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Note: In a HomePortal network, only one Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows
XP computer can be directly connected to the HomePortal residential gateway using the USB connection.
Additional computers may be added to the network using connection options such as Ethernet.
HomePortal USB connectivity is not available for Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows 95 OSR2, or
Windows NT.
1. Connect the provided USB cable from the PC port on the HomePortal to the USB port on your
computer.
Before installing your HomePortal software on this computer, you must install a 2Wire Gateway USB
driver. See page 8 for detailed instructions on installing this driver.
Repeat Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 15.
USB Connection
Requires a Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
computer with an available USB port