Understanding the status at a glance panel, Monitoring your wireless settings – 2Wire Gateway None User Manual
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Depending on the permissions you have set for devices on your network, the following links may display
next to the device:
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Access shared files. Accesses the shared files available from this computer. This feature only works
with Microsoft Windows computers that have shared files and file sharing installed.
Note: If your computer is configured with a static IP address, this link will not appear.
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Edit firewall settings. Accesses the system user interface page, which allows you to edit the firewall
pass-through settings for the computer. For example, you may need to change the pass-through settings
for the computer if you want to play an Internet game.
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View Internet Access Control. Accesses the Internet Access Restriction schedule for this computer.
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Edit Content Screening. Accesses the Content Screening settings page, allowing you to change the Web
site permissions for users on your network.
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View device details. Displays the technical networking details about the device. If you are experiencing
difficulties, this information may be helpful to a technical support representative.
Understanding the Status at a Glance Panel
The Status at a Glance panel shows you a list of network
connection types, the number of devices connected via each
connection type, and your wireless settings.
To change your wireless settings, click the
EDIT SETTINGS
button.
To disable a network device, click the
DISABLE
button.
A message asks you to confirm your decision.
Monitoring Your Wireless Settings
Your 2Wire gateway has an integrated wireless access point, which enables you to connect your wireless-
enabled computers to your home network.
By default, the 2Wire gateway ships with WEP enabled and a preconfigured network name. The default WEP
key is located on the bottom of the gateway, next to the serial number.
To check your current settings and configure changes:
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Open a Web browser and access the 2Wire gateway user interface by entering
http://gateway.2wire.net.
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Click the
Home Network
tab.