User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Touchstone® DG860P2 Data Gateway User’s Guide
- Export Regulations
- Safety Requirements
- Getting Started
- Installing and Connecting Your Data Gateway
- Configuring Your Ethernet Connection
- Using the Data Gateway
- Troubleshooting
- Glossary
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Safety
Getting
Started Installation
Ethernet
Configuration Usage Troubleshooting Glossary
Touchstone DG860P2 Data Gateway User’s Guide
System Requirements
The Touchstone Data Gateway operates with most computers. The following de-
scribes requirements for each operating system; see the documentation for your
system for details on enabling and configuring networking.
To use the Data Gateway, you need DOCSIS high-speed Internet service from your
cable company.
Recommended Hardware
The following hardware configuration is recommended. Computers not meeting this
configuration can still work with the DG860P2, but may not be able to make max-
imum use of DG860P2 throughput.
• CPU: P4, 3GHz or faster
• RAM: 1GB or greater
• Hard drive: 7200 RPM or faster
• Ethernet: Gig-E (1000BaseT)
Windows
Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. A supported Ethernet or wireless LAN
connection must be available.
MacOS
System 7.5 to MacOS 9.2 (Open Transport recommended) or MacOS X. A supported
Ethernet or wireless LAN connection must be available.
Linux/other Unix
Hardware drivers, TCP/IP, and DHCP must be enabled in the kernel. A supported
Ethernet or wireless LAN connection must be available.