Touchstone DG1680 Data Gateway User Guide Release 16 STANDARD 1.3 March 2015
Chapter 3 Getting Started About Your New Data Gateway The Touchstone DG1680 Data Gateway is DOCSIS compliant with the following features: Speed: m
Chapter 3: Getting Started Coaxial cable (coax): This is a round cable with a connector on each end. It is the same kind of wire used to connect t
Chapter 3: Getting Started Do you have any special system requirements or files that I need to download after I am connected? When can I start
Chapter 3: Getting Started About this Manual This manual covers the Touchstone DG1680 Data Gateway. The model number is on the label affixed to the D
Chapter 3: Getting Started Avoid using proxy software unless you are certain that it is not open for abuse by other Internet users (some are shipp
Chapter 3: Getting Started Both If you have two or more computers, you can use Ethernet for up to four devices and wireless for the others. To connec
Chapter 4 Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway Before you start, make sure that: You have contacted your cable company and verified that th
Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway Front Panel The front of the Data Gateway has the following indicators. 1. Power: indicates
Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway 9. USB: USB host connector - future support for external USB devices. Rear Panel The rear
Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway Selecting an Installation Location There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a l
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Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway interference with other networks and make it harder for unwanted users to find and connect to
Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway network, MoCA filters must be installed on any legacy client devices. Your cable company will
Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway Note: You must set up your computer and other client devices to work with the security setti
Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway Note: The default user name is “admin”. The default password is “password”, in lower case le
Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway 3. Check the Enable Parental Controls checkbox and click the Apply button. 4. Configure any
Chapter 4: Installing and Connecting your Data Gateway Add Web Site Filter Dialog Box Adding a Keyword or Web Site Filter a. Enter the keyword in t
Chapter 5 Configuring Your Ethernet Connection If your computer is equipped with a LAN card providing an Ethernet connection, you may have to configu
Chapter 5: Configuring Your Ethernet Connection 2. Double-click the local area connection to be used for your device’s network connection. The Local
Chapter 5: Configuring Your Ethernet Connection 5. Click Properties to open the Properties window. 6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Chapter 6 Using the Data Gateway This chapter describes the controls and features available on the Data Gateway, and covers basic troubleshooting pro
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Overview ... 5 Introduction ...
Chapter 6: Using the Data Gateway Indicator Lights for the DG1680 The Data Gateway has LED indicator lights to assist in troubleshooting. 1. Power 2
Chapter 6: Using the Data Gateway Mode Ethernet (LEDs on rear panel connector) 2.4G Wi-Fi / 5G Wi-Fi MoCA AC Power Green LED On = Computer with 1
Chapter 6: Using the Data Gateway Cable Modem Startup Sequence US/DS Online Description Slow Flash (1/second) Off Downstream acquisition in progr
Chapter 6: Using the Data Gateway 1. Reset button 2. Ethernet (1 - 4) 3. Cable 4. Power Resetting the Router to Factory Defaults To reset the r
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The Data Gateway is plugged in, but the Power light is Off Check all power connections. Is the power cord plugged in firmly
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Change your security mode to “disabled”. Enable one of the other security modes as soon as you find the problem. A misconf
Glossary C Category 5e (Cat5e) A high-quality type of cable, used for gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT) connections. When purchasing Ethernet cables, alwa
G Gateway The device, usually a router, that connects devices on a given IP subnet to other IP subnets. H Headend The “central office” in an HFC n
connected to the cable outlet that you want to use for your Data Gateway. You can buy a splitter from any electronics retailer and most discount stor
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TCP/IP Configuration for Windows Vista ... 27 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7 or Windows
Chapter 1 Overview Introduction Get ready to experience the Internet’s express lane! Whether you’re checking out streaming media, downloading new sof
Chapter 1: Overview Getting Support If you need assistance with your ARRIS product please contact your cable company. For additional technical inform
Chapter 2 Safety Requirements The ARRIS Data Gateway complies with the applicable requirements for performance, construction, labeling, and informati
Chapter 2: Safety Requirements Ensure proper ventilation. Position the Data Gateway so that air flows freely around it and the ventilation holes o
Chapter 2: Safety Requirements For Mexico The operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This equipment or device ca
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