Home Wi-Fi Gateway Instructions Manual
Home Wi-Fi Gateway Instructions
1. Connect the gateway. Use the coaxial cable provided by BendBroadband to connect the cable port
(A) to your cable outlet.
2. Connect your computer to the cable modem gateway with an Ethernet cable (B), or via a wireless
device using the default settings located on the back of your wireless gateway.
3. Attach the power adapter cable to the
gateway and plug it into an electrical
outlet. Make sure that the Power button on
the rear panel is in the ON position.
After the gateway and power is connected,
the gateway will automatically attempt to
do the following:
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Connect to the BendBroadband cable network and download the latest configuration files.
This can take up to 15 minutes to complete.
Obtain an IP address for the gateway. Then the gateway assigns an IP address for the
connected PC.
Connect to the Internet.
4. Wait for the LED lights to stop blinking (as noted above this could take up to 15 minutes when the
Gateway is first powered on). Then verify the following:
The Power LED is solid green.
The Downstream and Upstream LEDs are lit.
The Internet LED is solid green, indicating a link has been established to the Internet.
The LAN LED is lit that corresponds to the local Ethernet port where you connected your
computer.
For more information, see the LED table below.
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HOME Wi-Fi USER GUIDE
1. Positioning Your Unit
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the
physical placement of your unit. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal
must pass through might limit the range.
For best results, place your Gateway:
Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably
within line of sight to your wireless devices.
Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
In an elevated location such as a high-shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between
the Gateway and your wireless devices to a minimum.
Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
If placing 2 Gateways or other wireless access points, do not place them within 15 feet of one
another, as the antennas are tuned for this optimum distance. Orient the 2 units with the front
panels (the side with the Power light) facing each other.
2. Password, SSID and Passphrase Set-Up
If you are unsure how to change the settings, it is recommended that you not change them as
security is already optimally configured on your new Gateway. In order to change your settings, you
will need to access the Gateway’s web-based user interface.
Accessing the web-based User Interface
Open up a web browser (Internet Explorer, for example) and enter the IP address
http://192.168.0.1 in your browser’s address bar.
Internet Explorer will show a security window as follows:
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