2Wire Network Router 100S User Manual
I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e f o r M o d e l s 1 0 0 S a n d 1 0 0 S W  
 
Contents  
Networking Technology Overview  
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Wireless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
HomePortal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Step 1: Getting Started  
First: Locate your HomePortal key code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Second: Remove or disable conflicting applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Third: Check your computer’s browser and system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Browser Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Step 2: Connect Your First Computer to the HomePortal  
Choose a computer and connection type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Install the 2Wire Gateway USB driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Wireless Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Check your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Step 3: Install the HomePortal Software  
Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Windows PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Starting the Setup Wizard manually on Windows PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Macintosh computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Step 4: Add Computers to the Network  
Choose a computer and connection type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
 
The HomePortal Indicator Lights  
HomePortal indicator and status lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Diagnosing connection problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
POWER indicator light is not lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
BROADBAND LINK indicator light is red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
HOME NETWORK indicator light is not lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Appendix A: 2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation  
2Wire Wireless PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Installing the Wireless PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Installing Drivers For Windows ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Installing Drivers For Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Installing Drivers For Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
2Wire Wireless USB Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Installing the Wireless USB Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Installing Drivers For Windows ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Installing Drivers For Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Installing Drivers For Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Appendix B: Third-party Wireless Adapter Configuration  
Locate the serial number and wireless encryption key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Agere ORiNOCO PC Card - Silver or Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Cisco Aironet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
D-Link Air DWL-650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Apple AirPort card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Other wireless Ethernet adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Wireless configuration with Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
License Agreement  
Limited Hardware Warranty  
 
Networking Technology Overview  
A home network consists of two or more computers that have been connected so they can “talk” with each  
other. Individual users can now connect to Web servers worldwide through the Internet, a global computer  
network. A home network enables computer users in a household to share one Internet connection, share  
files without trading disks, and share peripherals such as printers and external drives. Several technologies  
are available to connect or “network” computers. These technologies include:  
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Ethernet  
Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
HomePNA  
Wireless  
Ethernet  
Ethernet is a technology that lets you create a home  
network using special wiring such as the dark gray  
cable included with the HomePortal. Many new  
computers are shipped with a built-in Ethernet adapter.  
If you have this kind of computer, you can use  
Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet connection jack on the computer to the LOCAL  
ETHERNET port on the HomePortal. You can identify an Ethernet connection jack by its  
rectangular shape and size, which is slightly larger than a standard telephone jack. Ethernet is  
recommended if your primary computer will be in the same room as the HomePortal.  
For today’s home networks, you do not necessarily need Ethernet. Alternatives such as USB  
and HomePNA are equally effective and let you network your computers without special  
wiring.  
USB  
Most computers and digital devices manufactured in  
the last few years come with USB connections. USB  
ports, which are small and rectangular, are located on  
the back of the computer. Desktop computers  
typically have two USB ports, and notebook  
computers commonly have one. USB connection is  
recommended if your primary computer will be in the same room as the HomePortal.  
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Home Phoneline Networking (HomePNA)  
The HomePortal supports the HomePNA (Home Phoneline  
Networking Alliance) protocol. Home phoneline networking  
uses HomePNA technology to allow you to connect computers  
in different rooms using your home’s existing telephone wiring.  
To create a home phoneline network, you need either a PCI HomePNA card installed into  
your computer or an external HomePNA adapter. These devices make it possible to connect  
each additional computer through the phoneline.  
Home phoneline networking (HomePNA) is recommended for connecting secondary  
computers to your HomePortal if those computers are in the same room as the HomePortal,  
and for connecting computers in other rooms to the HomePortal.  
Wireless  
Wireless networking uses radio waves to connect your computers to  
your network. A PC Card (PCMCIA) wireless adapter looks like a flat,  
metal credit card with a piece of black plastic attached at one end.  
Other types of wireless adapters can be attached using a USB connector. Wireless technology  
is recommended for networking computers in the same room as the HomePortal or for adding  
computers in other rooms to the network.  
HomePortal  
The 2Wire HomePortal residential gateway makes it possible to create a home network using any of the  
above technologies. By enabling you to connect the computers in your home, the HomePortal provides you  
with all the benefits of networking, including the ability to share one Internet connection among all the  
computers and computer users in your household.  
The HomePortal securely delivers rich content such as games and music from the Internet, distributing it to  
multiple simultaneous users within your household. The HomePortal is easy to install and as easy to use as  
browsing the Web. The HomePortal also makes it easy to share printers, MP3 players, Internet radios,  
game consoles and other Internet devices.  
The HomePortal enables high-speed, always-connected Internet access to the computers on your home  
network—while keeping your private files safe from Internet hackers. The firewall and denial-of-service  
attack protection built into the HomePortal keeps your data safe.  
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Step  
1
Getting Started  
First: Locate your HomePortal key code  
Find the Before You Start page included in your HomePortal package. This insert will help you determine  
the key code that you will need to install the HomePortal residential gateway on your first computer.  
Second: Remove or disable conflicting applications  
Applications that enable a computer to share its Internet connection (often called Internet sharing software)  
and PC based firewall applications typically interfere with the HomePortal and should be removed or  
disabled before you install the HomePortal residential gateway. The HomePortal provides all of the same  
features as the products listed below so you don’t need to worry about losing Internet sharing and security  
capabilities. For more information on the HomePortal firewall, see Technical Support at www.2Wire.com.  
If you have any of the following (or similar) applications installed on your computers, remove or disable  
them according to the manufacturer’s instructions before proceeding.  
Internet sharing applications such as...  
Proxy software such as...  
Security software such as...  
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3Com HomeClick  
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WinGate  
Sygate  
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Norton Internet Security  
Black Ice  
Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing  
Intel Anypoint ISS  
Zone Alarm  
Third: Check your computer’s browser and system requirements  
Verify that your computers meet the following minimum requirements:  
Browser Requirements  
Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (included on the HomePortal Setup Wizard CD) or  
Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher.  
Macintosh: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 4.74 or higher (included on the HomePortal  
Setup Wizard CD).  
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System Requirements  
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At least 32 MB of RAM  
At least one computer with CD-ROM  
5 MB of available hard disk space for 2Wire HomePortal software  
Windows 98, 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6, Windows 2000,  
Windows XP, or Mac OS 8.6 or higher  
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Network interface card(s) appropriate to your HomePortal model.  
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Step  
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Connect Your First Computer  
to the HomePortal  
Choose a computer and connection type  
The first computer you connect to your home network is used to configure the HomePortal residential  
gateway for proper operation. Choose one of the following methods to connect your first computer to the  
HomePortal. Save and close all open programs before you begin connecting your HomePortal.  
Connection Type  
Go to...  
Ethernet  
page 6  
Requires: A computer with an Ethernet port.  
Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.  
USB  
page 7  
Requires: A Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer  
with an available USB port.  
Recommended for: Primary computer in the same room as the HomePortal.  
Home phoneline networking (HomePNA)  
page 10  
Requires: A computer with a HomePNA port or an external HomePNA adapter  
such as the 2Wire PC Port.  
Recommended for: Additional computers in the same room as the HomePortal  
or computers in other rooms.  
Network connection via Ethernet hub or switch  
page 12  
page 13  
Requires: An Ethernet hub or switch and a computer with an Ethernet port.  
Recommended for: Multiple computers in the same room as the HomePortal.  
Wireless (Model 100SW only)  
Requires: A computer with an 802.11b wireless network adapter* installed.  
Wireless adapters are purchased separately from the HomePortal.  
Recommended for: Mobile computers such as laptops.  
* If you use a 2Wire wireless adapter (PC card or USB adapter) in your computer for wireless  
networking, the HomePortal Setup Wizard software automatically configures it to communicate with  
the HomePortal during setup, but you will need to install the driver. See Appendix A for detailed  
installation instructions.  
If you are NOT using a 2Wire wireless adapter, you will need to manually configure your adapter to  
communicate with the HomePortal BEFORE installing the HomePortal software. See Appendix B for  
detailed configuration instructions.  
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Ethernet Connection  
Requires a computer with an Ethernet port  
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the  
HomePortal.  
2. Connect the provided Ethernet cable from your computer to the LOCAL ETHERNET port on the  
HomePortal.  
3. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.The  
green POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.  
4. Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL  
wall jack).  
5. This connection is only required if you plan to use HomePNA to connect other computers to your network.  
Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a telephone  
jack.  
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make  
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.  
Check your connections  
With your computer completely started, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the  
front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 22. The  
BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and  
an Internet connection has been established.  
Continue from here to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 15.  
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USB Connection  
Requires a Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP  
computer with an available USB port  
Note: In a HomePortal network, only one Windows 98, 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows  
XP computer can be directly connected to the HomePortal via USB. Additional computers may be added to  
the network using connection options such as home phoneline networking (HomePNA). USB/HomePortal  
connectivity is not available for Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows 95 B OSR2, or Windows NT.  
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem to the BROADBAND MODEM port on the  
HomePortal.  
2. Connect the provided USB cable from the PC port on the HomePortal to your computer’s USB port.  
The gray end fits into the HomePortal and the beige end goes to your PC.  
3. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.  
The green POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.  
4. Connect the remaining cable from the broadband modem to your broadband service (cable or DSL  
wall jack).  
5. This connection is only required if you plan to use HomePNA to connect other computers to your  
network. Connect the provided telephone cable from the PHONE LINE port on the HomePortal to a  
telephone jack.  
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to reboot your cable or DSL modem after new connections are made and make  
sure that your modem is powered on before proceeding.  
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