Netopia 2241N-VGX - Manual (Page 2)

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1. Decide the location for the Gateway.
Put the Gateway in a location where air can circulate freely around it.
2. Connect the power supply to the power jack on the back panel of the Gateway.
Then, plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. Turn on the Power switch.
The Power light should light solid green.
3. Insert the Netopia CD into your CDROM drive.
The Netopia Installation Guide Wizard automates several tasks to get you up and running easily. You can
run the Wizard on every Windows-based PC that will connect to your network.
The Installation Guide Wizard will run automatically and step through your connection installation(s).
The Installation Guide Wizard lets you choose which type
of Netopia device you are installing, and where you are
installing it. Choose either Install via Ethernet or
Install USB Connection . The Netopia Installation
Guide Wizard will install USB drivers if you choose the
USB option.
Click the Next button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to make all of your connections.
Be sure to configure each computer connected to your Netopia Gateway to accept a Dynamically-assigned IP
address, commonly referred to as DHCP.
Set up your Gateway
Configure Your PCs for DHCP
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DSL POWER
OFF
ON
ETHERNET
RESET
USB
LED Behavior
Power Green when power is on. Red if device malfunctions.
Ethernet
Solid green when connected. Flashes green when there
is activity on the LAN.
USB
Solid green when connected. Flashes green when there
is activity on the LAN.
DSL Solid green when Internet connection is established.
Internet
Solid green when Gateway is connected. Flashes green
when transmitting or receiving data on the WAN port.
Telephone/DSL jack
DC Power
Rear View
DSL Port
Ethernet
Port
Power Switch
Power
Ethernet DSL
Front View
USB
Internet
When all of your connections are made, your connections should look like this:
Power outlet
USB Port
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(optional)
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Note: You will need an extra hub or switch if more Ethernet ports are needed.