Page 2 - Using your Residential Gateway-I
ii A c c es s P o in t -I - G e t ti n g St a r te d G u id e 4 Using your Residential Gateway-I General Guidelines 4-1 Residential Gateway-I Buttons 4-4 Special modes Residential Gateway-I 4-7 A Specifications Technical Specifications A-1 Power Specifications A-2 Interfaces (built-in) A-3 Physical ...
Page 3 - Q u i c k St a r t; Overview
R es i d en t i al G a te w a y- I - G et t i ng S t a rt e d Gu i d e 1-1 1 Q u i c k St a r t Overview Follow the quick steps described below to install the Residential Gateway-Iand power up your wireless network: 1. Connect Cables (page 2-2). 2. Power-up the Unit (page 2-6). 3. Install the Softwa...
Page 5 - Kit Contents
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 1-3 Q u i c k Sta r t - K i t C o n te n ts Kit Contents Your Residential Gateway-I kit includes the following items:
Page 6 - Network Options
1-4 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e Q u i c k Sta r t - N e tw o r k O p t i o n s Network Options The Residential Gateway-I is a Base Station that bridges communicationbetween (wireless) computers and the Internet. You can use the Residential Gateway-I to pro...
Page 7 - Stand-Alone Wireless Network; Stand-alone Wireless Network
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 1-5 Q u i c k Sta r t - N e t w o r k O p ti o n s Stand-Alone Wireless Network This is the out-of-the-box mode of operation for the Residential Gateway-Ithat allows your client stations to share files and printers. Figure 1-1 St...
Page 8 - Wireless to Internet via Telephone Line
1-6 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e Q u i c k Sta r t - N e tw o r k O p t i o n s Wireless Internet Access via TelephoneLine The Residential Gateway-I includes a 56K/V90 built-in modem that allowsmultiple computers to share Internet access. To access the Inte...
Page 9 - Wireless Internet Access via External Device
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 1-7 Q u i c k Sta r t - N e t w o r k O p ti o n s Wireless Internet Access via ExternalDevices To access the Internet via an ADSL - PPPoE modem, Cable or ISDN modemyou will need to: ■ Connect the external modem to the Residentia...
Page 13 - C o n n e c t & P o w e r U p
R es i d en t i al G a te w a y- I - G et t i ng S t a rt e d Gu i d e 2-1 2 C o n n e c t & P o w e r U p Before you start, carefully read the flyer “Information to the User” that isincluded in your Residential Gateway-I kit. This flyer contains installationrequirements and important informatio...
Page 14 - Connect Cables; Remove the cover
2-2 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e C o n n e c t & P o w e r U p - C o n n e c t C a b le s Connect Cables 1. Press the latches (a) and remove the cover (b) of the Residential Gateway-I as pictured in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Remove the cover 2. Plug the po...
Page 15 - Connect Power Adapter
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 2-3 C o n n e c t & P o w e r U p - C o n n e c t C a b l e s Figure 2-2 Connect Power Adapter 3. Connect the cable for internet access: ■ For Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-8), plugthe telephone cable to...
Page 16 - Connect Telephone Cable
2-4 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e C o n n e c t & P o w e r U p - C o n n e c t C a b le s Figure 2-3 Connect Telephone Cable NOTE: Telephone adapter plugs and Ethernet cable are not included, butare available at your local computer dealer. See Interface...
Page 17 - Close the Unit
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 2-5 C o n n e c t & P o w e r U p - C o n n e c t C a b l e s Figure 2-4 Close the Unit 5. Place the unit on a flat surface and route the cables through the cable entrance as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 Place the Resident...
Page 18 - Residential Gateway-I LEDs
2-6 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e C o n n e c t & P o w e r U p - P o w e r -u p t h e U n i t Power-up the Unit 1. Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. ! WARNING: After applying power to the Residential Gateway-I, do not cover theunit or bloc...
Page 19 - LED Activity Table - Normal Operation
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 2-7 C o n n e c t & Po w e r U p - P o w e r - u p th e U n i t Table 2-7 LED Activity Table - Normal Operation Icon Name Color/Activity Description Power Steady Green Power enabled Wireless Flashing Green Wireless activity b...
Page 21 - Network Name
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 2-9 C o n n e c t & P o w e r U p - N e tw o r k N a m e Network Name The Network Name is the unique 6-character identification code of yourwireless network. It is printed on the label, at the bottom of your ResidentialGatewa...
Page 23 - Introduction
R es i d en t i al G a te w a y- I - G et t i ng S t a rt e d Gu i d e 3-1 3 C u s t o m i z e t h e R e s i d e n t i a lG a t e w a y - I s e t t i n g s Introduction When you have installed the Wireless LAN network adapters on yourcomputers and set up the Residential Gateway-I, you can start to u...
Page 24 - Internet Service Provider Information; Start the RG Setup Utility
3-2 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e C u s to m i ze t h e R e s i d e n ti a l G a te w a y -I s e tt i n g s - I n t e r n e t S e r v i c e Internet Service Provider Information When you obtain an account with the Internet Service Provider (ISP), youwill typ...
Page 26 - View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings; Internet Access Settings; Wireless Connection Settings
3-4 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e C u s to m i ze th e R e s i d e n ti a l G a t e w a y -I s e t ti n g s - Vi e w /M o d i f y R e s id e n ti a l View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings The RG Setup Utility allows you to view or modify the following n...
Page 27 - Wireless Channel
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 3-5 C u s t o m i z e th e R e s i d e n t i a l G a t e w a y - I s e t ti n g s - Vie w / M o d i fy R e s id e n ti a l Wireless Channel To transmit and receive data, the Residential Gateway-I uses a frequencychannel. If neigh...
Page 28 - Finding Information
3-6 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e C u s to m i ze t h e R e s i d e n ti a l G a te w a y -I s e tt i n g s - F i n d i n g I n fo r m a ti o n Finding Information The Getting Started Guide provides only basic instructions. For more detailed information: ■ C...
Page 29 - General Guidelines; Safety Guidelines; Operation Guidelines
R es i d en t i al G a te w a y- I - G et t i ng S t a rt e d Gu i d e 4-1 4 U s i n g y o u r R e s i d e n t i a lG a t e w a y - I General Guidelines When using your Residential Gateway-I please follow the guidelines listedbelow: Safety Guidelines ■ Do not cover the unit or block the airflow to t...
Page 30 - Wall Mount the Residential Gateway-I
4-2 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e U s in g y o u r R e s i d e n t i a l G a t e w a y - I - G e n e r a l G u i d e l in e s ■ The Residential Gateway-I unit can be cleaned with a soft tissue. Toavoid damage, do not use aggressive liquids like alcohol or ac...
Page 32 - Residential Gateway-I Buttons
4-4 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e U s in g y o u r R e s i d e n t i a l G a t e w a y - I - R e s i d e n t i a l G a t e w a y - I B u t t o n s Residential Gateway-I Buttons The Residential Gateway-I unit has two small buttons for troubleshootingpurposes....
Page 33 - Reset button
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 4-5 U s in g y o u r R e s i d e n t i a l G a t e w a y - I - R e s i d e n t i a l G a t e w a y - I B u t t o n s Reset button This button allows you to recover from a situation where for some reason theResidential Gateway-I i...
Page 35 - Special modes Residential Gateway-I
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de 4-7 U s i n g y o u r R e s i d e n t i a l G a t e w a y - I - Sp e c i a l m o d e s R e s id e n ti a l Special modes Residential Gateway-I Special Residential Gateway-I modes occur: ■ After supplying power to the unit (poweri...
Page 37 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; Technical Specifications
R es i d en t i al G a te w a y- I - G et t i ng S t a rt e d Gu i d e A-1 A S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Technical Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802.11 Standard for high speed Wireless LANs. Bit Error Rate better than 10 -5 Range up to 550 meters (see details on page A-5) Frequency band /Channel...
Page 38 - Power Specifications
A-2 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e Sp e c i f ic a t i o n s - P o w e r Sp e c i f ic a t i o n s Power Specifications Input Voltage ResidentialGateway-I 7 to 15V DC Input Voltage PowerAdapter 100 to 240V +/- 10% Power Adapter Types Subject to local standard...
Page 40 - Physical Specifications
A-4 R e s id e n ti a l Ga t e wa y - I - G e t ti n g S ta r te d G u id e Sp e c i f ic a t i o n s - P h y s i c a l Sp e c if i c a ti o n s Physical Specifications Residential Gateway-I Power Adapter Dimensions (HxWxL) 208x52x155 mm 78x48x75 mm Weight 350 g - Operating Temperature 0 to +40 o C ...
Page 41 - Radio Specifications
R es i d en t i al Ga t e wa y - I - Ge t ti n g S t a rt e d G u i de A-5 Sp e c if i c a ti o n s - R a d i o Sp e c i fi c a ti o n s Radio Specifications In open environments with no physical obstructions between the antennas,the device automatically selects the best data rate for the current ra...
Page 42 - Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Althoughwireless networking products have been designed for operation in thelicense-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number oflimitations to the use of wireless communication equipment. ...
