User guide

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Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway
Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model
The installation procedures for the MF7211/MF7211-EXT and MF7211-Outdoor
models are slightly different. Refer to the installation procedure for the Smart Wi-Fi
Gateway model that you have.
■ Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model
■ Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model
Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model
Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the following items that
are required for the installation ready:
■ A computer with a Web browser
■ One CAT5 Ethernet cable (supplied with the device)
■ Your service provider’s Wireless Broadband Network SSID and security settings.
You will need to enter these settings on the device’s Web interface to enable it to
connect to the Wireless Broadband Network service.
Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer
The administrative computer is the computer that you will be using to access the
device’s Web interface. To access the Web interface, the administrative computer
must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically.
1. Power on your computer.
2. Go to the network connection settings.
• On Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Network, and then click Dialup
Connections.
• On Windows XP, click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network
Connections.
3. Double-click the icon for Local Area Connection.
4. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP), and then click Properties.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically, and then click OK to exit the TCP/IP
Properties window.
6. Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Step 2: Connect the Device to a Power Source and
the Admin Computer
1. Take out the power adapter that was shipped with the device.
2. Connect the power jack to the DC IN port on the side panel, and then connect
the power adapter to a power source or to a surge protector that is plugged into
a power source.