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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Wireless Connection to a Computer
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Wireless Connection to a Computer
If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Gateway, follow these instructions:
1.
Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all
computers.
2.
Connect the coaxial cable that is provided by your cable service provider to the Cable port that is on the back
of the Gateway.
3.
Connect the power adapter to the Gateway’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
4.
Turn the On/Off switch to
On
.
5.
Contact your Cable ISP to activate your account.
Your Cable ISP will need what is called a MAC Address for
the cable modem capability of the Gateway in order to set up your account. The 12-digit modem MAC address
is printed on a bar code label on the bottom of the Gateway.
Once you have given them this number, your
Cable ISP should be able to activate your account.
The Online LED flashes when the Gateway is establishing a connection to your cable ISP. When the Cable is
synchronized with your cable ISP, the LED will be solidly lit.
6.
Then, turn on the PC that you want to use to configure the Gateway.
7.
For initial access to the Gateway through a wireless connection, make sure the computer’s wireless adapter
has its SSID set to
linksys
(the Gateway’s default setting), and its encryption is disabled. After you have
accessed the Gateway, you can change the Gateway and this computer’s adapter settings to match the your
usual network settings.
The Gateway’s hardware installation is now complete. Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway.”
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to contact your Cable ISP with the Gateway’s MAC address after the
Gateway is powered on, so they can activate your account or you will not have Internet access.
NOTE:
If the Gateway was provided to you by your Cable ISP, it may require different
wireless settings. If you’re experiencing problems connecting wirelessly, you may need
to connect to the Gateway with a wired connection so you can change the settings.
NOTE:
After configuration, you should always
change the SSID from its default,
linksys
, and
enable encryption.
Figure 4-4: Cable Connection
Figure 4-5: Power Connection
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Wired USB Connection to a Computer
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Wired USB Connection to a Computer
First, make sure that all the devices that you’ll be working with are powered down, including your PCs and the
Gateway.
1.
Connect the coaxial cable that is provided by your cable service provider to the Cable port that is on the back
of the Gateway.
2.
Connect one end of a USB cable to your PC’s USB port and connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB
port on the back of the Gateway.
3.
Connect the power adapter to the Gateway. Plug the other end of the power adapter into the electrical outlet,
preferably a surge protector.
4.
Turn on the Gateway. Then, turn on your PC.
5.
During the boot-up process, your computer should recognize the device and ask for driver installation.
6.
Next, you will need to install the USB driver. Continue to the section for your Windows operating system.
Figure 4-7: USB Connection
Figure 4-6: Cable Connection
Figure 4-8: Power Connection
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Wired USB Connection to a Computer
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Installing the USB Drivers for Windows 98
1.
When the
Add New Hardware Wizard
window appears, insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive and click
Next
.
2.
Select
Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)
and click the
Next
button.
3.
Select
CD-ROM drive
as the only location where Windows will search for the driver software and click the
Next
button.
Figure 4-9: Add New Hardware Wizard
Figure 4-10: Search for Driver
Figure 4-11: CD-ROM Drive
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Wired USB Connection to a Computer
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
4.
Windows will notify you that it has identified multiple drivers. Select
The updated driver (Recommended)
as the appropriate driver. Click the
Next
button.
5.
Windows is now ready to install the driver. Click the
Next
button.
6.
Windows will begin installing the driver for the Gateway. At this point, the installation may require files from
your Windows 98 CD-ROM. If prompted, insert your Windows 98 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and enter
d:\win98
in the box that appears (if “d” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
If you were not supplied with a
Windows 98 CD-ROM, your Windows files may have been placed on your hard drive by your computer
manufacturer.
While the location of these files may vary, many manufacturers use c:\windows\options\cabs
as the path.
Try entering this path into the box. If no files are found, check your computer’s documentation or
contact your computer manufacturer for more information.
7.
After Windows has completed installing this driver, click
Finish
.
8.
When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove all CD-ROMs from the PC and click
Yes
.
If Windows does
not ask you to restart your PC, click the
Start
button, choose
Shut Down
, choose
Restart
, and then click
Yes
.
9.
The Windows 98 driver installation is complete.
10. Contact your Cable ISP to activate your account.
Your Cable ISP will need what is called a MAC Address for
the cable modem capability of the Gateway in order to set up your account. The 12-digit modem MAC address
is printed on a bar code label on the bottom of the Gateway.
Once you have given them this number, your
Cable ISP should be able to activate your account.
The Online LED flashes when the Gateway is establishing a connection to your cable ISP. When the Cable is
synchronized with your cable ISP, the LED will be solidly lit.
The Gateway’s hardware installation is now complete. Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway.”
Figure 4-12: Select Updated Driver
Figure 4-13: Install Driver
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to contact your Cable ISP with the Gateway’s MAC address after the
Gateway is powered on, so they can activate your account or you will not have Internet access.
Figure 4-14: Driver Installation Complete
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Wired USB Connection to a Computer
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium
1.
Start up your PC in Windows Millennium. Windows will detect new hardware connected to your PC. Insert the
Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2.
Select
Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)
and click the
Next
button.
3.
Windows will begin installing the driver for the modem.
At this point, the installation may require files from
your Windows Millennium CD-ROM.
If prompted, insert your Windows Millennium CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive and enter
d:\win9x
in the box that appears (if “d” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
If you were not
supplied with a Windows CD-ROM, your Windows files may have been placed on your hard drive by your
computer manufacturer.
While the location of these files may vary, many manufacturers use
c:\windows\options\install as the path.
Try entering this path into the box. If no files are found, check your
computer’s documentation or contact your computer manufacturer for more information.
4.
When Windows finishes installing the driver, click
Finish
.
5.
When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove all CD-ROMs from the PC and click
Yes
.
If Windows does
not ask you to restart your PC, click the
Start
button, choose
Shut Down
, choose
Restart
, and then click
Yes
.
6.
The Windows Millennium driver installation is complete.
7.
Contact your Cable ISP to activate your account.
Your Cable ISP will need what is called a MAC Address for
the cable modem capability of the Gateway in order to set up your account. The 12-digit modem MAC address
is printed on a bar code label on the bottom of the Gateway.
Once you have given them this number, your
Cable ISP should be able to activate your account.
The Online LED flashes when the Gateway is establishing a connection to your cable ISP. When the Cable is
synchronized with your cable ISP, the LED will be solidly lit.
The Gateway’s hardware installation is now complete. Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway.”
Figure 4-15: New Hardware Found
Figure 4-16: Search for Driver
Figure 4-17: Driver Installation Complete
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to contact your Cable ISP with the Gateway’s MAC address after the
Gateway is powered on, so they can activate your account or you will not have Internet access.

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