2WIRE 100SW User Manual
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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 via USB. Additional computers may be added to
the network using connection options such as home phoneline networking (HomePNA). USB/HomePortal
connectivity is not available for Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows 95 B OSR2, or Windows NT.
the network using connection options such as home phoneline networking (HomePNA). USB/HomePortal
connectivity is not available for Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows 95 B OSR2, or Windows NT.
1.
Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the
BROADBAND MODEM
port on the
HomePortal.
2.
Connect the provided USB cable from the
PC
port on the HomePortal to your computer’s USB port.
The gray end fits into the HomePortal and the beige end goes to your PC.
3.
Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s
POWER
port to an electrical outlet.
The green
POWER
light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
4.
Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL
wall jack).
wall jack).
5.
This connection is only required if you plan to use HomePNA to connect other computers to your
network
network
.
Connect the provided telephone cable from the
PHONE LINE
port on the HomePortal to a
telephone jack.
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.
USB Connection
Requires a Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
computer with an available USB port