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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
®
Macintosh
®
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