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SMCD3GN2 Wireless Cable Modem User Manual
Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................... v
Key Features .............................................................................................................. vi
Document Organization..............................................................................................vii
Document Conventions ..............................................................................................vii
Safety and Warnings ............................................................................................vii
Typographic Conventions..........................................................................................viii
1 Getting to Know Your Gateway ........................................................................... 9
Unpacking Package Contents ................................................................................... 10
System Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Front Panel................................................................................................................ 11
Configuring Wireless Security ................................................................................... 13
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 13
Restoring Factory Defaults........................................................................................ 14
2 Installing Your Gateway ..................................................................................... 15
Finding a Suitable Location ....................................................................................... 16
Connecting to the LAN .............................................................................................. 16
Connecting the WAN................................................................................................. 17
Powering on the Gateway ......................................................................................... 17
3 Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP ............................................................ 18
Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000 ........................................................................ 19
Configuring Microsoft Windows XP ........................................................................... 20
Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista ........................................................................ 21
Configuring Microsoft Windows 7 .............................................................................. 23
Configuring an Apple
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Macintosh
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Computer ........................................................... 25
4 Configuring Your Gateway ................................................................................ 27
Pre-configuration Guidelines ..................................................................................... 28
Disabling Proxy Settings...................................................................................... 28
Disabling Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer ................................................ 28
Disabling Proxy Settings in Firefox ................................................................ 28
Disabling Proxy Settings in Safari ................................................................. 29
Disabling Firewall and Security Software ............................................................ 29
Accessing the Gateway’s Web Management ............................................................ 30
Understanding the Web Management Interface Screens ......................................... 31