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Quick Start Overview
Connect & Power Up
Customize Settings
Using your RG
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Residential Gateway - Quick Install Guide
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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
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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
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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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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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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
Quick Start - Network Options
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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
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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.
See also: Stand-Alone Wireless
Network (page 1-5).
Off No communication.
Ethernet Flashing Green Communication between Residential
Gateway and the wired Ethernet
equipment
See also: Wireless Internet Access via
External Devices (page 1-7).
Off No communication.
Residential
Gateway
Modem
Flashing Green Modem activity between Residential
Gateway and your phone line.
See also: Wireless Internet Access via
Telephone Line (page 1-6).
Off No communication.
Connect & Power Up - Network Name
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Network Name
The Network Name is the unique 6-character identification code of your
wireless network. It is printed on the label, at the bottom of your Residential
Gateway.
Figure 2-7 Label with Network Name (example)
In earlier versions of the Residential Gateway devices, the Network Name is
also referred to as RG ID.
The last 5 characters of the Network Name also match the default data
encryption key.
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Customize the Residential
Gateway settings
Introduction
When you have installed the ORiNOCO network adapters on your
computers and set up the Residential Gateway, you can start to use your
Stand-Alone Wireless Network (page 1-5).
To set up your Residential Gateway for Internet access, you will need to:
1. Obtain an account with an Internet Service Provider.
2. Start the RG Setup Utility (page 3-2).
3. Enter the Internet Service Provider Information (page 3-2) into your
Residential Gateway configuration.
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