Chapter 3
Getting Started
About Your New Data Gateway
The Touchstone DG2470 Data Gateway is DOCSIS compliant with the following features:
Speed: much faster than dialup or ISDN service; up to twenty four times faster than
DOCSIS 2.0 cable modems.
Convenience: supports Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless connections; both can
be used simultaneously
Compatibility:
• Data services: DOCSIS 3.0 compliant and backward-compatible with DOCSIS 2.0
or 1.1; supports tiered data services (if offered by your cable company)
The DG2470 provides:
2.4 GHz radio and 5 GHz radio for wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac connectivity
Four Ethernet ports for connections to non-wireless devices
Integrated MoCA 2.0 home networking
DOCSIS 3.0 compliant
One USB host port (future support for external USB devices)
What's in the Box
Make sure you have the following items before proceeding. Call your cable company for
assistance if anything is missing.
Data Gateway
Power Cord
Wireless Connection Configuration Guide
Ethernet Cable
End User License Agreement
Items You Need
If you are installing the Data Gateway yourself, make sure you have the following items on
hand before continuing:
Data Gateway package: see What's in the Box (page 10) for a list of items in the
package.
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