2wire HOME PORTAL 100S User Manual

Installation Guide for Models 100S and 100SW

61.Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the HomePortal. 2. Connect the provided Ethernet cable from you

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

9IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make sure that your modem is powered on before proceedin

10Check your connectionsWith your computer completely started, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the front of the HomePortal are g

113.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 HomePort

12Note: The HomePortal has an auto-crossover port. You do not need to use a special crossover cable or make any changes to the configuration of your H

13IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make sure that your modem is powered on before proceedi

14during setup, but you will need to install the driver. See Appendix A for detailed installation instructions.If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless a

15Step3 Install the HomePortal SoftwareBefore installing the HomePortal software, it is very important that you locate your HomePortal key code and di

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16Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Macintosh computersIMPORTANT: If your Macintosh does not have a current Web browser, you must install one

17Step4 Add Computers to the NetworkChoose a computer and connection typeAfter your first computer is connected to the HomePortal residential gateway

18Note: 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

19Computers connected with HomePNA access the Internet connection on the HomePortal residential gateway and other computers on the network using exist

20Note: If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter for wireless networking, the HomePortal Setup Wizard software automatically configures it to communicate w

21The HomePortal Indicator LightsHomePortal indicator and status lightsThe HomePortal has three indicator lights that can be used to diagnose installa

22Diagnosing connection problemsThis section describes some connection problems you may encounter with your HomePortal home network and provides sugge

23AppendixA2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation2Wire Wireless PC CardThe Wireless PC Card is a wireless network card that fits into any standard PC Car

24Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE1. Power on your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard opens. Click Next to continue.2. When the next window open

25Installing Drivers For Windows ME4. Windows locates the best driver for your device. Click Next to continue.5. After the drivers are copied, click F

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

26Installing Drivers For Windows 20003. After the driver files are copied, click Finish.4. When the System Settings Change window opens, click Yes to

274.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

28Installing Drivers For Windows XP7. Click Finish to complete the installation.1. Power on your computer and insert the HomePortal Setup Wizard for W

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

302Wire 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

31Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE1. Power on your computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard opens. Click Next to continue.2. When the next window open

32Installing Drivers For Windows ME4. Windows locates the best driver for your device. Click Next to continue.5. After the drivers are copied, click F

33Installing Drivers For Windows 20003. After the driver files are copied, click Finish.4. When the System Settings Change window opens, click Yes to

344.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

35Installing Drivers For Windows XP7. Click Finish to complete the installation.1. Power on your computer and insert the HomePortal Setup Wizard for W

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

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

37AppendixBThird-party Wireless Adapter ConfigurationAfter your 802.11b wireless adapter is installed in your computer, you must configure it to commu

38Agere ORiNOCO PC Card - Silver or GoldConsult the documentation provided with your wireless adapter to install the Agere ORiNOCO PC Card - Silver or

396.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

4013.In the TCP/IP Behavior field, check the Renew IP Address when selecting this profile checkbox.14. Click Finish. The following screen appears.15.

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

4213.Click OK. The Profile Manager screen appears. Your profile name should now appear in the second line of the Profile Management field, indicating

432.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

44Apple AirPort cardNote: Requires AirPort client software revision 2.0 or greater.Consult the documentation provided with your wireless adapter to in

454.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

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

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

47Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi

48License AgreementThis License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between 2Wire, Inc. (“2Wire”) and you (“Licensee”).This Agreement includes the terms a

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

50Limited 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

5Step2Connect Your First Computerto the HomePortalChoose a computer and connection typeThe first computer you connect to your home network is used to