Preface...................................................................................................................... v
Key Features.............................................................................................................. vi
Document Organization..............................................................................................vii
Document Conventions..............................................................................................vii
Safety and Warnings............................................................................................vii
Typographic Conventions..........................................................................................viii
1 Getting to Know Your Gateway........................................................................... 9
Unpacking Package Contents................................................................................... 10
System Requirements............................................................................................... 10
Front Panel................................................................................................................11
Configuring Wireless Security................................................................................... 13
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................13
Restoring Factory Defaults........................................................................................14
2 Installing Your Gateway..................................................................................... 15
Finding a Suitable Location....................................................................................... 16
Connecting to the LAN.............................................................................................. 16
Connecting the WAN.................................................................................................17
Powering on the Gateway......................................................................................... 17
3 Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP............................................................ 18
Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000........................................................................19
Configuring Microsoft Windows XP........................................................................... 20
Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista........................................................................21
Configuring an Apple® Macintosh® Computer........................................................... 23
4 Configuring Your Gateway ................................................................................ 24
Pre-configuration Guidelines..................................................................................... 25
Disabling Proxy Settings......................................................................................25
Disabling Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer................................................ 25
Disabling Proxy Settings in Firefox................................................................25
Disabling Proxy Settings in Safari .................................................................26
Disabling Firewall and Security Software............................................................ 26
Confirming Your Gateway’s Link Status.............................................................. 26
Accessing the Gateway’s Web Management............................................................27
Understanding the Web Management Interface Screens .........................................28
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