Arris BGW210-700 User manual

BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway
Release 1.0
Install and Operations Guide
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November 2016

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Table of Contents
1. ARRIS BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway Introduction ............................................ 5
About ARRIS Documentation............................................................................................. 5
Documentation Hyperlinks................................................................................................ 5
Related Documentation..................................................................................................... 6
Document Organization .................................................................................................... 6
2. Preliminary Safety Instructions................................................................................ 7
Power Supply Installation .................................................................................................. 7
Telecommunication Installation........................................................................................ 8
Product Ventilation............................................................................................................ 8
3. Hardware Gateway Installation ............................................................................... 9
Connecting the Power Adapter ....................................................................................... 11
Connecting Computers to the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway................................ 11
Connecting Devices Using Wired Ethernet...................................................................... 11
Connecting Devices Using Wi-Fi ...................................................................................... 12
Connecting the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway to the Internet ............................... 13
Connecting VoIP Telephones........................................................................................... 14
4. Basic Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 16
Status Indicator Lights ..................................................................................................... 17
Problem Isolation.................................................................................................... 21
Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................... 23
Factory Reset Switch ....................................................................................................... 24
5. Technical Specifications and Safety Information .................................................... 25
Dimensions and Interfaces .............................................................................................. 25
Power Supply ................................................................................................................... 26
Environment .................................................................................................................... 26
Agency Approvals ............................................................................................................ 26
North America......................................................................................................... 26
Caring for the Environment by Recycling ........................................................................ 26
6. Important Safety Instructions................................................................................ 27
WARNINGS....................................................................................................................... 27
Product Ventilation.......................................................................................................... 27
Telecommunication Installation Cautions....................................................................... 27
Electrical Safety Advisory................................................................................................. 28
Declaration of Conformance ........................................................................................... 28

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47 CFR Part 68 Information .................................................................................... 28
FCC Caution...................................................................................................................... 29
Radiation Exposure Statement........................................................................................ 29
Service Requirements...................................................................................................... 30
7. ARRIS Contacts...................................................................................................... 31

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Chapter 1
ARRIS BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway
Introduction
The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway hardware platform can host different software. The
Advanced Residential Gateway supports VoIP, IPv6, video delivery, security firewall, and
extensive remote management features.
The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway delivers robust video, primary line telephony, and high-
speed data over broadband networks via high-speed Internet connectivity. The four Gigabit
Ethernet ports can be separated into different services allowing the configuration of dedicated
ports for data. It is designed for advanced DSL network service deployments and supports
Quality of Service (QoS) enabled features including:
Simultaneous use of phone, video, and high-speed data over any one of the available WAN
interfaces
IPTV video
Concurrent Wi-Fi support for 3x3 802.11n on 2.4GHz, and 4x4 802.11ac on 5GHz
Primary line VoIP telephone service
About ARRIS Documentation
This guide presents basic operational concepts, and provides step-by-step instructions for the
hardware installation and basic troubleshooting of the ARRIS BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway.
Note: For the purposes of this manual the ARRIS BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway may also
be referred to simply as the gateway.
Documentation Hyperlinks
The hyperlink resides in the page number that follows the title. For example, to access
Hardware Gateway Installation in the hyperlink below, hover the mouse over the page
number in parenthesis until the finger pointer appears, and then click.
Hardware Gateway Installation (page 9)

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Related Documentation
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway reference documentation is as follows:
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway Install and Operations Guide (this document)
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway AT&T Software Administrator's Handbook
ARRIS ENB-17244 (select BGW210-700 Hardware Diagnostics Information)
Document Organization
This hardware install and operation guide consists of six product information chapters
presented as follows:
ARRIS BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway Introduction (page 5) —Describes the ARRIS®
document suite, purpose, and structure of this guide.
Preliminary Safety Instructions (page 7) —Provides power supply, telecommunication, and
ventilation safety instructions.
Hardware Gateway Installation (page 9) —Provides the rear panel illustration, a cabling
overview, and procedures to perform BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway connections for
the power adapter, wired Ethernet, wireless devices, Internet, and VoIP telephones.
Basic Troubleshooting (page 16) —Provides simple suggestions for troubleshooting
problems with the initial configuration of the gateway.
Technical Specifications (page 25) —Presents system and device specifications and
important compliance and safety statements.
Important Safety Instructions (page 27) —Provides product, telecommunication, and
electrical cautionary information, as well as conformance, radiation, and gateway
disposable information.

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Chapter 2
Preliminary Safety Instructions
Warning: Do not use before reading these instructions.
Do not connect the Ethernet ports to a carrier or carriage service provider’s
telecommunications network or facility unless:
You have the written consent of the network or facility manager, or
The connection is in accordance with a connection permit or connection rules.
Connection of the Ethernet ports may cause a hazard or damage to the telecommunication
network or facility, or persons, with consequential liability for substantial compensation.
Power Supply Installation
Connect the power supply cord to the power jack on the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway.
Plug the power supply into an appropriate electrical outlet.
Warning: The power supply must be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth
connection. Do not defeat the protective earth connection.
Warning: Use only the power supply and cord that came with the BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway. Failure to use the authorized power supply and cord may cause electric shock, fire,
bodily injury, and/or property damage. If the power supply or cord becomes damaged or
needs to be replaced, to obtain an authorized replacement please contact AT&T customer
service by phone [phone]) or via website (www.att.com/support).
Caution: Depending on the power supply provided with the product, either the direct plug-in
power supply blades, power supply cord plug or the appliance coupler serves as the mains
power disconnect. It is important that the direct plug-in power supply, socket-outlet or
appliance coupler be located so it is readily accessible.

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Telecommunication Installation
When using telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following:
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Warning: Do not install this gateway outdoors.
Warning: Installing and operating this gateway outdoors is a violation of FCC rules.
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, and kitchen
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may
be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Caution: The external phone should be UL listed, and the connections should be made in
accordance with Article 800 of the National Electric Code (NEC).
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line
cord.
Product Ventilation
The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway is intended for use in a consumer's home. Position the
device in an upright vertical position located where ambient temperatures remain within a
range of 32°- 107°F (0°- 41.7°C). The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway should not be used in
locations exposed to outside heat radiation or where it is subject to trapping of its own heat.
The product should have at least two inches of clearance on all sides except the bottom when
properly installed and should not be placed inside tightly enclosed spaces unless proper
ventilation is provided.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Chapter 3
Hardware Gateway Installation
A BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway cabling overview, as well as rear panel illustration, is
provided below. Also provided are procedures to perform BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway
connections for the power adapter, wired Ethernet, wireless devices, Internet, and VoIP
telephones.
The following diagram illustrates BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway connections to the
Internet using DSL Broadband. Phone and power adapter connections are also illustrated.
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway Cabling Overview
Alternatively, you can connect the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway to the Internet using the
WAN Ethernet port labeled ONT. See Connecting the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway to the
Internet (page 13) for the detailed procedures regarding this setup.

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BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway Rear Panel
Port
Description
USB1 and
USB2
Universal Serial Bus connections 1 and 2 for USB devices.
Ethernet
1,2,3,4
Provide connection for up to four Ethernet devices, such as PCs and other
devices.
ONT
The Optical Network Terminal fiber optic connector.
Broadband
An alternate DSL connection to the Internet; its implementation is determined
by the service configuration from the provider.
Phone Lines
1 and 2
Provides connection for up to two VoIP phones. A voice line splitter is
required when connecting two phones.
Reset
Used to reboot the gateway or perform a factory default restore if depressed
for 10 seconds or longer.
Power
Used to power the gateway on/off.

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Connecting the Power Adapter
The power adapter supplies power to the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway.
1. Connect the appropriate end of the power adapter cable to the BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway rear panel POWER port.
2. Connect the power plug end to the electrical outlet.
After the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway is powered on, the power light blinks green
momentarily and then remains steady green.
For all power light indications, see Status Indicator Lights (page 17) under Basic
Troubleshooting.
Warning: Use only the power supply and cord that came with the BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway. Failure to use the authorized power supply and cord may cause electric shock, fire,
bodily injury, and/or property damage. If the power supply or cord becomes damaged or
needs to be replaced, to obtain an authorized replacement please contact AT&T customer
service by phone [phone]) or via website (www.att.com/support).
Connecting Computers to the BGW210-700
Broadband Gateway
The first computer you connect can be used to configure the BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway settings. You can connect more computers and other devices to the BGW210-700
Broadband Gateway using wireless or wired Ethernet.
Connecting Devices Using Wired Ethernet
The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway has four wired Ethernet ports that can be used to
connect computers or other devices.
As shown in the illustration below, to connect a computer to the BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway:
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet ports on the BGW210-700
Broadband Gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the computer.

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Connecting a Computer to a Ethernet Port of the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway
After the gateway recognizes the computer, the Ethernet light turns steady green and blinks
when the computer starts transferring data with the gateway. See Status Indicator Lights
(page 17) under Basic Troubleshooting for all Ethernet light indications.
Connecting Devices Using Wi-Fi
The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway has an integrated Wi-Fi access point to which you can
use to connect Wi-Fi devices. By default, the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway is configured
with a Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and is WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security enabled.
To connect a Wi-Fi device:
On the Wi-Fi device, view the available Wi-Fi networks. The specifics of how you do this
depend on the device to which you are connecting.
The default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and the Wi-Fi password (e.g., encryption key) are
printed on the label on the side of the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway. Select the
appropriate Wi-Fi network name and connect.
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway Label
At the prompt, enter the Wi-Fi password.
To simplify Wi-Fi device connection to the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway:
You can configure Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to the network using the PIN or PUSH method.

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For more information about the PIN method, please see the BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway AT&T Software Administrator's Handbook, as it describes Web UI access for this
input.
The PUSH method establishes Wi-Fi connectivity if you push the WPS button on the front
panel of the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway and on the Wi-Fi device.
Upon WPS button push, the WPS button light flashes green until WPS is completed
successfully, at which point it will stay green for 5-minutes (unless pushed again).
See Status Indicator Lights (page 17) under Basic Troubleshooting for all WPS indications.
Connecting the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway
to the Internet
Note: The appropriate port to connect to the Internet is based on the service configuration
from AT&T. Do not change the port used unless instructed to do so. Only one of these wiring
arrangements can be used at the same time and attempting to use both may interfere with
your service.
The DSL Broadband port (labeled Broadband) can be used to connect the BGW210-700
Broadband Gateway to the Internet:
1. Connect one end of the DSL cable to the green DSL port on the BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the DSL cable to the wall outlet.
After the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway recognizes the connection, the Broadband light
blinks green for a moment and then turns steady green. See Status Indicator Lights (page 17)
under Basic Troubleshooting for all Broadband light indications.
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway Connection to the Internet

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Alternatively, you can connect the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway to the Internet using the
WAN Ethernet port (labeled ONT):
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the WAN Ethernet port on the BGW210-700
Broadband Gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the operator provided WAN Ethernet jack or ONT.
After the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway recognizes the connection, the Broadband light
blinks green for a moment and then turns steady green. See Status Indicator Lights (page 17)
under Basic Troubleshooting for all Broadband light indications.
Connecting VoIP Telephones
The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway includes one RJ-14 port (labeled Phone 1 & 2) with the
capacity to support two phone lines using a splitter or multi-jack adapter.
Note: The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway supports two VoIP lines over
one RJ14 (FXS) VoIP port. To connect two phone lines, an inner and outer
pair splitter adapter must be attached to the RJ14 (FXS) VoIP port to
terminate both lines.
Warning: Do not connect the VoIP lines to your current home telephone wiring, especially if
your home has an alarm system. Ensure that you are subscribed to VoIP service for this
interface to be used.
As shown in the figures below, to connect phones directly to your gateway:
1. Connect one end of the phone cable to the gray Phone Lines 1&2 connector on the
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway.
2. To connect to the telephone(s), do one of the following:
For one phone, connect the phone cable directly to the telephone.

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Single Phone Connection
For two phones, connect the phone cable to a splitter and then to the phones.
Two Phone Connection Using Splitter
Note: To prevent interference with cordless phones, ensure that the BGW210-700 Broadband
Gateway is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from any cordless phone base station.
After the gateway recognizes the phones (Line 1 and Line 2), the Phone 1 & Phone 2 lights
turn steady green and blink when the associated phone is in use. See Status Indicator Lights
(page 17) under Basic Troubleshooting for all Phone light indications.

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Chapter 4
Basic Troubleshooting
This chapter provides simple troubleshooting suggestions for issues with the initial
configuration of the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway. The following topics are covered:
Status Indicator Lights (page 17)
Rear Panel Connectors (page 23)
Factory Reset Switch (page 24)
Before troubleshooting:
Read this guide, including Hardware Gateway Installation (page 9) and all of the subtopics.
Set the TCP/IP controls on the PC to obtain an IP address automatically.
For additional troubleshooting support please see BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway
AT&T Software Administrator's Handbook, which addresses product Web UI and CLI
information.

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Status Indicator Lights
Check the status indicator lights (LEDs) to begin troubleshooting. Use the front and rear view
graphics that follow, as well as the LED Activity descriptions table to interpret the LED
indicators.
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway Status Indicator Lights
Front View

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Rear View
LED
Activity
All LEDs
During Boot
Process
If the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway boots and does not detect a
failure:
The Power, Broadband, and Phone LEDs all Flash Green, Power LED
goes Solid Green and all other LEDs are Off. Power LED starts Flashing
Green during Power On Self Test (POST), Power LED goes Solid Green
and all other LEDs start functioning with normal behavior.
If the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway does not boot and fails its self-
test or fails to perform initial load of the bootloader:
All LEDs on the front of the device continuously flash red in unison.
If the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway boots and then detects a failure:
Power, Broadband, and Phone LEDs all Flash Green for 2 to 3 seconds,
and then all LEDs will flash red, including Power LED.

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LED
Activity
Power
(Front Panel)
Solid Green = The device is powered.
Off = The unit has no AC power.
Flashing Green = The POST is in progress. Also flashes green during initial
power-up of the device.
Flashing Red = A POST failure (not bootable) or device malfunction
occurred.
Note: A malfunction is defined as any error of internal sequence or
state (not network connectivity) that prevents the BGW210-700
Broadband Gateway from connecting to the broadband network or
passing data. This may be identified at various times such as after
power-on or during operation through the use of self testing or in
operations, which result in a unit state that is not expected or should
not occur.
Power LED
During a
Software
Upgrade
During the software installation you will lose Internet and phone service.
The LEDs will function as follows:
1. As software is being loaded into flash, the LEDs operate normally.
2. During the software upgrade, which takes about 12 seconds, the
Power LED will flash Orange (flash writing to memory), and all
other LEDs operate normally.
3. The BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway restarts automatically. As
the BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway reboots, the LEDs display
power-on behavior.

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LED
Activity
Broadband
WAN
(Front Panel)
Solid Green = Good broadband connection (good sync for a DSL line or
signal detected for other types of broadband connections). Only
displays when not in alert mode.
Off = The device is not powered. When in alert mode, the Solid Green
and Flashing Green indications will not be displayed and the LED will
be off. The alert mode is intended to avoid showing broadband WAN
and VoIP LEDs unless there is an issue. By default the alert mode is
disabled.
Flashing Green = Attempting broadband connection (e.g., DSL
attempting sync, attempting 802.1x or attempting to obtain DHCP
information). Only displays when not in alert mode. Also flashes green
during initial power-up of the device.
Flashing Yellow = LTE device is in place, but not operating properly
when a primary connection is working.
Flashing Red = A broadband signal is detected, but the connection
could not be fully established or the device attempted to become IP
connected and failed.
Solid Red = No signal on a line and the line is configured to be used
(including when there is no signal on one pair of a bonded-pair
connection as identified through manual or G.997.1 communication).
The LED will light only when there is no signal, not during times of
temporary no tone during the training sequence or when attempting
to establish a connection.
During a software upgrade the LED will continue to function properly
and not have any specialized sequence.
Off = The device is not powered.
Phone
(Front Panel)
Solid Green = At least one VoIP line has been configured and all
configured VoIP lines are registered with a SIP proxy server. Only
displays when not in alert mode.
Flashing Green = Indicates ringing associated with an incoming call, as
well as when a telephone is off-hook, on either FXS port. Only displays
when not in alert mode. Also flashes green during initial power-up of
the device.
Solid Red = One or more configured lines are not registered with a SIP
proxy server.
Off = VoIP not in use (e.g. both VoIP lines are not configured) or
BGW210-700 Broadband Gateway power is off. When in alert mode
the Solid Green and Flashing Green will not be displayed and the LED
will be off.
During a software upgrade the LED will continue to function properly
and not have any specialized sequence.