Preparations

3 Preparations

You must have all the necessary hardware and software installed before you can access the Internet with your gateway. See the list below.

3.1What you need to access the Internet

Correctly configured PC, equipped with 10Base-T Ethernet Card

Operational DSL line (contact your ISP to make sure that DSL services are available)

User account provided by your ISP

Nokia M/MW gateway which is configured according to your ISP's instructions

All the accessories included in the gateway's sales package

Web browser (Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or equivalent)

MW models only: If you want to use the wireless feature, you must have wireless LAN adapters installed in all the computers which will be used in your wireless network.

MW1324 only: If you want to utilise the HomePNA feature, you either need a HomePNA adapter or a preconfigured PC.

3.2Check the contents of the package

Check that the gateway and the items delivered with it are undamaged.

The package contains the following items:

Gateway

Wireless LAN card and antenna (MW series only, optional)

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DSL Gateway High-Speed Internet Connection specifications

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