Netgear CBVG834G User Manual

Wireless Cable Voice

Gateway Model CBVG834G

Adminstrators User Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

202-10338-01

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Trademarks

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. For product available in the USA market, only channels 1~11 can be operated.

Selection of other channels is not possible

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950-1

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Europe - Declaration of Conformity in Languates of the European Community

	Èesky	NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shodì se základními požadavky a
	[Czech]	dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.

	Dansk	Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de
	[Danish]	væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

	Deutsch	Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit den
	[German]	grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
		Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

	Eesti	Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
	[Estonian]	põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

	English	Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
		requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

	Español	Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los
	[Spanish]	requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
		Directiva 1999/5/CE.

	ÅëëçíéêÞ	ÌÅ ÔÇÍ ÐÁÑÏÕÓÁ NETGEAR, Inc. ÄÇËÙÍÅÉ ÏÔÉ Radiolan ÓÕÌÌÏÑÖÙÍÅÔÁÉ ÐÑÏÓ ÔÉÓ
	[Greek]	ÏÕÓÉÙÄÅÉÓ ÁÐÁÉÔÇÓÅÉÓ ÊÁÉ ÔÉÓ ËÏÉÐÅÓ Ó×ÅÔÉÊÅÓ ÄÉÁÔÁÎÅÉÓ ÔÇÓ
		ÏÄÇÃÉÁÓ 1999/5/ÅÊ.

	Français	Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
	[French]	exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

	Íslenska	Hér með lýsir NETGEAR, Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
	[Icelandic]	kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

	Italiano	Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
	[Italian]	essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

	Latviski	Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm
	[Latvian]	prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.

	Lietuviø	Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiola atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
	[Lithuanian]	1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

	Nederlands	Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
	[Dutch]	essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

	Norsk	NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende
	[Norwegian]	krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

	Malti	Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u
	[Maltese]	ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

	Magyar	Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
	[Hungarian]	követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

	Polski [Polish]	Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
		wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.


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Português	NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
[Portuguese]	outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko	NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
[Slovenian]	relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky	NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Radiolan spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky
[Slovak]	príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi	NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
[Finnish]	oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska	Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
[Swedish]	väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
	1999/5/EG.

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Wireless Cable Voice Gateway gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.

Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Wireless Cable Voice Gateway has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

Technical Support

Please call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for technical support.

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Product and Publication Details

Model Number:	CBVG834G
Publication Date:	February 2008
Product Family:	Gateway
Product Name:	Wireless Cable Voice Gateway
Home or Business Product:	Home
Language:	English
Publication Part Number:	202-10338-01

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Contents

About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ...................................................................................	xi
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................	xii
How to Print this Manual ...................................................................................................	xii
Chapter 1
Installing the Gateway
The Gateway Front Panel ...............................................................................................	1-1
The Gateway Rear Panel ...............................................................................................	1-3
Installing the Voice Gateway ..........................................................................................	1-4
Installation Requirements ...............................................................................................	1-4
Connect to Your Cable Service .......................................................................................	1-4
Connect to a Computer or Router ..................................................................................	1-5
Check the LEDs ..............................................................................................................	1-6
Test the Connection ........................................................................................................	1-6
Logging In to the Wireless Voice Gateway .....................................................................	1-7
Connecting to the Internet and VoIP ...............................................................................	1-9
Chapter 2
Wireless Configuration
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines ...................................................................	2-2
SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form ....................................................................	2-3
Viewing or Changing Wireless Settings ..........................................................................	2-4
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) ..............................................................................	2-7
WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) ...............................................	2-8
WPA (WiFi Protected Access) ..................................................................................	2-9
WPA2-PSK (WiFi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Keys) ......................................	2-10
WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2) ...........................................................................	2-11
Configuring Your Wireless Card Access List ................................................................	2-12
Adding or Deleting a Wireless Card from the Access List ......................................	2-13
Guest Network ..............................................................................................................	2-14

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Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) ..............................................................................................	2-14
Chapter 3
Protecting Your Network
Changing Passwords ......................................................................................................	3-1
Logs ................................................................................................................................	3-2
Blocking Keywords, Sites and Services .........................................................................	3-3
Blocking Keywords and Domains .............................................................................	3-3
Blocking Access by Time of Day ..............................................................................	3-5
Enabling or Disabling Content Filtering Services ...........................................................	3-6
Using MAC Filtering to Block Access .............................................................................	3-7
Inbound and Outbound Rules .........................................................................................	3-8
Port Blocking ............................................................................................................	3-9
Port Forwarding ......................................................................................................	3-10
Port Triggering .......................................................................................................	3-12
Setting Up a DMZ Host .................................................................................................	3-14
Chapter 4
Managing Your Network
Gateway Status ..............................................................................................................	4-1
Connection Status ..........................................................................................................	4-2
Viewing and Emailing Event Logs ..................................................................................	4-4
Restoring Factory Default Configuration Settings ..........................................................	4-5
Running Diagnostic Utilities ............................................................................................	4-6
LAN IP Settings ..............................................................................................................	4-7
Using the Gateway as a DHCP Server ....................................................................	4-8
Remote Management Access ........................................................................................	4-9
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ...................................................................................	4-11
Viewing MTA Status ......................................................................................................	4-12
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Basic Functions ..............................................................................................................	5-1
Connecting to the Wireless Voice Gateway Main Menu .................................................	5-2
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................	5-3
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................	5-3
Testing the LAN Path to Your Gateway ....................................................................	5-4
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ................................................	5-4

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Appendix A

Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................	A-1
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................	A-3

Appendix B

About This Manual

The NETGEAR® Wireless Cable Voice Gateway Model CVG834G Administrators User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Wireless Cable Voice Gateway . The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

Italics	Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names

Bold	User input

Fixed	Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses

• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

•Scope. This manual is written for the Voice Gateway according to these specifications:

Product Version	Wireless Cable Voice Gateway

Manual Publication Date	February 2008

For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.

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How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes the following:

•Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time

•A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual.

•A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model.

•Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

How to Print this Manual

To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.

•Printing a Page in the HTML View.

Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.

•Printing a Chapter.

Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.

–Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.

–Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com.

–Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

•Printing the Full Manual.

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Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page.

–Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.

–Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

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Chapter 1

Installing the Gateway

This chapter describes how to set up the wireless voice gateway on your local area network (LAN), connect to the Internet, and perform basic configuration.

The Gateway Front Panel

The front panel of the Voice Gateway contains status LEDs.

Figure 1-1

You can use the LEDs to verify connections. The following table lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the Voice Gateway.

Table 1-1. LED Descriptions

LED	Description

Power	• Green solid: Power is supplied to the gateway.
	• Off: Power is not supplied to the gateway.

Online	• Amber blink: Synchronization.
	• Green solid: Cable link.
	• Off: No configuration.

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Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued)

LED		Description

Wireless		• Green solid: The wireless connection is operating normally.
		• Green blink: Data is being transmitted or received on the wireless interface.
		• Off: No wireless link is detected.

USB		• Green solid: A USB device is connected to the USB port.
		• Off: No USB device is connected.

Voice ports		• Green solid: Registered with the Call Agent.
(1 and 2)		• Green blink: There is an active call.
		• Green slow blink: Phone is “on-hook”; registration with Call Agent is in
		progress.
		• Off: No phones are connected to the voice port.

Upstream		• Amber blinking: Connecting upstream.
		• Green solid: Upstream found .

Downstream		Downstream 1
1-3		• Amber blinking: Scanning for primary Downstream channel.
		• Green solid: Primary downstream found.
		• Green solid: Primary downstream found.
		Downstream 2
		• Green solid: Wideband connection.
		• Off: No wideband connection.
		Downstream 3
		• Green solid: Wideband connection.
		• Off. No wideband connection.

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The Gateway Rear Panel

The label on the bottom of the gateway identifies the connections on the rear panel.

Wireless antenna

USB

Voice/phone ports to connect handsets

AC power adapter input

Figure 1-2

Coaxial cable to the cable service provider

Reset

Four Ethernet LAN ports to connect local computers

The rear panel includes the following connections, viewed from left to right.

•Power. AC power adapter input.

•Wireless antenna. The gateway ships with the wireless antenna already attached.

•Two Voice/Phone ports. With VoIP service, connect one or two handsets to these ports.

•Four Ethernet LAN ports. Use these ports to connect local computers. The port connector LEDs work as follows:

–Green on. The local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device.

–Green blinking. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps.

–Amber on: The local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device.

–Amber blinking. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.

–Off. No link is detected on this port.

•USB port. If the USB driver is installed, you can connect a local computer to this port.

•Coaxial cable connector. Attach coaxial cable to the cable service provider’s connection.

•Reset button. Resets the gateway to its factory defaults.

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Installing the Voice Gateway

If your computer has a LAN card with an Ethernet connection, you may have to configure your TCP/IP settings to work with the Wireless Cable Voice Gateway . If you have questions about configuring your Ethernet connection, consult your broadband service provider.

Complete the installation in this order:

1.Check the Installation Requirements.

2.Connect to your cable service.

3.Connect the Gateway.

4.Log in to the Gateway.

5.Connect to the Internet.

After installation, set up the wireless connection as explained in Chapter 2, “Wireless Configuration”.

Installation Requirements

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

•A computer with active Ethernet port with DHCP enabled. See the link “Preparing a Computer for Network Access:” in Appendix B for help with DHCP configuration.

•An active account with your Internet service provider for data and/or voice services.

•Each computer that will connect to the gateway must have either an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC), USB Host port, or 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter.

Connect to Your Cable Service

Follow these steps:

1. Turn off your computer and router (if you have one).

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2.Use the coaxial cable provided by your cable company to connect the CBVG834G cable port to your cable splitter or directly to the cable connector in your wall.

Figure 1-3

3.Connect the Voice Gateway power adapter into the back of the modem and then plug it into a power source such as a wall socket or power strip.

4.Wait 30 seconds for the Voice Gateway to start up.

Warning: DO NOT disconnect the modem, or it will not be able to register with your cable Internet service provider.

Connect to a Computer or Router

You can connect the Voice Gateway to an Ethernet port on your computer or router, or to a USB port on your Windows-based computer. DO NOT connect the Voice Gateway to both the Ethernet and USB ports.

1.Use the yellow Ethernet cable that shipped with the product to connect the CBVG834G yellow Ethernet port to an Ethernet port on your computer or the WAN port on your router.

2.If you have VoIP service, connect the phone to Voice Port . If your service includes a second line, you can connect that phone to Voice Port 2.

3.How you power up depends on whether or not you use a router.

•One computer (no network): Turn on your computer.

•Router and computers: First turn on your router, and then turn on your computers.

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Check the LEDs

Check the LEDs on the front of the Voice Gateway. After the modem registers with your Cable Internet Service Provider the following LEDs should be lit:

•Power: solid green.

•Online: solid green.

•The other LEDs blink to show activity on the Voice Gateway ports. For more information about the LEDs, see “The Gateway Front Panel” on page 1-1.

•If the LEDs are not lit, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”.

Test the Connection

Note: It may take up to 5 minutes to establish a connection the first time you power on your Cable Modem.

To test your setup, view a Web page online.

1.Start your Internet browser on the computer.

2.Go to the NETGEAR website http://www.NETGEAR.com.

If the NETGEAR website does not appear, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”.

3.Quit your Internet browser.

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Logging In to the Wireless Voice Gateway

You can log into the gateway to view or change its configuration settings.

Note: To connect to the gateway, your computer must be configured to use DHCP. For instructions on how to do this, see the link to “Preparing a Computer for Network Access:” in Appendix B.

The gateway has two default user names. They are MSO, with the default password of changeme, and admin, with the default password of password. As shown in the following table, the MSO user name has access to all menu selections. The admin user name has limited access.

Table 1-1. Access to Menu Selections Based on User Name

Menu Heading	Selection	Admin	MSO
Menu Heading	Selection	Access	Access
		Access	Access

Setup	Basic Settings	No	Yes

	Wireless Settings	Yes	Yes

	WiFi Multimedia	No	Yes

	Guest Network	No	Yes

	MTA Status	No	Yes

Content Filtering	Logs	No	Yes

	Block Sites	Yes	Yes

	Services	No	Yes

Maintenance	Gateway Status	Yes	Yes

	Connection	No	Yes

	Set Password	Yes	Yes

	Backup	No	Yes

	Event Log	Yes	Yes

	Diagnostics	No	Yes

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Table 1-1. Access to Menu Selections Based on User Name (continued)

Menu Heading	Selection	Admin	MSO
Menu Heading	Selection	Access	Access
		Access	Access

Advanced	MAC Filtering	No	Yes

	Port Blocking	Yes	Yes

	Port Forwarding	Yes	Yes

	Port Triggering	Yes	Yes

	DMZ Host	Yes	Yes

	LAN IP	Yes	Yes

	UPnP	Yes	Yes

To log in to the gateway:

1.Using the computer that you first used to access your cable modem Internet service, connect to the gateway by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your Internet browser.

http://192.168.0.1

Figure 1-4

2. Enter the user name and password. You are now connected to the gateway.

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Connecting to the Internet and VoIP

To configure the gateway to connect to the Internet you must log in as the user name MSO with the default password of changeme, or whatever password you have set for MSO.

1. From the main menu, select Basic Settings. The Basic Settings screen displays:

Figure 1-5

The settings displayed on this screen depend on the selection in the Cable Network Settings field. By default, DHCP is selected, as shown in the previous figure.

2.Enter the Network Configuration settings, and adjust the Cable Network Settings field if needed.

The fields in this screen are described in Table 1-2.

3.Click Apply so that your changes take effect.

4. If you have VoIP service, connect the phone to a Voice Port 1. If your service includes a second line, you can connect that phone to Voice Port 2. To check the voice status, see “Viewing and Emailing Event Logs” on page 4-4. To set up a wireless connection, see Chapter 2, “Wireless Configuration”.

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The following table explains the settings in the Basic Settings screen.

Table 1-2. Basic Settings

Settings		Description

Network	WAN IP Address	This is the current configuration for the WAN side of your
Configuration		gateway.
Configuration	WAN Subnet Mask	gateway.
	WAN Subnet Mask

	WAN Default Gateway	The ISP router to which your gateway will connect.

	Primary DNS	The DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates
		Internet names (such as http://www.netgear.com) to
		numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP
		address of one or two DNS servers to your gateway during
		login. If the ISP does not transfer an address, you must
		obtain it from the ISP and enter it manually. If you enter an
		address here, you should reboot your PCs after configuring
		the gateway.
	Secondary DNS	You can specify a secondary DNS server in this field.

Cable Network	DHCP	If your service provider assigns your IP address through
Settings		DHCP, use this default setting.

	Static	If your service provider assigned you a permanent, fixed
		(static) IP address for your PC, select Static. Fill in the
		following fields:
		• Static IP Address (also known as the netmask)
		• Static IP Mask
		• Default Gateway
		• Primary DNS
		• Secondary DNS

	L2TP (DHCP)	Use this setting for a layer two tunnelling protocol with
		DHCP. Then fill in the following fields:
		• PPP User Name
		• PPP Password
		• L2TP Server

	L2TP (static)	Use this setting for a layer two tunneling protocol with a
		static IP address. Then fill in the following fields:
		• Static IP Address (also known as the netmask)
		• Static IP Mask
		• Default Gateway
		• PPP User Name
		• PPP Password
		• L2TP Server

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Chapter 2

Wireless Configuration

This chapter describes how to set up the wireless features of your wireless voice gateway. In planning your wireless network, consider the level of security required. Select the location of your wireless equipment in order to maximize the network speed.

Set up wireless features for the wireless voice gateway in this order:

1.Install the wireless voice gateway as described in Chapter 1, “Installing the Gateway”. The wireless voice gateway should be working on your LAN before you set up the wireless features.

2.Plan the location for the wireless voice gateway based on considerations in “Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines”.

3.Use the form in section “SSID and Wireless Security Settings Form” on page 2-3 to keep track of your settings.

4.Enter the wireless settings, and verify wireless connectivity as described in “Viewing or Changing Wireless Settings” and “WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)”.

For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B.

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