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Setting up the gateway, Connecting a computer to the gateway – Gateway GT704 User Manual

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Setting Up
the Gateway

The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation
Buddy

, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Gateway. It is recommended

the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.

To set up the Gateway, it must be connected to a computer, and then configured.
After connecting this first computer, other computers can be added to the network
via

USB

or Ethernet (see “Setting Up a Network” on page 65).

Connecting a Computer to the Gateway

Connecting a computer to the Gateway for setup involves three basic steps: initial
setup, plugging in the Gateway’s power cord, and connecting the Gateway to the
computer.

Connecting Via Ethernet

1. Insert the Installation

CD

in the

CD-ROM

drive of the computer. The

Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the on-screen instructions, then click Next.

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