ARRIS DG1680A-TW Users Guide - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Overview .............................................................................. 5
Introduction ................................................................................................. 5
Getting Support ............................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2. Safety Requirements ............................................................... 7
FCC Part 15 ................................................................................................. 8
RF Exposure .......................................................................................... 8
Industry Canada Compliance ............................................................................. 8
For Mexico ................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3. Getting Started ..................................................................... 10
About Your New Data Gateway ........................................................................ 10
What's in the Box ......................................................................................... 10
Items You Need ........................................................................................... 10
Getting Service ........................................................................................... 11
System Requirements ................................................................................... 12
Recommended Hardware ........................................................................ 12
Windows ............................................................................................ 12
MacOS ............................................................................................... 12
Linux/other Unix .................................................................................. 12
About this Manual ........................................................................................ 13
What about Security ..................................................................................... 13
Ethernet or Wireless? .................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4. Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway ................................ 16
Front Panel ................................................................................................ 17
Rear Panel ................................................................................................. 18
Selecting an Installation Location ..................................................................... 19
Desktop Mounting Instructions .................................................................. 19
Factors Affecting Wireless Range .............................................................. 19
Connecting the Data Gateway ......................................................................... 20
Configuring Your Wireless Connection ............................................................... 21
Accessing the Configuration Interface ........................................................ 22
Setting Parental Controls ............................................................................... 23
Finding the MAC Address of a Computer ...................................................... 23
Making Your Parental Control Settings ........................................................ 23
Chapter 5. Configuring Your Ethernet Connection ........................................ 26
Requirements ............................................................................................. 26
How to use this Chapter ................................................................................ 26
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP ................................................................ 26
Release 16 STANDARD 1.3 March 2015 Touchstone DG1680 Data Gateway User Guide 3