Touchstone®
DG950 Data Gateway
User’s Guide
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ARSVD01338
Release 9 Standard 1.4 March 2012
Touchstone® DG950 Data Gateway User’s Guide
Export Regulations
Safety Requirements
FCC Part 15
European Compliance
Energy Consumption (DG950S Models only)
Getting Started
About Your New Data Gateway
What’s in the Box?
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
Installing and Connecting Your Data Gateway
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Selecting an Installation Location
Factors Affecting Wireless Range
Mounting the Data Gateway
Tools and Materials
Location
Instructions
Wall-mounting instructions
Desktop mounting instructions
Connecting the Data Gateway
Making Ethernet Connections
Configuring Your Wireless Connection
Accessing the Configuration Interface
Setting Parental Controls
Configuring Your Ethernet Connection
Requirements
How to use this chapter
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7
TCP/IP Configuration for MacOS X
Using the Data Gateway
Setting up Your Computer to Use the Data Gateway
Indicator Lights for the DG950
Patterns: Normal Operation (LAN)
Patterns: Normal Operation (WAN)
Patterns: Startup Sequence
Using the Reset Button
Resetting the Router to Factory Defaults
Troubleshooting
Glossary
