DSL Gateway
Solutions for the Digital Life
User Manual
USB/Ethernet
2 Setting Up the Gateway
Table of Contents
3 Performing a Basic Setup
Using Advanced Setup
Using Utilities
Introduction1
Package Contents
Minimum System Requirements
Features
s Default configuration backup restore s Firmware upgradeable
s Web-based configuration setup
s Built-in NAT, DHCP server s DNS relay support
s Compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard
DSL Light
Power Light
Getting to Know the Gateway
Ethernet Lights
Internet Light
USB Light
Phone Port
Power Port
Reset Switch
Power Switch
USB Port
the Gateway
Setting Up
Connecting a Computer to the Gateway
2. Read the instructions, select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next
5. Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next
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6. Get the Power cord and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway, then click Next
8. Click the On/Off switch to its on position as shown in the picture on- screen, then click Next
10. Get the yellow Ethernet cable from the kit and plug one end into a yellow Ethernet port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next
12. Make sure one of the Ethernet lights on the front of the Gateway glows solid green. Click Next
Connecting Via USB
3. Click the check box next to USB, then click Next
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5. Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next
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10. Get the blue USB cable from the kit and plug the square end into the blue USB port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next
12. Make sure the USB light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green. Click Next
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Installing Phone Filters
3. Get the phone filters. Click Next
5. Plug the ends of the phone lines disconnected in step 2 into the phone filters plugged into phone jacks. Click Next
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USB connection setup Click Next
Next, go to “Setting Up the DSL Connection” on the next page
Setting Up the DSL Connection
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If Dynamic IP DHCP is selected, got to step
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If Static IP is selected, go to step
5. The Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway
Performing a
Basic Setup
Basic Setup
3. Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click Begin Basic Setup
Changing the Admin User Name and Password
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3. Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen
Accessing Advanced Setup
Using Advanced
Setup
WAN IP Address
Transparent Bridging
Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup
Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA
“Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screen
Encapsulation PPPoA only
PPP Auto Connect
“Broadband Connection via PPPoA” screen
PPP Auto Connect ON
Select this option if the ISP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed using a Static IP Address. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address provided by the ISP in the “Broadband Connection via Static IP Address” screen, which causes the IP address and routing information to termi- nate at the Gateway, as opposed to the IP address and routing information being bridged to terminate at the computer. This allows the use of the router capabilities for the Local Area Network LAN
Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup
DHCP Server
LAN IP Address
DHCP Server Configuration
Beginning IP Address
Ending IP Address
Lease Time
Services Blocking
Domain Name
DNS Dynamic or Static
Website Blocking
Remote Management
Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup
Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding
DMZ Hosting
High
Firewall
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Medium
Dynamic Routing
Static Routing
NAT Network Address Translation
Time Zone
UPnP Universal Plug and Play
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Remote Syslog Capture
General Status
Viewing the
Gateway’s Status
WAN - Connection
Chapter 5 Viewing the Gateway’s Status
Routing Table
ARP Table
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WAN Status
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LAN Status
Active User List
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Web Activity Log
Using Utilities
System Log
DSL Settings
Upgrade Firmware
Restore Default Settings
Ethernet
Setting Up a Network
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3. Select Ethernet, then click Next
Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network
6. Plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next
8. In the next window, the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway
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3. Select USB, then click Next
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5. Plug one end of the blue USB cable into the blue USB port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next
7. Make sure the USB light glows steadily green, then click Next
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The computer is connected to the Gateway via USB
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Physical Connections
Connection to the Router
Connection to the Internet
Frequently Asked Questions
Which protocols does the Gateway support?
Which connection speeds does the Gateway support?
What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?
Is the Gateway flash-upgradeable? How do I do it?
How do I find out which IP address my computer is using?
Will my Xbox work with the Gateway?
Yes, if the application is designed to run over a network
Can I play games between computers on my network, or on the Internet?
What is NAT and how does it protect my network?
What is the default username for the Gateway?
How many computers can be connected through the Gateway?
Does the Gateway function as a firewall?
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Locating Computer Information
Reference
Locating Windows Operating System Files
Appendix a Reference
Page
Windows 98 SE
Setting Up Static IP
on the Computer
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4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network
3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel
6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Select IP Address
Windows Me
3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel
4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network
Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer
6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Click IP Address
Windows
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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel
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9. The “Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties” window appears
Windows XP
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7. The “Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties” window appears
9. Enter the following address in the “IP Address” text box
Computer Security
Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem
Computer Security
Gateway Security
Electronic Security
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General
Specifications d
Environmental
LED Indicators
Glossary
Ethernet Network
PPPoE Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet
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Classic
Non-Windowsf System Setup
3. When the “User Mode” window appears, select Advanced, then click OK
1. From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences
2. When the “System Preferences” window appears, click Network
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Modifications
Notices
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Miscellaneous Legal Notices
Limited Warranty
Return the product to In the United States
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Limited Warranty
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