Installing Your Gateway
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SMCD3GN-RRR Wireless Cable Modem Gateway User Manual
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s network-interface card (NIC) or to
another network device (see Figure 4).
Figure 4. Connecting your Gateway to the a Laptop or Desktop Computer
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To connect your Gateway to a Wide Area Network (WAN) interface:
3. Connect a coaxial cable to the port labeled
Cable
on the rear panel of your Gateway from
a cable port in your home or office (see Figure 2 on page 13). Use only manufactured
coaxial patch cables with F-type connectors at both ends for all connections.
4. Hand-tighten the connectors to secure the connection.
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After making your LAN and WAN connections, use the following procedure to power on your
Gateway:
1. Connect the supplied power cord to the port on the rear panel of your Gateway (see Figure
2 on page 13).
2. Connect the other end of the power cord to a working power outlet. The Gateway powers
on automatically, the
POWER
LED on the front panel goes ON, and the other front panel
LEDs show your Gateway’s status (see Table 1 on page 12).
WARNING:
Only use the power cord supplied with your Gateway. Using a different power
cord can damage your Gateway and void the warranty.