System Tab

6

Setting a System Password

Setting a system password protects your gateway settings from being modified or changed by someone who

has not been given permission to do so. After setting a system password, you will be required to enter it

whenever you attempt to access a gateway configuration page — for example, if you try to change the

gateway’s broadband connection settings or upgrade the gateway software. If a password has not been set,

a reminder notice is displayed when you attempt to access pages where settings can be changed.

To set your system password:

•

Open a Web browser and access the gateway user interface by entering

•

Click the

System

tab.

•

Click the System Password

link in the System area of the Network at a Glance panel to open the Edit

System Password page.

Figure 3. Edit System Password Page

1.

In the Settings panel, click the

Enable

checkbox.

2.

In the Enter New Password field, enter your password.

3.

In the Confirm New Password field, re-enter your password.

4.

Optional:

In the Enter Your Hint field, enter a hint.

A hint is a word, phrase, or question that reminds you what the password is. There is an I forgot the

password

link on the password entry page. When you click this link, it shows you your hint and allows

you to enter your password.

5.

Click

SAVE

.

System Tab

7

To disable password protection, deselect the

Enable

checkbox and click

SAVE

.

To safeguard your network against unauthorized users, it is also a good practice to periodically change your

password.

Resetting the System Password

If you forget your password and still cannot remember it

after seeing your hint, click the

I still can’t remember the password

link.

The Reset System Password page opens.

Figure 4. Reset System Password Page

To obtain access to your system:

1.

In the System Key field enter the 10-digit system key located on the bottom of your gateway.

2.

In the Enter New Password field, enter a new system password. In the Confirm New Password field, re-

enter the system password.

3.

In the Enter Your Hint field, enter an appropriate hint as described under “Setting a System Password”

on page 6.

4.

Click

Submit

.

System Tab

8

Changing Your Time Zone Settings

The 2Wire gateway sets the time automatically using time servers on the Internet. It retrieves date/time

information in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Your local time is set using the Time Zone setting you

configured when you set up your system. If your Time Zone is incorrectly set, you can change it in the Edit

Date and Time Settings page.

To change your time zone settings:

•

Open a Web browser and access the gateway user interface by entering http://gateway.2wire.net.

•

Click the

System

tab.

•

Click the Date and Time Settings

link in the System area of the Network at a Glance panel to open the

Edit Date and Time Settings page.

Figure 5. Edit Date and Time Settings Page

1.

From the drop-down menu, select the time zone.

2.

Click

SAVE

.

System Tab

9

Viewing System Details

The System Details page provides information about your gateway, any enhanced services you may have,

and provides a link that you can use to restart your system.

To view the System Details page:

•

Open a Web browser and access the gateway user interface by entering http://gateway.2wire.net.

•

Click the

System

tab.

•

Click the View details

link in the System area of the Network at a Glance panel to open the View System

Details page.

Figure 6. View System Details Page

The Restart the system

link restarts your system. Your network connections and your broadband

connectivity will be briefly disrupted until your system restarts and broadband connectivity is

re-established with your broadband service provider.

The View available upgrades and options

link accesses a page that displays available software upgrades or

enhanced services. If your gateway is running the latest software or enhanced services are not available,

the following message displays.

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Broadband Link Tab

This chapter describes the 2Wire gateway Broadband Link features, and provides detailed instructions on

how to customize your broadband settings.

Viewing Your Broadband Link Summary

The Broadband Link Summary page provides general information about the current status of your

broadband link connection and your system configuration.

To access your Broadband Link Summary:

•

Open a Web browser and access the gateway user interface by entering

•

Click the

Broadband Link

tab.

•

Click the Summary

link under the tab to open the View Broadband Link Summary page.

Figure 7. View Broadband Link Summary Page

The Connection panel shows information about your gateway’s connection to the Internet. The elements

displayed will vary, depending on your gateway model and the type of broadband service you have.

Connection Status

There are two ways you can check the current status of your gateway’s broadband connection: you can use

the

DSL

and

Internet

indicator lights on the front of your gateway, or, if your computer is connected to the

network, you can view the user interface.