SaskTel HomeNet User's Guide

HomeNet Gateway User Guide

10 If you click on the Settings tab, you will see a range of more complex options, diagnostics, and settings. You may want to refer to www.sasktel.co

11 Wireless Networking Introduction With the HomeNet Gateway you can set up a wireless network within your home so your desktop computer of laptop c

12 2. Check the ENABLE box under Wireless Interface. See image below.

13 3. Under the Advanced Settings header – click on the SAVE button.

14 4. You will receive a message reading CONFIGURATION SUCCESSFUL once your changes have been saved. You are now ready to establish a wirele

15 Establishing a wireless connection Before you get started you will need to locate your serial number and wireless network key. These are located

16  Press start and then select Control Panel.

17  Select Network and Internet connections.  Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon and choose Properties.

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19  Click on the Wireless Networks tab. In the Available networks: window you should see the 2WIREXXX (eg. 2Wire079) icon, if so press the CONFIGU

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20  The Network name (SSID): should be entered (if it is not already there by default) in the format 2WIREXXX (XXX being the last 3 digits of the G

21  Enter the 10-digit encryption key from the bottom of the Gateway into the Network key: field and again in the Confirm network key: field. Click

22 For detailed setup instructions, visit www.sasktel.com/support. Warning Incorrectly configuring the firewall or wireless network or file-shar

23 Access Control (Parental Controls) Introduction Your kids enjoy Internet activities - gaming, e-mail, chatting with friends, and doing research fo

24 This will bring you to the Edit Content Screening Settings page where you can assign categories to Screening Groups and block and approve specifi

25 Content Categories To make it easier to block undesirable content, a number of content categories have been developed. Professional researchers

26 Below this list of devices and related restriction group is the CUSTOMIZE CONTENT SCREENING GROUPS area, where you are able to customize what typ

27 To block access to all Web sites that might be included in any category, just check the box next to that category. Once you have check all the c

28 You can block or allow access to specific Web sites. Note that sites on this list override the content category settings above. To add sites to th

29 Time Schedule With Internet Access Control you can:  decide when or how long kids can surf, chat or game,  set up an Internet schedule f

3 Introduction What is the HomeNet Gateway (Gateway)? The Gateway is an all-in one home networking solution that offers you control, security, and f

30 You will come to the View Time Schedule Control Settings page which displays the restrictions applied to each computer on your network. The pag

31 To set up access on a specific computer select a computer from the 1. Click on a device from the list under the SELECT A DEVICE header

32 Now you can begin to specify at what times your children can use the Internet, Messaging and any other applications accessible on your network.

33 Firewall Introduction The HomeNet Gateway’s Firewall Monitor continuously assesses threats to the local network, while automatically keeping itse

34 If you decide, either for the purpose of gaming, messaging or file sharing etc., that you want to allow other people limited access from the Inter

35 This page displays the following attack categories and the number of each type of attack that was blocked today and this week: Total attacks B

36 You are able to view the details of the attack, by clicking VIEW ATTACK DETAILS. For further information on Firewall settings and reports plea

37 Remote Access Introduction The Remote Access feature gives you a fast, easy, and secure way to monitor and manage the Gateway remotely over the

38 Set Up Remote Access

39 On the Edit Web Remote Access Password and Settings page, first click the ENABLE checkbox next to the field that reads “REMOTE ACCESS” to allow

4 How do I use it? Once the installation of your HomeNet Gateway is complete, open your network browser and type in http://home or http://gateway.2wi

40 You can enable file sharing on your computer by following your computer’s manufacturer instructions. For more information on manual configuration

41 After choosing your custom domain name, all you will have to do to access your home network and shared files is type the custom domain name you ha

42 Personal Reference Page Use this page to write down important information for future reference. Keep it in a safe place. If you need to re-enter t

43 Appendix 1 – About E-mail With sasktel.net e-mail you may select between SaskTel’s web based e-mail (webmail) and/or PC based e-mail (e-mail pr

44 laptop, etc. or often need to access the Internet in places other than a permanent location. E-mail is stored on an e-mail server waiting for you

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5 It is strongly recommended that you update the system password for your Homenet Gateway. The default password is the Wireless Network Key, found o

6 Then click password, You will be taken to a screen where you are asked to enter in the existing system password. If you have not already set

7 Enter in the default password, and you will be taken to the screen where you can change your password. You are able to set your pas

8 Be sure to click “Save” at the bottom of the page after entering your new password and password hint.

9 Home Network Introduction The Home Network feature connects your computers and other devices (eg. Playstation, Xbox, Palm Pilot, etc) together, s