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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).
Rebooting the Gateway
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.
Restoring Factory Defaults
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

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