Wireless Connection ....................5 Non-2Wire Wireless Adapter Configuration .............6 USB Connection .......................7 Install the 2Wire Gateway USB Driver - Windows ............8 Install the 2Wire Gateway USB Driver - Macintosh ..........8 Check Your Connections ..................8 Run the 2Wire Setup Wizard ....................... 9 Windows XP/2K/ME/98SE ..................9...
Remove or Disable Conflicting Applications Internet sharing software and PC based firewall applications typically interfere with the 2Wire gateway, and should be removed or disabled before you install the gateway. The 2Wire gateway provides the same features as the products listed below.
USB are also provided. The first computer you connect to the network is used to configure the 2Wire gateway for proper operation. Choose one of the following methods to connect your first computer to the gateway. Save and close all open programs before you begin connecting your gateway.
Connect the First Computer to the Gateway To install the DSL filter: Locate the phone jack where you want to connect your 2Wire gateway. Insert the DSL filter into the jack. If you have a phone, answering machine, fax machine, satellite TV...
POWER ETHERNET 2Wire gateway are green. If they are not, see “Understanding the Indicator Lights” on page 18. The indicator light will not turn green until the gateway software has been installed and an Internet INTERNET...
Install your wireless adapter according to the manufacturer’s instructions (see note below). Note: If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PCI, PC card, or USB adapter) for wireless networking, the 2Wire CD automatically configures it to communicate with the gateway during setup.
Use the network adapter configuration software or Windows network connection wizard to set the network name (SSID) and encryption key (WEP). a. The network name is the word “2WIRE” (in all capital letters), followed by the last three digits of the gateway serial number (for example, 2WIRE110).
AC power DSL filter USB cable Gateway 2701 Figure 3. Gateway Connected Via USB Connect the provided AC power adapter from the 2Wire gateway’s port to an electrical outlet. POWER light on the front of the gateway should be green. POWER Connect the provided blue USB cable from the gateway’s...
10.2.1 to 10.2.6, 10.3.3 to 10.3.9, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1. Before making your USB connection to the gateway, you must install the 2Wire gateway USB driver on your computer. The following instructions are for USB installation on Macintosh computers running OS 10.2.
Run the 2Wire Setup Wizard Windows XP/2K/ME/98SE Insert the 2Wire CD and follow the on-screen instructions. If the 2Wire Setup Wizard does not automatically start: − Double-click the My Computer icon located on the desktop. − Double-click the icon that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive.
Add Computers to the Network After your first computer is connected to the 2Wire gateway and your Internet connection has been established, you can connect other computers to the network. Use any of the following methods to connect additional computers to your network.
Add Computers to the Network Ethernet Connection Telephone wall jack with DSL DSL filter AC Power Additional computer with Ethernet card First computer with Ethernet connection Figure 4. Gateway Connected to Second Computer Via Ethernet Connect an Ethernet cable from any available port on the gateway to your computer’s LOCAL ETHERNET Ethernet port.
Figure 5. Gateway Connected to Second Computer Via USB Connect the provided blue USB cable from the gateway’s port to the USB port on your computer. USB-PC Install the USB driver (refer to page 8 for instructions). Repeat “Run the 2Wire Setup Wizard” on page 9.
If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you must manually configure your adapter to communicate with the gateway using the information on page 6.
Appendix A: Install the Gateway on Other Operating Systems Follow these instructions if you are using an operating system that is not supported by the 2Wire CD (such as any Macintosh OS prior to 10.2, UNIX, or Linux). There are many ways to set up your network, but typically the first computer is located in the same room as the gateway and your DSL connection.
Note: Connecting your computer to the gateway using USB requires an available USB port. Only one Windows or Macintosh computer can be directly connected to the 2Wire gateway using the USB connection. The following instructions are for Macintosh computers running OS 9.x.
Appendix A: Install the Gateway on Other Operating Systems Open the network Control Panel by selecting the Apple icon > Control Panel > TCP/IP Verify that “Connect Via: 2Wire USB Remote NDIS…” is selected to set the network adapter as active. Click to complete your installation.
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: 2700 Series Gateway Responsible Party: 2Wire, Inc. Address: 1704 Automation Parkway San Jose, CA Telephone: 408.856.1600 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact the store, reseller, or agent from whom the product was purchased. Repair of this equipment should be made only by the 2Wire Service Center or a 2Wire authorized agent.
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