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2Wire Gateway 2701HG User Manual

2Wire Gateway 2701HG
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2Wire Gateway
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2Wire Gateway 2701HG Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model2701HG
Device TypeGateway
Wireless Standard802.11b/g
WAN InterfaceADSL2+
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2
Manufacturer2Wire
DSL InterfaceADSL2+
USB PortNo
Ports4 x Ethernet

Summary

Introduction

Networking Technology Overview

Overview of Ethernet, USB, and Wireless networking technologies supported by the gateway.

System Tab

Viewing Your System Summary

Provides gateway summary information and links to commonly used features via the user interface.

Setting a System Password

Secures gateway settings by requiring a password for access to configuration pages.

Resetting the System Password

Steps to recover system access if the password is forgotten, utilizing the system key and hint.

Broadband Link Tab

Viewing Your Broadband Link Summary

Displays current status of the broadband link connection and system configuration details.

Connection Details

Technical information about the broadband connection, useful for troubleshooting by support representatives.

Using Advanced Settings

Allows manual configuration of DSL and Internet connection settings for users with networking expertise.

Home Network Tab

Viewing Your Home Network Summary

Presents information about all devices currently installed and connected to the home network.

Monitoring Your Wireless Settings

Guides on how to view and modify the gateway's wireless access point configuration and security.

Customizing Security Settings

Details enabling encryption and configuring WEP/WPA-PSK keys for secure wireless communication between clients and the gateway.

VoIP Network Tab

Configuring the VoIP Phones

Step-by-step instructions for setting up VoIP phones and configuring line settings through the gateway interface.

Firewall Tab

Firewall Features

Outlines the gateway's professional-grade firewall capabilities, including packet inspection and network address translation.

Hosting an Application

Instructions on configuring the firewall to permit external Internet users to access specific network applications.

Allowing all Applications (DMZplus)

Explains DMZplus mode, which exposes a designated computer directly to the Internet for application hosting.

Configuring the Firewall (Advanced)

Enables advanced firewall configurations such as stealth mode, ping blocking, and strict UDP session control for enhanced security.

Management and Diagnostic Console

System Summary Page

Displays comprehensive information about the gateway's model, hardware, software, and configuration parameters.

Broadband Link Configuration Page

Allows modification of specific broadband connection settings, including DSL, ATM, IP, and DNS configurations.

Local Network Wireless Settings Page

Provides access to view and modify the gateway's wireless network name, channel, and security settings.

Firewall Settings Page

Configures the firewall to allow specific application data through to selected computers, including port forwarding.

Troubleshooting DSL Diagnostics Page

Presents data related to the DSL link to analyze connection status and diagnose potential issues effectively.

Troubleshooting Resets Page

Offers options to reset various gateway components, such as DSL connections, ISP settings, and restore factory defaults.

Glossary

Compliance Information

Regulatory Information

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