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Preferred Advantage DSL
Quick Start
Installation Guide
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Netopia 3347NWG-VGX Wireless ADSL Gateway
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Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/NT 4.0
NADSL_704_6.9
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Welcome to McLeodUSA! We look forward to helping you communicate more effectively with data and Internet services from McLeodUSA. Your DSL service has already been processed and is scheduled for installation within the next few days. So you can prepare for your DSL installation, we have enclosed the McLeodUSA ® Preferred Advantage DSL Quick Start Installation Guide that provides step-by-step instructions for installing your new DSL router. DSL is a revolutionary service that allows McLeodUSA to
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This guide portrays the typical flow of the installation process. Please read the instructions before installing the gateway. Some computer or network configurations may cause software windows to appear that are not depicted in this guide. Please read and follow the instructions on those screens to continue the installation process. Verify that you are installing your DSL equipment after the “Service Completion Date” given to you when you ordered your DSL Internet service. MCLE
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Quick Start Installation Guide Contents Section 1: Contents of Your DSL Installation Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Section 2: System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 3: Installation of Inside Wiring (If Self-installing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Section 4: Installation of Microfilters and Voice/DSL Line Splitter. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section 5: Connecting the DSL Gateway . . . . . .
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Section 1: Contents of Your DSL Installation Kit Quantity Item Description 1 Netopia Gateway 3347W 1 Netopia Gateway 3347W CD-ROM 1 Power Supply 1 RJ-11 Telephone Cable (lavender) 1 RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (yellow) 1 DSL 2-Line Microfilter 3 DSL Microfilters 1 Voice/DSL Line Splitter 1
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Section 2: System Requirements Before you begin the installation process, please ensure that your system meets the following requirements: ® • Personal computer/workstation — Pentium -class processor, 166 MHz, 25 MB free disk space, 32 MB RAM. • Operating system — Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP or NT 4.0 is supported. The wireless component and installation wizard can only be used with Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. • Browser & E-mail client — Each PC should have both an Internet ® browser (e.g., Mic
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If you prefer to continue using an existing DHCP server, or would prefer that your LAN workstations operate under a private static IP scheme, please refer to the Netopia User Guide (located on the Netopia Gateway CD) for configuration assistance instead of the instructions in Section 6 of this guide. • Available wireless adapters — The following adapters can be used to connect to the DSL gateway: PCMCIA for laptops, PCI for desktop PCs, or USB adapter for either. 3
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Section 3: Installation of Inside Wiring (If Self-installing) Installation of the inside wiring: If you have chosen to self-install the DSL service and have not requested McLeodUSA to perform on-site installation for an additional charge, you will need to install inside wiring yourself or contact a local vendor to complete the inside wiring. “Inside wiring” refers to the portion of wire between where McLeodUSA connects to the building and the DSL gateway. Inside wiring basics for DSL: • Stan
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Section 4: Installation of Microfilters and Voice/DSL Line Splitter The included DSL microfilters are used to prevent possible interference between the DSL service and standard telephone service. Install microfilters on all telephone equipment that is connected to the DSL line including (but not limited to): telephones, Caller ID devices, answering machines, fax machines, credit card machines and computer modems. The included voice/DSL line splitter is required when you are connecting a tele
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Section 4: Installation of Microfilters and Voice/DSL Line Splitter continued Installing the Voice/DSL Line Splitter: Use the following steps to install the voice/DSL line splitter if you will be connecting a telephone and the DSL gateway to the same wall jack: Telephone Wall Jack Voice/DSL Line Splitter Microfilter 1 Remove the telephone line cord from the wall jack. 2 Plug the male end of the voice/DSL line splitter into the wall jack. 3 Install a microfilter in one of the female ports o
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Section 5: Connecting the DSL Gateway Ethernet LAN connection method (wired LAN) The following instructions are for connecting PCs to the DSL gateway. Up to four individual PCs can share the DSL service by connecting directly to the DSL gateway. Please verify that the PCs meet the System Requirements in Section 2. For connecting to an existing LAN you need to connect the Ethernet port to your hub. 1 Place the DSL gateway near your PC or another location that permits easy access and visibilit
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Section 5: Connecting the DSL Gateway continued 5 For PCs using Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP only: Insert the Netopia Gateway CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The installation wizard will launch automatically and help you configure your PC to work with the DSL gateway. a) The installation wizard will first ask you to decide whether you want to Add/Remove, View Documentation or Exit. Select Add/Remove and accept the Netopia agreement. b) The installation wizard will next ask you to decid
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3 For PCs using Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP only: Insert the Netopia Gateway CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The installation wizard will launch automatically and help you configure your PC to work with the DSL gateway. a) The installation wizard will first ask you to decide whether you want to Add/Remove, View Documentation or Exit. Select Add/Remove and accept the Netopia agreement. b) The installation wizard will next ask you to decide whether you want to use Ethernet, USB or Wireless
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Section 5: Connecting the DSL gateway continued Did I connect everything correctly? Your gateway has status indicator lights (LEDs) on the front to verify that the connections you just made are working as expected. • Wireless Link: Blinks green when there is activity on wireless LAN. • LAN 1, 2, 3, 4: Solid green when connected to each port. Blinks green when active on each port. • DSL Sync: Blinks green with no line attached. Solid green when a network connection is established (trained). • Po
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STOP! The next section of this installation guide, “Configuring Microsoft Windows,” is intended for users with single, stand-alone PCs that are being connected together in order to share the new DSL service. If you are using a LAN and understand the impacts of changing Windows TCP/IP settings, please proceed with the instructions in Section 6. McLeodUSA and Netopia are available to answer questions you may have. Please see Section 10: Contact Information. Additional resources for users with adv
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Please refer to the following additional resources if you are a customer with advanced needs: • If you have ordered the Static IP Address Option with your McLeodUSA DSL service, please use the “Account Information” sheet (sent separately) and the “Netopia User’s Reference Guide” (contained in Adobe Acrobat format on the Netopia Gateway CD) to configure the gateway. If you need help configuring the gateway, please have your “Account Information” sheet ready and contact Netopia using the informat
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Section 6: Configuring Microsoft Windows Now you will need to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings so it can communicate with the DSL gateway. You may need to perform this configuration on each PC connected to the DSL service. Configuration Steps for Windows 95/98/ME 1 Double-click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop or click on “Start,” go to “Settings” and select “Control Panel.” NOTE to Windows ME users: After selecting “Control Panel,” click on “Show all Control Panels.” 2 Doub
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Section 6: Configuring Microsoft Windows continued Configuration Steps for Windows 95/98/ME continued 5 Select Microsoft and Bindings. Click on “Next.” 6 Select “TCP/IP Protocol.” For this step you may need your OEM System CD. 7 Click on “Properties” and you should see the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. 8 Select the “IP Address” tab and choose “Obtain an IP address automatically.” 9 Select the “Gateway” tab to make sure there is nothing selected under “Installed gateways.” 10 Select the “DNS Con
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Configuration Steps for Windows XP 1 Double-click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop or click on “Start,” go to “Settings” and select “Control Panel.” 2 Double-click on the “Network” icon. 3 Double-click on the “Local Area Connection” icon. 4 Click on “Properties” tab. 5 Select “TCP/IP” and then select “Properties.” 15
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Section 6: Configuring Microsoft Windows continued Configuration Steps for Windows XP continued 6 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” 7 Select “Obtain DNS server address automatically.” 8 Click “OK” to accept changes. 16 McLeodUSA DSL Help Desk: 888-849-0640 | dslhelp@mcleodusa.com
