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Manual Part 2
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Front Panel
The front of the Telephony Gateway has the following indicators:
A Battery: indicates the battery status.
B Tel 2: indicates the status of telephone line 2.
C Tel 1: indicates the status of telephone line 1.
D Secure: indicates Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) is active.
E WiFi: indicates the status of the wireless LAN.
F Ethernet: indicates Ethernet connectivity between the Telephony Gateway
and computers.
G Online: indicates internet data transmission status.
H US: indicates upstream connectivity.
I DS: indicates downstream connectivity.
J Power: indicates whether AC power is available to the unit.
Rear Panel
The rear of the Telephony Gateway has the following connectors and controls:
A WPS button: begins associating the Telephony Gateway with a wireless de-
vice.
B Reset button: resets the Telephony Gateway as if you power cycled the unit.
Use a pointed non-metallic object to press this button.
C USB: USB host connector - future support for external USB devices
D Telephone 1/2: connector for the first phone line (or both lines of a 2-line
phone).
E Telephone 2: connector for the second phone line.
F Ethernet (1 - 4): connectors for use with a computer LAN port.
G Cable: connector for the coaxial cable.
H Power: connector for the power cord.
Selecting an Installation Location
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a location to install your
Telephony Gateway:
• Is an AC outlet available nearby? For best results, the outlet should not be
switched and should be close enough to the Telephony Gateway that exten-
sion cords are not required.
• Is a cable jack available? For best performance, keep the number of split-
ters between the jack and cable drop to a minimum. Each splitter attenuates
(re duces) the signal available to the Telephony Gateway. A large number of
split ters can slow down the Internet connection and even affect your tele-
phone service.
• Can you easily run cables between the Telephony Gateway’s location and
the phones?
• If you are connecting devices to the Ethernet ports, can you easily run ca-
bles between the Telephony Gateway’s location and those devices?
• If you want to mount the Telephony Gateway on a wall, does the location
pro vide a solid surface for secure attachment? For best results when mount-
ing the Telephony Gateway on drywall, position the Telephony Gateway so
at least one of the screws are fastened to a stud. This may prevent the Tele-
phony Gateway from pulling out of the wall in the future.
• If you want to install the Telephony Gateway on a desktop, is there enough
space on either side to keep the vents clear? Blocking the vents may cause
overheating.
• How close are your wireless devices? The Telephony Gateway wireless con-
nection range is typically 100–200 feet (30m–65m). A number of factors
can affect connection range, as described below.
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Factors Affecting Wireless Range
A number of factors can affect the usable range for wireless connections.
Note: Note that decreasing the range of your wireless network may be bene-
ficial, as long as the decreased range is sufficient for your needs. By lim-
iting your network’s range, you reduce interference with other networks
and make it harder for unwant ed users to find and connect to your net-
work.
Note: Setting the trasmit power level to High increases the range. Setting it
to Medium or Low decreases the range proportionately.
Increases range: • Raising the unit above the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Telephony Gateway in the upper floor of a
multi-story dwelling)
• Adding wireless hubs in a bridge (WDS) network
Decreases range: • Lowering the unit below the devices (for example, in-
stalling the Telephony Gateway in a basement)
• Metal or concrete walls between the Telephony Gate-
way and other devices
• Large metal appliances, aquariums, or metal cabinets
between the Telephony Gateway and other devices
• Interference and RF noise (2.4 GHz wireless phones,
microwave ovens, or other wireless networks)
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Mounting the Telephony Gateway
You can either mount the Telephony Gateway on a wall or place it on a desktop.
For wall-mount applications, you can mount the Telephony Gateway with the indi-
cators facing upward (vertical) or to the side (horizontal).
Tools and Materials
For wall-mounted installations, make sure you have the following tools and mate-
rials before proceeding:
• for mounting on drywall: Two 1/4” (6mm) drywall anchors and a drill with
1/4” (6mm) bit (not included)
• for mounting on plywood or studs: two #6 x 1.5” (38.1 mm) self tapping
screws (not included)
• screwdriver (flat-blade or Phillips, depending on what kind of screws you
use)
• wall-mount template (included)
• transparent tape: for temporarily securing the mounting template to the wall
(not included)
Location
Always position the Telephony Gateway:
• within reach of an AC outlet. The power cord must reach the outlet without
stretching and without adding extension cords.
• near a cable outlet (to avoid long cable runs).
Instructions
Wall-mounting instructions
Note: When mounting the Telephony Gateway on drywall, try to position the
Telephony Gateway so at least one of the screws is fastened to a stud.
This may prevent the Telephony Gateway from pulling out of the wall in
the future. To prevent overheating of the Telephony Gateway, do not
block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit.
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1Position the mounting template on the surface where you intend to mount
the Telephony Gateway and secure in place with transparent tape.
2Drill holes through the template in the specified locations for the mounting
screws. After drilling holes, remove the template from the surface.
3If using drywall anchors, set them into the wall. Then, drive the screws into
the wall leaving a gap of about 1/8” (3 mm) between the screw head and
the wall. If not using anchors, just drive the screws.
4Orient the Telephony Gateway with the indicator lights facing up or right, as
desired. Slip both mounting slots (in the back of the Telephony Gateway)
over the screws, then slide the case down until the narrow end of the key-
hole slot contacts the screw shaft.
5Proceed to Connecting the Telephony Gateway.
Desktop mounting instructions
1Position the Telephony Gateway so that:
• air flows freely around it
• the back faces the nearest wall
• it will not fall to the floor if bumped or moved
• the ventilation holes on the side of the unit are not blocked.
2Proceed to Connecting the Telephony Gateway.
Connecting the Telephony Gateway
WARNING
Risk of injury or equipment damage
Connecting the Telephony Gateway to the home’s existing telephone
wiring should only be performed by a professional installer. Physical con-
nections to the previous telephone provider must be removed and the
wiring must be checked; there must not be any voltage. Cancellation of
telephone service is not adequate. Failure to do so may result in loss of
service and/or permanent damage to the Telephony Gateway.
1Connect one end of the coax cable to the cable outlet or splitter, and the
other end to the Telephony Gateway’s Cable connector (G). Tighten the con-
nections by hand, then tighten an additional 1/8 turn with a wrench.
Note: For best performance, use high-quality coax cable and minimize or
eliminate splitters between the cable jack and the Telephony Gateway.
2Insert the plug from the power cord into the Power connector on the back
of the Telephony Gateway (H) and insert the power cord into a convenient
AC outlet.
The Power light on the front of the Telephony Gateway lights up, then flashes
once (refer to the LED tables shown in Using the Telephony Gateway). See
Troubleshooting if the Power light does not turn on.
3Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to any Ethernet port on the back of
the Telephony Gateway, (F) and the other end to the Ethernet port on a
com puter, hub, or broadband router.
Note: If you are connecting to a computer, use the Ethernet cable included
in the Telephony Gateway package.
4Connect one end of the telephone cable to the telephone port on the back
of the Telephony Gateway (Dor E). Connect the other end to the telephone.
Note: If you have a phone with two separate lines on a single RJ-14 cord,
plug it into the connector labeled “Telephone 1/2”.
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Configuring Your Wireless Connection
The TG852 ships with a basic factory default configuration that should allow you to
immediately access the Internet with a wireless connection. If your computer is
equipped with a 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN card, you may wish to configure the
Telephony Gateway’s wireless settings.
Note: At a minimum, ARRIS suggests that you configure the security settings.
Accessing the Configuration Interface
Follow these steps to access the configuration interface. You should have already set
up the TG852 as described in Installing and Connecting Your Telephony Gateway.
1Use the connection utility for your operating system to connect to the wire-
less LAN arris_xxxx,where “xxxx” is the last four digits of the Telephony
Gateway’s WLAN MAC address.
Note: This is the Telephony Gateway’s factory default SSID. The WLAN MAC
address can be found on the product label on the Telephony Gateway.
2In your web browser, open the page http://192.168.2.1/ to access the
wireless router setup.
The Login screen displays.
Note: The Telephony Gateway ships with no password configured. When
you log in for the first time, leave the Password field blank.
3Click the Apply button to log in.
The System Basic Setup screen displays.
4Use the online help information to set configuration parameters as required.
Note: Most configuration parameters that you may want to set can be accessed
on the System Basic Setup screen, including the security mode and set-
ting a system password.
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Configuring Your Ethernet Connection
If your computer is equipped with a LAN card providing an Ethernet connection,
you may have to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings. The steps that follow
will guide you through setting your computer’s TCP/IP settings to work with the
Telephony Gateway.
Requirements
Make sure you have the following before attempting to configure your Ethernet con-
nection:
• Computer with:
— one of: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or
MacOS X
— Ethernet interface
• Ethernet cable (supplied)
• IP address, subnet, gateway, and DNS information for installations not using
DHCP
How to use this chapter
The following list shows the procedures for modifying the TCP/IP settings on the
computer. The procedure is slightly different depending on the operating system
that you are using. Please ensure you are using the correct steps for the operating
system on your computer. Follow the links below for instructions to configure your
Ethernet connection on your operating system.
•TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 2000
•TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP
•TCP/IP Configuration for Windows Vista
•TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7
•TCP/IP Configuration for MacOS X
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TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 2000
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet interface on a Windows 2000 operat-
ing system.
Note: Dialog boxes shown on your computer may differ slightly from those
shown in this procedure.
1From the computer, select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Con-
nections > Local Area Connection.
2In the Local Area Connections Properties window, highlight TCP/IP by click-
ing on it one time, then click on Properties.
Note: If your computer has more than one Ethernet card, you may have to
select the appropriate Ethernet card in the Connect using: area of the Local
Area Connection Properties window.
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3Click Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server ad-
dress automatically, then click OK.
4Click OK to accept the new settings, and OK again to close the Configura-
tion window.
5You may have to restart your computer in order for your computer to obtain
a new IP address from the network.
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TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet interface on a Windows XP operating
system.
TCP/IPv6 Note: This procedure shows the configuration of TCP/IPv4. TCP/IPv6
is not installed or enabled by default in Windows XP. If your cable
provider requires TCP/IPv6 you must first install and enable it on your
Windows XP system. Refer to Microsoft support materials on Windows
XP for installation instructions. Once installed and enabled, follow this
same configuration example, but select TCP/IPv6 at the appropriate
step.
Note: Dialog boxes shown on your computer may differ slightly from those
shown in this procedure.
1From the computer, select Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-
click Network Connections in the Control Panel.
The Network Connection window displays a list of LAN connections and as-
sociated network adapters.
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2Double-click the local area connection to be used for your device’s network
connection.
The Local Area Connection Status widow displays.
3Click Properties.
4Select TCP/IP by clicking it one time. Then click Properties.
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5Click the General tab. Then click Obtain an IP address automatically
and click OK.
6Click OK to accept the new settings, and OK again to close the Properties
window.
7You may have to restart your computer in order for your computer to obtain
a new IP address from the network.
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TCP/IP Configuration for Windows Vista
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet interface on a Windows Vista operat-
ing system
1Open the Vista Control Panel.
2Double-click Network and Sharing Center to display the Network and
Sharing Center window.
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3Click Manage network connections. If prompted for a connection, choose
Local Area Connection.
The Network Connections window displays.
4Double-click the Local Area Connection to open the Properties window:
Note: If Windows requests permission to continue, click Continue.
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TCP/IPv4 Selected TCP/IPv6 Selected
5Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to configure
TCP/IPv4.
Note: If your cable provider requires TCP/IP version 6, double-click Inter-
net Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to configure TCP/IPv6.
The TCP/IP properties window for the version you selected displays.
6For either TCP/IPv4 or TCP/IPv6, select Obtain an IP address automati-
cally and Obtain DNS server address automatically, unless instructed
otherwise by your cable provider.
7Click OK to accept the new settings and close the Properties window.
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TCP/IPv6 PropertiesTCP/IPv4 Properties
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet interface on a Windows 7 operating
system.
1Open the Windows 7 Control Panel.
2Click Network and Internet.
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6Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties to
configure TCP/IPv4.
Note: If your cable provider requires TCP/IP version 6, select Internet Pro-
tocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and click Properties to configure TCP/IPv6.
The TCP/IP properties window for the version you selected displays.
7For either TCP/IPv4 or TCP/IPv6, select Obtain an IP address automati-
cally and Obtain DNS server address automatically, unless instructed
otherwise by your cable provider.
8Click OK to accept the new settings and close the Properties window. Then
click Close to back out of the remaining setup screens.
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TCP/IPv4 Properties TCP/IPv6 Properties
TCP/IP Configuration for MacOS X
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet interface on a MacOS X operating sys-
tem.
1Open System Preferences, either by choosing System Preferences from the
Apple menu or by clicking the System Preferences icon in the dock.
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3Choose Automatic from the Location drop-down menu, and Built-in Eth-
ernet from the Show menu.
4Choose the TCP/IP tab, if necessary.
If you are using TCP/IPv4, go to step 5.
If your cable provider requires TCP/IPv6, go to step 8.
5Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 menu.
6If necessary, click the Renew DHCP Lease button.
7Close the System Properties application.
TCP/IPv4 configuration is completed.
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8If you are using TCP/IPv6, click Configure IPv6 near the bottom of the pre-
vious window.
9Choose Automatically from the Configure IPv6 drop-down menu and click
OK.
10 Close the System Properties application.
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Using the Telephony Gateway
This chapter describes the controls and features available on the Touchstone Tele-
phony Gateway, and covers basic troubleshooting procedures.
•Setting up Your Computer to Use the Telephony Gateway
•Indicator Lights for the TG852
•Using the Reset Button
Setting up Your Computer to Use the Telephony
Gateway
Follow the instructions in the information packet supplied by your cable company.
Contact your cable company if you need help setting up your computer.
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Indicator Lights for the TG852
The Touchstone Telephony Gateway has ten LED indicator lights to assist in trou-
ble shooting.
Wiring Problems
If the Telephony Gateway begins flashing all its lights for more than 10 seconds, this
indicates a problem with the telephone wiring — the red and green wires may be
shorted (touching), or there may be undesired voltage on the lines. If this pattern
persists for more than 10 seconds, disconnect the telephone lines from the Tele-
phony Gateway, then call a wiring technician for assistance.
Patterns: Normal Operation (LAN and Telephone)
The following table shows light patterns for the Ethernet and wireless LANs, and the
telephones, during normal operation.
Mode Ethernet WiFi Tel 1 / Tel 2
AC Power
On = Computer
Connected
Off = Computer
not connected
Flash = Com-
puter Activity
On = WiFi
Enabled
Off = WiFi
Disabled
Flash =
Computer Activity
On = On-hook
Flash = Off-hook
Off = disabled
No AC Power Off Off
On = On-hook
Flash = Off-hook
Off = disabled
Firmware Upgrade (normal operation) (normal operation) (normal operation)
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Patterns: Normal Operation (WAN and Battery)
The following table shows light patterns during normal operation.
Note 1: Your cable company may configure the Telephony Gateway to always
display the DS and US indicators in green regardless of the connection
speed.
Mode Power DS US Online Battery
AC Power
Good On
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Connected
to the
Internet
(high
speed)
Green1=
Connected
to the In-
ternet
(ultra-high
speed)
Flash = Not
connected
to the
Internet
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Connected
to the
Internet
(high
speed)
Green1=
Connected
to the In-
ternet
(ultra-high
speed)
Flash = Not
connected
to the
Internet
On =
Internet
available
Off =
Internet
not
available
On =
Battery
good or low
Off =
Battery
missing
Flash =
Battery bad
No AC
Power
Battery
Installed
Flash Off Off Off
Off =
Battery
power
Flash =
Battery bad
No AC
Power No
Battery
Off Off Off Off Off
Firmware
Upgrade On Flash Flash On (normal
operation)
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Patterns: Startup Sequence
The following tables show the Telephony Gateway light patterns during each phase
of the startup sequence. There are two phases of startup; the Telephony phase and
the cable modem phase. Both are outlined below.
Telephony Start Up Sequence
Note: The DS and US indicators flash yellow during startup, and turn green if
the Telephony Gateway establishes an ultra-high speed connection.
Power,
DS, US,
Online
Telephone
Battery Description
1 2
Off Off Off Off No power to Modem
Flash Flash Flash Flash Power-on Self Test
See “Cable Modem Start Up Sequence”
On Flash Off Off Retrieving telephone net-
work information
On Off Flash Off Retrieving telephone line
information
On Flash Flash Off Activating telephone
service
Normal Operation
Cable Modem Start Up Sequence
Using the Reset Button
Use the Reset button, on the back of the Telephony Gateway, to reset the modem
and perform initialization as if you power cycled the unit. You may need to reset the
Telephony Gateway if you are having problems connecting to the Internet. Using
this button will be rare.
Use a pointed non-metallic object to press this button. The photo to the left shows
the location of the Reset button. The Reset button is recessed to prevent acci-
dental resets.
The diagram on the left shows the location of the reset button.
Resetting the Router to Factory Defaults
To reset the router to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset but ton on the back
of the Telephony Gateway for more than fifteen seconds. This restores the wireless
setup configuration and router configuration parameters to the factory defaults. You
may need to do this if a misconfiguration has locked out all access.
DS US Online Description
Flash Off Off Downstream search
On Flash Off Downstream found; upstream search
On On Flash
Downstream and Upstream found;
retrieving setup information from
cable operator
On On On Ready for service
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Booting from Battery
The TG852 supports a “Boot from Battery” feature that allows the Telephony Gate-
way to begin service without AC power.
To start the TG852 from its battery, follow these steps:
1If a battery is already installed in the Telephony Gateway, remove it.
2Re-insert the battery into the Telephony Gateway (see Battery Installation
and Removal for details).
3Press the Reset button; the Power light should turn on immediately.
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Troubleshooting
The Telephony Gateway is plugged in, but the Power light is off.
Check all power connections. Is the power cord plugged in firmly at both
ends?
If you plugged the power cord into a power strip, make sure the strip is
switched on.
Avoid using an outlet controlled by a wall switch, if possible.
Finally, check the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
I’m not getting on the Internet (all connections).
It may take over 30 minutes to establish a connection the first time you
power up your Telephony Gateway, especially when many people are online.
Always leave your Telephony Gateway plugged into AC power and connected
to the cable system.
Check the front panel lights:
• The Power and Online lights should be on.
• If the Power light blinks for more than 30 minutes, call your cable
company for assistance.
Check your cable connections. Connectors should be tight. The coax cable
should not be pinched, kinked, or bent sharply—any of these can cause a
break or short in the cable (you may have to replace the cable). If you have
one or more splitters between the Telephony Gateway and CATV outlet, re-
move the splitters and connect the Telephony Gateway directly to the out-
let.
Proceed to the Ethernet or wireless solutions (next page) if necessary.
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I’m not getting on the Internet. (Ethernet)
If you are using a hub, is the hub turned on?
Are you using the right type of Ethernet cable? Use the supplied cable for di-
rect connection to a computer; use a cross-over cable for connection to a
hub.
Press the Reset button on the back of the Telephony Gateway.
A misconfiguration could lock out all access to the Telephony Gateway router.
If you think this has happened, see Resetting the Router to Factory Defaults.
I’m not getting on the Internet. (Wireless)
Check the indicator lights (see Using the Telephony Gateway) — the WiFi
light should be on.
Does your connection utility discover your wireless LAN? If you turned off
“Broadcast SSID” you need to manually enter the name of your wireless LAN
in the connection utility.
Change your security mode to “WEP” or “disabled”. If you use “disabled,”
enable one of the other security modes as soon as you find the problem.
A misconfiguration could lock out all access to the Telephony Gateway router.
If you think this has happened, see Resetting the Router to Factory Defaults.
My wireless Internet connection stops working sometimes.
This is usually caused by interference — two common sources are 2.4GHz
“remote” telephones and microwave ovens. If you cannot remove the inter-
fering product, try using a different channel or setting Protected Mode.
I can get on the Internet, but everything is slow.
If the Web site you are visiting is very popular, that site may be having trou-
ble servicing all the requests. If other sites download quickly, wait for a few
minutes and try again. Usage during peak hours may also affect the con nec-
tion speed.
Other communications on the LAN, or interference with wireless connec-
tions, may slow down your connection.
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I don’t have dial tone when I pick up my phone, why?
In order for telephone service to be functional on the Telephony Gateway,
telephone service must have been purchased from the service provider and
configured on your Telephony Gateway. The following steps should help in
identifying the source of the problem.
1Is the Power LED lit?
• If not, check to make sure the Telephony Gateway is plugged in
and the outlet has power.
• If the LED is lit, go to the next step.
2Is the Online LED lit?
• If not, check the coax connection at the Telephony Gateway and
the wall. Ensure they are connected and tight. If they are and
you do not have dial tone, contact your service provider.
• If the Online LED is lit, go to the next step.
3Is the Telephone (Tele 1 or Tel 2) LED lit?
• If not, phone service has not been set up on that line. Contact
your service provider.
• If it is blinking, there is a phone off hook somewhere in the
house. Find that phone and hang it up.
• If it is lit, go to the next step.
4Is the phone plugged directly into the Telephony Gateway?
• Make sure the phone is plugged into the port on the back of the
Telephony Gateway labeled “Telephone 1/2” for line 1, and “Tele-
phone 2” for line 2.
• If so, try a different phone. Make sure the new phone is a work-
ing phone.
• If a known good phone is used and you still don’t have dial tone,
try a different phone cable. If a new phone and cable do not re-
store dial tone, call your service provider.
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5Is the Telephony Gateway plugged into a wall outlet?
• If so, unplug the RJ-11 connector at the back of the Telephony
Gateway and plug in a known working phone. If you now have
dial tone, the problem is with the house wiring. Contact your
cable company or a qualified wiring technician to correct the
house wiring. If you still do not have dial tone, contact your serv-
ice provider.
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Glossary
The following is a list of common cable and networking terms.
Amp-hour (Ah)
A measure of battery capacity. For example, a 1.0Ah battery can nominally
supply one Ampere of current for one hour.
Category 5 (Cat5)
A high-quality type of cable, used for Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) connec tions.
When purchasing Ethernet cables, always look for Category 5 cable.
Coaxial cable (coax)
A thin wire, used to connect your television and Telephony Gateway to the
cable TV system. You can buy coax from any electronics retailer and many
discount stores.
CPE
Customer Premise Equipment. This is the equipment that is plugged in to the
Telephony Gateway; typically a computer or hub.
Cross-over
An Ethernet cable used to connect two hubs (or a hub and a cable modem)
together. Also, some Ethernet hubs may have built-in cross-over on one or
more ports (which eliminates the need for a cross-over cable).
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. An IP protocol used to provide an IP
address and location of services (such as DNS and TFTP) needed by a de-
vice connecting to the network. DHCP allows the cable company to con figure
your computer’s networking software for you.
DNS
Domain Name Service (Server). An IP service that associates a domain
name (such as www.example.com) with an IP address.
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Downstream
In an HFC network, the direction from the head-end to the subscriber. Some
older cable documentation may refer to this as the forward path.
DOCSIS
Data Over Cable System Interface Specification. The interoperability stan-
dards used for data communications equipment on an HFC network.
EMTA
Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter. An MTA device that is integrated
with a cable modem.
Ethernet
A standard method of connecting two or more computers into a Local Area
Network (LAN).
EuroDOCSIS
The European version of DOCSIS.
Event
An informational message used for monitoring network status.
F-connector
The type of connector used on coax cable. There are two common types of
F-connector, slip-on and screw-on. Use coax with screw-on connectors for
connecting your Telephony Gateway.
Firewall
A hardware or software device that prevents unauthorized access to a pri-
vate network from the Internet. The TG852 provides a built-in firewall.
Gateway
The device, usually a router, that connects devices on a given IP subnet to
other IP subnets.
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Headend
The “central office” in an HFC network. The headend houses both video and
data equipment. In larger cable networks, a “master” headend often feeds
several “remote” headends to provide distributed services.
HTTP
HyperText Transfer Protocol.
Hub
A box with several Ethernet connectors. Ethernet hubs provide a common
point of contact for all connected devices.
IP address
A number assigned to your computer by your cable company, used to iden-
tify your computer to other systems on the Internet.
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network. A digital telephony standard that pro-
vides communication speeds about twice as fast as standard dialup.
LAN
Local Area Network. A network that allows computers in a single location
(such as a building) to communicate with one another.
LED
Light Emitting Diode. A semi-conductor diode that emits light when current
is passed through it.
MAC address
A number that uniquely identifies any device connected to a network. Your
cable company uses your Telephony Gateway’s MAC address to authorize
access to the Internet. The MAC address is printed on a label on the bottom
of your Telephony Gateway.
Protocol
A set of rules and formats that determines the communication behavior of
network entities at a given layer.
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Proxy
A device or program that stands in between a server (for example, a web
site) and a client (your browser), providing a way to relieve some of the
burden from the server. For example, your cable company may have a web
proxy that keeps copies of popular web pages; the proxy can send you those
pages instead of fetching them directly from the web site, resulting in faster
page loading and less network congestion.
RF
Abbreviation for Radio Frequency. Some literature refers to coax as “RF
cable” and the connectors as “RF connectors.”
RJ-11
A standard 2-conductor modular connector, commonly used in North Amer-
ica for connecting telephones.
RJ-45
A standard 8-conductor modular connector, commonly used on Ethernet
cable. An RJ-45 connector looks like a wide RJ-11 (telephone) connector.
Splitter
A small box with three cable connectors: one input and two outputs. You
may need a splitter if you have a TV already connected to the cable outlet
that you want to use for your Telephony Gateway. You can buy a splitter
from any electronics retailer and most discount stores.
SSID
Service Set IDentifier, a string of text (up to 32 characters long) that
uniquely identifies a wireless LAN.
Switched outlet
A power outlet that may be turned on and off using a wall switch. Usually
intended for lamps. Avoid plugging your computer or Telephony Gateway
into a switched outlet to avoid disruptions.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The protocols used to facil-
itate communications across one or more connected networks.
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TDMA
Time Division Multiple Access. A method used by DOCSIS-compliant cable
modems for sending upstream data with minimal interference.
Upstream
The path from a subscriber device to the headend. Some older cable docu-
mentation may refer to this as the return path or reverse path.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy, a common standard for encrypting data sent over
a wireless LAN.
WPA
Wi-fi Protected Access, a standard for encrypting data sent over a wireless
LAN. WPA offers improved security over WEP.
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FCC Part 15
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Getting Started
About Your New Telephony Gateway
What’s in the Box?
What’s on the CD?
Items You Need
Getting Service
System Requirements
Recommended Hardware
Windows
MacOS
Linux/other Unix
About this Manual
What About Security?
Ethernet or Wireless?
Wireless
Both
Battery Installation and Removal
TG852 Basic Battery Installation and Replacement
TG852 Extended Battery Installation and Replacement
Installing and Connecting Your Telephony Gateway
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Selecting an Installation Location
Factors Affecting Wireless Range
Mounting the Telephony Gateway
Tools and Materials
Location
Instructions
Wall-mounting instructions
Desktop mounting instructions
Connecting the Telephony Gateway
Configuring Your Wireless Connection
Accessing the Configuration Interface
Configuring Your Ethernet Connection
Requirements
How to use this chapter
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 2000
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows Vista
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7
TCP/IP Configuration for MacOS X
Using the Telephony Gateway
Setting up Your Computer to Use the Telephony Gateway
Indicator Lights for the TG852
Wiring Problems
Patterns: Normal Operation (LAN and Telephone)
Patterns: Normal Operation (WAN and Battery)
Patterns: Startup Sequence
Cable Modem Start Up Sequence
Using the Reset Button
Resetting the Router to Factory Defaults
Booting from Battery
Troubleshooting
Glossary