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6Click the General tab.
7Click Obtain an IP address automatically.
8Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
9Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
10Click X to close the Network Connections window.
11Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network.
Setting up an Ethernet network
We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4” in 
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Creating an Ethernet network
Setting up a network using a router
If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting 
your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we 
recommend the use of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any 
network computer. The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network 
and can provide firewall protection for your network as well.
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To set up a network using a router:
1Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other 
end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.
2Turn on your computers.
3Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the 
router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL 
or cable modem, and is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end of the 
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Creating an Ethernet network
■Router Name and Domain Name - Check with your ISP to see if entries are required 
in these fields and, if so, what entries are required. Normally, leaving the fields 
blank will work.
■LAN IP Address - We recommend that you accept the defaults.
■WAN IP Address - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each time you 
log on, click 
Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If your ISP requires a fixed IP 
address, click 
Specify an IP Address, then type the...

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Testing your network
Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite 
Internet Web site.
If you are unable to connect to the Internet:
■Run the New Connection Wizard (for more information, see “Using Your Computer 
guide” on page 4)
■Check all physical cable connections
■Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the 
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Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network
You cannot see the other computers on your network
■Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your 
computer. Make sure that the other end is plugged into a router.
■Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and 
turned on.
■Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned 
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Appendix A
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal 
Information
 Safety information
 Regulatory statements
 Notices
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Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
Important safety information
Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology 
equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the 
product and in the documentation are followed.
Setting up your system
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Regulatory compliance statements
United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used...