Owner's Manual

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway
Wired Connection to a Computer
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
Wired Connection to a Computer
1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and
all computers.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the Ethernet ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the
Gateway (see Figure 4-1), and the other end to an Ethernet port on a computer.
3. Repeat this step to connect more computers, a switch, or other network devices to the Gateway.
4. Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway’s back panel (see Figure 4-2) to the wall jack of the
ADSL line. A small device called a microfilter may be necessary between each phone and wall jack to prevent
interference. Contact your ISP if you have any questions.
5. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway’s Power port (see Figure 4-3), and then plug the power adapter
into a power outlet. Turn the On/Off switch to On.
• The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly
and the switch is turned on. The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then it will light up steady when
the self-test is complete. If the LED flashes for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
6. Power on one of your computers that is connected to the 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.
Figure 4-2: ADSL Connection
Figure 4-1: Ethernet Connection
IMPORTANT: If using microfilters, make sure to only place the microfilters
between the phone and the wall jack and not between the Gateway and
the wall jack or your ADSL will not connect.
Figure 4-3: Power Connection
NOTE: You should always plug the Gateway’s power
adapter into a power strip with surge protection.