Справочник Пользователя для 2WIRE 100SW
5
Step
2
Connect Your First Computer
to the HomePortal
Choose a computer and connection type
The first computer you connect to your home network is used to configure the HomePortal residential
gateway for proper operation. Choose one of the following methods to connect your first computer to the
HomePortal. Save and close all open programs before you begin connecting your HomePortal.
gateway for proper operation. Choose one of the following methods to connect your first computer to the
HomePortal. Save and close all open programs before you begin connecting your HomePortal.
* If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PC card or USB adapter) in your computer for wireless
networking, the HomePortal Setup Wizard software automatically configures it to communicate with
the HomePortal during setup, but you will need to install the driver. See Appendix A for detailed
installation instructions.
the HomePortal during setup, but you will need to install the driver. See Appendix A for detailed
installation instructions.
If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you will need to manually configure your adapter to
communicate with the HomePortal BEFORE installing the HomePortal software. See Appendix B for
detailed configuration instructions.
communicate with the HomePortal BEFORE installing the HomePortal software. See Appendix B for
detailed configuration instructions.
Connection Type
Go to...
Ethernet
Requires: A computer with an Ethernet port.
Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.
Requires: A computer with an Ethernet port.
Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.
USB
Requires: A Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer
with an available USB port.
Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.
Requires: A Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer
with an available USB port.
Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.
Home phoneline networking (HomePNA)
Requires: A computer with a HomePNA port or an external HomePNA adapter
such as the 2Wire PC Port.
Recommended for: Additional computers in the same room as the HomePortal
or computers in other rooms.
Requires: A computer with a HomePNA port or an external HomePNA adapter
such as the 2Wire PC Port.
Recommended for: Additional computers in the same room as the HomePortal
or computers in other rooms.
Network connection via Ethernet hub or switch
Requires: An Ethernet hub or switch and a computer with an Ethernet port.
Recommended for: Multiple computers in the same room as the HomePortal.
Requires: An Ethernet hub or switch and a computer with an Ethernet port.
Recommended for: Multiple computers in the same room as the HomePortal.
Wireless (Model 100SW only)
Requires: A computer with an 802.11b wireless network adapter* installed.
Wireless adapters are purchased separately from the HomePortal.
Recommended for: Mobile computers such as laptops.
Requires: A computer with an 802.11b wireless network adapter* installed.
Wireless adapters are purchased separately from the HomePortal.
Recommended for: Mobile computers such as laptops.