Avaya Residential Gateway-I User manual

Access Point-I - Getting Started Guide i
Table of Contents
1 Quick Start
Overview 1-1
Kit Contents 1-3
Network Options 1-4
2 Connect & Power Up
Connect Cables 2-2
Power-up the Unit 2-6
Network Name 2-9
3 Customize the Residential Gateway-I settings
Introduction 3-1
Internet Service Provider Information 3-2
View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings 3-4
Finding Information 3-6

ii Access Point-I - Getting Started Guide
4 Using your Residential Gateway-I
General Guidelines 4-1
Residential Gateway-I Buttons 4-4
Special modes Residential Gateway-I 4-7
A Specifications
Technical Specifications A-1
Power Specifications A-2
Interfaces (built-in) A-3
Physical Specifications A-4
Radio Specifications A-5
Regulatory Information A-6

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1
Quick Start
Overview
Follow the quick steps described below to install the Residential Gateway-I
and power up your wireless network:
1. Connect Cables (page 2-2).
2. Power-up the Unit (page 2-6).
3. Install the Software:
a. Insert the CD-ROM that came with your Residential Gateway-I kit
into your computer.
Your operating system will run the CD automatically
b. Click the install buttons for the following software:
■Client Manager, and
■RG Setup Utility.
c. Follow the instructions on your screen.
NOTE:
If the CD-ROM does not start automatically:
1. Click the Windows Start button
2. Select Run

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Quick Start - Overview
3. Browse to the CD-ROM
4. Double-click the file “setup.exe”.
4. Install the Avaya wireless network adapter on your computer.
■Set the configuration profile of the wireless network adapter to
connect to a Residential Gateway-I.
■Set Network Name (page 2-9) and Encryption key.
For more information, read the user documentation that came with your
wireless network adapter.
5. (Optional) Customize the Residential Gateway-I Settings.

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Quick Start - Kit Contents
Kit Contents
Your Residential Gateway-I kit includes the following items:

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Quick Start - Network Options
Network Options
The Residential Gateway-I is a Base Station that bridges communication
between (wireless) computers and the Internet.
You can use the Residential Gateway-I to provide:
■A Stand-Alone Wireless Network (page 1-5).
■Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-6) using the built-in
56k/V90 modem.
■Wireless Internet Access via External Devices (page 1-7) using an
external cable/DSL/ISDN modem.
To build your wireless network, all you need is:
■One Residential Gateway-I, and
■One or more Avaya Wireless Network adapter cards for computers.

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Quick Start - Network Options
Stand-Alone Wireless Network
This is the out-of-the-box mode of operation for the Residential Gateway-I
that allows your client stations to share files and printers.
Figure 1-1 Stand-alone Wireless Network
Adding wireless computers is as easy as inserting a wireless client adapter
and configuring the computer with the same Network Name (page 2-9).

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Wireless Internet Access via Telephone
Line
The Residential Gateway-I includes a 56K/V90 built-in modem that allows
multiple computers to share Internet access.
To access the Internet via the Residential Gateway-I modem you will need:
■An analog telephone line.
■An ISP (Internet Service Provider) account.
■View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings (page 3-4) to enter the ISP
dial-up information to in the Residential Gateway-I.
Figure 1-2 Wireless to Internet via Telephone Line

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Quick Start - Network Options
Wireless Internet Access via External
Devices
To access the Internet via an ADSL - PPPoE modem, Cable or ISDN modem
youwillneedto:
■Connect the external modem to the Residential Gateway-I using a UTP
cable.
■An ISP (Internet Service Provider) account.
■View/Modify Residential Gateway-I Settings (page 3-4) to enter the
correct setting for this type of connection.
Figure 1-3 Wireless Internet Access via External Device

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Quick Start - Network Options
Wireless Internet Access via Ethernet
LAN
Some companies or educational organizations offer internet access to their
employees or students via an existing LAN Infrastructure.
In this mode, the Residential Gateway-I tool will:
■Act as a transparent bridge between the wireless and wired network.
■Disable the integrated DHCP server (i.e. the Residential Gateway-I will
no longer assign IP Addresses).
■Try to obtain its own IP Address from a DHCP server on the network.

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Quick Start - Network Options

Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide 2-1
2
Connect & Power Up
Before you start, carefully read the flyer “Information to the User” that is
included in your Residential Gateway-I kit. This flyer contains installation
requirements and important information about using this product.

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Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables
Connect Cables
1. Press the latches (a) and remove the cover (b) of the Residential
Gateway-IaspicturedinFigure2-1.
Figure 2-1 Remove the cover
2. Plug the power connector into the power socket on the Residential
Gateway-I unit (see Figure 2-2).

Residential Gateway-I - Getting Started Guide 2-3
Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables
Figure 2-2 Connect Power Adapter
3. Connect the cable for internet access:
■For Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line (page 1-8), plug
the telephone cable to the correspondent socket (as shown in
Figure 2-3) and to the telephone outlet.
Depending on local standards, you may need a special adapter plug
to connect the cable to the outlet.
■For Wireless Internet Access via External Devices (page 1-9), plug
in the UTP/Ethernet cable into the ethernet socket.

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Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables
Figure 2-3 Connect Telephone Cable
NOTE:
Telephone adapter plugs and Ethernet cable are not included, but
are available at your local computer dealer. See Interfaces (built-in)
(page A-3) for information about cable/connector types.
4. Close the cover by attaching it to the unit, pressing the latches as
pictured in Figure 2-4.

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Connect & Power Up - Connect Cables
Figure 2-4 Close the Unit
5. Place the unit on a flat surface and route the cables through the cable
entrance as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5 Place the Residential Gateway-I on a Flat Surface

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Connect & Power Up - Power-up the Unit
Power-up the Unit
1. Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet.
!WARNING:
After applying power to the Residential Gateway-I, do not cover the
unit or block the airflow to the unit with any other objects.
Figure 2-6 Residential Gateway-I LEDs
2. Monitor the LED activity on the unit.
The LEDs (see Figure 2-6) will change color in the range Yellow, Red
and Green to indicate start-up diagnostics. When finished (after
approximately 30 seconds), the Residential Gateway-I shows LED
activity as listed in Table 2-7 on page 2-7.

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Connect & Power Up - Power-up the Unit
Table 2-7 LED Activity Table - Normal Operation
Icon Name Color/Activity Description
Power Steady Green Power enabled
Wireless Flashing Green Wireless activity between
Residential Gateway-I and
wireless stations.
See also: Stand-Alone Wireless
Network (page 1-7).
Off No communication.
Ethernet Flashing Green Communication between
Residential Gateway-I and the
wired Ethernet equipment
See also: Wireless Internet
Access via External Devices
(page 1-9).
Off No communication.
Residenti
al
Gateway-I
Modem
Flashing Green Modem activity between
Residential Gateway-I and your
phone line.
See also: Wireless Internet
Access via Telephone Line
(page 1-8).
Off No communication.

NOTE:
If the Residential Gateway-I does not switch to normal operation
within one minute, consult the section Finding Information
(page 3-6).
3. Now proceed with the installation of software as described in the Quick
Start Overview (page 1-1).