User guide

CG7486E LED Activity during Startup

LED

Description

POWER

Turns on when AC power is connected to the CG7486E.

Indicates that the power is connected properly.

ONLINE

Flashes during CG7486E registration and configuration.

Changes to solid green when the CG7486E is registered

successfully and ready for Internet access

Setting up Internet Access

After installing the CG7486E, check that you can connect to the Internet. You

can retrieve an IP address for your computer’s network interface using one of the

following options:

 Retrieve the statically defined IP address and DNS address

 Automatically retrieve the IP address using the Network DHCP server

The CBN CG7486E Wireless Gateway provides a DHCP server on its LAN. It is

recommended that you configure your LAN to obtain the IPs for the LAN and

DNS server automatically.

Make sure all computers on your LAN are configured for TCP/IP. After configuring

TCP/IP on your computer, you should verify the IP address.

Note: For UNIX or Linux systems follow the instructions in the

applicable user documentation.

Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Double-click Network Connections to list the Dial-up and LAN or High-Speed

Internet connections.

3. Right-click the network connection for your network interface.

4. Select Properties from the drop-down menu to display the Local Area

Connection Properties window. Be sure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is

checked.

5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties to display the Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

6. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically.