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SMCD3GNV Wireless Cable Modem Gateway User Manual
Contents
Preface .................................................................................................................................. vii
Key Features ............................................................................................................... viii
Document Organization ................................................................................................ ix
Document Conventions................................................................................................. ix
Safety and Warnings ............................................................................................... ix
Typographic Conventions ..............................................................................................x
1 Getting to Know the Gateway ...................................................................................... 11
Unpacking Package Contents .................................................................................... 12
System Requirements ................................................................................................. 12
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 13
Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 15
Top Panel .................................................................................................................... 16
Botto m Panel ............................................................................................................... 16
Using the Reset Button ............................................................................................... 17
2 Installing the Gateway ................................................................................................... 18
Finding a Suitable Location......................................................................................... 19
Installing a Battery....................................................................................................... 20
Connecting to the LAN ................................................................................................ 21
Connecting the WAN................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to the Public Telephone Network ............................................................ 22
Powering on the Gateway ........................................................................................... 23
3 Preconfiguration Guidelines ........................................................................................ 24
Configuring Your Co mputer for TCP/IP ...................................................................... 25
Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000 ................................................................... 25
Configuring Microsoft Windows XP ...................................................................... 26
Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista ................................................................... 27
Configuring Microsoft Windows 7 ......................................................................... 30
Configuring an Apple
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Macintosh
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Computer ...................................................... 33
Disabling Proxy Settings ............................................................................................. 34
Disabling Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer ....................................................... 34
Disabling Proxy Settings in Firefox ....................................................................... 34
Disabling Proxy Settings in Safari......................................................................... 35
Disabling Firewall and Security Software ................................................................... 35
Confirming the Gateway’s Online Status .................................................................... 35
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