How to Hook a 2wire Through a DSL Modem

You can connect a 2wire router to the DSL modem in your home or office.

The 2Wire Corp. manufactures a line of gateway routers that are capable of sharing a single Internet connection with multiple computers and devices over a wireless network. If you receive Internet through a DSL connection, you can hook your 2Wire gateway router directly to your DSL modem using a standard telephone cable. You can then access the gateway router's configuration and adjust the device's wireless network settings.

Things You'll Need

• PC or Mac computer
• 2Wire gateway router
• Phone cable

Instructions

1. Plug one end of the phone cable into the "Output" port on the back of your DSL modem.

2. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the top white port on the back of your 2Wire gateway router.

3. Plug the 2Wire gateway router's power adapter into a standard wall outlet.

4. Open a Web browser on your computer and enter "http://gateway.2wire.net" into the address bar.

5. Go to the "Home Networking" tab at the top of the page.

6. Click on the "Edit Settings" link on the right side of the page.

7. Enter the name, password and wireless mode that you want to use for your local Wi-Fi network.

8. Press the "Save" button to apply the changes to your network.

References

• 2Wire Support: 2Wire Gateway Installation Guide
• Pace Product Support: How to Change Wireless Settings