Owner's Manual

Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Network 4
The Gateway’s Functions 4
IP Addresses 4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 6
The Back Panel 6
The Front Panel 7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 8
Overview 8
Wired Ethernet Connection to a Computer 8
Wireless Connection to a Computer 10
Wired USB Connection to a Computer 11
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 19
Overview 19
How to Access the Web-based Utility 21
The Setup Tab 21
The Wireless Tab 23
The Security Tab 32
The Access Restrictions Tab 34
The Applications and Gaming Tab 36
The Administration Tab 38
The Status Tab 40
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43
Common Problems and Solutions 43
Frequently Asked Questions 46
Appendix B: Wireless Security 50
Security Precautions 50
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 50