Setting up the gateway, Connecting a computer to the gateway – Actiontec electronic Actiontec Wireless DSL Gateway GT701WG User Manual
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Setting Up
the Gateway
The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation
Buddy
®
, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Gateway. It is recommended
the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.
To set up the Gateway, it must be connected to a computer, and then configured.
After connecting this first computer, other computers can be added to the network
via
USB
, Ethernet, or wirelessly (see “Setting Up a Network” on page
67
).
Connecting a Computer to the Gateway
Connecting a computer to the Gateway for setup involves three basic steps: initial
setup, plugging in the Gateway’s power cord, and connecting the Gateway to the
computer.
Connecting Via Ethernet
1. Insert the Installation
CD
in the
CD-ROM
drive of the computer. The
Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the country in which you live
by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Next.
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