Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
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Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
Connecting the Wireless Gateway to a Single Computer
This section of the manual explains how to connect your Wireless Gateway to the Ethernet port on your
computer and install the necessary software. Please refer to Figure 1 to help you connect your Digital
Cable Modem for the best possible connection.
Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Wireless Gateway
1.
L
ocate the Cable TV wire. You may find it one of three ways:
a.
Connected directly to a TV, a Cable TV converter box, or VCR. The line will be connected to
the jack which should be labeled either IN, CABLE IN, CATV, CATV IN, etc.
b.
Connected to a wall-mounted cable outlet.
c.
Coming out from under a baseboard heater or other location. See Figure 1 for the wiring
example.
Notes: For optimum performance, be sure to
connect your Wireless Gateway to the first point
the cable enters your home. The splitter must be
rated for at least 1GHz.
Fig. 1: Basic Home Wiring