Pace HomePortal 5168NV User Manual

CONNECTING VIA ETHERNET

The HomePortal 5168NV Gateway has four 10/1000 Ethernet ports for directly
connecting computers or devices (see Figure 7). Follow thes e steps to connect
directly to the gateway using an Ethernet cable:

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to any of the available LOC AL ETHERNET
ports on the back of the wireless gateway.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer
or other Ethernet capable device.

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TO PERFORM A RESET

To restore default factory settings, you can reset the HomePortal 5168N V Gateway. The
SSID, Custom System Password, and Wireless Password will b e restored to the original
settings found on the side of the Gateway (see Figure 1). To perform a reset, press and
hold the reset button on the back of the unit for 10 seconds.

CONTACT US

If you need assistance with your HomePor tal 5168NV Gateway or if you have questions
about Hawaiian Telcom Services please ca ll 643-48 88.

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CUSTOMIZING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK

Renaming your
wireless network

To change your Wireless
Network Name (SSID),
see instructions below.

Steps:

1. From the Home page,
click on the tab Settings.

2. Click on tab LAN.

3. Click on the header
Wireless.

4. Under Network Name

(SSID), rename the
Wireless Network
(see Figure 5).

Setting a cu stom wireless pas sword

If you choose not to use the default Wirele ss Network Key
as your wireless password, you can set a custom Wireless Password.

Steps:

1. From the Home page,
click on the tab Settings.

2. Click on tab LAN.

3. Click on the header
Wireless.

4. Under Wireles s Key, select

the radio button labeled:

Set custom e ncryption
key (see Figure 6).

5. Enter a password in the
Enter New Pass word text

box. The password is case­sensitive and can contain
up to 31 alpha-numeric
characters with no spaces.

NOTE: If you customize the
Wireless Password, it does
NOT change the System Password.

In the event that the Wireless Password is lost or forgotten, please
perform a reset. Reset instructions can be found at the end of this gui de.

Hawaiian Telcom
High-Speed Internet Access

Figure 7

LOCAL ETHERNET

Figure 1

SSID: XXXXXXXX

Wireless Ne twork Key:
0000000000

The HomePortal® 5168NV Gateway provides your High-Speed Internet access.
It also acts as an advanced gateway which lets you connect your home-networked
devices wirelessly or via one of four 10/1000 Ethernet ports.

The HomePortal 5168NV Gateway is set to default security settings when shipped.
Your Hawaiian Telcom Technician will assist you in setting your custom Wireless Network
ID and changing the default password. If you forget your password or need to reset
the unit to factory settings, the following information will assist you in reconfi guring the
Wireless Access.

The default network name (labeled as “SSID”) and password (labeled as “Wireless
Network Key”) are located to the right of the barcode on the side of the HomePortal
5168NV Gateway (see Figure 1). Mac OS X users may need to enter the “$”
character at the beginning of the Wireless Network Key (for example, $1234567891).

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SETTING A DEFAULT OR CUSTOM SYSTEM PASSWORD

To use the default pa ssword:

1. Select the Use Defau lt System password radio but ton. The default password

is printed on the side of the unit (see Figure 1).

2. Click Save.

To create a custom pa ssword:

1. Select the Create or Edit
a Custom Password radio

button (see Figure 4).

2. Enter a password in the
Enter New Password

text box. The password is
case-sensitive and can
contain up to 31 alpha-numeric
characters with no spaces.

3. Enter the same password
in the Confi rm New

Password text box.

4. Enter a hint in the Enter
a Password Hint text box.

A password hint can be a word,
a phrase, or a question that can help you remember your password
in case you forget it. Note: Although not required, it is strongly
recommended that you enter a hint to act as a reminder.

5. Click Save.

NOTE: If you customize the System Password, it does NOT change the
Wireless Password.

In the event that the Custom System Password is lost or forgotten, please
perform a reset. Reset instructions can be found at the end of this guide.

ACCESSING THE USER INTERFACE

The HomePortal 5168NV
Gateway is confi gurable
via web browser to allow
for customized settings
and control.

To launch the HomePortal
5168NV Gateway user
interface, access the Home
page of the gateway by
entering one of the following
URLs into a compatible
browser on the computer
connected to the gateway:

• http://home

• ht tp: //19 2.16 8.2 00.1

The Home page will
then appear (see Figure 2).

CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM PASSWORD

This task allows you to set a password for your HomePortal 5168N V Gateway in
order to protect it from unauthorized access. You can either set the interface to use
the Default System Password or create a Custom Password.

Steps:

1. From the home screen,
click on the tab Settings.

2. Click on tab System Info.

3. Click on the header
Password. You will be

requested to enter a
password. Use the
Wireless N etwork Key
on the side of your gateway.

4. The password page will
then appear (see Figure 3).

5. Sel ect the Enable
Password Protection

check box.

6. Select a password type:

- Use Default System Password (or)

- Create a Custom System Password.

Figure 3

Use Default System password (printed on the base of the system)

Create or Edit a Custom Password:

Enter New Password:

Confirm New Password: