US Robotics USR9108 - U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg - User Manual

W i r e l e s s M A Xg A D S L G a t e w a y U s e r G u i d e
Home Installation EasyConfigurator Web User Interface Help
G a t e w a y I n s t a l l a t i o n
I n s t a l l a t i o n O v e r v i e w & S y s t e m R e q u i r e m e n t s
Not e: It is important that you have your serial number written down for future reference. If you ever need to call our technical support department, you will need this
number to receive assistance. You can find your 12-character serial number on a bar code sticker located on the bottom of the gateway and also on the box. You will
also need your model number.
This gateway's EasyConfigurator installation software works with the following operating systems:
Windows Vista, XP, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, 98
Macintosh
Linux
You will need to have a computer with an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) installed and/or an 802.11b/g compatible wireless adapter installed, as well as a Web
browser that works with the HTML 4.01 specification with Javascript enabled.
W h a t Y o u N e e d B e f o r e Y o u B e g i n
You will need active ADSL and Internet service from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) before you try to go on the Internet. You may also
need the following from your ISP:
VPI/VCI values
ADSL standard (modulation)
Encapsulation mode
Authentication (PAP or CHAP) for PPP connections
Your user name and password, if they were assigned by your ISP.
S t e p 1 . C o n n e c t M i c r o f i l t e r ( i f i n c l u d e d o r r e q u i r e d b y y o u r I S P )
A microfilter removes interference between voice and DSL signals. Your ISP will determine if a microfilter is necessary. If a microfilter was not included with the
gateway, you may want to ask your ISP if you need to purchase one or more of them.
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Summary

Gateway Installation and Prerequisites

What You Need Before You Begin

Details prerequisites and information required from your ISP for internet setup.

Step 1: Initial Configuration

Details the first configuration step and gathering serial numbers for support.

Hardware Connections

Microfilter Installation

Instructions for correctly installing a microfilter to separate voice and DSL signals.

Step 2: Connecting Cables

Diagram and steps for connecting the gateway to the computer and telephone line.

Software Installation and Setup

Step 3: Physical Connections

Steps to attach the antenna, connect cables, and power up the gateway.

Step 3: Running the Installer

Instructions for inserting the CD-ROM and launching the EasyConfigurator software.

Gateway Configuration Process

Step 4: EasyConfigurator Login

Details on accessing the EasyConfigurator software with default credentials.

Step 4: ISP Specific Settings

Configuring the gateway by selecting country and ISP or entering settings manually.

Wireless Network Configuration

Step 5: Internet Connection Status

Checking the gateway's internet connection status before proceeding to wireless setup.

Step 5: Securing the Wireless Network

Instructions on changing the network name (SSID) and applying security settings.

US Robotics USR9108 - U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg Specifications

General

Wireless Standard	802.11g
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Data Transfer Rate	54 Mbps
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Weight	0.66 lbs
Standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Antenna	Detachable
Product Type	Wireless Gateway
Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet