Arris Buckeye User Manual

Arris Buckeye User Manual

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  • Page 1 Buckeye Media Gateway User Guide ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TV Channels - Focus ......27 Find By Title ........50 Recording Icons ......28 Find By Keyword ......51 Preview Panel ........29 Find By Category......52 Preview Panel - Layout ....30 Search Options ....... 53 Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Buckeye Phone Games ..........72 Call Indicators ........89 Screen saver and Game Display ..73 Call List ........... 90 Call Options ........91 Settings Parental Controls ......75 Parental Controls ......76 Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 2000 ..........102 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP ............103 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows Vista ..........106 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7 ............109 TCP/IP Configuration for MacOS X 113 Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on choosing Buckeye Media Gateway Let’s get started with all your system can do. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Buckeye Media Gateway Orientation

    Buckeye Media Gateway Orientation The Buckeye Media Gateway experience starts with pressing the MENU button on the remote. You’ll then see the top level of the main menu, a horizontal band that runs across the middle of the screen and gives access to all of the main menu options.
  • Page 7 Favorites A fi lter that displays all A fi lter that lets you add of the high-defi nition your favorite TV, video, content. photo and music con- tent to one convenient place. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8: The Main Menu Layout

    When cards are called categories. When a category in focus, they appear raised and is in focus, the name of the catego- highlighted. ry appears in the top of the focus area. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9: Horizontal Categories

    2. Navigation Fade Back When a vertical list appears, the horizontal navigation fades. Simply pressing the left or right arrow buttons will bring the horizontal menu right back. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10: Vertical Lists

    Turbo Scroll If you hold down an arrow button, you can increase your browsing speed. The icons will help you quickly recognize media as it scrolls by. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11: Action Menus

    To select an option, bring it into focus and press OK. To close the action menu, either select close or press the left arrow button. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12: Mini Tv

    • To enjoy the media in the Mini TV full-screen, press ZOOM on your remote control. • To watch Live TV regardless of what’s playing in the Mini TV, press LIVE TV. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13: Using Your Remote

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  • Page 14: Shortcut Buttons

    Goes to full-screen, live TV, regard- less of what’s currently in focus. 2. VOD Goes to the Video On Demand category. 3. GRID Activates the traditional Grid Guide view of TV programming. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15: Menu Navigation

    4. NEXT Takes a vertical list displaying TV programming forward to the next half hour. Also pages forward through an info note. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16: Player Controls

    24 hours. screen. 4. REPLAY 9. PAUSE Rewinds seven seconds. Also Pauses the show you are watching. takes a vertical list of TV program- ming back in time 24 hours. 5. REWIND Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17: Infrared Receiver

    For example, to go directly to channel 09.2, on the remote control number pad press 0, 9, LAST, and then 2. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18: Full Screen Tv

    Full Screen TV With the mini guides available in full screen TV, the Buckeye Media Gateway makes channel surfing fun. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19: Flip Bar

    Just like the main menu, pressing INFO will give you an action menu for the selected show. The Flip Bar will automatically disappear after fi ve seconds, but you can make it go away by pressing CLEAR. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20: Flip Bar - Layout

    3. CLOCK 7. ACTION NOTE The current time. The list of options available for the selected show. 4. LOGO AND CHANNEL NUMBER The logo and channel number of the selected show. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21: What's On Next

    Just like in the main menu, you can press the INFO button with the Flip Bar displayed to bring up an action menu, which will give you more detailed information on the selected show. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22: Controlling Live Tv

    • Press PAUSE and then SKIP to advance forward one frame. THE BUFFER When you start watching a show, your Buckeye Media Gateway will start storing it in temporary memory, called a buffer. The amount of temporary memory varies, but it is never less than 30 minutes for standard defi nition or 10 minutes for HDTV.
  • Page 23: Player Bar

    While watching live TV, this area (the buffer) displays the part of the show recorded in temporary mem- ory. While watching recorded TV, it shows the entire contents of the show available for viewing. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24: Automatic Conflict Detection

    TV screen. If live TV has been playing on the same channel for five hours without any input from the remote, the Buckeye CableSystem screen saver will be displayed. To return to the main menu, press the MENU button.
  • Page 25: Tv Channels

    With all of the channels available these days, it’s tough to know what all of your options are. The TV Channels category makes it easy to find what you want to watch. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26: Tv Channels - Layout

    Displays the next three upcoming 4. FOCUS PROGRAM shows that will air on the channel Pressing INFO on this item brings in focus. up an action menu. 5. AVAILABLE TV PROGRAMS Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27: Tv Channels - Focus

    The selected program’s duration. 7. CHANNEL LOGO Displays the channel logo for the 4. RECORDING ICON selected program. Displays an icon here if the select- ed program is currently recording or scheduled to record. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28: Recording Icons

    The show is scheduled to be recorded. The show is recorded and may be deleted when space is needed for newer shows. The show will not delete and can only be deleted manually. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29: Preview Panel

    For a shortcut back to the present time, press the MENU button. If you see a show you would like to record, press the RECORD or the INFO button. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30: Preview Panel - Layout

    Indicates the day and time that the preview panel is currently display- ing. 4. PROGRAM INFORMATION Detailed show information, such as title, rating, whether it’s a repeat, cast and crew. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31: Copyright ©2011 Arris Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved

    The time the program begins and 7. OPTIONS ends. The list of options available for the 4. PROGRAM INFORMATION selected TV program. Additional show information, such as show title, repeat, cast and crew. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32: Action Menu Options

    • see all times - Presents a list of all of that program’s air dates/times. • record series - Sets the entire series of that program to record. You’ll only see this option if the show is part of a series. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33: Action Menu Options

    If the show is scheduled to record, you’ll see: • recording options • cancel recording - Removes the program from the recording lineup. • add to favorites • lock • see all times Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 34: Recording Options

    • start - allows you to set the recording to start early or late. Recording options for a series scheduled to record: • keep • series options - allows you to set recording preferences for the entire series. • stop • start Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 35: Currently Recording

    • timeslots - Lets you record only epsiodes airing at a certain timeslot. • priority - Sets the priority order of your series recordings. • cancel series - Cancels the scheduled recordings. • start • stop Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 36: Conflict Management

    Confl ict Management Your Buckeye Media Gateway comes with six tuners, which means that you can record up to six shows at once, unless someone is watching live TV at the same time. In the event that there is a tuner confl ict, such as when you have six record- ings scheduled and are watching another live show, your DVR will bring up an action menu that outlines your options and lets you make a choice.
  • Page 37: Change Time Slot

    With that card selected, press the right arrow. Use the up and down arrows to select a time slot, and press OK. The vertical band will now display the time slot you selected. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38: Grid Guide

    • Black shows indicate currently-airing programs; gray shows will air in the future • OK tunes to the show if it’s currently airing, brings up an action menu if it’s on in the future. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 39: Dvr

    DVR – Digital Video Recorder Your Buckeye Media Gateway makes it easy to watch and manage your recordings from one place in the main menu: DVR. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 40: Intro To Dvr

    To watch a show, select it, and press OK. And if you’ve already watched half of the show, you can choose whether to resume where you left off or start over from the beginning. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 41: Dvr - Layout

    Press Episodes of a series are held within the right arrow button and select an a folder listing the number of re- episode to see that episode’s ac- corded episodes. tion menu. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 42: Management

    • Delete - Removes the program from DVR. • Recording options - Lets you access the recording options menu. • Keep Until - Your Buckeye Media Gateway will automatically delete the oldest shows in your Recorded TV folder as you need the room for new recordings.
  • Page 43: Folder Options

    Folder Options If you bring a folder of episodes into focus and press OK, you’ll see the following options: • see all times • recording options • delete all Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 44: Options

    DVR. Your Buckeye Media Gateway keeps a list of shows that you have scheduled that will not record as well as shows that did not record.
  • Page 45: Recording Defaults

    • Accept - decide whether you’ll record fi rst-run or repeats for a series request • Close • Start - start programs early or late • Stop - stop programs early or late Recording Options For details about the Recording Options menu, see the “Channels” chapter. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 46: Storage Info

    The storage meter lets you know how much space you have left for more recorded programs. It’s located in two places in the main menu: the Settings category and the DVR category. Press OK with the Storage Info card in focus to view details. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 47: External Hard Drive

    To expand the space you have for recorded programs, you can connect one external hard drive at a time to the rear eSATA port on the Buckeye Media Gateway. When selecting an external drive, keep in mind that your Buckeye Media Gateway only supports eSATA storage devices marketed or certifi ed for DVR use.
  • Page 48: Search

    Sometimes you know the title. Sometimes you just know what night it’s on. Sometimes you’re in the mood for a certain type of show. The Buckeye Media Gateway has you covered to help you fi nd what you’re looking for.
  • Page 49: Intro To Search

    You’ll be able to tell what type of show you’re looking at by the color of the card: • Current shows are black • Future shows are gray • Video On Demand, Recorded , and Pay Per View programs are yellow Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 50: Find By Title

    4. FOCUS a shortcut. The details for the channel and show are displayed in the focus 8. BACKSPACE card. Removes a character from the search box. 5. VERTICAL LIST Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 51: Find By Keyword

    For example, by pressing 222 on your remote control you will enter the letter C. By pressing 33, you will enter the letter E. • CLEAR - Clears the entire entry • 0 - Enters a space • 1 - Enters a backspace Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 52: Find By Category

    3. SHOW LIST Select this card and press OK to go Each show airing over the next 24 back up one level in the menu. hours that falls into the selected category. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 53: Search Options

    You can remove: • TV Recordings - programs you’ve recorded with your DVR • TV Shows - live TV shows from Buckeye CableSystem’s lineup • VOD - programs from the Video On Demand library Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 54 Video On Demand Buckeye CableSystem’s Video On Demand gives you a vast library of great programming to choose from and an easy way to search through it all. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 55: Intro To Video On Demand

    Pressing OK with any of these folders in focus will take you to that particular folder in the VOD library. To browse the entire library, press OK with the Movies card in focus. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 56: Vod Library

    Parental Controls), you’ll be prompted to create a PIN that you will then enter before you make additional purchases. You can turn the PIN prompt off from the Parental Controls section of the Settings category. See the “Settings” chapter for details. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 57: My Rentals

    INFO and choosing resume. If the Media Player in the new room has that selection locked with Parental Controls, you’ll need to enter the PIN to resume watching. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 58: Home Network

    Home Network With your Buckeye Media Gateway, you can access your computer’s music, video, and photos from the comfort of your living room. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 59: Setup

    Setup Home Network allows you to stream media from any server in your home, such as your computer, to your Buckeye Media Gateway. Because Home Network is DLNA ®-based, it is completely plug and play; if your computer is connected to your home network and has a DLNA server, you should au- tomatically see that computer listed in the Home Network category of the main menu.
  • Page 60: Getting Started

    When you fi rst bring the Home Network card into focus, you’ll see all of your connected devices. If one isn’t showing up, select Search for Media Servers and choose Search. If connected properly, any new devices will then appear. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 61: Playing Media

    • Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, and WMV fi les *These fi le types are available through DLNA® servers that support transcod- Content that is protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) will not be accessible. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 62: Adding To Favorites

    For easy access, you can add content to the Favorites category in the main menu. Press INFO with a folder or item selected, with the exception of indi- vidual songs, and choose add item to favorites. The content will then appear in the Favorites category Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 63: Player Controls

    Music • PAUSE • PAUSE Video • PLAY • PLAY • PLAY • PAUSE • BACK • STOP • STOP • NEXT • BACK • SKIP • NEXT • REPLAY • STOP Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 64: Photos

    Photos When we say high-defi nition, we’re not talking about just TV. Now you can enjoy your photos in HD glory from the comfort of your living room. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 65: Intro To Photos

    Intro to Photos From the Photos category, your Buckeye Media Gateway is able to access pho- tos stored in two locations: • Publicly-shared photos from Flickr’s online photo service – coming soon! • Photos from any computer connected to your home network. For details on how to access this content, see the “Home Network”...
  • Page 66: Superticker

    SuperTicker Now you can view the latest news headlines, sports scores, fi nancial news, entertainment news, and weather on your TV . Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 67: Superticker

    If you’re interested in a particular topic, you can use the left and right arrow but- tons to browse through topics and the up and down arrows to scroll through items in each topic. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 68: Lock A Topic Or Item

    The Asterisk button on the remote will rotate the following options: locking a topic, locking an item, and unlocking everything. You’ll know that a topic is locked because the horizontal arrows turn red. When an item is locked, the vertical arrows turn red. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 69: Superticker Displaying Weather

    Pressing OK on an item in the 4. SUPERTICKER ITEMS SuperTicker brings up an action menu with that item’s options. The SuperTicker menu items are shown on one line. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 70 You can also press the INFO button. An info note will open up that displays the story. Use the BACK and NEXT buttons to scroll through pages of the story. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 71: Playing Games

    Playing Games The Buckeye Media Gateway comes with a collection of games to help you pass the time between shows. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 72: Games

    • Mahjong • Bowling • Ping • Code Breaker • Video Poker • Blockbreaker • Solitaire HD • Blackjack • Bubble Blast HD • Slot Machine • Invasion Wave • 21 Frenzy Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 73: Screen Saver And Game Display

    Full-screen games that do not include a Mini TV After 30 minutes with no button-press activity, the game suspends, and a screen saver appears. Press any button to continue; the game will reappear and resume. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 74: Settings

    Settings Settings allows you to customize your Buckeye Media Gateway to your preferences. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 75: Parental Controls

    PIN before you can watch them.. Parental Controls also allows you to turn on the option to have a PIN prompt before any VOD or PPV purchase. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 76: Parental Controls

    Help explains details about the cur- 2. MINI TV rently-selected rating. Your current program, if unlocked, will continue to play in the Mini TV. 3. LOCK ICON The Lock icon displays if the item is locked. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 77: Working With Your Pin

    OK. 3. Enter the old PIN, enter the new PIN, and then enter the new PIN again to confirm If You Forget Your PIN 1. Please call Buckeye CableSystem Customer Service at 419-724-9800 to have your PIN reset. VOD/PPV PIN You can choose to turn off the PIN prompt before a VOD or PPV purchase from the Parental Control section.
  • Page 78: Locking And Unlocking Programs

    OK. 3. Enter your PIN, if prompted. 4. Choose the unlock duration between one and six hours. 5. Once set, the Parental Controls category card displays the selected relock time. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 79: Phone

    Phone Your Buckeye Media Gateway comes with Caller ID services. When you fi rst begin using the Buckeye Media Gateway, on-screen caller ID is turned on by default. When you press OK with the phone card in Settings selected, you’ll be able to turn off both the Caller ID and Call List features for each individual phone line.
  • Page 80: Recording Space

    The Recording Space card displays the amount of DVR storage space used by re- corded shows. In Settings, navigate to the Recording Space card and press OK. For details, see the Buckeye Media Gateway hardware chapter. EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE You may connect one external hard drive at a time to the rear eSATA port on the Buckeye Media Gateway system.
  • Page 81: Superticker

    OK to make a selection. Select one option at a time. • Basic Services - scroll through the various basic service cards provided, and press OK to make a selection. Select one option at a time. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 82: Tv Setup

    TV Setup If you have connected the Buckeye Media Gateway unit to your TV with an HDMI™ cable, your TV Setup should automatically select the correct resolution. If you are using alternate cables, including an HDMI to DVI cable, you should select the highest video resolution supported by your TV.
  • Page 83: Aspect Ratio

    For Widescreen TVs, determine how standard content displays on your TV by fi rst choosing Widescreen (16:9) and then selecting maintain (displays standard content as-is), or stretch (stretches the standard content to fi ll the TV screen). Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 84: Recording Defaults

    Digital , stereo, or mono. Depending on the broadcast content and your audio re- ® ceiver’s capabilities, sound effects may not be heard when selecting Dolby Digital as the audio output mode.” Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 85: Grid Guide

    Channel List that you do not subscribe to, you can remove it here. Tips This category provides information on using your Media Player features. To read a tip, scroll to one that interests you and press OK. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 86: Messages

    Messages You’ll receive a new message whenever there is information from Buckeye CableSystem, like the availability of a new feature. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 87: Receiving Messages

    New Message When you receive a new message, a mail icon appears at the bottom left of your main menu. As soon as you have read all your messages, the icon will disappear. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 88: Buckeye Phone

    Buckeye Phone With the Buckeye Media Gateway, you won’t have to get up to answer the phone to know who’s calling. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 89: Call Indicators

    30 seconds, but you can dismiss it immedi- ately by press OK and choosing close. You can also use the left arrow button as a shortcut to dismiss the indicator. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 90: Call List

    Call List Your Buckeye Media Gateway maintains a list of calls you’ve received. You can ac- cess this list in two ways: through the Gateway Phone category or by pressing OK on a call indicator. When you access the list, you’ll see your phone lines listed along the horizontal band.
  • Page 91: Call Options

    The Call Options card includes the following options in the action menu: • clear call log - deletes the call record • settings - provides a shortcut to the phone settings section Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 92 Filters The Buckeye Media Gateway comes with several fi lter catego- ries for viewers who know what they like to watch and want an easy way to fi nd it. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 93: Intro To Tv Filters

    TV Filters also have a preview panel to the right that displays upcoming shows for live TV channels in focus and additional information for other types of programs. For live TV channels, you can navigate this panel the same way as the Channels category. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 94: Movies On Tv

    When you bring the VOD card into focus, a list of top releases will appear in the preview panel. You can select the VOD card to access the VOD category, or you can press the right arrow to browse the top releases. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 95: Favorites

    Favorites The Favorites category is a convenient way to access your fa- vorite TV channels, videos, photos, and music. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 96: Favorites

    You can also press CLEAR on the remote control. Clear the entire favorites list by selecting the Options card (you might need to scroll down to see it) and then choosing clear all from the action menu. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 97: Buckeye Media Gateway Hardware

    Buckeye Media Gateway Hardware There are a number of features of the Buckeye Media Gateway device that you might need to use. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 98: External Hard Drive

    Setting Up Your External Hard Drive: 1. Plug the eSATA connector into the eSATA port on the rear of the Buckeye Media Gateway. 2. Wait for the confirmation on all of your Media Players that the Buckeye Media Gateway recognizes the external hard drive.
  • Page 99: Reset Button

    Reset Button There are two modes to the reset button located on the back of your Buckeye Media Gateway: 1. To reset all the Buckeye Media Gateway functionality, excluding Wi-Fi, press and release the reset button. 2. To reset the router and Wi-Fi to the factory defaults, press and hold the reset but- ton for ten seconds or more.
  • Page 100: Wireless Network Configuration

    You may, at some point, want to change the following settings: SSID: The default SSID for your router is taken from the Buckeye Media Gateway serial number on the bottom of the Gateway. You have the option to change the SSID to a more friendly, recognizable name.
  • Page 101: Configuring Your Ethernet Connection

    • TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 2000 • TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP • TCP/IP Configuration for Windows Vista • TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7 • TCP/IP Configuration for MacOS X Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 102: Tcp/Ip Configuration For Windows 2000

    3. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address auto- matically, then click OK. 4. Click OK to accept the new settings, and OK again to close the Confi guration window. 5. You may have to restart your computer. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 103: Tcp/Ip Configuration For Windows Xp

    1. From the computer, select Start > Settings > Control Panel and doubleclick Net- work Connections in the Control Panel. The Network Connection window displays a list of LAN connections and associated network adapters. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 104 2. Double-click the local area connection to be used for your device’s network con- nection. The Local Area Connection Status widow appears. 3. Click Properties. 4. Select TCP/IP by clicking it one time. Then click Properties. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 105 6. Click OK to accept the new settings, and OK again to close the Properties win- dow. 7. You may have to restart your computer in order for your computer to obtain a new IP address from the network. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 106: Tcp/Ip Configuration For Windows Vista

    Follow these steps to confi gure the Ethernet interface on a Windows Vista operating system 1. Open the Vista Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network and Sharing Center to display the Network and Sharing Center window. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 107 3. Click Manage network connections. If prompted for a connection, choose Local Area Connection. The Network Connections window appears. 4 Double-click the Local Area Connection to open the Properties window: Note: If Windows requests permission to continue, click Continue. TCP/IPv4 Selected TCP/IPv6 Selected Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 108 6. For either TCP/IPv4 or TCP/IPv6, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, unless instructed otherwise by your cable provider. 7. Click OK to accept the new settings and close the Properties window. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 109: Tcp/Ip Configuration For Windows 7

    TCP/IP Confi guration for Windows 7 Follow these steps to confi gure the Ethernet interface on a Windows 7 operating- system. 1. Open the Windows 7 Control Panel. 2. Click Network and Internet. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 110 3. Click Network and Sharing Center. 4. Click Local Area Connection to open the Status window. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 111 5. Click Properties to open the Properties window. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 112 8. Click OK to accept the new settings and close the Properties window. Then click Close to back out of the remaining setup screens. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 113: Tcp/Ip Configuration For Macos X

    Follow these steps to confi gure the Ethernet interface on a MacOS X operating sys- tem. 1. Open System Preferences, either by choosing System Preferences from theAp- ple menu or by clicking the System Preferences icon in the dock. 2. Click the Network icon. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 114 8. 5. Choose Using DHCP from the Confi gure IPv4 menu. 6. If necessary, click the Renew DHCP Lease button. 7. Close the System Properties application. TCP/IPv4 confi guration is completed. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 115 8. If you are using TCP/IPv6, click Confi gure IPv6 near the bottom of the previous window. 9. Choose Automatically from the Confi gure IPv6 drop-down menu and click OK. 10. Close the System Properties application. Copyright ©2011 ARRIS Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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