User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Getting to Know the Gateway
- 2 Installing the Gateway
- 3 Preconfiguration Guidelines
- 4 Configuring the Gateway
- Accessing the Gateway’s Web Management
- Understanding the Web Management Interface Menus
- Web Management Interface Menus
- Viewing Information About Your Network and Connected Devices
- Viewing Information About Your Network and Connections
- Configuring Firewall Settings
- Viewing System Software Settings
- Configuring System Hardware
- Configuring Your Home Network
- Working with Connected Devices
- Configuring Parental Controls
- Using Advanced Features
- Troubleshooting the Gateway
- 5 Configuring the Gateway’s mso Interface
- Accessing the Gateway’s Web Management
- Understanding the Web Management Interface Menus
- Web Management Interface Menus
- Configuring the Gateway Settings
- Configuring Connections
- Configuring Firewall Settings
- Viewing System Software Settings
- Configuring Hardware
- Configuring Your Home Network
- Working with Connected Devices
- Configuring Parental Controls
- Using Advanced Features
- Troubleshooting the Gateway
- 6 Troubleshooting Procedures
- Basic Troubleshooting Procedures
- Advanced Troubleshooting Procedures
- Specific Troubleshooting Procedures
- Unable to Log In to Gateway
- Local Networked Devices Unable to Access the Gateway
- Unable to Access the Internet
- Unable to Access Networked Devices
- Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot
- Gateway Disconnects from the Internet
- Slow Web Browsing
- Unable to Configure Port Forwarding
- Unable to Use Pass-thru VPN
- Gateway is Not Passing DHCP Address to a computer
- Determining a Computer’s MAC Address
- Wireless Troubleshooting
- Application and Gaming Troubleshooting
- Connecting to Messenger Services Behind the Gateway
- Connecting to America Online Behind the Gateway
- Connecting to XBox Live, PSP, and Nintendo WFC
- Index
Preface
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SMCD3GNV Wireless Cable Modem Gateway User Manual
Document Organization
This document consists of four chapters and two appendixes.
Chapter 1 - describes the contents in the Gateway package, system requirements, and
an overview of the Gateway’s front, rear, top, and bottom panels.
Chapter 2 - describes how to install the Gateway.
Chapter 3 - describes how to configure TCP/IP settings on the computer you will use to
configure the Gateway.
Chapter 4 - describes how to configure the Gateway.
Chapter 6 – provides troubleshooting information you can use in the unlikely event you
encounter a problem with the Gateway.
Appendix A - lists the Gateway’s specifications.
Appendix B - contains compliance information.
Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to certain information.
Safety and Warnings
This document uses the following symbols to draw your attention to certain information.
Symbol Meaning Description
Note Notes emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.
Tip Tips provide helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for performing tasks more
effectively.
Warning Warnings indicate that failure to take a specified action could result in damage to the
device.
Electric Shock Hazard This symbol warns users of electric shock hazard. Failure to take appropriate
precautions such as not opening or touching hazardous areas of the equipment could
result in injury or death.