Gateway 2701hgb Manual

Broadband Link Tab
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Username The name used to connect with your Internet Ser vice Provider 
(ISP). Your username was either assigned to you or configured 
by you during the install process. The correct username is 
required to successfully connect to the Internet.
Internet Address A number that is assigned to a computer so that it can 
communicate on a network and on the Internet. This address 
is assigned to you by your Internet Ser vice Provider for all 
communication on the Internet, and can be...

Broadband Link Tab
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Primar y Domain Name Server Par t of the Internet address settings. A domain name is a 
meaningful, easy-to-remember “handle” for an Internet 
address. The DNS allows Internet users to specify a name 
(domain name) to reach a Web page (for example, 
www.domainname.com) instead of its Internet address (for 
example, 111.222.111.222). When you enter the name of a 
Web location (URL), the DNS looks up the name and resolves 
it to the Web page’s Internet address.
If you receive your...

Broadband Link Tab
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Monitor Internet Connection
The Monitor Internet connection link launches the Speed Meter. The Speed Meter measures the actual rate 
at which data is coming into (Incoming Kbps) and going out of (Outgoing Kbps) your system. It measures 
real-time data throughput in Kilobits per second and displays in one-second intervals.
The Speed Meter monitors the actual data rates while connecting to a Web site. This data rate can differ 
from the reported speed of your broadband connection due...

Broadband Link Tab
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 Click the Diagnostics link under the tab to open the Broadband Link Diagnostics page.
Figure 9. Broadband Link Diagnostics Page
To update the broadband link status, click REFESH.
To initiate a full test of your broadband link, click 
TEST. The test will take several minutes, during which the 
system reestablishes all broadband connections. You will not be able to access the Internet until the test is 
complete. 
Viewing Statistics
The View Broadband Link Statistics page shows...

Broadband Link Tab
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 Click the Statistics link under the tab to open the View Broadband Link Statistics page.
Figure 10. View Broadband Link Statistics Page
The Transmit and Receive Data panel displays the following information.
Transmit. The cumulative number of IP packets transmitted, the cumulative number of IP payload bytes 
transmitted, and the number and percentage transmitted in error.
Receive. The number of bytes and packets received, and the number and percentage received in error.
The Data...

Broadband Link Tab
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Using Advanced Settings 
The Advanced Settings page allows you to manually configure your DSL and Internet connection settings. 
Typically, these settings are automatically provided by your service provider. You should adjust these 
settings ONLY if you are ver y familiar with DSL and networking technology. 
To access the Broadband Link Advanced Settings page:DSL Link Retrains The number of DSL retrains since the 2Wire gateway was last 
restar ted, and the time elapsed since the...

Broadband Link Tab
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 Open a Web browser and access the gateway user interface by entering 
http://gateway.2wire.net.
 Click the 
Broadband Link tab.
 Click the Advanced Settings
 link under the tab to open the Broadband Link Advanced Settings page.
Figure 11. Broadband Link Advanced Settings Page 

Broadband Link Tab
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Modifying DSL and ATM Settings
By default, the gateway automatically detects which DSL line to use. The DSL and ATM panel allows you to 
select a DSL line and manually configure your ATM settings. 
1.From the DSL Line Selection drop-down menu, select Automatic, Line 1 (inner pair), or Line 2 (outer 
pair).
2.In the ATM Circuit Identifier VPI and VCI fields, enter the VPI and VCI you want the gateway to use to 
connect to your ISP.
3.From the ATM Encapsulation drop-down menu, select...

Broadband Link Tab
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Enabling Hostname Override
In the DHCP Host Name field, enter the DHCP host name you want the gateway to use. This field is only 
relevant if your ISP uses DHCP host name authentication.
Modifying the Broadband IP
By default, the gateway automatically obtains its Internet address. The Broadband IP panel allows you to 
manually configure your Internet address settings.
1.Click the Manually configure IP address settings radio button.
2.In the IP address field, enter the IP address you...

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Home Network Tab
This chapter describes the 2Wire gateway Home Network features, and provides detailed instructions on 
how to customize your network settings.
Viewing Your Home Network Summary
The Home Network Summary page displays information about the devices installed on your network.
To access the Home Network Summar y page:
 Open a Web browser and access the 2Wire gateway user interface by entering 
http://gateway.2wire.net.
 Click the 
Home Network tab to open the View Network Summary page....