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- Page 1 Wireless-G Cable Gateway Use this guide to install the following product: WCG200-CC User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other coun- tries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and prod- Chapter 1: Introduction uct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -
Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix A: Troubleshooting The Wireless-G Cable Gateway Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Congratulations on the purchase of your Wireless-G Cable Gateway. This all- in-one device has a built-in cable modem, router, and switch, which will enable Appendix E: Glossary you to get connected to your high-speed Internet service through its USB, wired, or wireless connections. -
Page 4: An Introduction To Lans And Wans
Dynamic IP Addresses An Introduction to LANs and WANs A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network, Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together. such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic” because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. -
Page 5: Network Setup Overview
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Setup Overview This user guide covers information about your home network. Cable Gateway • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Gateway The Cable Gateway’s Back Panel Ports This chapter instructs you on the Cable Gateway’s ports, connections, LEDs, The Cable Gateway’s ports are located on the back panel of the Cable Gateway, and buttons. -
Page 6: The Reset Button
The USB Icon The Reset Button The USB icon, shown in Figure 2-3, marks a USB port on a PC or device. Pressing the Reset Button and holding it in for a few seconds will clear all of the Cable Gateway’s data and restore the factory defaults. This should be done only if you are experiencing networking problems and have exhausted all of the other troubleshooting options. -
Page 7: The Cable Gateway's Front Panel Leds
Chapter 3: Connecting the Cable The Cable Gateway’s Front Panel LEDs Gateway Overview With the Cable Gateway, you can use a standard Ethernet connection or con- Figure 2-4 nect via USB. To connect via an Ethernet connection continue with the Ethernet Cable Connection section. -
Page 8: Usb Port Connection
3. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the LAN ports on the back of the USB Port Connection Cable Gateway, as shown in Figure 3-3. First, make sure that all the devices that you’ll be working with are powered down, including your PCs and the Cable Gateway. -
Page 9: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98
3. Select CD-ROM drive as the only location where Windows will search Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 for the driver software and click the Next button. 1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Next. -
Page 10: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows Millenium
5. Windows will begin installing the driver for the modem. At this point, the Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium installation may require files from your Windows 98 CD-ROM. If prompt- ed, insert your Windows 98 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and enter 1. -
Page 11: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 2000
many manufacturers use c:\windows\options\install as the path. Try Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 entering this path into the box. If no files are found, check your comput- er’s documentation or contact your computer manufacturer for more infor- 1. Start up your PC. Windows will notify you that it has detected new hard- mation. - Page 12 3. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click the Next but- 5. Windows will notify you that it has located the appropriate driver and is ton. ready to install it. Click the Next button. Figure 3-14 Figure 3-12 4.
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Page 13: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows Xp
3. Windows will now search for the driver software. Click the Next button. Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP 1. Start up your PC. Windows will notify you that it has detected new hard- ware. Insert the Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive. Figure 3-16 2. -
Page 14: Chapter 4: Configuring The Pcs
Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs 2. On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet Overview adapter, as shown in Figure 4-1. Do not choose a The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your comput- TCP/IP entry whose name ers to be able to communicate with the Cable Gateway. -
Page 15: Windows 2000
4. Now click the Gateway tab to ensure that the Installed Gateway field is left 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), as shown in Figure 4-4, and click the blank. Click the OK button. Properties button. 5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. -
Page 16: Windows Xp
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Windows XP The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000. - Page 17 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 4. I can’t access the Internet from the Cable Gateway. • Check if both ends of the network cable and power adapter are properly connected. Check if the status LEDs on the front panel are functioning Common Problems and Solutions properly.
- Page 18 What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Network Address With which type of firewall is the Cable Gateway equipped? The Cable Gateway Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections. It also has SPI (Stateful Packet public address that is sent out to the Internet.
- Page 19 Appendix B: Glossary Broadband - A data-transmission scheme in which multiple signals share the bandwidth of a medium. This allows the transmission of voice, data and video signals over a single medium. Cable television uses broadband techniques to deliver dozens of channels over one cable. 10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.
- Page 20 Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and, FTP includes functions to log onto the network, list directories and copy files. if computers move to another location in another part of the network, a new IP It can also convert between the ASCII and EBCDIC character codes.
- Page 21 ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides individuals and Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together. companies access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnet- building and virtual hosting.
- Page 22 Switch - 1. A data switch connects computing devices to host computers, USB 1.1-compliant devices support data rates of 1.5Mbps (low speed) and up allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A to 12Mbps (full speed). USB 2.0-compliant devices are backward compatible device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical cir- with earlier USB devices, and they support data rates of 1.5Mbps (low speed), cuit.
- Page 23 Appendix C: Specifications Environmental Dimensions: 7.32" x 2.48" x 6.08" (186 mm x 63 mm x 154.5 mm) Model Number WCG200-CC Unit Weight: 1.5 lb. (0.68 kg) Standards DOCSIS 1.0, DOCSIS 1.1, DOCSIS 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b. Power: 12VDC, 1A...
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