ATT U-Verse Pace 5268ac Portal Intelligent Gateway
ATT U-Verse Pace 5268ac Portal Intelligent Gateway
ATT U-Verse Pace 5268ac Portal Intelligent Gateway
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Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Contents 3
POWER
BATTERY
ETHERNET
WIRELESS
HOME PNA
PHONE 1
PHONE 2
USB
BROADBAND 1
BROADBAND 2
SERVICE
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The gateway supports ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, and VDSL2 technology. It has four
wired Ethernet ports and 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless networking.
Pace wireless technology practically eliminates wireless “cold spots” in the home.
Increased power and sensitivity, along with optimized antenna design, give better
range and performance than typical wireless access points.
With its fully configurable and manageable firewall, the Pace gateway provides firewall
protection for up to 253 networked devices without affecting routing speed. The
firewall actively detects and defends against common Internet threats using stateful
packet inspection. It is easy to configure for common applications such as online
gaming.
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Battery • Solid green. The backup battery is installed but the gateway is not currently using
battery power.
• Flashing green. The battery is charging.
• Solid red. The battery is faulty.
• Flashing red. The battery should be replaced.
• Solid amber. The gateway is using battery power.
• Flashing amber. The battery is low.
• Off. No battery is installed or the battery has no charge.
• Alternating colors. The battery is conducting a self-test.
Wireless • Solid green. A wireless computer or other device is connected to the gateway.
• Flickering green. There is inbound or outbound activity. The flickering of the light
is synchronized to data traffic.
Home PNA • Solid green. A set-top box or other device is connected to the coaxial port.
• Flickering green. There is activity from devices connected to the coaxial port. The
flickering of the light is synchronized to data traffic.
Service • Solid green. The gateway is connected to the service provider network and has
obtained a WAN IP address.
• Fast flashing green. The gateway is trying to obtain an IP address.
• Red. The service provider network is not responding, the gateway has been
configured incorrectly, or there was an authentication failure.
WPS • Solid green. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is configuring the gateway.
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The gateway also serves as a wireless access point, so you should consider the
wireless network when choosing the location for the gateway. Consider the following
when determining the location of the gateway:
• Place the gateway at least 5 ft (1.5 m) from cordless phones, microwave ovens, or
other electronic devices to avoid potential interference, and at least 6 in (15 cm)
from your television to avoid audio hissing or static.
• Place the gateway in an open area to minimize interference from its surroundings.
Wireless signal strength is much stronger in an open area than an area with
obstructions. In a single-story building, place the gateway as high and as close to
each wireless device as possible.
• Keep the gateway away from large metal objects. Metal objects can reflect or
obstruct signals, which can negatively impact wireless signal quality.
• Place the gateway in an open area to allow for proper ventilation.
• Keep the gateway away from water sources like water coolers or aquariums.
Note: We recommend that you use the included stand to install the gateway vertically.
This prevents things from being stacked on top of it, which can block vents and cause
the gateway to overheat.
Power Phone
outlet outlet
ETHERNET
POWER
VOICE
USB
LOCAL ETHERNET
VDSL
CABLE
1&2
1 2 3 4
RESET
1. Connect one end of the power adapter to the POWER port on the gateway.
After the gateway is powered on, the power light blinks green for a moment and then
turns steady green.
1. Connect one end of a phone cord to the green VDSL port on the gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the phone cord to the phone outlet.
After the gateway recognizes the connection, the Broadband light blinks green for a
moment and then turns steady green.
VDSL
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the broadband device.
After the gateway recognizes the connection, the Broadband light blinks green for a
moment and then turns steady green.
1. Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to one of the yellow Ethernet ports
on the gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the computer.
You can connect up to four computers to the gateway using the wired Ethernet ports.
Note: A 6-foot yellow Ethernet cable is provided with the gateway. If you need another
cable, use a Cat 5 or Cat 5e Ethernet cable.
After the gateway recognizes the computer, the Ethernet light turns steady green, and
blinks when the computer starts transferring data with the gateway.
1. On the wireless device, view the available wireless networks. The specifics of how
you do this depend on the device you are connecting.
The SSID (default wireless network name) and wireless network key are printed
on the label on the side of the gateway. Mac OS X users might have to enter the
“$” character at the beginning of the encryption key.
POWER
BATTERY
ETHERNET
WIRELESS
HOME PNA
VOICE 1
VOICE 2
USB
label BROADBAND 1
BROADBAND 2
SERVICE
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After the gateway recognizes the wireless device, the Wireless light turns steady
green, and blinks when the wireless device starts transferring data with the gateway.
WARNING: Do not connect the VoIP lines to your current home telephone wiring,
especially if your home has an alarm system. Ensure that you are subscribed to voice
service before using the voice lines on the gateway.
1. Connect one end of the phone cable to the gray Voice 1 & 2 port on the gateway.
Note: To prevent interference with cordless phones, ensure that the gateway is at
least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the cordless phone base station.
After the gateway recognizes a phone, the corresponding status lights (Voice 1 and
Voice 2) turn steady green and blink when the associated phone is active.
1. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the Cable port on the gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable input (Video in) port on the
set-top box.
After the gateway recognizes the set-top box, the Home PNA light turns steady green,
and blinks when the set-top box starts transferring data with the gateway.
Note: For more information, see the instructions that came with the set-top box.
You need one DSL filter for each phone device (such as a desktop phone, analog
modem, Fax, or answering machine). If you have several phone devices connected to
each other and are using a single phone jack, install only one DSL filter between the
phone jack and the first device in the series.
Important: Do not install a DSL filter on the line that is connected to the DSL gateway.
2. Connect the cable from the DSL filter to the phone jack.
1. Lift the phone from the wall pegs, and disconnect the phone cord from the phone
jack.
2. Connect the phone cord from the back of the DSL filter into the phone jack, and
mount the filter on the wall plate pegs using the keyhole slots.
3. Connect the phone cable to the phone jack located on the front of the mounted
DSL filter.
Note: If you have a DSL gateway, you can connect it to the DSL port at the bottom
of the filter.
4. Attach the phone to the mounting pegs on the DSL filter.
To gateway
(optional)
You can also use http://gateway.pace.com to open the gateway home page.
2. Click the Settings tab, then click the System Info tab.
If you create a custom password, you can also create a password hint to remind you
of your password if you forget it.
2. Click the Settings tab, then click the System Info tab.
3. Click Password.
4. For Enter Current Password, enter the system password. The default system
password (Device Access Code) is printed on a label on the gateway.
7. Click Save.
3. Click Wireless.
5. Click Save.
3. Click Wireless.
6. Click Save.
3. Click Wireless.
4. For Network Name (SSID), enter the name you would like to use for the wireless
network.
5. Click Save.
2. Click the Settings tab, then click the Event Notifications tab.
4. Click Save.
Use the information in this section if you want to configure the DSL and Internet
connection settings manually.
3. Click Status.
Set up the LAN publicly routed subnet first if you want to use the public address with
your DHCP configuration.
You can enable the firewall individually per device (See “Allocating IP
addresses” on page 20) or per application (“Allowing all applications
(DMZplus)” on page 23).
6. Click Save.
Change these settings only if you are familiar with networking concepts.
If you change the local network IP address range, you must renew the DHCP lease on
devices connected to the home network and manually reconfigure all devices
configured with static IP addresses.
3. Click DHCP.
6. For DHCP Lease Time, enter the number of hours a device can use an assigned
IP address before it expires.
7. For New Device DHCP Pool, select Private Network or Public Network. Use
Public IP addresses only with DMZplus or a secondary subnet that allows you to
have public IP addresses routed through the device.
8. Click Save.
Allocating IP addresses
You can allocate specific IP addresses to devices that are configured with DHCP, and
map devices to particular static IP addresses. For Internet public hosting of application
or servers associated with static addresses, you can map a device to a specific public
static IP address or to the next unassigned address from the public pool. The default
public IP device mapping is to the Router WAN IP address.
Alternatively, you can configure static public or private IP addresses on the devices
themselves. Static IP addresses on devices override settings on this page.
3. Click IP Address Allocation. The page shows the devices in your network.
5. Click Save.
If necessary, you can modify the firewall settings to allow certain Internet traffic or
users through the firewall to devices on your home network.
Hosting an application
To allow access from the Internet to applications running on computers inside your
home network, you need to open firewall pinholes and associate the intended
application with a computer connected with your gateway. If you cannot find a listing
for your application, you can define an application with the protocol and port
information. For more information, see “Defining an application profile” on page 22.
If the computer you want to select is unlisted because it is powered off and the
Hide inactive devices option is enabled, you can select it if it is on the same
network and you know its IP address. Enter the IP address and click Choose.
6. From the Application List panel, select the application you want to host.
To select multiple applications, hold down the [Shift] or [Ctrl] keys while making
your selections. Using the [Shift] key lets you make your selections in a contiguous
order while the [Ctrl] key selects the groups in any order.
7. Click Add.
8. Click Save.
4. Scroll down to the Edit Firewall settings for this computer pane.
Use DMZplus mode with caution. A computer in DMZplus mode is less secure
because all available ports are open and all incoming Internet traffic is directed to this
computer.
If the computer you want to select is unlisted because it is powered off and the
Hide inactive devices option is enabled, you can select it if it is on the same
network and you know its IP address. Enter the IP address and click Choose.
6. Click Save.
7. Confirm that the computer you selected is configured for DHCP. If it is not,
configure it for DHCP. See “Configuring DHCP” on page 20.
8. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, it receives a special IP address
from the gateway and all unassigned TCP and UDP ports are forwarded to it.
To stop DMZplus mode on a particular computer, select it and then select Maximum
protection.
Connection issues
Use the information in this section to identify and resolve issues related to
connectivity.
The Power light blinks immediately after the device starts, and then turns steady
green
• The Power light blinks during POST (Power on self-test). This is normal behavior.
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The Internet is not accessible but the gateway configuration page is accessible
• The Ethernet or DSL cable may be loose or disconnected. Check the connections
to ensure that the cable is securely connected.
LAN issues
Use the information in this section to identify and resolve issues related to the home
network.
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Safety information
The following sections describe the safety guidelines for this product.
AC adapter
This product is intended to be supplied with a listed Pace Direct Plug-In AC/DC power
adapter marked Class 2 or LPS and rated 12V 3A for all 5233N-xxx models.
The AC/DC power adapter supplied with this product is designed to ensure your
personal safety and to be compatible with this equipment. Use only the power adapter
that was provided with the gateway.
Please follow these guidelines:
• Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the adapter
when your hands or feet are wet.
• Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter. Avoid locations with restricted
airflow.
• Connect the adapter to a proper power source. The voltage and grounding
requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.
• Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged.
• Do not attempt to service the adapter. There are no serviceable parts inside.
Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.
Adaptateur secteur
Cet appareil est destiné à être alimenté par une source d’alimentation directe fournie
par Pace ou 2Wire, de « Classe 2 » ou marquée « LPS », et avec un courant de sortie
de 12 V DC, 3 A pour tous les modèles 51xxNV-xxx et 51xxN-xxx.
Le bloc d’alimentation secteur fourni avec ce produit a été conçu pour garantir votre
sécurité et être compatible avec cet appareil.
Telecommunication cord
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA
Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
Cordon téléphonique
Attention: Afin de réduire le risque d’incendie, n’utilisez qu’un cordon téléphonique de
calibre 26 AWG ou supérieur listé UL ou certifié CSA.
Repairs
Do not, under any circumstances, attempt any service, adjustments, or repairs on this
equipment. Instead, contact your local Pace Americas distributor or service provider
for assistance. Failure to comply may void the product warranty.
Do not use the residential gateway where there is high heat, dust, humidity, moisture,
or caustic chemicals or oils. Keep the gateway away from direct sunlight and anything
that radiates heat, such as a stove or a motor.