2Wire 1000SW Connect Your First Computer to the HomePortal, Choose a computer and connection type

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Connect Your First Computer to the HomePortal

Choose a computer and connection type

The first computer you connect to your home network is used to configure the HomePortal residential gateway for proper operation. Choose one of the following methods to connect your first computer to the HomePortal. Save and close all open programs before you begin connecting your HomePortal.

Connection Type

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Ethernet

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Requires: A computer with an Ethernet port.

 

Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.

 

 

 

USB

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Requires: A Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer

 

with an available USB port.

 

Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.

 

 

 

Home phoneline networking (HomePNA)

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Requires: A computer with a HomePNA port or an external HomePNA adapter

 

such as the 2Wire PC Port.

 

Recommended for: Additional computers in the same room as the HomePortal

 

or computers in other rooms.

 

 

 

Network connection via Ethernet hub or switch

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Requires: An Ethernet hub or switch and a computer with an Ethernet port.

 

Recommended for: Multiple computers in the same room as the HomePortal.

 

 

 

Wireless (Model 1000SW only)

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Requires: A computer with an 802.11b wireless network adapter* installed.

 

Wireless adapters are purchased separately from the HomePortal.

 

Recommended for: Mobile computers such as laptops.

 

 

 

*If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PC card or USB adapter) for wireless networking, the HomePortal Setup Wizard software automatically configures it to communicate with the HomePortal during setup, but you will need to install the driver. See Appendix A for detailed installation instructions.

If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you will need to manually configure your adapter of choice to communicate with the HomePortal BEFORE installing the HomePortal software. See Appendix B for detailed configuration instructions.

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Contents Page Owner’s Record Contents HomePortal Indicator Lights Appendix a 2Wire Wireless Adapter InstallationAppendix B Third-party Wireless Adapter Configuration Ethernet Networking Technology OverviewWireless Home Phoneline Networking HomePNAHomePortal Getting Started Second Remove or disable conflicting applicationsFirst Locate your HomePortal key code Third Check your computer’s browser and system requirementsSystem Requirements Choose a computer and connection type Connect Your First Computer to the HomePortalCheck your connections Ethernet ConnectionUSB Connection Install the 2Wire Gateway USB driver \WINDOWS Home Phoneline Networking HomePNA Connection Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch Wireless Connection Model 1000SW only Continue to Install the HomePortal Software on Install the HomePortal Software Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Windows PCsStarting the Setup Wizard manually on Windows PCs Page Connection Type Go to Add Computers to the NetworkRepeat Install the HomePortal Software on Home Phoneline Networking HomePNA Connection Wireless Connection Model 1000SW only HomePortal indicator and status lights HomePortal Indicator LightsPower indicator light is not lit Diagnosing connection problemsBroadband Link indicator light is red Home Network indicator light is not lit2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation 2Wire Wireless PC CardInstalling the Wireless PC Card Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE Installing Drivers For Windows ME Installing Drivers For Windows Page Installing Drivers For Windows XP Page Installing the Wireless USB Adapter 2Wire Wireless USB AdapterInstalling Drivers For Windows 98SE Installing Drivers For Windows ME Installing Drivers For Windows Page Installing Drivers For Windows XP Page Locate the serial number and wireless encryption key Third-party Wireless Adapter ConfigurationAgere ORiNOCO PC Card Silver or Gold Page Cisco Aironet Page Link Air DWL-650 Click Apply Changes Apple AirPort card Wireless configuration with Windows XP Other wireless Ethernet adaptersIcon, located in the systray Declaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationTerms and Conditions License AgreementPage Returning a Defective Product RMA Limited Hardware WarrantyRev B