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  • Page 1 HomeNet Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gateway User Guide – Table of Contents HomeNet Gateway User Guide Gateway User Guide – Table of Contents ................2 Introduction ........................3 What is the HomeNet Gateway (Gateway)? ............... 3 How do I use it? ......................4 Home Network ........................ 9 Introduction ......................... 9 Manage your Network ....................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction What is the HomeNet Gateway (Gateway)? The Gateway is an all-in one home networking solution that offers you control, security, and freedom. With the HomeNet Gateway you can: set up your home network (wired or wirelessly) to connect your ...

  • Page 4: How Do I Use It

    How do I use it? Once the installation of your HomeNet Gateway is complete, open your network browser and type in http://home http://gateway.2wire.net This will lead you to your easy-to-use Gateway User Interface where you can view and manage all your settings and logs.
  • Page 5 It is strongly recommended that you update the system password for your Homenet Gateway. The default password is the Wireless Network Key, found on the transparent sticker which is located on your Gateway. To update your system password, click the Settings Tab at the top of your...
  • Page 6 Then click password, You will be taken to a screen where you are asked to enter in the existing system password. If you have not already set your system password, it will be the Wireless Network Key, found on the bottom of your gateway,...
  • Page 7 Enter in the default password, and you will be taken to the screen where you can change your password. You are able to set your password protection from this screen, which requires your password be entered whenever any Homenet system settings are changed.
  • Page 8 Be sure to click “Save” at the bottom of the page after entering your new password and password hint.

  • Page 9: Home Network

    Under the Home tab, there is a heading that reads “Home Network Devices.” Under this heading, every device connected (both wired and wirelessly) to the Homenet Gateway will be listed. Clicking the “Device Details” link next to each device listed under this heading will bring you to a page outlining the MAC address of each connected device, as well as other details and settings.
  • Page 10 If you click on the Settings tab, you will see a range of more complex options, diagnostics, and settings. You may want to refer to www.sasktel.com/support/internet/other/homenet and select HomeNet (2Wire help) for more instructions before modifying these settings.

  • Page 11: Wireless Networking

    Wireless Networking Introduction With the HomeNet Gateway you can set up a wireless network within your home so your desktop computer of laptop can access your network without cables. You can keep adding devices and computers to a wireless network – and experience a new level of freedom and convenience.
  • Page 12 2. Check the ENABLE box under Wireless Interface. See image below.
  • Page 13 3. Under the Advanced Settings header – click on the SAVE button.
  • Page 14 4. You will receive a message reading CONFIGURATION SUCCESSFUL once your changes have been saved. You are now ready to establish a wireless connection.

  • Page 15: Establishing A Wireless Connection

    Establishing a wireless connection Before you get started you will need to locate your serial number and wireless network key. These are located on the bottom of your Gateway. To establish a wireless connection with the Gateway you need either a wireless-enabled note book/laptop or a computer with a wireless network adaptor* installed.
  • Page 16 Press start and then select Control Panel. ...
  • Page 17 Select Network and Internet connections.  Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon and choose  Properties.
  • Page 19  Click on the Wireless Networks tab. In the Available networks: window you should see the 2WIREXXX (eg. 2Wire079) icon, if so press the CONFIGURE button beside the window; if not, move down to the Preferred networks: area and click on the ADD button immediately below. Both actions will bring up the Wireless network properties screen.
  • Page 20 The Network name (SSID): should be entered (if it is not already there by  default) in the format 2WIREXXX (XXX being the last 3 digits of the Gateway serial number.) Next, uncheck the box next to The key is provided for me automatically. ...
  • Page 21 Enter the 10-digit encryption key from the bottom of the Gateway into the  Network key: field and again in the Confirm network key: field. Click the OK button. Click OK on the Wireless network properties screen. You’re finished! 3. To add another computer to your wireless network you will need to follow steps 1.

  • Page 22: Broadband Link

    For detailed setup instructions, visit www.sasktel.com/support. Warning Incorrectly configuring the firewall or wireless network or file-sharing on your home network can leave your internet connection unsecured and your files 'open' for the world to see. The resulting vulnerabilities can result in compromised operating systems, file theft and various malicious actions such as open proxies, worms viruses etc.

  • Page 23: Access Control (Parental Controls)

    The HomeNet Gateway, via a continually updated website database, also identifies and categorizes new sites or lists them as “unrated” so you can decide whether you want to approve them or not.
  • Page 24 This will bring you to the Edit Content Screening Settings page where you can assign categories to Screening Groups and block and approve specific sites.
  • Page 25 You can edit the Teens or Kids screening groups by selecting or deselecting the categories you think the group should have access to. On the Content Screening page, each device connected to the Homenet Gateway is listed for you, with a drop-down menu to the right, under the CONTENT...
  • Page 26 Below this list of devices and related restriction group is the CUSTOMIZE CONTENT SCREENING GROUPS area, where you are able to customize what type of web page categories and web applications are to be restricted. This will bring you to the Step1: Block Content Categories for this Screening Group page.
  • Page 27 To block access to all Web sites that might be included in any category, just check the box next to that category. Once you have check all the categories you want blocked for that screening group (either Kids or Teens) click the SAVE button at the bottom of the section to go to Step 2.
  • Page 28 Return to the Content Screening home page, and at the top of the page, you will be presented with a list of all devices connected to your Homenet Gateway. To the right of these devices will be individual drop-down menus that contain the following options: No Restriction, “Kid’s”...

  • Page 29: Time Schedule

    Time Schedule With Internet Access Control you can: decide when or how long kids can surf, chat or game,  set up an Internet schedule for each child in your home,  block or allow specific applications like Web browsing, Instant Messaging, ...
  • Page 30 You will come to the View Time Schedule Control Settings page which displays the restrictions applied to each computer on your network. The page also provides details about the restriction categories that have been assigned and displays a calendar that indicates the time intervals that each category is blocked or allowed.
  • Page 31 To set up access on a specific computer select a computer from the 1. Click on a device from the list under the SELECT A DEVICE header. Then click on the BASED ON ALLOWED TIME SCHEDULE BELOW option under the CHOOSE ALLOWED ACCESS TYPE header.

  • Page 32: Access Control Log

    Now you can begin to specify at what times your children can use the Internet, Messaging and any other applications accessible on your network. Select Allowed Applications and Times… If you wish to allow your children controlled access to the web and games, here is the place to do it.

  • Page 33: Firewall

    You can decide when and how to receive notification of attacks and view detailed logs through the Gateway's user interface. Firewall Settings The Firewall feature of the HomeNet Gateway is ready to go – you don’t need to configure any settings to get protection while on the Internet. Click on the Firewall icon on the top menu to get to the View Firewall Summary page.

  • Page 34: Firewall Monitor

    If you decide, either for the purpose of gaming, messaging or file sharing etc., that you want to allow other people limited access from the Internet to a program on your home network, you can change the firewall settings to allow this communication to pass through.
  • Page 35 This page displays the following attack categories and the number of each type of attack that was blocked today and this week: Total attacks Blocked High risk  A serious attempt by the attacker to disable your network. Medium risk ...
  • Page 36 You are able to view the details of the attack, by clicking VIEW ATTACK DETAILS. For further information on Firewall settings and reports please refer to www.sasktel.com/support/internet/other/homenet/...

  • Page 37: Remote Access

    Remote Access Introduction The Remote Access feature gives you a fast, easy, and secure way to monitor and manage the Gateway remotely over the Internet. With remote access you can monitor your children’s’ Internet usage, change Parental Controls and firewall settings and view detailed logs just as if you were at your own computer at home.

  • Page 38: Set Up Remote Access

    Set Up Remote Access...

  • Page 39: File Sharing

    On the Edit Web Remote Access Password and Settings page, first click the ENABLE checkbox next to the field that reads “REMOTE ACCESS” to allow secure remote access to your network. Then choose a password in the Change Password box, and settings for the Enhanced Login Protection area. Once you are finished click the SAVE button at the bottom right of the page.

  • Page 40: Domain Name

    You can enable file sharing on your computer by following your computer’s manufacturer instructions. For more information on manual configuration of file sharing you can also go to the support section of www.2wire.com and type in “file sharing guide.” Domain Name This service allows you and other specified remote users to type a simple WEB URL name to reach your gateway and your home network (e.g.

  • Page 41: Your Gateway

    And this is only the beginning – the HomeNet Gateway will support many of the exciting new technologies that we expect to offer in the near future.

  • Page 42: Personal Reference Page

    Your local dial up access number: 13069957000 Dial-Up User ID: Dial-Up Password: E-mail User ID: E-mail Password: E-mail Address ( @sasktel.net ): E-mail User ID: E-mail Password: E-mail Address ( @sasktel.net ): E-mail User ID: E-mail Password: E-mail Address ( @sasktel.net ):...

  • Page 43: Appendix 1 - About E-Mail

    Appendix 1 – About E-mail With sasktel.net e-mail you may select between SaskTel’s web based e-mail (webmail) and/or PC based e-mail (e-mail programs such as Outlook Express). Each e-mail option has unique characteristics to meet the needs of different users.
  • Page 44 Benefits of using webmail Don’t need to download email to hard drive.  You can access and view your email from any location that has a  computer with an Internet connection and a browser. Access your webmail at https://www.sasktel.net/messenger/framePage.html.

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