Avaya Residential Gateway-I User Manual

Table of Contents

1 Quick Start

Overview 1-1
Kit Contents 1-3
Network Options 1-4

2 Connect & Power Up

Connect Cables 2-2
Power-up the Unit 2-6
Network Name 2-9

3 Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings

Introduction 3-1
Internet Service Provider Information 3-2
View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings 3-4
Finding Information 3-6

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4 Using your Residential Gateway-I

General Guidelines 4-1
Residential Gateway-I Buttons 4-4
Special modes Residential Gateway-I 4-7

A Specifications

Technical Specifications A-1
Power Specifications A-2
Interfaces (built-in) A-3
Physical Specifications A-4
Radio Specifications A-5
Regulatory Information A-6

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Quick Start

Overview

Follow t he quick steps described below to install the Residential Gateway-I
and power up your wireless network:

1. Connect Cables (page 2-2).

2. Power- up the Unit (page 2-6).

3. Install the Software:
a. Insert the CD-ROM that came with your Residential Gateway-Ik it

into your computer.
Your operating s ystem will run the CD automatically

b. Click the install buttons for the following software:

■ Client Manager, and

■ RG Setup Utility.

c. Follow the instructions on your screen.

NOTE:

If the CD-ROM does not start automatically:

1. Click the Windows

2. Select

Run

Start button

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Quick Start - Ov erview

3. Browse to the CD-ROM

4. Double-click the file “setup.exe”.

4. Install the Avaya wireless network adapter on your computer.

■ Set the configuration profile of the wireless network adapter to

connect to a Residential Gatewa y-I.

■ Set Network Name (page 2-9) and Encryption key.

For more information, read the user documentation that came with your
wirelessnetwork adapter.

5. (Optional) Customize the Residential Gateway-I Settings.

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Quick Start - Kit Contents

Kit Contents

Your Residential Gateway-I kit includes the following items:

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Quick Start - N etwork Options

Network Options

The R esidential Gateway-I is a Base Station that bridges communication
between (wireless) computers and the Internet.

You can use the Residential Gateway-I to provide:

■ A Stand-Alone Wireless Network (page 1-5).

■ Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-6) using the built-in

56k/V90 modem.

■ Wireless Internet Access via External Devices (page 1-7) using an

external cable/DSL/ISDN modem.

To build your wireless network, all you need is:

■ One Residential Gateway-I, and

■ One or more Avaya Wireless Network adapter cards for computers.

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Quick Start - Network Options

Stand-Alone Wireless Network

This is the out-of-the-box mode of operation for the Residential Gateway-I
that allows your client stations to share files and printers.

Figure 1-1 Stand-alone Wireless Network

Adding wireless computers is as easy as inserting a wireless client adapter
and configuring the computer with the same Network Name (page 2-9).

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Quick Start - N etwork Options

Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line

The Residential Gateway-I includes a 56K/V90 built-in modem that allows
multiple computers to share Internet access.

To access the Internet via the Residential Gateway-I modem you will need:

■ An analog telephone line.

■ An ISP (InternetSe rvice Provider)account.

■ View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings (page 3-4) to enter the ISP

dial-up information to in the Residential Gateway-I.

Figure 1-2 Wireless to Internet via Telephone Line

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Quick Start - Network Options

Wireless Internet Access via External Devices

To access the Internet viaan A DSL- PPPoE modem, Cableo r ISDNmodem
youwillneedto:

■ Connect the external modem to the Residential Gateway-Iusing a UTP

cable.

■ An IS P (Internet Service Provider) account.

■ View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings (page 3-4) to enter the

correct setting for this type of connection.

Figure 1-3 Wireless Internet Access via External Device

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Quick Start - N etwork Options

Wireless Internet Access via Ethernet LAN

Some companies or educational organiz ations offer internet access to their
employees or students via an existing LAN Infrastructure.

In this mode, the Residential Gateway-I tool will:

■ Act as a transparent bridge between the wireless and wired network.

■ Disable the integrated DHCP server (i.e. the Residential Gateway-I will

no longer assign IP Addresses).

■ Try to obtain itsown IP Address from a DHCP server on the n etwork.

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Quick Start - Network Options

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Connect & Power Up

Before you start, carefully read the flyer “Information to the User” that is
included in your Residential Gateway-I kit. This flyer contains installation
requirements and important information abou t using this product.

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Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables

Connect Cables

1. Press the latches (a) and remove t he cover (b) of the Residential
Gateway-IaspicturedinFigure2-1.

Figure2-1 Removethe cover

2. Plug the power connector into the power socket on theResidential
Gateway-I unit (see Figure 2-2).

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Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables

Figure 2-2 Connect Power Adapter

3. Connect the cable for internet access:

■ For Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-8), plug

the telephone cable to the correspondent socket (as shown in
Figure 2-3) and to the telephone outlet.

Depending onlocalstandards, you mayneed a special adapter plug
to connect the cable to the outlet.

■ For Wireless Internet Access via External Devices (page 1-9), plug

in the UTP/Ethernet cable into the ethernet socket.

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Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables

Figure 2-3 Connect Telephone Cable

NOTE:

Telephone adapter plugs and Ethernet cable are not included, but
are available at your local computer dealer. See Interfaces (built-in)
(page A-3) for inform ation about cable/connector types.

4. Close the cover by attaching it to the unit, pressing the latches as
pictured in Figure 2-4.

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Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables

Figure 2-4 Close the Unit

5. Place the unit on a flat surface and route the cables through the cable
entrance as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5 Place the Residential Gateway-I on a Flat Surface

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Connect & Power Up - Power-up the Unit

Power-up the Unit

1. Plug the power adapter into an ACpoweroutlet.

!

WARNING:

After applying power t o the Residential Gateway-I, do not cover the
unit or block the airflow to the unit with any other objects.

Figure2-6 Residential Gateway-ILEDs

2. Monitor the LED activity on the unit.
The LEDs (see Figure 2-6) will change color in the range Yellow, Red

and Green to indicate start-up diagnostics. When finished (after
approximately 30 seconds), the Residential Gateway-I shows LED
activity as listed in Table 2-7 on page 2-7.

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Connect & Power Up - Power-up the Unit

Table 2-7 LED Activity Table - Normal Operation

Icon Name Colo r/Act ivity Description

Power Steady Green Power enabled

Wireless Flashing Green Wireless activity between

Residential Gateway-I and
wireless stations.

See also: Stand-Alone Wireless
Network (page 1-7).

Off No communication.

Ethernet Flashing Green Communication between

Residential Gateway-I and the
wired Ethernet equipment

See also: Wireless Internet
Access via External Devices
(page 1-9).

Off No communication.

Residenti
al
Gateway-I
Modem

Flashing Green Modem activity bet ween

Residential Gateway-I and your
phone line.

See also: Wireless Internet
Access via Telephone Line
(page 1-8).

Off No communication.

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NOTE:

If the Residential Gateway-Idoes notswitch to normal operation
within one minute, consult the section FindingInformation
(page 3-6).

3. Now proceed with the installation of softwareas described in the Quick
Start Overview (page 1-1).

Connect & Power Up - Network Name

Network Name

The Network Name is the unique 6-character identification code of your
wireless network. It is printed on the label, at the bottom of your Residential
Gateway-I.

Figure 2-8 Label with Network Name (example)

In earlier versions of the Residential Gateway-I devices, the Network Name
is also referred to as RG ID.

The last 5 characters of the Network Name also match the default data
encryption key.

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Customize the Residential Gateway- I set tings

Introduction

When you have installed the Wireless LAN network adapters on your
computers and set up the Residential Gateway-I, you can start to use your
Stand-Alone Wireless Network (page 1-5).

To set up your Residential Gateway-Ifor Internet access, you will need to:

1. Obtain an account with an Internet Service Provider.

2. Start the RG SetupUtility (page 3-2).

3. Enter the Internet Service Provider Information (page 3-2) into your
Residential Gateway-I configuration.

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Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings - Internet Service

Internet Service Provider Information

When you obtain an account with the Internet Service Provider (ISP), you
will typically receive the following information:

■ Telephone numbers to dial in to your ISP

Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-6) option.

■ Account Name (or User Name).

■ Account Password (or User Password).

Subject to the type of internet account you may receive addit ional settings
that you might need to enter in the Residential Gateway-I conf iguration.

Startthe RG Setup Utility

1. Click th e Start button on the Windows task bar.

2. Select

3. Select

4. To connect to the Residential Gateway-I, enter the 6-character Network

5. Follow the instructions on your screen.

Programs, then select Wireless LAN.
RG Setup Utility to start the program.

Name (page 2-9) printed on the label on the device.

NOTE:

All alphabetical characters must be entered in lower-case (e.g. abc).

If you encounterdifficultyaccessing theResidential Gateway-Ito view or
modify its current settings:

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Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings - Internet Service

■ View/Modify the settings of the wireless adapter in your computer to

ensure that:
— The Network Name matches the value printed on the label at

the bottom and at the back of unit.
Please note that the alphabetical characters are case-sensitive.

— The encryption key matches the value of the Residential

Gateway-I (default key matches the last five digits of the
Network Name).

■ View/Modify the Networking properties on your computer to:

— Ensure the TCP/IP protocol is installed for your wireless

network adapter.

— The TCP/IP protocol has DHCP enabled, to obtain an IP

Address from the Residential Gateway-I automatically.

Consult your Microsoft documentation and/or Help system for
information about setting the TCP/IP network protocol.

■ Consult Finding Information (page 3-6) for more information.

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Customize the Residential G ateway-I settings - View/Modify Residential

View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings

The RG Setup Utility allows you to view or modify the followingnetwork
settings:

■ Internet Access Settings (page 3-4)

■ Wireless Connection Settings (page 3-4)

Internet Access Settings

To setup your ResidentialGateway-I for Internet access you will need
information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as account
name, password,telephone number and/or IP address.

Next select how you wish to connect to your ISP:

■ Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-6)

■ Wireless Internet Access via External Devices (page 1-7)

Follow the instructions on your screen, or click

Wireless Connection Settings

Change these settings to increase the security of your wireless network, set
up special connectionrequirements and improve your wireless
communication.

Help for more information.

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Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings - View/Modify Residential

Wireless Channel

To transmit and receive data, the Residential Gateway-I uses a frequency
channel.

If neighboring wireless networks are using the same channel, it is advisable
to have your Residential Gateway-I network using a different one.

Encryption Key

Communication within your network is only pos sible to wireless computers
using the same Encryption Key.

This is what the Residential Gateway-I uses to enable Data Security on your
wireless network.

The default value of the Encryption Key equals the 5 last (most right)
characters of the Network Name. To prevent any access to your network
without permission, it is strongly advised to change the default encryption
key value.

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Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings - Finding Information

Finding Information

The G etting Started Guide provides only basic instructions.
For more detailed information:

■ Consult the CD-ROM to view other user documentation.

■ Consult the Online Help that was installed with the software. This Online

Help containsdetailed instructions, including a troubleshooting section.
For context-sensitive hel p press the

RG Setup Utility.

■ Visit our website a t: http://www.avaya.com for:

— The list of most frequently asked questions,
— The latest software and documentation for your product, and
— More resources for Technical Suppo rt.

Help button on the screens of your

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Using your Residential Gateway-I

General Guidelines

When using your Residential Gateway-I please follow the guidelines listed
below:

Safety Guidelines

■ Do not cover the unit or block the airflow to the unit.

■ Keep the Residential Gateway-Iaway from excessive heat and humidity.

■ Keep the unit free from vibration and dust.

■ Always disconnect the Residential Gateway-I power adapter be fore

cleaning.

Operation Guidelines

■ To maximize the wireless coverage, place the unit as centrally as

possible (depending on the wireless computers vicinity). See also Wall
Mount the Residential Gateway-I.

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Using your Residential Gateway-I - General Guidelines

■ The R esidential Gatew ay-I unit can be cleaned with a soft tissue. To

avoid damage, do not use aggressive liquids like alcoholor acetone. Do
not rinse the unit with fluids.

■ The ResidentialGateway-I consumes very littlepower. In order to extend

the life of your Residential Gateway-I it is betterto leave the unit powered
on.

WallMount the Residential Gateway-I

If you want to mount the Residential Gateway-I to the wall proceed as
follows:

1. Remove the cover (page 2-2).

2. Use a sharp pointed object (like a small screwdriver) to open the three
cover screw holes marked

a in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 Punch Screw Holes and Mount the Residential Gateway-I to a

Wall

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Using your Residential Gateway-I - General Guidelines

3. Decidewhere and how you wanttoplace the Residential Gateway-I (you
may consider to mount the unit upside dow n on high spots, to be able to
see the LEDs).

4. Place the cover against the wall, and put three marks on the wall to
indicate the screw positions.

5. Use the screws and the plugs that came with your kit to fix the cover to
the wall.

6. Close the Residential Gateway-I.

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Using your Re sidential Gateway-I - Residential Gateway-I Buttons

Residential Gateway-I Buttons

The R esidential Gatew ay-I unit has two small buttons for troubleshooting
purposes.

■ Reset button (page 4-5)

■ Reload button (page 4-5)

Remove the cover (page 2-2) from the main unit to have access to these
buttons as described in “Connect Cables” on page 2-2.

Figure4-2 Reload(a) and Reset (b) Button

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Using your Re sidential Gateway-I - Residential Gateway-I Buttons

Reset button

This button al lows you to recover froma situation wherefor some reason the
Residential Gateway-I is in a deadlock situation and has the same effect as
disconnecting the Residential Gateway-I from the power supply source.

After the reset, the Residential Gateway-I will default to the last known
configuration profile.

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CAUTION:

Pressingthe resetbutton willdisable allnetwork communicationsfor
a few minutes.

Reload button

Use this button only in special situations when you are no longer able to
connectto your ResidentialGateway-I,forexample whenyou have forgotten
the Residential Gateway- I password or Encryption Key.

This button will disable the encryption key and the password. It also resets
the DHCP settings of the device, allowing you to access the Residential
Gateway-I again.

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CAUTION:

Pressing the Reload button changes the Residential Gateway-I
settings. To prevent irreversible changes, carefully follow the
instructions for the reload procedure.

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Using your Re sidential Gateway-I - Residential Gateway-I Buttons

For more information, see Finding Information (page 3-6).

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Using your Residential Gateway-I - Special modes Residential

Special modes Residential Gateway-I

Special Residential Gateway-I modes occur:

■ After supplyingpower to theunit (poweringup):

The Residential Gateway-I will start and automatically returns to normal
operation within one minute time.

See: Power-up the Unit (page 2-6)

■ After finishing the RG Setup Utility:

The network settings will be sent from your computer to the Residential
Gateway-I.

The Residential Gateway-I restarts automatically, retur ning to normal
operation mode withino ne minute time.

■ After pressing the Reset button:

The Residential Gateway-I will restart and automatically returns to
normal operation within one minute time.

■ After pressing the Reload button for 2 seconds:

The Residential Gateway-I will enter in Soft Reload m ode for 5 minutes
time.

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Specifications

Technical Specifications

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Compatibility IEEE 802.11 Standard for high speed Wireless LANs.
Bit Error Rate better than 10
Range up to 550 meters (see details on page A-5)
Frequency band /

Channels

Encryption 64-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) based on the

2.4 Ghz.
Selectable channels:

- Channel A: 2412 MHz

- Channel B: 2427 MHz

- Channel C: 2442 MHz

- Channel D: 2457 MHz

RC4 algorithm

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Specifications - Power Specifications

Power Specifications

InputVoltage Residential
Gateway-I

Input Voltage Power
Adapter

Power Adapter Types Subject to loc al standards. Available types:

Power Adapter
Frequency

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7to15VDC

100 to 240V +/- 10%

AU, UK, US/JP, EU
47 to 63 Hz

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Specifications - Interfaces (built-in)

Interfaces (built-in)

a Wireless LAN Interface
b 56K V.90 Modem

RJ-11 connector (female)

1.8 m/ 6ft. cable included.

c 10BASE-T Ethernet

RJ-45 connector (female)
Cable not included.

■ Use cross-over UTP cableto connect thedevice

to external modems.

■ Use regular UTP cable to connect to a network

hub or switch

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Specifications - Physical Specifications

Physical Specifications

Residential Gateway-I Power Adapter

Dimensions (HxWxL) 208x52x155 mm 78x48x75 mm
Weight 350 g ­Operating Temperature 0 to +40
Storage Temperature -10 to +50
Humidity max. 95% (non condensing) 20 to 90%
Barometric Pressure 740 to 1050 hPa -

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C0to+50

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C-20to+85

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Specifications - Radio Specifications

Radio Specifications

Radio Output P ower 15 dBm (nominal)
Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence

Wireless Data Rate

Environment 11 Mb/s 5.5 Mb/s 2Mb/s 1Mb/s

Max. range 160 m

Modulation technique DSSS CCK DSSS CCK DSSS

Receiver Sensitivity
(for BER = 10
Delay Spread
(at FER of <1%)

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)

(525 ft.)

-82 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBm

65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns

In open environments with no physical obstructions between the antennas,
the device automatically selects the best data rate for the current radio
connection.

NOTE:

The range valuesprovide a rule of thumb and may vary according to
the actual radio conditions at the location where the product i s
installed. The range of your wireless device s can be affected when:

- Antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density
materials.

- The radio signal is absor bed by obstacles or objects. E.g. in areas
with floor to ceiling walls, the range can be decreased down to 15%
on its maximum value.

270 m
(885 ft.)

400 m
(1300 ft.)

DQPSK

550 m
(1750 ft.)

DSSS DBPSK

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Regulatory Information

Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Alth ough
wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the
license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number of
limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment.

NOTE:

Refer to the flyer “Information to the User” for more regulatory
information that may apply in your country.