2Wire 2700HGB Network Router User Manual


 
Connect the First Computer to the Gateway
5
Wireless Connection
Requires wireless-enabled notebook or a computer with an 802.11b/g wireless network adapter installed.
Wireless adapters can be purchased from your service provider.
Figure 2. Gateway Connected Via Wireless
1.
Connect the provided AC power adapter from the 2Wire gateway’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.
The
POWER light on the front of the gateway should be green.
2. Connect the provided gray telephone cable from the gateway’s PHONE LINE port to a telephone jack with
DSL service.
3. Install your wireless adapter according to the manufacturer’s instructions (see note below).
Note: The 2Wire 2070 and 2070V gateways do not include wireless support. If you are using
a 2Wire 2070 or 2070V gateway, skip this section.
Note: If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PCI, PC card, or USB adapter) for wireless
networking, the 2Wire CD automatically configures it to communicate with the gateway
during setup. If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you must manually configure
your adapter to communicate with the gateway using the information on page 6.