SMC Networks SMCD3G, User Manual

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Installing Your Gateway
Finding a Suitable Location
Your SMCD3G Cable Modem Gateway can be installed in any location with access to the
cable network. All of the cables connect to the rear panel of the Gateway for better
organization and utility. The LED indicators on the front panel are easily visible to provide
you with information about network activity and status.
For optimum performance, the location you choose should:
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Be close to a working AC power outlet.
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Allow sufficient air flow around the Gateway to keep the device as cool as possible.
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Not expose the Gateway to a dusty or wet environment.
Connecting to the LAN
Using an Ethernet LAN cable, you can connect the Gateway to a desktop computer,
notebook, hub, or switch. Your Gateway supports auto-MDI/MDIX, so you can use either a
standard straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable.
1. Connect either end of an Ethernet cable to one of the four LAN ports on the rear panel of
the Gateway (see Figure 3).
Figure 3. Connecting to a LAN Port on the Gateway Rear Panel
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s network-interface card (NIC) or to
another network device (see Figure 4).
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