User's Manual

Powering On
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Powering On
Plug the power adapter cord into the DC 12V power socket on the Gateway, and then
plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet. Check the LED marked PWR on
the top of the unit to be sure it is on. If the PWR indicator does not light up, refer to
Appendix A: “Troubleshooting” on page 111.
If the Gateway is properly configured, it will take about 30 seconds to establish a
connection with the VDSL service provider after powering up. During this time the
VDSL LINK indicator will flash during synchronization. After the VDSL connection has
been established, the VDSL LINK indicator will stay on.
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocols
To connect the Gateway to a computer through its Ethernet port, the computer must
have an Ethernet network adapter card installed, and be configured for the TCP/IP
protocol. Many service providers configure TCP/IP for client computers automatically
using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP). Other service providers may require you to use a specific IP configuration
(known as a static IP address), which must be entered manually.
Carry out the following steps to check that the computer’s Ethernet port is correctly
configured for DHCP.
Windows 95/98/NT
1. Click “Start/Settings/Control Panel.”
2. Click the “Network” icon.
3. For Windows NT, click the “Protocols” tab.
4. Select “TCP/IP” from the list of network protocols; this may include details of
adapters installed in your computer.
5. Click “Properties.”
6. Check the option “Obtain an IP Address.”
Windows 2000
1. Click “Start/Settings/Network/Dial-up Connections.”
2. Click “Local Area Connections.”
3. Select “TCP/IP” from the list of network protocols.
4. Click on “Properties.”
5. Select the option “Obtain an IP Address.”
Windows XP
1. Click “Start/Control Panel/Network Connections.”