Network Key is located on your Residential Gateway (Figure 3). You will need this information to connect with your wireless adapter.
Page 3 Figure 3 – Location of Wireless Network Key Information Step 2 – Connecting the computer Use the network adapter configuration software or Windows network connection wizard to set the network name (SSID) and wireless network key. . The network name is the word “2WIRE” (in all capital letters), followed by the last three digits of the gateway serial number (“SN”).