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Step
2
Connect Your First Computer
to the HomePortal
Choose a computer and connection type
The first computer you connect to your home network is used to configure the HomePortal residential
gateway for proper operation. Choose one of the following methods to connect your first computer to the
HomePortal. Save and close all open programs before you begin connecting your HomePortal.
*
If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PC card or USB adapter) for wireless networking, the HomePortal
Setup Wizard software automatically configures it to communicate with the HomePortal during setup,
but you will need to install the driver. See Appendix A for detailed installation instructions.
If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you will need to manually configure your adapter of
choice to communicate with the HomePortal BEFORE installing the HomePortal software. See
Appendix B for detailed configuration instructions.
Connection Type
Go to...
Ethernet
Requires:
A computer with an Ethernet port.
Recommended for:
Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.
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USB
Requires:
A Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, or 2000 computer with an available
USB port.
Recommended for:
Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.
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Home phoneline networking (HomePNA)
Requires:
A computer with a HomePNA port or an external HomePNA adapter
such as the 2Wire PC Port.
Recommended for:
Additional computers in the same room as the HomePortal
or computers in other rooms.
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Network connection via Ethernet hub or switch
Requires:
An Ethernet hub or switch and a computer with an Ethernet port.
Recommended for:
Multiple computers in the same room as the HomePortal.
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Wireless
(
Model 100W only
)
Requires:
A computer with an 802.11b wireless network adapter* installed.
Wireless adapters are purchased separately from the HomePortal.
Recommended for:
Additional computers in the same room as the HomePortal
or computers in other rooms.
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