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Table 2. Front Panel Push-Buttons

Symbol

Button

Description

WPS

Press this button to establish a wireless connection between the Gateway and a WPS-enabled client (see

“Configuring WPS Settings” on page 39).

ON/OFF

Press to turn ON the Gateway. Press again to turn OFF the Gateway.

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Gateway contains a reset button and ports for attaching the supplied power cord

and making other connections. Figure 2 shows the rear panel components and Table 3 describes them.

Figure 2. Rear View of the Gateway

LAN 1-4

USB

CABLE

POWER

RST (RESET) BUTTON

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Table 3. Gateway Rear Panel Components

Port / Switch

Description

RST

Use this button to reboot the Gateway or restore the default factory settings (see “Resetting or Rebooting the Gateway” below).

This button is recessed to prevent accidental resets of your Gateway.

LAN 1-4

Four 10/100/1000 auto-sensing RJ-45 switch ports. Connect devices on your LAN, such as a computer, hub, or switch, to these

ports.

USB

This Gateway provides one USB 2.0 host port. Use this port to connect to a USB printer, hard drive, or other peripheral.

CABLE

Connect your coaxial cable line to this port.

POWER

Connect the supplied power cord to this port.

Resetting or Rebooting the Gateway

You can use the

RST

button on the Gateway rear panel to power cycle the Gateway or reset the

Gateway to its original factory default settings.

Note:

You can also reset or reboot the Gateway using the Restore/Reboot page (see page

91).

To reboot the Gateway and keep any customized overrides you made to the default settings:

1. Leave power cord connected to the Gateway.

2. Press and hold the

RST

button on the Gateway back panel for about 10 seconds, then release the

RST

button.

3. Wait for the Gateway to reboot.

To reset the Gateway to its original factory default settings:

1. Leave power plugged into the Gateway.

2. Press and hold the

RST

button on the Gateway back panel for about 15 seconds, then release the

RST

button.

3. Wait for the Gateway to reboot with factory default settings.

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2 Installing Your Gateway

Topics:

This chapter describes how to install the Gateway.



Finding a Suitable

Location (page 8)



Connecting to the LAN

(page 9)



Connecting the WAN

(page 10)



Powering on the Gateway

(page 10)

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Finding a Suitable Location

You can install the Gateway in any location with access to the cable network. All of the cables connect

to the rear panel of the Gateway for better organization and utility. The LED indicators on the front panel

are easily visible to provide you with information about network activity and status.

For optimum performance, the location you choose should:



Be close to a working AC power outlet.



Allow the Gateway to be mounted vertically for optimized wireless performance.



Allow sufficient air flow around the Gateway to keep the device as cool as possible.



Not expose the Gateway to a dusty or wet environment.



Be an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the

Gateway and your other devices to a minimum.



Be away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans,

home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone.



Be away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large

expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete

can also affect your wireless signal.

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Connecting to the LAN

Using an Ethernet LAN cable, you can connect the Gateway to a desktop computer, notebook, hub, or

switch. The Gateway supports auto-MDI/MDIX, so you can use either a standard straight-through or

crossover Ethernet cable.

1. Connect either end of an Ethernet cable to one of the four LAN ports on the rear panel of the

Gateway (see Figure 3).

Figure 3. Connecting to a LAN Port on the Gateway Rear Panel<

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s network-interface card (NIC) or to another

network device (see Figure 4).

Figure 4. Connecting the Gateway to a Laptop or Desktop Computer