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Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide

Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings - Finding Information

Finding Information

The Getting Started Guide provides only basic instructions.

For more detailed information:

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Consult the CD-ROM to view other user documentation.

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Consult the Online Help that was installed with the software. This Online
Help contains detailed instructions, including a troubleshooting section.

For context-sensitive help press the

Help

button on the screens of your

RG Setup Utility.

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Visit our website at:

http://www.avaya.com

for:

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The list of most frequently asked questions,

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The latest software and documentation for your product, and

—

More resources for Technical Support.

Summary of Contents for Residential Gateway-I

Page 1: ...t Contents 1 3 Network Options 1 4 2 Connect Power Up Connect Cables 2 2 Power up the Unit 2 6 Network Name 2 9 3 Customize the Residential Gateway I settings Introduction 3 1 Internet Service Provider Information 3 2 View Modify Residential Gateway I Settings 3 4 Finding Information 3 6 ...

Page 2: ... I General Guidelines 4 1 Residential Gateway I Buttons 4 4 Special modes Residential Gateway I 4 7 A Specifications 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 ...

Page 3: ...Power up the Unit page 2 6 3 Install the Software a Insert the CD ROM that came with your Residential Gateway I 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 c Follow the instructions on your screen NOTE If the CD ROM does not start automatically 1 Click the Windows Start button ...

Page 4: ...Avaya wireless network adapter on your computer Set the configuration profile of the wireless network adapter to connect to a Residential Gateway I Set Network Name page 2 9 and Encryption key For more information read the user documentation that came with your wireless network adapter 5 Optional Customize the Residential Gateway I Settings ...

Page 5: ...Residential Gateway I Getting Started Guide 1 3 Quick Start Kit Contents Kit Contents Your Residential Gateway I kit includes the following items ...

Page 6: ...You can use the Residential Gateway I 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 I and One or more Avaya Wireless Network adapter cards for c...

Page 7: ...is the out of the box mode of operation for the Residential Gateway I that allows your client stations to share files and printers 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 9 ...

Page 8: ...n modem that allows multiple computers to share Internet access To access the Internet via the Residential Gateway I modem you will need An analog telephone line An ISP Internet Service Provider account View Modify Residential Gateway I Settings page 3 4 to enter the ISP dial up information to in the Residential Gateway I Figure 1 2 Wireless to Internet via Telephone Line ...

Page 9: ...et via an ADSL PPPoE modem Cable or ISDN modem you will need to Connect the external modem to the Residential Gateway I using a UTP cable An ISP Internet Service Provider account View Modify Residential Gateway I Settings page 3 4 to enter the correct setting for this type of connection Figure 1 3 Wireless Internet Access via External Device ...

Page 10: ...er internet access to their employees or students via an existing LAN Infrastructure In this mode the Residential Gateway I tool will Act as a transparent bridge between the wireless and wired network Disable the integrated DHCP server i e the Residential Gateway I will no longer assign IP Addresses Try to obtain its own IP Address from a DHCP server on the network ...

Page 11: ...Residential Gateway I Getting Started Guide 1 9 Quick Start Network Options ...

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Page 13: ...uide 2 1 2 Connect Power Up Before you start carefully read the flyer Information to the User that is included in your Residential Gateway I kit This flyer contains installation requirements and important information about using this product ...

Page 14: ...er Up Connect Cables Connect Cables 1 Press the latches a and remove the cover b of the Residential Gateway I 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 I unit see Figure 2 2 ...

Page 15: ...ss Internet Access via Telephone Line page 1 8 plug the telephone cable to the correspondent socket as shown in Figure 2 3 and to 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 9 plug in the UTP Ethernet cable into the ethernet socket ...

Page 16: ... 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 ...

Page 17: ...ed Guide 2 5 Connect Power Up Connect Cables 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 I on a Flat Surface ...

Page 18: ... Gateway I do not cover the unit or block the airflow to the unit with any other objects Figure 2 6 Residential Gateway I 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 I shows LED activity as listed in Table 2 7 on page 2 7 ...

Page 19: ... I and wireless stations See also Stand Alone Wireless Network page 1 7 Off No communication Ethernet Flashing Green Communication between Residential Gateway I and the wired Ethernet equipment See also Wireless Internet Access via External Devices page 1 9 Off No communication Residenti al Gateway I Modem Flashing Green Modem activity between Residential Gateway I and your phone line See also Wir...

Page 20: ...dential Gateway I 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 ...

Page 21: ...ification code of your wireless network It is printed on the label at the bottom of your Residential Gateway I Figure 2 8 Label with Network Name example In earlier versions of the Residential Gateway I 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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Page 23: ...puters and set up the Residential Gateway I you can start to use your Stand Alone Wireless Network page 1 5 To set up your Residential Gateway I 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 I configuration ...

Page 24: ... the type of internet account you may receive additional settings that you might need to enter in the Residential Gateway I configuration Start the RG Setup Utility 1 Click the Start button on the Windows task bar 2 Select Programs then select Wireless LAN 3 Select RG Setup Utility to start the program 4 To connect to the Residential Gateway I enter the 6 character Network Name page 2 9 printed on...

Page 25: ...sitive The encryption key matches the value of the Residential Gateway I default key matches the last five digits of the Network Name View Modify the Networking properties on your computer to Ensure the TCP IP protocol is installed for your wireless network adapter The TCP IP protocol has DHCP enabled to obtain an IP Address from the Residential Gateway I automatically Consult your Microsoft docum...

Page 26: ...teway I for Internet access you will need information from your Internet Service Provider ISP such as account name password telephone number and or IP address Next select how you wish to connect to your ISP Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line page 1 6 Wireless Internet Access via External Devices page 1 7 Follow the instructions on your screen or click Help for more information Wireless Co...

Page 27: ...have your Residential Gateway I network using a different one Encryption Key Communication within your network is only possible to wireless computers using the same Encryption Key This is what the Residential Gateway I uses to enable Data Security on your wireless network The default value of the Encryption Key equals the 5 last most right characters of the Network Name To prevent any access to yo...

Page 28: ...iew other user documentation Consult the Online Help that was installed with the software This Online Help contains detailed instructions including a troubleshooting section For context sensitive help press the Help button on the screens of your RG Setup Utility Visit our website at http www avaya com for The list of most frequently asked questions The latest software and documentation for your pr...

Page 29: ... the unit or block the airflow to the unit Keep the Residential Gateway I away from excessive heat and humidity Keep the unit free from vibration and dust Always disconnect the Residential Gateway I power adapter before cleaning Operation Guidelines To maximize the wireless coverage place the unit as centrally as possible depending on the wireless computers vicinity See also Wall Mount the Residen...

Page 30: ...sidential Gateway I consumes very little power In order to extend the life of your Residential Gateway I it is better to leave the unit powered on Wall Mount the Residential Gateway I If you want to mount the Residential Gateway I to the wall proceed as follows 1 Remove the cover page 2 2 2 Use a sharp pointed object like a small screwdriver to open the three cover screw holes marked a in Figure 4...

Page 31: ...place the Residential Gateway I you may consider to mount the unit upside down on high spots to be able to see the LEDs 4 Place the cover against the wall and put three marks on the wall to indicate the screw positions 5 Use the screws and the plugs that came with your kit to fix the cover to the wall 6 Close the Residential Gateway I ...

Page 32: ...esidential Gateway I Buttons The Residential Gateway I unit has two small buttons for troubleshooting purposes Reset button page 4 5 Reload button page 4 5 Remove the cover page 2 2 from the main unit to have access to these buttons as described in Connect Cables on page 2 2 Figure 4 2 Reload a and Reset b Button ...

Page 33: ...e CAUTION Pressing the reset button will disable all network communications for a few minutes Reload button Use this button only in special situations when you are no longer able to connect to your Residential Gateway I for example when you have forgotten the Residential Gateway I password or Encryption Key This button will disable the encryption key and the password It also resets the DHCP settin...

Page 34: ...4 6 Residential Gateway I Getting Started Guide Using your Residential Gateway I Residential Gateway I Buttons For more information see Finding Information page 3 6 ...

Page 35: ...nute time See Power up the Unit page 2 6 After finishing the RG Setup Utility The network settings will be sent from your computer to the Residential Gateway I The Residential Gateway I restarts automatically returning to normal operation mode within one minute time After pressing the Reset button The Residential Gateway I will restart and automatically returns to normal operation within one minut...

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Page 37: ...Standard for high speed Wireless LANs Bit Error Rate better than 10 5 Range up to 550 meters see details on page A 5 Frequency band Channels 2 4 Ghz Selectable channels Channel A 2412 MHz Channel B 2427 MHz Channel C 2442 MHz Channel D 2457 MHz Encryption 64 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP based on the RC4 algorithm ...

Page 38: ...ications Power Specifications Power Specifications Input Voltage Residential Gateway I 7 to 15V DC Input Voltage Power Adapter 100 to 240V 10 Power Adapter Types Subject to local standards Available types AU UK US JP EU Power Adapter Frequency 47 to 63 Hz ...

Page 39: ...aces built in a Wireless LAN Interface b 56K V 90 Modem RJ 11 connector female 1 8 m 6ft cable included c 10BASE T Ethernet RJ 45 connector female Cable not included Use cross over UTP cable to connect the device to external modems Use regular UTP cable to connect to a network hub or switch ...

Page 40: ...ns Physical Specifications Residential Gateway I Power Adapter Dimensions HxWxL 208x52x155 mm 78x48x75 mm Weight 350 g Operating Temperature 0 to 40 o C 0 to 50 o C Storage Temperature 10 to 50 o C 20 to 85 o C Humidity max 95 non condensing 20 to 90 Barometric Pressure 740 to 1050 hPa ...

Page 41: ...reless devices can be affected when Antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials The radio signal is absorbed by obstacles or objects E g in areas with floor to ceiling walls the range can be decreased down to 15 on its maximum value Radio Output Power 15 dBm nominal Spreading 11 chip Barker Sequence Wireless Data Rate Environment 11 Mb s 5 5 Mb s 2 Mb s 1 Mb s Max rang...

Page 42: ...ess networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4 GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment NOTE Refer to the flyer Information to the User for more regulatory information that may apply in your country ...

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