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Introducing the HomePortal 3801HGV GatewayWelcome to the 2Wire family. The HomePortal 3801HGV gateway belongs to the next generation
gateway series that delivers profound user experience with its easy-to-use features. This gateway
helps you connect to your ISP, and also to achieve a host of functions, which makes your home
network safe, convenient, and greatly enjoyable!
This chapter offers an overview of the HomePortal 3801HGV gateway, and describes its key
features.
Overview
The 2Wire HomePortal 3801HGV gateway is an advanced gateway that either the service provider
or the subscriber can install.
It is a home networking device that provides an 802.11b/g Wi-Fi access point and switching
functions for connecting personal computers and other home-networked devices to the service
provider network. The gateway has 4 10/100 Ethernet ports to connect to computers or devices in
the home. It comes loaded with hardware capabilities that enable you to use VoIP and Video
Streaming technologies.
What the HomePortal 3801HGV Gateway Does for You
The HomePortal 3801HGV gateway gives you a seamless, high speed Internet access, amongst a
host of other features:
•Seamless Wireless Connectivity: The gateway includes an integrated wireless access point
that allows you to roam wirelessly throughout the home or office. 2Wire high-powered
wireless technology helps to reduce wireless “cold spots” in the home. The high-power
400mW transmitter of the gateway increases wireless bandwidth throughout the coverage
area
•Home Networking: Share files, printers, and a broadband connection with every computer
and other network-ready device in the home or small office through the advanced LAN
technology. There are 4 Ethernet ports you can use to connect to multiple devices in your
network