Gateway 2wire 2701hgb Manual

Connect the First Computer to the Gateway
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Install the 2Wire Gateway USB Driver - Windows
1.Power on your computer and place the 2Wire CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2.If the Add Hardware Wizard displays, follow the on-screen instructions. If prompted to identify where to 
search for drivers, deselect 
Floppy Disk drive and check CD-ROM drive.
3.After the driver installs click Finish to complete the driver installation. The Setup Wizard will resume 
when your PC has rebooted.
Install the 2Wire...

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Run the 2Wire Setup Wizard
Windows XP/2K/ME/98SE
1.Insert the 2Wire CD and follow the on-screen instructions. If the 2Wire Setup Wizard does not 
automatically start:
−Double-click the My Computer icon located on the desktop.
−Double-click the icon that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive.
−Double-click Setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
2.If prompted by the Setup Wizard, enter the 20-digit key code you received from your service provider.
If you were not provided with a key code, contact...

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Add Computers to the Network
After your first computer is connected to the 2Wire gateway and your Internet connection has been 
established, you can connect other computers to the network.
Use any of the following methods to connect additional computers to your network.
Connection Type Page
Ethernet page 11
USB page 12
Wireless page 13 

Add Computers to the Network
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Ethernet Connection
Figure 4. Gateway Connected to Second Computer Via Ethernet
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the any available LOCAL ETHERNET1 por t on the gateway to your 
computer’s Ethernet port. 
1. The number of Ethernet por ts var y by model (from one to four). If your gateway has four Ethernet ports, you 
can connect up to four computers to your network via Ethernet. 

Add Computers to the Network
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USB Connection
Figure 5. Gateway Connected to Second Computer Via USB
1.
Connect the provided blue USB cable from the gateway’s USB-PC port to the USB port on your computer.
2.Install the USB driver (refer to page 8 for instructions).
3.Repeat “Run the 2Wire Setup Wizard” on page 9. 

Add Computers to the Network
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Wireless Connection
Figure 6. Gateway Connected to Second Computer Via Wireless
Requires a computer with an 802.11b/g wireless network adapter installed. Wireless adapters are 
purchased separately from the 2Wire gateway.
1.Install your wireless adapter according to the manufacturer’s instructions (see note above).
2.Repeat “Run the 2Wire Setup Wizard” on page 9.
Note: If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PCI, PC card, or USB adapter) for wireless 
networking, the gateway...

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Diagnostics
Understanding Broadband Redirect Messages
If the 2Wire gateway detects a connection problem or an intermittent service error, it generates an error or 
alert (Broadband Redirect Message) and displays the message within your Web browser. The following 
messages contain information that can help you resolve some of the most common installation or network 
conflicts.
Excessive Sessions Warning
This error message typically occurs when your PC has been infected 
with the Blaster Virus or...

Diagnostics
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No DSL Connection - Unable to Train
When setting up a DSL broadband network, all active phone 
devices must have a phone line filter installed. Without the 
filter, the DSL connection will be unstable, resulting in a 
poor or no DSL connection.
If phone line filters are missing, line noise and/or echo can 
affect the DSL connection. This error message occurs when 
the noise level is so high that the gateway cannot establish 
a DSL connection. To resolve this problem, inspect all active...

Diagnostics
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Broadband Link is Currently Not Available - DSL Connection Issue
This error message is displayed because the gateway was unable to establish a broadband network 
connection. Check to ensure that all cables are correctly connected, and the cable end securely attached to 
the por t. In addition, verify that you are connecting on or after the date specified by your ser vice provider for 
DSL ser vice availability.
Broadband Link is Currently Not Available - Connection Error
The gateway was...

Diagnostics
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Router Behind Router Detected
If the gateway detects the presence of a third-par ty router, the Router Behind Router error page displays. If 
a third-party router is connected to the 2Wire gateway, network instability can result because both devices 
are tr ying to manage private IPs via NAT.
The best solution is to remove the third-par ty router from your LAN since the 2Wire gateway can manage 
your home network. If this option is not acceptable, move the third-party router to DMZPlus...