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Chapter 2

  Setting up the Gateway

Connecting the gateway to the Internet

You can connect the gateway to the Internet using the DSL port or the Ethernet port.

Using the VDSL port

Connect the gateway to the Internet through the VDSL port.

1. Connect one end of a phone cord to the green VDSL port on the gateway.

2. Connect the other end of the phone cord to the phone outlet.

After the gateway recognizes the connection, the Broadband light blinks green for a 
moment and then turns steady green.

Using the Ethernet port

If directed by your service provider, you can connect the gateway to the Internet 
through the Ethernet port.

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the gateway.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the broadband device.

After the gateway recognizes the connection, the Broadband light blinks green for a 
moment and then turns steady green. 

VDSL

Summary of Contents for 5268ac

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE HomePortal Intelligent Gateway 5268ac...

Page 2: ...ed herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information in no event s...

Page 3: ...e gateway home page 15 Configuring general settings 16 Viewing system information 16 Changing the system password 16 Changing the type of wireless security 16 Changing the wireless password 17 Changin...

Page 4: ...cally eliminates wireless cold spots in the home Increased power and sensitivity along with optimized antenna design give better range and performance than typical wireless access points With its full...

Page 5: ...ed to the coaxial port Flickering green There is activity from devices connected to the coaxial port The flickering of the light is synchronized to data traffic Voice 1 Voice 2 Solid green A phone is...

Page 6: ...cm from your television to avoid audio hissing or static Place the gateway in an open area to minimize interference from its surroundings Wireless signal strength is much stronger in an open area tha...

Page 7: ...e gateway using a wired or wireless connection The following illustration shows on overview of the connections LOCAL ETHERNET ETHERNET USB POWER RESET CABLE 4 3 2 1 VDSL VOICE 1 2 Power outlet Portabl...

Page 8: ...The gateway includes an integrated battery The battery provides backup power in case of power failure You should insert the battery before you use the gateway 1 Open the battery door 2 Insert the batt...

Page 9: ...way because it matches the power requirements of the gateway and it complies with local requirements 1 Connect one end of the power adapter to the POWER port on the gateway 2 Connect the other end to...

Page 10: ...e cord to the phone outlet After the gateway recognizes the connection the Broadband light blinks green for a moment and then turns steady green Using the Ethernet port If directed by your service pro...

Page 11: ...light turns steady green and blinks when the computer starts transferring data with the gateway Using a wireless connection The gateway has an integrated wireless access point that you can use to conn...

Page 12: ...r and then to the phones Note To prevent interference with cordless phones ensure that the gateway is at least 5 feet 1 5 m from the cordless phone base station After the gateway recognizes a phone th...

Page 13: ...lter for each phone device such as a desktop phone analog modem Fax or answering machine If you have several phone devices connected to each other and are using a single phone jack install only one DS...

Page 14: ...ne cord from the phone jack 2 Connect the phone cord from the back of the DSL filter into the phone jack and mount the filter on the wall plate pegs using the keyhole slots 3 Connect the phone cable t...

Page 15: ...ut you can change certain settings such as the wireless network name password and firewall options Opening the gateway home page Use the gateway home page to change settings on your gateway 1 Start yo...

Page 16: ...gateway home page at http 192 168 1 254 2 Click the Settings tab then click the System Info tab 3 Click Password 4 For Enter Current Password enter the system password The default system password Dev...

Page 17: ...t on the gateway and on the wireless device WPA PSK TKIP and WPA2 PSK AES This setting allows a wireless device to use either WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK to access your wireless network This setting requires...

Page 18: ...s 1 Open the gateway home page at http 192 168 1 254 2 Click the Settings tab then click the Event Notifications tab 3 Select the events for which you want to be notified 4 Click Save Configuring broa...

Page 19: ...r the following information Router Address The router IP address for the secondary subnet provided by the service provider Subnet Mask The router mask for the secondary subnet provided by the service...

Page 20: ...rst IP address in the DHCP IP address pool to be assigned on the local network Last DHCP Address The last IP address in the DHCP IP address pool to be assigned on the local network 6 For DHCP Lease Ti...

Page 21: ...on with a computer connected with your gateway If you cannot find a listing for your application you can define an application with the protocol and port information For more information see Defining...

Page 22: ...can create a separate definition for each Port or Range The port number or range of port numbers that the application uses For example some applications requires only one port to be opened such as TCP...

Page 23: ...tings tab then click the Firewall tab 3 Click Applications Pinholes and DMZ 4 Select the computer that you want to put in DMZplus mode If the computer you want to select is unlisted because it is powe...

Page 24: ...way The power supply may be faulty Verify that the light on the power supply is green The AC outlet may be faulty Try plugging the gateway in to a known good outlet The Power light blinks immediately...

Page 25: ...y over the wireless connection Ensure that the wireless feature is enabled For more information go to the gateway configuration page at http 192 168 1 254 The Internet is not accessible but the gatewa...

Page 26: ...s device is within the range of the gateway I cannot set a custom encryption key on the gateway user interface The custom encryption key may not conform with the security mode key length key type or v...

Page 27: ...is device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sent appareil est con...

Page 28: ...ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentia...

Page 29: ...if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the teleph...

Page 30: ...he AC DC power adapter supplied with this product is designed to ensure your personal safety and to be compatible with this equipment Use only the power adapter that was provided with the gateway Plea...

Page 31: ...ibre 26 AWG ou sup rieur list UL ou certifi CSA Internal telephone ports VoIP Telecommunication equipment connected to this port e g via Phone Lines 1 2 port should be UL Listed and the connections sh...

Page 32: ...ension ou mettant du bruit lectrique tel que climatiseurs enseignes au n on dispositifs de s curit magn tique ou de haute fr quence ou moteurs lectriques Location environmental considerations Do not p...

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