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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.

IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.

Check your connections

With your computer completely started and your wireless card properly configured, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 22. The BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and an Internet connection has been established.

Continue to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 15.

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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 Networking Technology Overview EthernetWireless Home Phoneline Networking HomePNAHomePortal First Locate your HomePortal key code Second Remove or disable conflicting applicationsGetting Started 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 Install the HomePortal Software Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Windows PCsStarting 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 lightsBroadband Link indicator light is red Diagnosing connection problemsPower indicator light is not lit 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 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