User's Manual

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DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Cable Gateway CGD24N
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Follow these quick steps to install your gateway. These instructions assume that you will
use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the gateway during installation.
Note: For instructions on connecting computers to the gateway via USB, see the DOCSIS
2.0 Advanced Cable Gateway CGD24N User Manual.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Cable Gateway CGD24N
• AC power adapter
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable
• USB cable
• Two brackets
If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton and the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Preparing to Install the Gateway
Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:
• A computer with an active Ethernet port with DHCP enabled.
• An active account with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for data services.
• Depending on how your ISP set up the Internet account, you need one or more of these
configuration settings to connect the gateway to the Internet:
– Host and Domain Names
– ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses
– Fixed or Static IP Address
• Each computer that will connect to the gateway must have an Ethernet Network
Interface Card (NIC), USB host port, or 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter.
Connecting the Gateway
1. For optimal wireless performance, attach the two brackets to the gateway and place it in
a vertical orientation as shown:
2. Turn off your computer. Use the coaxial cable provided by your cable company to
connect the gateway cable port (A) to your cable line splitter or outlet.
A
3. Connect the Ethernet cable (B) from your gateway’s LAN port to the Ethernet adapter in
your computer.
4. Connect the power adapter to the gateway and plug it in to a power outlet.
Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with the gateway. Failure to use the power
adapter included with your product can damage the device and void your warranty.
5. Wait about 30 seconds for the LEDs to stop blinking. If the LEDs do not light, use the
Power On/Off button on the rear panel to turn on the gateway.
6. Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do
not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.
7. Verify the following:
The power light is lit after turning on the gateway.
The cable link light is solid green, indicating a link has been established to the
cable network.
The local lights are lit for any connected computers.
B