Lucent Technologies ORiNOCO Getting Started

Brand: Lucent Technologies

Model: ORiNOCO

Type: Getting Started

Quick Start Overview

Connect & Power Up

Customize Settings

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Getting Started

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Residential Gateway - Quick Install Guide

Table of Contents

1 Quick Start 1-1

Overview 1-1

Kit Contents 1-3

Network Options 1-4

2 Connect & Power Up 2-1

Connect Cables 2-1

Power-up the Unit 2-5

Network Name 2-7

3 Customize the Residential Gateway settings 3-1

Introduction 3-1

Internet Service Provider Information 3-2

View/Modify Residential Gateway Settings 3-4

Finding Information 3-6

4 Using your Residential Gateway 4-1

General Guidelines 4-1

Residential Gateway Buttons 4-4

Special modes Residential Gateway 4-6

Table of Contents

Residential Gateway - Quick Install Guide

A Specifications A-1

Technical Specifications A-1

Power Specifications A-2

Interfaces (built-in) A-3

Physical Specifications A-4

Radio Specifications A-5

Regulatory Information A-6

B Support & Warranty B-1

Technical Support B-1

Repair or Replacement B-2

Residential Gateway - Getting Started Guide

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Quick Start

Overview

Follow the quick steps described below to install the Residential Gateway

and power up your wireless network:

1. Connect Cables (page 2-1).

2. Power-up the Unit (page 2-5).

3. Install the Software:

a. Insert the CD-ROM that came with your Residential Gateway kit into

your computer.

Your operating system will run the CD automatically

b. Click the install buttons for the following software:

■

Client Manager, and

■

RG Setup Utility

4. Select button

Install Software

5. Select

Install Client Manager

c. Follow the instructions on your screen.

NOTE:

If the CD-ROM does not start automatically:

1. Click the Windows

Start

button

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2. Select

Run

3. Browse to the CD-ROM

4. Double-click the file “

start.exe

”.

6. Install a Lucent wireless network adapter on your computer.

■

Set the configuration profile of the wireless network adapter to

connect to a Residential Gateway.

■

Set Network Name (page 2-7) and Encryption key.

For more information, read the user documentation that came with your

wireless network adapter.

7. (Optional) Customize the Residential Gateway Settings.

Quick Start - Kit Contents

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Kit Contents

Your Residential Gateway kit includes the following items:

Quick Start - Network Options

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Residential Gateway - Getting Started Guide

Network Options

The Residential Gateway is a Base Station that bridges communication

between (wireless) computers and the Internet.

You can use the Residential Gateway to provide:

■

A Stand-Alone Wireless Network (page 1-5).

■

Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-6) using the built-in

56k/V90 modem.

■

Wireless Internet Access via External Devices (page 1-7) using an

external cable/DSL/ISDN modem.

To build your wireless network, all you need is:

■

one Residential Gateway

■

one or more Lucent Wireless Network adapter cards for your wireless

computers.

Quick Start - Network Options

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Stand-Alone Wireless Network

This is the out-of-the-box mode of operation for the Residential Gateway that

allows your client stations to file/print sharing.

Figure 1-1 Stand-alone Wireless Network

Adding wireless computers is as easy as inserting a wireless client adapter

and configuring the computer with the same Network Name (page 2-7).

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Residential Gateway - Getting Started Guide

Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line

The Residential Gateway includes a 56K/V90 built-in modem that allows

multiple computers to share Internet access.

To access the Internet via the Residential Gateway modem you will need:

■

An analog telephone line.

■

An ISP (Internet Service Provider) account.

■

View/Modify Residential Gateway Settings (page 3-4) to enter the ISP

dial-up information to in the Residential Gateway.

Figure 1-2 Wireless to Internet via Telephone Line

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Wireless Internet Access via External Devices

To access the Internet via an ADSL - PPPoE modem, Cable or ISDN modem

you will need to:

■

Connect the external modem to the Residential Gateway using a UTP

cable.

■

An ISP (Internet Service Provider) account.

■

View/Modify Residential Gateway Settings (page 3-4) to enter the

correct setting for this type of connection.

Figure 1-3 Wireless Internet Access via External Device

Quick Start - Network Options

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Residential Gateway - Getting Started Guide

Wireless Internet Access via Ethernet LAN

Some companies or educational organizations offer internet access to their

employees or students via an existing LAN Infrastructure.

In this mode, the Residential Gateway tool will:

■

Act as a transparent bridge between the wireless and wired network.

■

Disable the integrated DHCP server (i.e. the Residential Gateway will no

longer assign IP Addresses.

■

Try to obtain its own IP Address from a DHCP server on the network.

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Connect & Power Up

Connect Cables

Before you start, carefully read the flyer “Information to the User” that is

included in your Residential Gateway kit. This flyer contains installation

requirements and important information about using this product.

1. Press the latches (a) and remove the cover (b) of the Residential

Gateway as pictured in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Remove the cover

2. Plug the power connector into the power socket on the Residential

Gateway unit (see Figure 2-2).

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Figure 2-2 Connect Power Adapter

3. Connect the cable for internet access:

■

For Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-6), plug

the telephone cable into socket a (see Figure 2-3) and the

telephone outlet.

Depending on local standards, you may need a special adapter plug

to connect the cable to the outlet.

■

For Wireless Internet Access via External Devices (page 1-7), plug

a UTP/Ethernet cable into socket b.

Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables

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Figure 2-3 Connect Telephone Cable

NOTE:

Telephone adapter plugs and Ethernet cable are not included, but

are available at your local computer dealer. See Interfaces (built-in)

(page A-3) for information about cable/connector types.

4. Close the cover by attaching it to the unit, pressing the latches as

pictured in Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4 Close the Unit

5. Place the unit on a flat surface and route the cables through the cable

entrance as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5 Place the Residential Gateway on a Flat Surface

Connect & Power Up - Power-up the Unit

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Power-up the Unit

1. Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet.

WARNING:

After applying power to the Residential Gateway, do not cover the

unit or block the airflow to the unit with any other objects.

Figure 2-6 Residential Gateway LEDs

2. Monitor the LED activity on the unit.

The LEDs (see Figure 2-6) will change color in the range Yellow, Red

and Green to indicate start-up diagnostics. When finished (after

approximately 30 seconds), the Residential Gateway shows LED activity

as listed in Table 2-1 on page 2-6.

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Table 2-1 LED Activity Table - Normal Operation

NOTE:

If the Residential Gateway does not switch to normal operation

within one minute, consult the section Finding Information

(page 3-6).

3. Now proceed with the installation of software as described in the Quick

Start Overview (page 1-1).

Icon Name Color/Activity Description

Power Steady Green Power enabled

Wireless Flashing Green Wireless activity between Residential

Gateway and wireless stations.

Lucent Technologies ORiNOCO Getting Started

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