2Wire Gateway 100 Series Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    2Wire Gateway Installation Guide For 100 Series...
  • Page 2 Notice to Users ©2005 2Wire, Inc. All rights reserved. This manual in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine- readable form without prior written approval. 2WIRE PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION, IN NO EVENT SHALL 2WIRE, INC.
  • Page 3 “Appendix E: Back-Up Key Codes” on page 16. Add computers to your network Insert the 2Wire Setup Wizard CD into the CD-ROM drive of each computer that you wish to connect to your network and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 4: The Home Page

    • Modify the security settings for your broadband connection Accessing the Home Page There are several ways you can access the gateway home page: • Click on the icon on your desktop, or • Open a browser and type http://gateway.2Wire.net...
  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    This section describes some connection problems you may encounter with your local network and provides suggestions for solving those problems. If the problem you are having is not covered here or in the 2Wire online Help system, or if the suggestions provided do not solve the problem, contact Technical Support.
  • Page 6 Gateway Installation and Support Guide Running the 2Wire Setup Wizard Manually If after one minute the gateway Setup Wizard does not automatically run: Windows Users: Double-click the icon located on the desktop. My Computer Double-click the icon that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 7 PC has not been installed, one of the following names will appear in the Other devices category (the name that displays is dependent on your operating system): − 2Wire USB Remote NDIS Ethernet − 2Wire Gateway USB Double-click the adapter name highlighted with a yellow question mark or exclamation point.
  • Page 8 Non-2Wire Wireless Adapters If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you will need to manually configure your adapter of choice to communicate with the gateway using the information below.
  • Page 9 Gateway Installation and Support Guide Enter the encryption key. Once you have enabled security on your wireless adapter, you need to enter the unique security key for your gateway. To do this, set the network encryption type to hexadecimal, and enter your 10-digit wireless encryption key found on the bottom of your gateway. IMPORTANT NOTE TO MAC OS X USERS: You must enter the "$"...
  • Page 10: Appendix A: Connecting Your Computer Using Usb

    With your computer powered off and the 2Wire Setup Wizard CD still in the CD-ROM drive, connect the provided blue USB cable from the USB port on the 2Wire gateway to your computer’s USB port. A USB port is identified by the following icon: To complete your USB connection to the gateway, you must install the 2Wire gateway USB driver on your computer.
  • Page 11 Installing the Gateway and USB Driver on Macintosh Computers Running OS 10.2 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.
  • Page 12: Appendix B: Indicator And Status Lights

    The gateway is not plugged into a power outlet, computer, or hub by way of HomePNA , USB, Ethernet, or Wireless. The gateway is connected to a computer or hub by way of HomePNA, USB, Ethernet, or Wireless. 1.The 2Wire 170 gateway does not include HomePNA.
  • Page 13: Appendix C: Installing The Gateway On Other Operating Systems

    Gateway Installation and Support Guide Appendix C: Installing the Gateway on Other Operating Systems Follow these instructions if you are using an operating system that is not supported by the Setup Wizard CD (such as any Macintosh OS prior to 10.2, UNIX, or Linux). Connect your first computer to the gateway 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 broadband connection.
  • Page 14: Local Ethernet

    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. With your computer powered on and the 2Wire Setup Wizard CD still in the CD-ROM drive, double-click icon on your desktop.
  • Page 15 Gateway Installation and Support Guide After your computer restarts, connect the provided blue USB cable from the USB port on the 2Wire gateway to your computer’s USB port. A USB port is identified by the following icon: Open the network Control Panel by selecting the Apple icon >...
  • Page 16: Broadband Link

    Internet service provider. To activate your Internet account: Open your Internet browser. Type http://gateway.2Wire.net/setup into the browser's address line. When prompted to enter a key code, enter the key code provided by your service provider in the key code field, and click...
  • Page 17: Appendix D: Technical Specifications

    Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, ME, 2000, XP − Mac 10.1 or higher • Web Browser: Netscape 7.1, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 10'' x 8'' x 2'' • Weight: 1.4 lbs. (approx.) 1. The 2Wire 170 gateway does not include HomePNA.
  • Page 18: Appendix E: Back-Up Key Codes

    Appendix E: Back-Up Key Codes In most cases, you will receive a key code from your ISP . This key code is used to activate the 2Wire gateway. If you did not receive a key code, you can use the key codes provided in the following table.

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