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Note: In a HomePortal network, only one Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows
XP computer can be directly connected to the HomePortal residential gateway using the USB connection.
Additional computers may be added to the network using connection options such as Ethernet.
HomePortal USB connectivity is NOT available for Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows 95 OSR2, or
Windows NT.
1. 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.
2. Connect the provided USB cable from the PC port on the HomePortal to your computer’s USB port.
3. Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a telephone
jack with DSL service.
This connects the HomePortal internal DSL modem to your DSL service provider and sets up your
home network for home phoneline (HomePNA) networking. If you have been using an external DSL
modem, you will no longer need it.
USB Connection
Requires a Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
computer with an available USB port