System Requirements
To install and connect to the Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway, you must have:
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Broadband Internet service and modem/gateway with coax or
Ethernet connection.
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2.4/5 GHz 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n wireless adapter installed on each
PC. Alternatively an Ethernet adapter can be used.
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Windows 7 or later, or Mac OS 10 or later.
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An up to date web browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later, Google
Chrome, or Mozilla 1.7/Firefox 1.0 or later.
Software Installation
Configuring Client PC
After completing the hardware setup by connecting all your network
devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to the
Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway.
To access the Internet through the Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway, you must
configure the network settings of the computers in your LAN to use
the same IP subnet as the gateway. The default IP settings for the
Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway are:
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IP address: 192.168.0.1
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Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Windows 8
1.
On the Windows desktop, click Start/Desktop.
2.
Right-click the Ethernet icon on the task bar, then select Open
Network and Sharing Center.
3.
The Network and Sharing Center window will open. Click Ethernet
in the View your active networks field of the screen.
4.
On the Ethernet Status screen, click Properties.
5.
Double-click Internet Protocol Version 6/Version 4 (TCP/IPv6,v4).
6.
If Obtain an IP(v6) address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically are selected, your computer is already
configured for DHCP. If not, select the options.
Windows 10
1.
On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Network & Internet.
2.
The Network status window will open. Click Ethernet on the left
menu bar of the screen.
3.
Click Open Network and Sharing Center.
4.
Double-click the Ethernet connection for this device.
5.
On the connection status screen, click Properties.
6.
Double-click Internet Protocol Version 6/Version 4 (TCP/IPv6/v4).
7.
If Obtain an IP(v6) address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically are already selected, your computer is
already configured for DHCP. If not, select the options.
Obtain IP Settings from Your Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway
Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your
gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing
old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your
Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway, you can verify that you have configured your
computer correctly.
1.
On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Accessories/
Command Prompt.
2.
In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /release and press
the Enter key.
3.
Type ipconfig /renew and press the Enter key. Verify that your IP
Address is now 192.168.0.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
and your Default Gateway is 192.168.0.1. These values confirm
that your Wireless Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway is functioning correctly.
4.
Type exit and press the Enter key to close the Command Prompt
window.
Manual TCP/IP Settings
1.
Follow steps 1-5 in “Windows 8”.
2.
Select Use the following IP Address.
3.
Enter an IP address based on the default network 192.168.0.x
(where x is between 2 and 254), and use 255.255.255.0 for the
subnet mask. Use 192.168.0.1 for the Default gateway field.
4.
Select Use the following DNS server addresses.
5.
Enter the IP address for the Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway in the
Preferred DNS server field. This automatically relays DNS
requests to the DNS server(s) provided by your ISP. Otherwise,
add a specific DNS server into the Alternate DNS Server field and
click OK to close the dialogue boxes.
Record the configured information in the following table.
TCP/IP Configuration Setting
IP Address ____.____.____.____
Subnet Mask ____.____.____.____
Preferred DNS Server ____.____.____.____
Alternate DNS Server ____.____.____.____
Default Gateway ____.____.____.____
Macintosh Computer
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your
operating system. This is because these steps and screen shots were
created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are similar, but may
not be identical to Mac OS 10.2.
Follow these instructions:
1.
Pull down the Apple Menu . Click System Preferences.
2.
Double-click the Network icon in the Systems Preferences
window.
3.
If Using DHCP Server is selected in the Configure field, your
computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this option.
Your new settings are shown in the TCP/IP tab. Verify that your IP
Address is now 192.168.0.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
and your Default Gateway is 192.168.0.1. These values confirm
that your Wireless Wi-Fi 6 Cable Gateway is functioning.
4.
Close the Network window.
Now your computer is configured to connect to the Wi-Fi 6 Cable
Gateway.
NOTICE:
The cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in
accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC),
in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a
Coaxial Cable. other wireless network.
