Page 3 - Contents
Contents Getting Started 1 Remove or Disable Conflicting Applications 1Check Your Computer’s Browser and System Requirements 1 Browser Requirements 1System Requirements 1 Connect the First Computer to the Gateway 2 Choose a Computer and Connection Type 2Install the DSL Filter 2 For Wall-Mounted Phon...
Page 4 - Getting Started; Remove or Disable Conflicting Applications; Browser Requirements
1 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 ...
Page 5 - Connect the First Computer to the Gateway; Choose a Computer and Connection Type
2 Connect the First Computer to the Gateway Congratulations on the purchase of your 2Wire gateway. To install your gateway and configure your network, follow these steps. Choose a Computer and Connection Type There are many ways to set up your network, but typically the first computer is located in ...
Page 6 - For Wall-Mounted Phones
Connect the First Computer to the Gateway 3 To install the DSL filter: 1. Locate the phone jack where you want to connect your 2Wire gateway. 2. Inser t the DSL filter into the jack. 3. If you have a phone, answering machine, fax machine, satellite TV equipment, or other phone device in this jack lo...
Page 7 - Ethernet Connection; Check Your Connections
Connect the First Computer to the Gateway 4 Ethernet Connection Figure 1. Gateway Connected Via Ethernet 1. Connect the provided power adapter from the gateway’s POWER por t to an electrical outlet. The POWER light on the front of the gateway should be green. 2. Connect the provided gray phone cable...
Page 8 - Wireless Connection
Connect the First Computer to the Gateway 5 Wireless Connection Requires wireless-enabled notebook or a computer with an 802.11b/g wireless network adapter installed. Wireless adapters can be purchased from your ser vice provider. Figure 2. Gateway Connected Via Wireless 1. Connect the provided AC p...
Page 9 - Non-2Wire Wireless Adapter Configuration
Connect the First Computer to the Gateway 6 Non-2Wire Wireless Adapter Configuration Locating the Serial Number and Wireless Encr yption Key The serial number of your 2Wire gateway is used as the network name (SSID). Beneath the serial number is a ten-digit number which is used as the encr yption ke...
Page 10 - USB Connection
Connect the First Computer to the Gateway 7 USB Connection Figure 3. Gateway Connected Via USB 1. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the 2Wire gateway’s POWER por t to an electrical outlet. The POWER light on the front of the gateway should be green. 2. Connect the provided blue USB cable fr...
Page 12 - Run the 2Wire Setup Wizard
9 Run the 2Wire Setup Wizard Windows XP/2K/ME/98SE 1. Inser t the 2Wire CD and follow the on-screen instructions. If the 2Wire Setup Wizard does not automatically star t: − Double-click the My Computer icon located on the desktop. − Double-click the icon that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive. − Doub...
Page 13 - Add Computers to the Network
10 Add Computers to the Network After your first computer is connected to the 2Wire gateway and your Internet connection has been established, you can connect other computers to the network. Use any of the following methods to connect additional computers to your network. Connection Type Page Ethern...
Page 17 - Diagnostics; Understanding Broadband Redirect Messages; Excessive Sessions Warning
14 Diagnostics Understanding Broadband Redirect Messages If the 2Wire gateway detects a connection problem or an intermittent ser vice error, it generates an error or aler t (Broadband Redirect Message) and displays the message within your Web browser. The following messages contain information that...
Page 18 - No DSL Connection - Unable to Train
Diagnostics 15 No DSL Connection - Unable to Train When setting up a DSL broadband network, all active phone devices must have a phone line filter installed. Without the filter, the DSL connection will be unstable, resulting in a poor or no DSL connection. If phone line filters are missing, line noi...
Page 19 - Broadband Link is Currently Not Available - DSL Connection Issue
Diagnostics 16 Broadband Link is Currently Not Available - DSL Connection Issue This error message is displayed because the gateway was unable to establish a broadband network connection. Check to ensure that all cables are correctly connected, and the cable end securely attached to the por t. In ad...
Page 20 - Router Behind Router Detected; Provision Gateway
Diagnostics 17 Router Behind Router Detected If the gateway detects the presence of a third-par ty router, the Router Behind Router error page displays. If a third-par ty router is connected to the 2Wire gateway, network instability can result because both devices are tr ying to manage private IPs v...
Page 21 - Understanding the Indicator Lights
Diagnostics 18 Understanding the Indicator Lights The 2Wire gateway has numerous indicator lights that can be used to diagnose installation and connection problems. The following table describes how to interpret the indicator lights. Power Light Operating State OFF The gateway is not getting power. ...
Page 25 - Configuring the Internet Connection
Appendix A: Install the Gateway on Other Operating Systems 22 9. Verify that “Connect Via: 2Wire USB Remote NDIS…” is selected to set the network adapter as active. 10. Click Save to complete your installation. 11. Proceed to “Configuring the Internet Connection” on page 22. Configuring the Internet...
Page 26 - Regulatory Information
23 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: 2Wire Responsible Par ty: 2Wire, Inc. Address: 1704 Automation ParkwaySan Jose, CA Telephone: 408.856.1600 This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may no...
