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HomePortal 3801HGV Gateway User Guide Introducing the HomePortal 3801HGV Gateway
•Parental Controls (Internet Access Controls and Content Screening): Parental controls offer
easy-to-use tools to limit access to specific Websites, monitor browsing history and usage,
and enforce time restrictions on common applications. Parental control settings are
straightforward and easily managed by users. Because this service resides at the gateway,
every Internet device on the network can be protected—even visiting devices
•Advanced Firewall Monitoring: This feature watches for suspicious activity, helping to
eliminate security issues before they have a chance to proliferate. It automatically keeps
itself current with software updates. You can decide when and how to receive notification of
attacks and view detailed logs through the gateway’s user interface
•Web Remote Access: You can gain fast, easy access to your local network remotely using
an Internet browser. Download files securely from anywhere using an Internet connection
and network password. You can also view and manage all gateway settings, including those
for other applications like Parental Controls and Firewall Monitoring
•Voice Over I P (VoIP): Two FXS lines through an RJ-14 jack provide prioritized VoIP services,
lowering your communication costs. This gateway also supports wireless-wireline
convergence
•HomePNA (HPNA): HPNA features for distributing entertainment and triple play data over
existing coax cables
•Network Address Translation (NAT): NAT and Network Address and Port Translation (NAPT)
technology for enabling multiple hosts on private network using a common IP address
•Internet Protocol Security (IPsec): IPsec for protecting data flows between a pair of hosts,
between a pair of security gateways, or between a security gateway and a host
•Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP): IGMP and IGMP Proxying for NAT and firewall
traversal
•Domain Name Server (DNS): Acts as a DNS name server to LAN devices, letting you set a
simple domain name for devices instead of keeping track of their respective IP addresses
•QoS (Quality of Service): QoS features such as policies, priority queuing, shaping, and
management allows you effectively manage the available Internet bandwidth
•Logs: The gateway maintains an internal log of broadband status and WAN-side connection
flows, letting you or the ISP’s technician effectively diagnose issues
•PING Client: To ping LAN and WAN side IP addresses within your network. This lets you
know whether a device is responding or not
• The HomePortal 3801HGV gateway comes loaded with a user-friendly Web interface that
allows you to configure your gateway settings as per your requirements
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Before installing your gateway, review the package content and ensure that you have items
available as shown below.
Note The gateway and the stand are packaged separately in the container. Vertical orientation is
the preferred method for mounting the HomePortal 3801HGV gateway.