2wire 1000SW User Manual

Installation Guide for Models 1000S and 1000SW

6.1. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet. The green POWER light on the front of the HomePor

7Note: In a HomePortal network, only one Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer can be directly connected to the HomePort

8Install the 2Wire Gateway USB driverBefore installing your HomePortal software, you must install the 2Wire Gateway USB driver on your computer. The f

9Check your connectionsWith your computer completely started, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the front of the HomePortal are gr

10Computers connected with HomePNA access the HomePortal’s Internet connection and other computers on the network using existing telephone wiring. You

11Note: Your HomePNA card or adapter is not the analog V90 dial-up modem that may be integrated in your computer. Please make sure that you connect bo

124.Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a telephone jack with DSL service.5. Using another Ethernet cab

13If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you will need to manually configure your adapter of choice to communicate with the HomePortal BEFORE

14Step3 Install the HomePortal SoftwareBefore installing the HomePortal software, it is very important that you locate your HomePortal key code and di

15Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Macintosh computersIMPORTANT: If your Macintosh does not have a current Web browser, you must install one

Notice to Users©2002 2Wire, Inc. All rights reserved. This manual in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-re

16Step4 Add Computers to the NetworkChoose a computer and connection typeAfter your first computer is connected to the HomePortal residential gateway

17Note: In a HomePortal network, only one Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer can be directly connected to the HomePor

18Computers connected with HomePNA access the Internet connection on the HomePortal residential gateway and other computers on the network using exist

19Note: If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PC card or USB adapter) for wireless networking, the HomePortal Setup Wizard software automatically confi

20The HomePortal Indicator LightsHomePortal indicator and status lightsThe HomePortal has three indicator lights that can be used to diagnose installa

21Diagnosing connection problemsThis section describes some connection problems you may encounter with your HomePortal home network and provides sugge

22AppendixA2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation2Wire Wireless PC CardThe Wireless PC Card is a wireless network card that fits into any standard PC Car

23Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE1. Power on your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard opens. Click Next to continue.2. When the next window open

24Installing Drivers For Windows ME4. Windows locates the best driver for your device. Click Next to continue.5. After the drivers are copied, click F

25Installing Drivers For Windows 20003. After the driver files are copied, click Finish.4. When the System Settings Change window opens, click Yes to

ContentsNetworking Technology OverviewEthernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

264.When the Locate Driver Files window opens, uncheck Floppy disk drives, select the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and click Next.5. When the Driver Files

27Installing Drivers For Windows XP7. Click Finish to complete the installation.1. Power on your computer and insert the HomePortal Setup Wizard for W

284.If the Hardware Installation window opens, click Continue Anyway to copy the driver files. If the Hardware Installation window does not open, cont

292Wire Wireless USB AdapterThe Wireless USB Adapter is a wireless networking device that is connected to a USB port on your computer using a USB cabl

30Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE1. Power on your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard opens. Click Next to continue.2. When the next window open

31Installing Drivers For Windows ME4. Windows locates the best driver for your device. Click Next to continue.5. After the drivers are copied, click F

32Installing Drivers For Windows 20003. After the driver files are copied, click Finish.4. When the System Settings Change window opens, click Yes to

334.When the Locate Driver Files window opens, uncheck Floppy disk drives, select the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and click Next.5. When the Driver Files

34Installing Drivers For Windows XP7. Click Finish to complete the installation.1. Power on your computer and insert the HomePortal Setup Wizard for W

354.If the Hardware Installation window opens, click Continue Anyway to copy the driver files. If the Hardware Installation window does not open, cont

The HomePortal Indicator LightsHomePortal indicator and status lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36AppendixBThird-party Wireless Adapter ConfigurationAfter your 802.11b wireless adapter is installed in your computer, you must configure it to commu

37Agere ORiNOCO PC Card - Silver or GoldConsult the documentation provided with your wireless adapter to install the Agere ORiNOCO PC Card - Silver or

386.To identify your network, click Next. The Edit Configuration screen appears.7. In the Network Name field, enter the word “2WIRE” followed by the l

3913.In the TCP/IP Behavior field, check the Renew IP Address when selecting this profile checkbox.14. Click Finish. The following screen appears.15.

404.In the Profile Management field, enter your profile name. The profile name identifies your wireless profile, and should be no more than 29 charact

4113.Click OK. The Profile Manager screen appears. Your profile name should now appear in the second line of the Profile Management field, indicating

422.The D-Link Air DWL-650 Configuration screen appears.3. Select the Configuration tab.4. In the Mode field, enter Infrastructure.5. In the SSID fiel

43Apple AirPort cardNote: Requires AirPort client software revision 2.0 or greater.Consult the documentation provided with your wireless adapter to in

444.In the Password field, enter “$” followed by your ten-digit Wireless Encryption Key, located on the bottom of your HomePortal.5. Click OK.Other wi

451.Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, located in the systray.2. Select View Available Wireless Networks.3. The Connect to Wireless Net

1Networking Technology OverviewA home network consists of two or more computers that have been connected so they can “talk” with each other. Individua

46Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi

47License AgreementThis License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between 2Wire, Inc. (“2Wire”) and you (“Licensee”).This Agreement includes the terms a

486. Limitation of Liability. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, AND EXCEPT FOR BODILY INJURY, THE COMPANY AND ITS LICENSOR

49Limited Hardware Warranty 2Wire warrants to the original owner that the hardware product delivered in this package will be free from material defect

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2HomePortalThe 2Wire HomePortal residential gateway makes it possible to create a home network using any of the above technologies. By enabling you to

3Step1 Getting StartedFirst: Locate your HomePortal key codeFind the Before You Start page included in your HomePortal package. This insert will help

4System Requirements• At least 32 MB of RAM• At least one computer with CD-ROM• 5 MB of available hard disk space for 2Wire HomePortal software• Windo

5Step2 Connect Your First Computerto the HomePortalChoose a computer and connection typeThe first computer you connect to your home network is used to