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Troubleshooting – Gateway GT704 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the
Gateway, and techniques to solve them. Note that these techniques may not be suc-
cessful in all cases. Also included is a list of frequently asked questions.

Troubleshooting

Cannot Use the Internet

Physical Connections
Ensure the Gateway’s Power light is on, as well as the appropriate lights for any
active connections (Ethernet or

USB

). If the connection is not active, reconnect

the appropriate cable.

Connection to the Router
Check that the default

IP

address the computer is receiving is correct by select-

ing Start, Run, typing

cmd

in the “Open” text box, then typing

ipconfig

. The

IP

address should be

192.168.0.

x (with “x” representing a number from

2

through

254

), and the Default Gateway address should be

192.168.0.1

. If not, restart the

computer to allow the Gateway to assign a

IP

address. If a static

IP

address was

previously assigned to the computer, it will need to be removed before the
Gateway can dynamically assign a new

IP

address. After the computer restarts,

check the

IP

address of the computer again. If it is still not correct, type

ipcon-

fig /?

(note the space after

ipconfig

) to receive an explanation about how

to release and renew the

IP

address.

Once the

IP

address has been verified as correct, open a Web browser. In the

“Address” text box, type

192.168.0.1

and click Go. The Gateway’s Web

Configurator Main Menu screen appears, verifying the Gateway’s active connection.

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