Appendix C: Installing The Gateway On Other Operating Systems - 2Wire Gateway 1000 Series Installation Manual

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).
Install your DSL phone filters
(New DSL customers only - Existing DSL customers with filters already installed should proceed to "Connect
your first computer to the gateway" on page 12.)
Why do I need filters on my phones?
Regular telephone and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) signals are carried over the same line. Converting your
regular telephone line to DSL can cause high-pitched tones and static to be present when talking on the
phone.
Installing a filter on every telephone or telephone device sharing the same telephone number as your DSL,
separates these signals and eliminates the noise.
How do I install DSL filters?
Locate the phone jack where you want to connect your gateway.
1.
Insert the DSL filter into the jack.
2.
If you have a phone, answering machine, fax machine, satellite TV
3.
equipment, or other phone device in this jack location, plug it into
the filter port labeled
Now, install a DSL filter on ALL other phone devices in your house.
4.
Dial-Up Modems
Plug each of these devices into the filter port labeled
What if I have a wall-mounted phone?
If you have a wall-mounted telephone, install a wall-mount DSL filter following the instructions below. If you
do not have a wall-mounted phone, continue to "Connect your first computer to the gateway" on page 12.
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PHONE
Fax Machines Caller ID Devices
Gateway Installation and Support Guide
TV Set Top Boxes
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PHONE
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