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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

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Preface

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Key Features

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Document Organization

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Document Conventions

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1 Getting to Know Your Gateway

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Unpacking Package Contents

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System Requirements

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2

Becoming Familiar with the Gateway Hardware

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3

Front Panel

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Rear Panel

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Resetting or Rebooting the Gateway

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Rebooting the Gateway

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Restoring Factory Defaults

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2 Installing Your Gateway

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Finding a Suitable Location

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Connecting to the LAN

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Connecting the WAN

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Powering on the Gateway

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3 Preparing to Configure Your Gateway

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Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000

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Configuring Microsoft Windows XP

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Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista

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Configuring an Apple® Macintosh® Computer

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Disabling Proxy Settings

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Disabling Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer

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Disabling Proxy Settings in Firefox

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Disabling Proxy Settings in Safari

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Disabling Firewall and Security Software

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Confirming Your Gateway’s Link Status

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4 Configuring the Gateway

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Logging in to the Gateway’s Web Management Interface

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Understanding the Web Management Interface Screens

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Web Management Interface Menus

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Gateway Menu

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At a Glance Page

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Email Notifications Page

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Status Page

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WiFi Page

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Editing Basic Radio Mode Settings

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Editing Private Wi-Fi Network Settings

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Configuring WPS Settings

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WAN Page

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Firewall Settings Page

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Gateway Software Version Page

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System Hardware Info Page

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LAN Ethernet Hardware Info Page

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Wireless Hardware Info Page

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USB Hardware Info Page

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Home Network Wizard Page

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Connected Devices Menu

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Computers Page

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Parental Control Menu

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Managed Sites Page

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Configuring Blocked Sites

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Configuring Blocked Keywords

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Configuring Trusted Computers

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Managed Services Page

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Configuring Blocked Services

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Configuring Trusted Computers

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Managed Devices Page

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Allowing Devices

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Blocking Devices

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Reports Page

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Generating Reports

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Printing Reports

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Downloading Reports

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Advanced Menu

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Port Forwarding Page

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Adding a Port Forwarding Service

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Port Triggering Page

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Adding a Port Triggering

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DMZ Page

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QoS Page

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Device Discovery Page

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Troubleshooting Menu

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Network Diagnostic Tools Page

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Testing Connectivity to a Destination Address

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Restore/Reboot Page

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Change Password Page

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FCC Interference Statement

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

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Index

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the D3G0804W Wireless Data Gateway. The D3G0804W is a

multimedia Gateway that delivers video, and data for applications such as Home Security and

Automation, and IPTV distribution. The Gateway is a versatile and robust all-in-one solutions that make

it ideal for homes and businesses to connect their local-area network (LAN) to the Internet.

This user manual contains all the information you need to install and configure your new D3G0804W

Wireless Data Gateway.

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Key Features

This section summarizes the key features of the D3G0804W Gateways.



DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

. The Gateway includes an 8x4 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem capable of

maximum downstream speeds of 320 Mbps and maximum upstream speeds of 120 Mbps.



High-Speed Connections

. The Gateway provides four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, so users can

take full advantage of their high-speed WAN connections by enjoying the broadest spectrum of

multimedia, including IP telephony, instant high-speed Web access, file sharing, multimedia

conferencing, video streaming and download, high-performance gaming, and MP3 downloading.

The Gateway includes leading software features for maximizing user experiences, including SPI

firewall, port triggering, port forwarding, and parental control features.



WiFi Alliance certified 802.11 a/b/g/n

. The Gateway supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrently. It

supports up-to 300Mbps* maximum network bandwidth with its six built-in antennas and allows

faster wireless connections over longer distances.

Note:

Cable modems can provide maximum downstream speeds of 320 Mbps and upstream

speeds of 120 Mbps. However, the actual rate provided by your specific service provider may

vary dramatically from these maximum speeds.