2Wire 100SW manual Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch

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Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch

Computer has Ethernet adapter and you are using an Ethernet hub or switch

Note: The HomePortal has an auto-crossover port. You do not need to use a special crossover cable or make any changes to the configuration of your HomePortal, Ethernet hub, or switch. The HomePortal will establish the type of port needed during setup.

1.Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the HomePortal.

2.Connect the provided Ethernet cable from the LOCAL ETHERNET port on the HomePortal to an open port on the hub or switch.

3.Connect the first computer’s Ethernet adapter to the hub or switch using an Ethernet cable.

4.Using another Ethernet cable (not provided), connect each additional computer to the hub or switch.

5.Plug the hub or switch into an electrical outlet.

6.Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet. The green POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.

7.Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL wall jack).

8.This connection is only required if you plan to use HomePNA to connect other computers to your network. Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a telephone jack.

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Contents Page Owner’s Record Contents Appendix a 2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation HomePortal Indicator LightsAppendix B Third-party Wireless Adapter Configuration Networking Technology Overview EthernetHome Phoneline Networking HomePNA WirelessHomePortal Second Remove or disable conflicting applications Getting StartedFirst Locate your HomePortal key code Third Check your computer’s browser and system requirementsSystem Requirements Connect Your First Computer to the HomePortal Choose a computer and connection typeEthernet Connection Check your connectionsUSB Connection Install the 2Wire Gateway USB driver \WINDOWS Home Phoneline Networking HomePNA Connection Continue from here to Install the HomePortal Software on Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch Wireless Connection Model 100SW only Continue to Install the HomePortal Software on Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Windows PCs Install the HomePortal SoftwareStarting the Setup Wizard manually on Windows PCs Page Add Computers to the Network Repeat Install the HomePortal Software on Home Phoneline Networking HomePNA Connection Wireless Connection Model 100SW only HomePortal Indicator Lights HomePortal indicator and status lightsDiagnosing connection problems Power indicator light is not litBroadband Link indicator light is red Home Network indicator light is not lit2Wire Wireless PC Card 2Wire Wireless Adapter InstallationInstalling 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 2Wire Wireless USB Adapter Installing the Wireless USB AdapterInstalling Drivers For Windows 98SE Installing Drivers For Windows ME Installing Drivers For Windows Page Installing Drivers For Windows XP Page Third-party Wireless Adapter Configuration Locate the serial number and wireless encryption keyAgere ORiNOCO PC Card Silver or Gold Page Cisco Aironet Page Link Air DWL-650 Click Apply Changes Apple AirPort card Other wireless Ethernet adapters Wireless configuration with Windows XPIcon, located in the systray Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityLicense Agreement Terms and ConditionsPage Limited Hardware Warranty Returning a Defective Product RMARev B