Getting Started
Remove or Disable Conflicting Applications
Internet sharing software and PC based firewall applications typically interfere with the 2Wire gateway, and should be removed or disabled before you install the gateway. The 2Wire gateway provides the same features as the products listed below.
If you have any of the following (or similar) applications installed on your computers, remove or disable them according to the manufacturer’s instructions before proceeding.
Internet Sharing Applications | Proxy Software | Security Software |
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Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing | Wingate | Norton Internet Security |
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Intel Anypoint ISS | Sygate | Black Ice |
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3Com HomeClick |
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Check Your Computer’s Browser and System Requirements
Verify that your computers meet the following minimum requirements:
Browser Requirements
Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (included on the 2Wire CD), Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, or Firefox 1.0 or higher.
Macintosh: Safari 1.0, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, or Netscape 4.74 or higher.
System Requirements
•5 MB of available hard disk space for 2Wire gateway software.
•Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6, Windows ME, Windows 98/98SE, or Mac OS 8.6 or higher.
•Network adapter (such as Ethernet, USB, or 802.11b/g wireless).
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