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Actiontec electronic GT704 Computer Drive User Manual

1. Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intermet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks I Show icon in taskbar when connected 9 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 2 Subnet mask 255s 2 255 00 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server i Alternate DNS server Advanced Cancel 10 In the General tab make sure the circle next to Use the following IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 11 Enter the following address in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 94 Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 12 Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Enter the periods in th
2. Note Once you have selected a security level all IP traffic other than the policies specified will be blocked by the Firewall Refer to the User Manual for detailed information on Firewall policies High Medium Low Off Service to be blocked M NETBIOS SSN M DNS M EPMAP M PROFILE M NETBIOS NS MV NETBIOS DGM M MICROSOFT DS M SNMP M LDAP M MICROSOFT GC Vv Back Next 50 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Off If Off is selected in the Firewall Security Level screen firewall filtering is based solely on the basic NAT firewall Firewall Security Level The default Firewall Security Level is set to Off You can change the Firewall Security Level to suit your networking needs Note Once you have selected a security level all IP traffic other than the policies specified will be blacked by the Firewall Refer to the User Manual for detailed information on Firewall policies High Medium Low Off Dynamic Routing Selecting Dynamic Routing in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Dynamic Routing screen Dynamic Routing RIP Routing Information Protocol Settings Select Version 1 Version 2 to enable Dynamic Routing The default setting off disables Dynamic Routing Yersion 1 Yersion 2 Off If another router or gateway is set up behind the Gateway in the network configu ration consult the documentation that came with the other router gateway to see
3. USB connection setup Alctrortec Installation Buddy STEP 5 Make sure youdidNOT AJ put a Phone Filter on the Black or Gray DSL Cable Make sure your setup looks EXACTLY like the picture to the right Click NEXT to continue Finish lt Back Next gt Help Click Next Cancel Cancel Next go to Setting Up the DSL Connection on the next page 25 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Setting Up the DSL Connection After connecting the Gateway and installing phone filters the DSL connection must be configured To do this 1 Select one of the options in the Select Connection box Auto Detect Select from the list or Manual Setup Auto Detect if selected click Next The DSL connection is automatically detected and a series of informational screens will be displayed while the Gateway searches for the connection If successful go to step 2 If unsuccess ful go to Select from the list below x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy There are three ways to configure your Gateway Actiontec r Select Connection recommends that you start with Auto Detetction If that does not M 1 Auto Detect Recommended work try Option 2 Select fram the list and if that doesn t work j I 2 Select from the list try Option 3 Manual Setup The Auto Detection option will T 3 Manual setup attempt to configure the Gateway using the most common DSL settings If you
4. ontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway Model GT704 Firmware Version 3 0 1 0 5 6d GT704 WG User Manual Ver 2 0 Solutions for the Digital Life Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Gateway 2 Setting Up the Gateway Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Phone Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection 3 Performing a Basic Setup Basic Setup Changing the Admin User Name and Password 4 Using Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT Network Address Translation Static Routing UPnP Universal Plug and Play Time Zone Remote Syslog Capture 5 Viewing the Gateway s Status General Status Routing Table ARP Table WAN Status LAN Status Active User List NY MW BR MN 26 33 33 35 37 37 38 42 42 44 45 46 48 49 51 52 52 53 53 54 55 55 57 57 58 59 59 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 6 Using Utilities 61 Web Activity Log 61 System Log 62 DSL Settings 63 Restore Default Settings 64 Upgrade Firmware 64 7 Setting Up a Network 65 Ethernet 65 USB 70 8 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting 75 Frequently Asked Questions 76 a Reference 81 Locating Computer Information 81 Locating Windows Operating System Fil
5. window appears Select General 6 Inthe This connection uses the following items list box double click Internet Protocol TCP IP Local Area Connection 5 Properties f General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC This connection uses the following items Z QoS Packet Scheduler 3 Internet Protocol TCP IP Client for Microsoft Networks r File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Description network Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft C Show icon in notification area when connected 7 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for IP address 192 168 00 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 d Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 97 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 8 In the General tab make sure the circle next to Use the following IP Address is selected When acti
6. Inthe next screen follow the on screen instructions then click Next Setup Before you begin please make sure you have completed the following steps below Click Next to continue 1 Your DSL Gateway is connected to your DSL line 2 Your computers are connected to your DSL Gateway Back Next 5 In the next screen select the type of connection provided by the ISP by clicking in the circle next to PPPoA or PPPoE If unsure about the selection check the information provided by the ISP Then enter the User Name and Password provided by the ISP in the appropriate text boxes If no user name or password is needed click in the box next to My ISP does not require a username and password Click Next Broadband Connection Welcome to the Basic Setup Page Please choose from follawing options below to configure your DSL setup After the appropriate information has been entered please Click Next to continue C PPPoE C PPPoA D PPP auto connect r My ISP does not require a username and password Username Password Back Next Copyright 2001 2002 2003 2004 Actiontec Electronics Inc 34 Chapter 3 Performing a Basic Setup 6 Click the Save and Restart button in the Save and Restart screen Save and Restart Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your Gateway Save and Restart 7 The Congratulations screen appears The Gateway is
7. SMTP IMAP IMAPv3 DNS IPSEC IKE IPSEC ESP HTTPS and NNTP are allowed to pass through the firewall Additionally the user can click in the appropriate check box to allow or deny access for a particular service check mark in the check box to allow blank check box to deny All services not listed are denied access Firewall Security Level The default Firewall Security Level is set to Off You can change the Firewall Security Level to suit your networking needs Note Once you have selected a security level all IP traffic other than the policies specified will be blacked by the Firewall Refer ta the User Manual for detailed information on Firewall policies High Medium Low Off Service to be allowed M HTTP V FTP V POPS M SMTP M IMAP M IMAPV3 M DNS M IPSEC IKE M IPSEC ESP M HTTPS M NNTP Back Next Low If Low is selected in the Firewall Security Level screen the services listed at the bottom of the screen NETBIOS SSN DNS EPMAP PROFILE NETBIOS NS NETBIOS DGM MICROSOFT DS SNMP LDAP and MICROSOFT GC are blocked by the firewall Additionally the user can click in the appropriate check box to allow or deny access for a particular service check mark in the check box to allow blank check box to deny All services not listed are denied access Firewall Security Level The default Firewall Security Level is set to Off You can change the Firewall Security Level to suit your networking needs
8. before attempting any other procedures To set up the Gateway it must be connected to a computer and then configured After connecting this first computer other computers can be added to the network via USB or Ethernet see Setting Up a Network on page 65 Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Connecting a computer to the Gateway for setup involves three basic steps initial setup plugging in the Gateway s power cord and connecting the Gateway to the computer Connecting Via Ethernet 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy starts automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the on screen instructions then click Next x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Welcome to the Actiontec Installation Buddy Hit I m YOUR INSTALLATION BUDDY I LL BE AROUND TO HELP YOU OUT This Buddy will be your step by step guide during the installation process Click NEXT to begin Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 2 Read the instructions select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box then click Next x Actiortec Installation Buddy If you are installing the DSL E Gateway for the FIRST TIME click the box next to Initial Setup Once you have completed the initial setup of the DSL Gateway you can use this CD ROM to connect additional computers to the Gateway If you want to connect an additional computer
9. but Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory settings IP address 192 168 0 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Note If the Gateway s LAN IP Address is modified ensure the DHCP Server range is within the same subnet For more infor mation see DHCP Server Configuration After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent DHCP Server Selecting DHCP Server in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen gener ates the DHCP Server screen The Gateway has a built in DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that automatically assigns a different IP address to each computer on the network eliminating IP address conflicts The factory default setting is On To disable the DHCP Server select Off DHCP Server Your Gateway will automatically assign an IP Address to each computer in your network We recommend that you keep the current default DHCP Server settings If you already have a DHCP server in your network you may need to turn this function off Click Next to continue On C Off 42 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Actiontec strongly recommends leaving the DHCP Server option On If the DHCP Server option is Off ensure the IP addresses of the networked computers are on the same subnet as the IP address of the Gateway For more information see DHCP Server Configuration DHCP Server Configuration Clicking Next in
10. hosting is active is blocked Actiontec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as long as necessary N Warning The DMZ Host computer will be vulnerable to com puter hackers on the Internet while in DMZ mode 48 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Firewall Selecting Firewall in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Firewall Security Level screen Select the level of security needed for the network High If High is selected in the Firewall Security Level screen the services listed at the bottom of the screen HTTP FTP POP3 SMTP IMAP IMAPv3 DNS IPSEC IKE IPSEC ESP HTTPS and NNTP are the only ones allowed to pass through the fire wall All other services will be blocked Firewall Security Level The default Firewall Security Level is set to Off You can change the Firewall Security Level to suit your networking needs Note Once you have selected a security level all IP traffic other than the policies specified will be blocked by the Firewall Refer to the User Manual for detailed information on Firewall policies High Medium Low Off Service to be allowed Z HTTP MW FTP Z Pops M SMTP F IMAP F IMAPy3 Z DNS IM IPSEC IKE I IPSEC ESP M HTTPS Z NNTP Back Next 49 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Medium If Medium is selected in the Firewall Security Level screen the services listed at the bottom of the screen HTTP FTP POP3
11. 0 O Back 47 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual In this screen the user can create a custom set of rules for a game or applica tion not listed in the Application Level Gateway screen Enter the Rule Name Protocol Port Start Port End and Port Map in the appropriate text boxes then click Apply The rules are summarized at the bottom of the screen and the rule set will appear in the Application Level Gateway screen after clicking Back DMZ Hosting Selecting DMZ Hosting in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen gener ates the DMZ Hosting screen To use DMZ hosting enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a DMZ host in the DMZ Host IP Address text box then click On DMZ Hosting Your DSL Gateway can be configured to support Online Gaming and Internet Conferencing services on a network computer To use this feature enter the IP Address of the computer in the DMZ Host field below Warning Using a computer in DMZ mode opens the computer to outside intrusion creating a security risk DMZ Host IP Address Con off DMZ hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services These programs usually require multiple open ports making the network acces sible from the Internet DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computer outside of the Gateway s network Access to the network resources while DMZ
12. Add Hardware Add or Options Remoy 8 amp 8 ze D Java Plug in Keyboard Mouse o g Sounds and Speech System Audio Devices w Ff amp DW Administrative Date and Time Display Folder Options Tools ep amp a P Game Controllers 3 Network Phone and Power Options Printersand Regionaland Scannersand Scheduled ea Modem Faxes ae w Taskbar and User Accounts Wireless LAN Start Menu Settings Cameras Tasks 4 Inthe Network Connections window double click Local Area Connection A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If more than one Local Area Connection is listed locate the one that corresponds to the network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column s Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q sxx y P i JO Search Folders gt F x i E e Network Connections Name Type LAN or High Speed Internet Local 4rea Connection 5 Wizard 9 Network Setup Wizard Wizard amp New Connection Wizard Wizard LAN or High Speed Internet Network cable unplugged Y Wireless Network Connection 4 LAN or High Speed Internet Enabled Status Device Name Phone or Host Owner Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC System Actiontec PCI 802 11b Wireless Adapter System 96 Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 5 The Local Area Connection Properties
13. Broadband Service Provider I Y PI VCI Scan List Edit List VPI O 255 0 YCI 32 65535 35 Mode MMODE gt Qos UBR gt PCR SCR Save and Restart 63 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Restore Default Settings To restore the Gateway to its factory default settings select Restore Default Settings from the Utilities screen When the Restore Default Settings screen appears click Restore Default Settings Any changes made to the Gateway s settings will be lost and the factory default settings restored During this process the Gateway s Power light flashes and the Gateway is disabled Warning Do not unplug the Power cord from the Gateway 7 lt during the Restore Default Settings process Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway When the Power Light stops flashing and glows steadily green the Gateway is fully operational Restore Default Settings To restore DSL Gateway to default settings click on the Restore Default Settings button below Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the Utilities screen generates the Select Upgrade File screen Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the Gateway s capabilities Follow the instructions on screen to upgrade the Gateway s firmware Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade file for upgrading firmware may be obtained here Step 1 P
14. Inc may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo United States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 113 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unwanted operation gt Note To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to pro vide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration contact Actiontec Electronics Inc 760 North Mary Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 United States Tel 408 752 7700 Fax 408 541 9005 Miscellaneous Legal Notices 2005 Actiontec Electronics Inc Actiontec Installation Buddy Connection 1 2 3 Solutions for the Digital Life Actiontec Digital Gear and the Actiontec logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Actiontec Electronics Inc All other names are the property of their respective owners Limited Warranty Hardware Actiontec Electronics Inc warrants to the end user Customer that this hardware product will be free from defects in wo
15. allowing access to parts of the network for hosting a Web or ftp server for example To use select the host name of a computer on the network from the LAN Device drop down list click the down arrow then click Add Next select a Category by clicking the appropriate radio button In the Available Rules list box select a game application server etc then click Add gt gt The selected item appears in the Applied Rules list box Repeat for each item needed To remove an item from the Applied Rules list highlight it then click Remove To view an item s rules forwarded ports etc highlight it then click View Rule Application Level Gateway ALG and Port Forwarding Some Internet applications require certain ports to be forwarded Please choose the rules and host name of the computer running the application into the space below then click Add Click Next for more options LAN Device x Add Category Available Rules Applied Rules Alien vs Predator Audio Video iy ala _Add gt gt Dune DirectX Games Remove Servers User Fighter Ace Il x View Rule Back Next To create a custom set of rules click the User radio button then click New The Rule Management screen appears Rule Management Rule Name example Protocol TcP gt Port Start Port End Port Mp Apply Protocol Port Start Port End Port Map Delete TCP UDP 0 0
16. and software 86 Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 5 The Network window appears In the The following network components are installed list box locate and double click TCP IP Client for Microsoft Networks Client for Netware Networks Microsoft Family Logon Dial Up Adapter y IPX SPX compatible Protocol 6 The TCP IP Properties window appears Select IP Address TCP IP Properties 192 168 0 2 7 Inthe IP Address tab make sure the circle next to Specify an IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 8 Enter the following address in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 87 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 9 Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 10 Click OK The TCP IP Properties window disappears 11 In the Network window click OK The Network window disappears 12 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes System Settings Change Q You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now The computer restarts It is now
17. are a technical user and know your DSL settings we suggest that zi lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Select from the list If Auto Detect is not successful or the user knows which ISP to connect to click in the Select from the list box then click Next x zfctiomtec Installation Buddy There are three ways to configure your Gateway Actiontec r Select Connection recommends that you start with Auto Detetction If that does not I 1 Auto Detect Recommended work try Option 2 Select fram the list and if that doesn t work i M 2 Select from the list try Option 3 Manual Setup The Auto Detection option will I 3 Manual setup attempt to configure the Gateway using the most common DSL settings If you are a technical user and know your DSL settings we suggest that x lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 26 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway In the next window select the ISP being used from the list box on the left scroll down for more choices then click Next A series of informational screens will display while the Gateway searches for the connection If the con 2 nection is successful go to step 2 If not go to Manual Setup below Alctrortec Installation Buddy Option 2 Select from Checklist El Please click the box next to the name of your DSL Service Provider Your DSL Service Provider may have multiple connection options depen
18. between your network and the Internet What is NAT and how does it protect my network NAT Network Address Translation is a type of security that masks the private IP addresses of the computers on your network with a single public IP address With NAT the private IP address of the computers on your network is never transmit ted over the Internet Which Virtual Private Networking VPN protocols are supported The Gateway supports pass through for PPTP L2TP and IPSec Can use Internet firewall or security programs with my network Because the Gateway uses NAT firewall security it is not necessary to use any other program for security The use of third party firewall or Internet security software is not recommended since certain programs create problems on a pri vate network BlackIce Defender Norton Internet Security or ZoneAlarm for example 79 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 80 Reference This appendix contains information about various topics including accessing information about your Windows computer Locating Computer Information The following procedure is valid for computers running Windows 98 SE Me NT 4 0 2000 and XP 1 From the desktop right click on My Computer 2 Select Properties from the menu that appears 3 When the System Properties window appears select General The version of the operating system processor type and a
19. set up with a static IP address allowing access to the Gateway s Web Configurator utility as shown in chapters 3 4 5 and 6 Windows Me 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings windows Update Programs A Documents Eh Settings Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel Windows Update Programs O El Documents Control Panel Settings Dial Up Networking Printers Taskbar and Start Menu Log Off Default 2 T W amp Shut Down 21S f amp 9 Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help KE Back Q Seach G4 Folders CHHistoy AS G2 X A Ea Address A Control Panel gt Go Norton Antivirus m X S d i AddNew Add Remove Automatic Date Time Dial Up Display Folder Options Hardware Programs Updates Networking a amp amp S3 D0 m Gaming Internet Keyboard Modems Options Options ru AEI amp ODBC Data Passwords Power Options Printers QuickTime 32 Regional Scanners and Sources 32bit Settings Cameras gf B E Scheduled Sounds and Symantec Taskbar and Telephony Tasks Multimedia LiveUpdate Start Menu Configures network hardware and software 89 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 5 The Network window appears In th
20. successfully configured Congratulations Your DSL Gateway is now being configured Note Your Home DSL Gateway will be ready to use when the Power LED stops flashing The Power light flashes rapidly while the Gateway restarts then glows steadily green when fully operational The Internet light will also glow steadily green The Gateway is now configured and users can start surfing the Web If an error stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet appears check the configuration settings Ensure all the information required by the ISP was entered correctly Changing the Admin User Name and Password To create or change the admin user name and password controlling access to the Gateway s Web Configurator screens follow these instructions 1 From the Setup Configuration screen select Admin Username Password from the menu on the left side Basic Setup Set Up Configuration Admin Username Password This section will quide you through the configuration of your DSL Gateway Wireless Setup In most cases only Basic Setup is required In the event that you can not access the Internet after completing the Basic Setup it is possible that your Advanced Setup Internet Service Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Advanced Setup process to configure your DSL Gateway by clicking on the Advanced Setup option from the menu to the left Please click the Begin Basic Setup button below to s
21. to the Gateway via USB cable amp Note It is not recommended to perform a recovery or update for the Gateway from a computer connected via USB Ethernet Ports The Ethernet ports are used to connect computers to the Gateway via Ethernet cable The Ethernet ports are 10 100 Mbps auto sensing ports and either a straight through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the ports Reset Switch Depressing the Reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle the Gateway similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Gateway s Power cord To restore the Gateway s factory default settings depress and hold the Reset switch for approximately 15 seconds The reset process will start about 10 seconds after releasing the switch Power Port The Power port is used to connect the Power cord to the Gateway Warning Do not unplug the Power cord from the Gateway 7 lt during the reset process Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway Power Switch The Power switch is used to power the Gateway on and off Warning Do not click the Power switch to its off postion 7 lt during the reset process Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway Setting Up the Gateway The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation Buddy which provides a visual guide to setting up the Gateway It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first
22. using a Static IP Address Enter the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Address provided by the ISP in the Broadband Connection via Static IP Address screen which causes the IP address and routing information to termi nate at the Gateway as opposed to the IP address and routing information being bridged to terminate at the computer This allows the use of the router capabilities for the Local Area Network LAN Broadband Connection via Static IP Address Please enter your Static IP Address and Default Gateway Address provided to you by your Internet Service Provider Click Next to continue IP Address m Subnet Mask m Default Gateway Address m Back Next gt Note Contact the ISP if unsure of the proper configuration 41 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual LAN IP Address Selecting LAN IP Address in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen gen erates the LAN IP Address screen LAN IP Address We recommend that you keep the current default LAN IP Address of the Gateway as 192 168 0 1 To make changes enter in the new IP Address value below Click Next to continue LAN IP Address 192 168 0 1 Devi 255 255 255 0 Devi Back Next The values in the Device IP Address and Device LAN Netmask text boxes are the IP address and Subnet mask of the Gateway as seen on the network These values can be modified for your LAN network
23. what kind of Dynamic Routing is required operate it with the Gateway then select the appropriate option 51 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual NAT Network Address Translation Selecting NAT in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the NAT screen The Gateway s basic firewall security is based on NAT Disabling NAT allows the computers connected to the Gateway to be accessed by outside parties Do not turn NAT off unless instructed to do so by the ISP NAT Warning Please do not disable NAT unless instructed to do so by your ISP Turning off NAT will open your Gateway to outside intrusion creating a security risk NOTE If you turn NAT off you MUST specify a static route for your local subnet However if you have configured an Unnumbered IP address then you will not need to disable NAT and or enter any Static Route Click Next to continue On Off Back Next Static Routing Selecting Static Routing in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen gener ates the Static Routing screen Enter the addresses in their respective text boxes then click Add The address will appear in the Static Routing Table To remove an address highlight it by clicking on it in the Static Routing Table then click Remove Static Routing Static Routes can be entered in the spaces below Subnet IP is the IP address of the subnet being defined Subnet Mask is th
24. 04 USB Ethernet DSL Gateway Standards IEEE 802 3 10BaseT IEEE 802 3u 100BaseTX G dmt G lite t1 413 RFC 1483 2364 2516 Protocol LAN CSMA CD WAN PPP DHCP Static IP WAN Full rate ADSL Interface LAN 10 100 RJ 45 switched ports 4 USB port Speed LAN Ethernet 10 100 Mbps auto sensing Cabling Type Ethernet 10BaseT UTP STP Category 3 or 5 Ethernet100BaseTX UTP STP Category 5 USB 103 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual LED Indicators Power DSL Internet Ethernet 4 USB Environmental Power External 12V DC 600mA Certifications FCC Class B FCC Class C part 15 68 CE Mark Commercial UL Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Operating Humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing ap Note Specifications are subject to change without notice 104 Glossary Access Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another An access point can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired network such as an Ethernet network Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover age area of the access point and remain connected to the network If connected to an Ethernet network the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network while also m
25. 4 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Connecting Via USB 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy starts automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the on screen instructions then click Next x Alcteorkec Installation Buddy Welcome to the Actiontec Installation Buddy Hi I m YOUR INSTALLATION BUDDY I LL BE AROUND TO HELP YOU OUT This Buddy will be your step by step guide during the installation process Click NEXT to begin lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 2 Read the instructions select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box then click Next x Actiontec Installation Buddy If you are installing the DSL Gateway for the FIRST TIME click the box next to Initial Setup Once you have completed the initial setup of the DSL Gateway you can use this CD ROM to connect additional computers to the Gateway If you want to connect an additional computer to the Gateway at this time click the box next to Adding Computers Once you have made your selection click NEXT to continue Please select from the following options I Initial Setup I Adding Computers lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 15 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Click the check box next to USB then click Next x Actiortec Installation Buddy The Actiontec Wireless DSL Gateway can be
26. C 8 The Windows operating system files are located in this directory Write down the directory path followed by 1386 for future reference 9 Close the Find All Files window 83 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Windows XP 1 From the desktop click Start 2 Select Search then For Files and Folders 3 The Search Results window appears In the panel at left titled What do you want to search for click All files and folders 4 Another panel titled Search by any or all of the criteria below appears In the Look in text box click the down arrow and select My Computer from the menu that appears 5 Inthe All or part of the file name text box enter 1386 6 Click Search 7 When the search is complete note the directory path that appears most often in the In Folder column For example C WINDOWS Driver Cache 8 The Windows operating system files are located in this directory Write down the directory path followed by i386 for future reference 9 Close the Search Results window 84 Setting Up Static IP on the Computer To communicate with the Gateway from a computer on the network to use the Web Configuration Utility for example the user may have to switch the IP address settings from DHCP enabled to static IP so that the computer and the Gateway are on the same network subnet To set up static IP on a computer select the operating syst
27. ICENSE AGREEMENT THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE Obtaining Warranty Service Customer may contact Actiontec Electronics Technical Support Center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization Dated proof of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its autho rized reseller may be required Products returned to Actiontec Electronics must be pre authorized by Actiontec Electronics with a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number marked on the outside of the package and sent prepaid and pack aged appropriately for safe shipment and it is recommended that they be insured or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer at Actiontec Electronics expense not later than thirty 30 days after Actiontec Electronics receives the defective product Return the product to In the United States Actiontec Electronics Inc 760 North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94086 Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software firmware informa tion memory data or Customer data contained in stored on or integrated with any products returned to Actiontec Electronics for repair whether under warranty or not WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF AN ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT DOES NOT
28. If Dynamic IP DHCP is selected got to step 5 x Atctiontec Installation Buddy Please select from the following IP A types The IP type will be provided by your DSL Internet Service Provider Since mast ISPs use the Dynamic setting Actiontec recommends that you select Dynamic IP unless you have been told otherwise by your ISP Click NEXT to continue IP Type El Static IP I Dynamic IP Recommended lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 4 Select the type of Static IP address received from the ISP Single or Block then click Next x AActroriec Installation Buddy If you have received a single Static A IP address from your Internet Service Provider ISP please click on Single Static IP below If you have leased a block of Static IP Addresses from your ISP please select Block of IP Addresses below If you have questions relating to your address configuration please contact your ISP directly O Oo O FEE vege Please select from the following options I Block of IP Addresses Single Static IP lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 29 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 5 Inthe next window enter the IP Address Subnet Gateway DNS 1 and DNS 2 information if applicable in the proper text boxes This information is available in the Welcome Letter When finished click Next and go to step 6 x Acteortec Install
29. In the menu on the left side there are other Status options available Routing Table WAN Status LAN Status and Active User List Click to generate the Status option of choice Routing Table Selecting Routing Table generates the Routing Table screen This screen displays on overview of the Gateway s routes Routing Table Yalid Destination Netmask Gateway v 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 Y 239 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Main ARP Table Selecting ARP Table generates the ARP Table screen This screen displays the Gateway s IP address MAC address and interface type ARP Table IP Address MAC Address 192 168 0 24 00 50 FC 4D 90 E2 Main 57 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual WAN Status Selecting WAN Status generates the WAN Status screen This screen displays on overview of the Gateway s WAN Wide Area Network connection including infor mation concerning the WAN and DSL connection as well as OAM statistics WAN Status WAN Status Status Session Time Packets Sent Packets Received DSL Status DSL Mode Connection Status Speed down up ATM QoS class Near End CRC Errors I F Far End CRC Errors I F Near End RS FEC I F Far End RS FEC I F SNR Margin Downstream Upstream Transmit Power Downstream Upstream Attenuation Downstream Upstream OAM Statistics Near End F4 Loop Back Count Near End F5 Loop Back Co
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32. Option 3 Manual Setup PYE Settings Before proceeding make sure that vPI f gt you know DSL settings Then do the following wel ae 1 Enter the appropriate VPI and Encapsulation VCI settings T PPPoE 2 Select the appropriate T PPPoA Encapsulation I DHCP 3 If you have chosen PPPoE PPPoA T RFE 1483 Bridged or DHCP click the Detect I RFC 1483 Routed Connection button to continue zi Detect Connection lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 2 Enter the user name and password in the appropriate text boxes or click the check box next to My ISP does not require this information then click Next x Alctortec Installation Buddy You now need to enter your DSL a User Name and Password NOTE Your User Name and Password should be provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP If your DSL Internet Service Provider does not require a User Name and Password select the box next ta My ISP does not require a User Name and Password Once you have entered your User Name and Password click NEXT to zi DSL Gateway Enter your User Name here User Name Enter your Password here Password My ISP does not require this information lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 28 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 3 Select the appropriate IP type This information should be provided by the ISP When finished click Next If Static IP is selected go to step 3
33. P Mac OS 7 1 and above amp Note USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows 95 and NT 4 0 or any Mac OS Internet Explorer 4 0 or higher 5 x recommended or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or higher 4 7 recommended TCP IP network protocol installed Features Plug and Play installation support for systems with Windows operating systems 98 98SE Me 2000 and XP ADSL WAN port RJ 11 Compliant with full rate ANSI T1 413 Issue 2 ITU G 992 1 G dmt and G 992 2 G lite standard Auto handshake for different ADSL flavors USB 1 1 device specification compliance 11 Mbps USB data rate full speed gt Bridged Ethernet over ATM PPP over ATM PPP over Ethernet 5 Precise ATM traffic shaping IP packet routing and transparent bridge Routing protocol supports RIP 1 RIP 2 static routing gt gt Chapter 7 Introduction Built in NAT DHCP server DNS relay support PAP CHAP authentication administrative passwords through Telnet Compliant with IEEE 802 3 Ethernet standard 10 100 Base T Ethernet ports 4 Flow control support for Fast Ethernet Web based configuration setup Default configuration backup restore FTP firmware upgradeable Web download support Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Getting to Know the Gateway This section contains a quick description of the Gateway s lights ports etc The Gateway contains several indicator lights LEDs on its f
34. additional com puters to the Ethernet hub or switch Which protocols does the Gateway support The internal LAN connections support multiple protocols e g TCP IP NetBEUI IPX SPX and AppleTalk The External WAN connection supports only TCP IP Which connection speeds does the Gateway support The LAN connections on the Gateway support 10 100 Mbps The WAN connec tion supports 8 Mbps because of the physical restrictions placed on broadband connections 76 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Will my Xbox work with the Gateway Yes the Gateway is compatible with the Xbox You will need to set a static IP on the Xbox in the Xbox live network settings and forward ports 3074 both UDP and TCP 53 both UDP and TCP and 88 UDP if you run into DSL resolution errors Is the Gateway flash upgradeable How do do it Yes the firmware is upgradeable You can find a link to the firmware site under Utilities in the Web based configurator see page 57 Does the Gateway function as a DSL modem Yes the Gateway has a built in DSL Modem Network use my laptop at work and at home Is there something special I need to do to make it work in both places Yes You must reconfigure your network settings including Workgroup Domain Password User name IP addressing and any other specific settings used by your company You may also use third party software like NetSwitcher to automati cally switch between different configurat
35. aint In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the response of the Director of Technical Support the Customer is instructed to contact the Director of Marketing In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the response of the Director of Marketing the Customer is instructed to contact the Chief Financial Officer and or President 117 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California U S A excluding its conflicts of laws and principles and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 118
36. applications such as software programs that allow remote access to the computer also make the computer vulnerable to access from other people on the Internet If using a network application that allows remote access consider install ing a firewall Electronic Security Here are two methods to secure your computer electronically Network Address Translation If a local area network and a PPP connection to the ISP using dynamic IP addresses through a DHCP server are being used Network Address Translation NAT is being used NAT provides a very basic level of security Firewalls The safest way to prevent attacks on the computer is through a firewall a hard ware device or software program that protects the computer from unauthorized access by controlling who can access your computer and by monitoring the trans missions between the computer and the Internet Windows XP has a built in firewall For more information select Help and Support Center from the Help menu Search for Internet Connection Firewall If Windows 98 SE Me NT 4 0 or 2000 is running on the computer consider install ing a firewall Hardware and software firewall products are changing rapidly as more homes and businesses establish high speed digital connections between their local area networks and the Internet 101 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 102 Specifications General Model Number GT7
37. ation Buddy Since you have a Single Static Alp Static IP Information IP please type in the IP IP Address address provided by your ISP in the IP Address field If your SUBNET ISP has provided DNS server addresses please configure them in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 GATEWAY fields Otherwise leave the i DNS fields as is DNS 1 Click NEXT to continue DNS 2 z lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 6 If other computers will be connected to the Gateway wirelessly at some point see chapter 7 Setting Up a Network on page 71 turn on the Gateway s wireless access point feature by clicking in the circle next to Yes Click Next x Acteorrec Installation Buddy This DSL Gateway has a built in Wireless Access Point This means that 4 other computers in your home can get online with DSL WIRELESSLY Would you like to turn on the Wireless feature NOTE Requires each computer to have wireless capabilities C Yes No lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 30 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 7 The Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway x Acteorkec Installation Buddy Please wait while we check the configuration of the DSL Gateway Current Task Connecting lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 8 When the configuration is complete a series of congratulations windows appears Read the on screen information then click through the nex
38. c recommends that you turn PPP Auto Connect ON Encapsulation PPPoA only Select one of the encapsulation options based on information received from the ISP Obtain an IP Through DHCP Select this option if the IP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed used for configurations without a Static IP assigned by an ISP In this mode the Gateway will query the Internet Service Provider ISP to receive the IP address and routing information which will terminate at the Gateway as opposed to the IP address and routing information being bridged to terminate at the computer This allows the use of the router capabilities for the Local Area Network LAN Some ISPs need to authenticate their end users with a Host Name and or Domain Name If this is the case check with the ISP for a host name and domain name and enter them in the appropriate text boxes in the Broadband Connection via DHCP screen If the ISP does not require these settings leave the text boxes blank 40 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup gt Note Contact the ISP if unsure of the proper configuration Broadband Connection via DHCP If your Broadband Service Provider requires a Host Name or Domain Name to access the Internet please enter it below Otherwise click Next to continue Host Name Domain Name Back Next Specify a Static IP Address Select this option if the ISP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed
39. connect the Phone Filters Phone Filters Line Adapters What are Phone Filters Phone hH Filters separate the DSL Signal from your voice signal so that you gt _ s can talk on the Phone and be online as at the same time They may also be ee called Phone Line Adapters iii ALL PHONES with the same number as your DSL Line will require Phone Filters This includes phones fax machines caller ID boxes satellite TY receivers Ti o devices and E lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 22 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 2 Read the on screen information then unplug all telephones and other devices from their respective phone jacks Click Next Alctiorrec Installation Buddy STEP 1 Unplug your Telephones or 4 other devices from their current Phone Jacks Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 3 Get the phone filters Click Next Acwontec Installation Buddy STEP 2 Open the CLEAR bag and A take out the Phone Filters Phone Filters NOTE The number and type of Phone Filters included in this Kit may vary a Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Caution Do not unplug the black or gray DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer 23 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 4 Pluga phone filter into every phone jack with a telephone or other device con nected to it the
40. connected to your computer in the following two ways Click NEXT to continue Ethernet Port Please select from the following options Ethernet Recommended F USB lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 4 Make sure the items needed to connect the Gateway to the first computer are included in the kit then click Next x Actortec Installation Buddy For this installation you will need EJ the following items from your DSL Quick Start Kit DSL Gateway Black or Gray DSL Cable Black Power Cord Blue Cable Clear Bag NOTE You will NOT use the Yellow Cable for this installation Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 5 Get the Gateway from the kit then click Next It is time to connect your DSL Gateway STEP 1 Get the DSL Gateway from your DSL Quick Start Kit and take it out of the bag Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 6 Get the Power cord and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway then click Next Alctontec Installation Buddy STEP 2 Get the Power Cord from SSS ee your DSL Quick Start Kit STEP 3 Plug the smaller end of the pisek Fort Power Cord into the Black Port N located on the back of the DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 17 Actiontec USB Ethern
41. ding on where you are located Continue to select an option until you find one that works Then click the DETECT CONNECTION button ISP List AllTel Option 1 AllTel Option 2 Cl August net Option 1 August net Option 2 Bellsouth CentryTel Option 1 CentryTel Option 2 Covad Earthlink Option 1 ClEarthlink Option 2 GWI z Detect Connection lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Manual Setup If the Auto Detect and Select from a list are not successful or the user knows how to configure VPI VCI and Encapsulation settings click in the Manual Setup box then click Next Acteorrec Installation Buddy There are three ways to configure your Gateway Actiontec recommends that you start with Auto Detetction If that does not work try Option 2 Select fram the list and if that doesn t work try Option 3 Manual Setup The Auto Detection option will attempt to configure the Gateway using the most common DSL settings If you are a technical user and know your DSL settings we suggest that r Select Connection I 1 Auto Detect Recommended I 2 Select from the list lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 27 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual In the next window enter the VPI VCI and Encapsulation settings the ISP should provide these then click Next x 4444 466
42. e The following network components are installed list box locate and double click TCP IP y IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt LNE100TX Fast Ethernet IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt Realtek RTL8139 4 PC TCP IP Properties Gat 192 168 0 2 7 Inthe IP Address tab make sure the circle next to Specify an IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 8 Enter the following address in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 90 Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 9 Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 10 Click OK The TCP IP Properties window disappears 11 If there is a check in the box next to Detect connection to network media click on it to uncheck the box 12 In the Network window click OK The Network window disappears 13 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes System Settings Change E xj You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now The computer restarts It is now set up with a static IP address allowing access
43. e Local Area Connection is listed locate the one that corre sponds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column amp Y Network and Dial up Connections E iol x File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help da Back Qsearch yFolders CHHistory As OF Xx A a Address ay Network and Dial up Connections gt Go Name sd Type Status Device Name a Make New Connection Local Area Connection 2 LAN Enabled Realtek RTL8139 4 PCI 2 object s Ahi 6 The Local Area Connection Status window appears Select General then click Properties Local Area Connection 2 Status 2 x General Connection Status Connected Duration 00 06 48 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity az Sent 1 Received L44 Packets 65 0 i Disable 93 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 7 The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Click General 8 In the Components checked are used by this connection list box double click Internet Protocol TCP IP Local 4rea Connection 2 Properties 2 xi General Connect using BY Realtek RTL8139 4 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection E Client for Microsoft Networks amp File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Internet Protocol TCP IP KKK
44. e address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 13 Click OK The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window disappears 14 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click OK The Local Area Connection Properties window disappears 15 Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window The window disappears 16 Close the Network and Dial up Connections window by clicking on the x cc 99 button at the upper right corner of the window The computer restarts It is now set up with a static IP address allowing access to the Gateway s Web Configurator utility as shown in chapters 3 4 5 and 6 Windows XP 1 From the desktop click Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Control Panel hj Internet Internet Explorer a E mail Outlook Express Be AceFTP 3 Freeware All Programs gt A My Documents 4 My Recent Documents gt ad My Pictures 2 My Music ws My Computer E Control Panel e Connect To ka Printers and Faxes 2 Help and Support pP Search IT Run Log Off 0 Turn OFF Computer 5 IP props Paint 95 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 3 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network Connections amp Control Panel File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Q Bac A E P Search Folders gt S X i Ez Address B Control Panel amp X Accessibility
45. e subnet mask of the subnet being defined Gateway IP is the IP address of the gateway and can be empty for the local subnet Subnet IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Add Remove View Static Routing Table 52 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup UPnP Universal Plug and Play Selecting UPnP in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the UPnP screen In this screen the Universal Plug and play option is turned on or off by activating the appropriate circle UPnP Warning UPnP is disabled by default If you enable it it may allow applications to configure the box and allow unexpected traffic to access local devices Click Next to continue On Off Universal Plug and Play is a zero configuration networking protocol that allows hardware and software such as Netmeeting to operate more efficiently If Netmeeting is not running properly activate UPnP Note Activating UPnP presents a slight security risk After fin ishing with the hardware or software using UPnP Actiontec rec ommends deactivating UPnP Time Zone Selecting Time Zone in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Time Zone screen In this screen select the time zone in which the Gateway is being used Time Zone Please select your Time Zone GMT 12 00 Eniwetok GMT 11 00 Samoa GMT 10 00 Haweaii GMT 09 00Alaska GMT 08 00 Pacific Time GMT 07 00 Mountain Time GMT 06 00 Cent
46. ead the on screen instructions then click Next x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Welcome to the Actiontec Installation Buddy Hit I m YOUR INSTALLATION BUDDY LL BE AROUND TO HELP YOU OUT This Buddy will be your step by step guide during the installation process Click NEXT to begin 65 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 2 Read the instructions select Additional Computers by clicking on the appro priate check box then click Next x Actiortec Installation Buddy If you are installing the DSL Gateway for the FIRST TIME click the box next to Initial Setup Once you have completed the initial setup of the DSL Gateway you can use this CD ROM to connect additional computers to the Gateway If you want to connect an additional computer to the Gateway at this time click the box next to Adding Computers Once you have made your selection click NEXT to continue Please select from the following options I Adding Computers lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 3 Select Ethernet then click Next x Act orttec Installation Buddy Based on the information that we have collected from your system you may connect this DSL Gateway to your Computer in the following way s USBPort zi 3 Please select from the following options I Ethernet Recommended M USB lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 66 Chapte
47. em and follow the instructions Note The following procedures are based on the Gateway s factory default IP address If the Gateway s IP address has been changed enter the new IP address when instructed to enter an IP address Windows 98 SE 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings 2 Windows Update Programs Favorites Documents 85 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel Windows Update Programs Favorites Documents Control Panel Printers gt MQ Taskbar amp Start Menu A Folder Options Settings A Active Desktop R Windows Update Log Off Default Shut Down E Control Panel OOOO TE File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ei Back GSearch Gy Folders CBHistoy AG GE XxX A Exe Address E Control Panel gt Go Norton AntiVirus bat AddNew Add Remove Automatic Date Time Dial Up Display Folder Options Hardware Programs Updates Networking 4 amp wt amp Gaming Internet Keyboard Modems Options Options J a u wf ODBC Data Passwords Power Options Printers QuickTime 32 Regional Scanners and Sources 32bit Settings Cameras a E a BAS Scheduled Sounds and Symantec System Taskbar and Telephony Users Tasks Multimedia LiveUpdate Start Menu Configures network hardware
48. endations To perform an advanced setup on the Gateway click Begin Advanced Setup Setup Configuration We strongly recommend that you keep the current default settings in this section for your DSL Gateway However if you would like to review and or adjust these settings please click the Begin Advanced Setup button below to start the advanced setup Begin Advanced Setup 5 The Configuring the Advanced Settings screen appears To check all the set tings or if unsure of which settings to modify select Next To modify a spe cific configuration click on its name in the menu bar on the left Advanced Setup Configuring the Advanced Settings WAN IP Address The following settings will be configured in the order below To skip ahead please click on the selected setting from the menu to the left Click Next to LAN IP Address a continue DHCP Server Sarvicas Blocking WAN IP Address Firewall LAN IP Address Dynamic Routing Website Blocking DHCP Server NAT Remote Management Services Blocking Static Routing Website Blocking UPnP Remote Management Time Zone DMZ Hosting Application Level Gateway Remote Syslog Capture DMZ Hosting Application Level Gateway Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT Static Routing UPnP Time Zone Remote Syslog Capture Save and Restart Note To save changes made in any of the Advanced Setup screens click Save and Restart at the bottom of the gray menu o
49. ent bridge it does not provide any firewall security Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Select one of these options to allow the Gateway to use the Point to Point over Ethernet PPPoE or Point to Point over ATM PPPoA protocol Broadband Connection via PPPoE screen Broadband Connection via PPPoE Please enter the username password required by your DSL Internet Service Provider to access the Internet M PPP auto connect My ISP does not require a username and password User Name Password Static IP Back Next 39 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Broadband Connection via PPPoA screen Broadband Connection via PPPoA Please enter the username password required by your DSL Internet Service Provider to access the Internet M PPP auto connect Encapsulation YC MUX LLC SNAP My ISP does not require a username and password User Name Password Static IP Back Next If a User Name and Password was entered in the Installation Buddy or during Basic Setup it should be displayed in the Broadband Connection via PPPoE PPPoA screen If not enter the information now If the information is unavailable contact the ISP PPP Auto Connect If PPP auto connect is activated by clicking in the appropriate check box the Gateway will attempt to automatically redial the PPP connection if it is dropped or disconnected during an online session Actionte
50. es 82 b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 85 Windows 98 SE 85 Windows Me 88 Windows 2000 91 Windows XP 95 c Computer Security 99 Comparing DSL Service with a Dial Up Modem 99 Gateway Security 100 Computer Security 100 Electronic Security 101 d Specifications 103 General 103 LED Indicators 104 Environmental 104 e Glossary 105 f Non Windows System Setup 109 Classic 109 OS X 111 Notices 113 Regulatory Compliance Notices 113 Modifications 113 Miscellaneous Legal Notices 114 Limited Warranty 115 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway The Gateway is the simplest way to connect computers to a high speed broadband connection This easy to use product is perfect for the home office or small business If you want to take your computing to the next level the Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway is sure to be one of the keys to your success Package Contents 4 4 4 4 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway Power cord Phone filters DSL cable Yellow Ethernet cable Blue USB cable Installation CD includes user manual Quick start guide Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Minimum System Requirements Internet DSL service Compatible laptop desktop or Macintosh computer with an available Ethernet or USB USB compatible with PCs only Microsoft Windows 98 98 Second Edition SE Millennium Edition Me NT 4 0 2000 X
51. et DSL Gateway User Manual 7 Plug the larger end of the Power cord into a power outlet then click Next x Atctiortec Installation Buddy STEP 4 Plug the larger end of the Al i he Power Cord into a Power Outlet Power Outlet Black Power Cord Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 8 Click the On Off switch to its on position as shown in the picture on screen then click Next x Alctrorntec Installation Buddy STEP 5 Make sure the Power Aly Switch is turned ON Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 18 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9 Confirm the Power light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green then click Next Acteorkec Installation Buddy STEP 6 Make sure that the Power Al light on the DSL Gateway is Solid GREEN NOTE The DSL light may blink Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help 10 Get the blue USB cable from the kit and plug the square end into the blue USB port on the back of the Gateway then click Next Alctiontec Installation Buddy STEP 7 Get the Blue Cable fram your DSL Quick Start Kit STEP 8 Connect the square end of the Blue Cable into the Blue Port on the back of your DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue O Blue Cable Next gt Help Finish Cancel 19 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 11 Plug the rectangular end o
52. f the blue USB cable into an USB port on the front or back of the computer Click Next Acteorkec Installation Buddy STEP 9 Plug the thin rectangular gt end of the Blue Cable into the USB Port located on the back of your computer You may see several screens pop up while the computer configures your new Actiontec gateway for use NOTE The USB Port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1 2 inch by Blue Cable 1 4 inch and may be horizontal or vertical as shown in this image Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 12 Make sure the USB light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green Click Next Alcteorkec Installation Buddy STEP 10 Make sure that the USB AI light on the DSL Gateway is GREEN or Flashing GREEN This may take a few moments NOTE If the USB light is NOT green check that your Blue Cable is properly connected Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish 20 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 13 Get the black or gray DSL cable from the kit and plug one end into the gray Phone port on the rear panel of the Gateway Click Next AActiorttec Installation Buddy STEP 11 Get the Gray or Black AJ DSL Cable fram your DSL Quick Start Kit White Port STEP 12 Plug one end of the DSL Cable into the Gray Port labeled Phone which is located on the back of the DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Hel
53. fy Internet privileges Web FTP Newsgroups etc for the computers on the network 1 Enter the computer s IP address in the IP Address text box 2 Select the Internet service s to be blocked 3 Click Add to enter the computer s IP address in the Blocked IP Address List text box 4 To remove blocked services select the computer s IP address in the Blocked IP Address List text box and click Remove Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Website Blocking screen This feature enables the Gateway to block Web sites to all computers on the network To block a Web site enter the address of the Web site in the Website text box and click Add The blocked Web site address is displayed in the Blocked Website List text box and will not be avail able to computers on the network To remove a blocked Web site click on it in the Blocked Website List then click Remove Website Blocking supports blocking up to 50 Web sites Website Blocking To block a specific website please enter the name of the website such as www actiontec com in the space below Then click the Add button to activate To remove a website from the Blocked Websites List please select the website and click the Remove button Click Next to continue Website Blocked Website List 45 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Remote Manage
54. fying the Gateway s active connection 75 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Connection to the Internet To verify the Gateway s connection to the Internet open a Web browser In the Address text box type 192 168 0 1 and click Go The Gateway s Web Configurator Main Menu appears Select Status and once the Status screen appears verify that Connected is displayed in the WAN section of the screen If not power cycle the Gateway by unplugging and then replugging the Power cord After power cycling the Gateway check the connection status again If still disconnected go to the Main Menu select Setup and go through a Basic Setup procedure making sure to enter all correct selections for your connection After saving all settings and restarting the Gateway check the connection status again If still disconnected unplug the Gateway s Power cord and leave it unplugged for at least 10 minutes Replug the Power cord restart the Gateway and check the connection again Frequently Asked Questions This section contains a list of questions concerning the Gateway and answers to the questions General have run out of Ethernet ports on my Gateway How do add more computers Plugging in an Ethernet hub or switch can expand the number of ports on the Gateway Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the Uplink port of the new hub or switch to an Ethernet port on the Gateway then connect
55. i player or LAN play For specific infor mation about whether a game is capable of Internet or LAN play refer to the game documentation Some games require ports to be forwarded to host or join games over the Internet have an FTP or Web server on my network How can I make it available to users on the Internet For a Web server enable port forwarding for port 8080 to the IP address of the server and set up the Web server to receive on that port as well Configuring the server for static IP address use is recommended For an FTP server enable port forwarding for port 21 to the IP address of the server Configuring the server for static IP address use is recommended 78 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Connections How many computers can be connected through the Gateway The Gateway is capable of 254 connections but having no more than 45 con nections is recommended As the number of connections increases the available speed for each computer decreases Security What is the default username for the Gateway The default username for the router is admin all lower case To activate the password to protect the Gateway change the default password which is blank no password by default Remote management is not available on the Gateway until the default password is changed Does the Gateway function as a firewall Yes The Gateway provides its security through the use of NAT firewall which acts as a physical barrier
56. icular network SSID See ESSID TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network A network that connects computers located in separate areas i e different buildings cities countries The Internet is a WAN WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance An industry group that certifies cross vender interoperability and compatibility of IEEE 802 11b wireless networking products and promotes the standard for enterprise small business and home environments WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area 107 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 108 Non Windows System Setup The Gateway supports both the Classic Macintosh operating systems 9 2 2 as well as OS X Note When installing any software consult the user manual and help files supplied with the software for detailed information Actiontec provides the following information as a guideline only Classic To configure the Gateway Open Transport 2 5 2 or above must be loaded on the computer 1 Click Apple Control Panels then TCP IP File Edit Note Color Help About Stickies le System Profiler z sci DialAssist Energy Saver Chooser Extensions Manager Control Panels File Exchange I Favorites gt F
57. ile Sharing H Jigsaw Puzzle General Controls Key Caps Intemet Network Browser Keyboard G Recent Applications gt Keychain Access Launcher Recent Documents gt A ci Remote Access Status Memory Scrapbook Modem Sherlock 2 Monitors Q Stickies Mouse Multiple Users Numbers QuickTime Settings Remote Access Software Update Sound Speech Startup Disk TCP IP Text Web Sharing 109 9 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual When the TCP IP window appears select Edit from menu bar then select User Mode When the User Mode window appears select Advanced then click OK In the TCP IP window select Ethernet from the Connect via drop down list Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure drop down list Ensure the Use 802 3 option is not checked Disregard any addresses in the IP Address text boxes They will be reacquired when the first connection is made Click Options and when the TCP IP Options window appears select Active Ensure the Load only when needed option is not checked then click OK Close the TCP IP window and when prompted to save changes click Save 10 Restart the computer The TCP IP settings are configured To finish setting up the computer to connect with the Gateway follow the instruc tions in chapter 3 Performing a Basic Setup on page 33 110 Appendix f Non Windows Setup OS X 1 From the Apple Menu select Sys
58. ions What is the valid IP range can use for my home network The valid IP range for the Gateway is 192 168 0 2 to 192 168 0 254 by default How do find out which IP address my computer is using Windows 95 98 98SE and Me Select Start Run and type winipcfg Press Enter When the Winipcfg window appears ensure your network device is selected Windows NT 2000 and XP Select Start Run and type cmd Press Enter When the command screen is displayed type ipconfig and press Enter 77 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual used DHCP to configure my network Do I need to restart my computer to refresh my IP address No Select the appropriate operating system below and follow the steps to refresh your IP address Windows 95 98 98SE and Me Go to Start Run type winipcfg and press Enter Ensure the Ethernet adapter is selected in the device box Press the Release_all button then press the Renew_all button Windows NT 4 0 and 2000 Go to Start Run type cma and press Enter At the DOS prompt type ipconfig release then type ipconfig renew Note the space after ipconfig Windows XP Unplug the Ethernet cable or wireless card and plug it back in Can I run an application located on another computer over the network Yes if the application is designed to run over a network Can I play games between computers on my network or on the Internet Yes if the games were designed for mult
59. lation Buddy STEP 4 Confirm that lof the4 El Ethernet Network lights on the Wireless DSL Gateway is GREEN This may take a few moments NOTE If one of the Ethernet Network lights is NOT green check that your Yellow Cable is properly connected Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help 7 Make sure one of the Ethernet lights glows steadily green then click Next Finish Cancel 68 Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 8 Gateway AlcHrontec Installation Buddy Please wait while we check the configuration of the DSL Gateway Current Task Connecting lt Back Next gt In the next window the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Help Finish Cancel 9 A series of congratulations windows appears Click through them to exit the Installation Buddy Atctiortec Installation Buddy Congratulations You have successfully set up this computer to share high speed Internet access If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE you will need to reboot this computer before proceeding Make sure you insert this CD ROM into the next computer that you want to have high speed Internet access Click FINISH The computer is connected to the Gateway via Ethernet To connect more comput ers to the Gateway via Ethernet repeat this procedure 69 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual USB Note If the first computer connected t
60. lease download the Upgrade file and save it to your local hard disk Step 2 Use the Browse button to select the Upgrade file Step 3 Click Upgrade button to start the Upgrade process New Firmware CTT Image Browse Upgrade IMPORTANT Please do not refresh or minimize the browser until a successful upgrade message appears The upgrade process may take 3 6 minutes Please read carefully through the following instructions to ensure a successful firmware upgrade 1 Please do not RELOAD or CLOSE the browser during the upgrade process 2 Do not DISCONNECT your network cable or power off the DSL Gateway during the firmware upgrade process 3 Do not run the firmware upgrade if you are connected to the DSL Gateway via WIRELESS 4 It is strongly recommended that you STOP any networking activities using the DSL Gateway before starting the upgrade process S If the firmware upgrade process fails DO NOT reboot your DSL Gateway Please run the upgrade program again 64 Setting Up a Network Other computers can be connected to the Gateway to form a network which allows the computers to transfer files communicate with each other and share an Internet connection The networked computers can be connected to the Gateway in three ways Ethernet or USB Ethernet 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy starts automatically Wait until the following screen appears r
61. lities from the Web Configurator s Main Menu screen The Utilities screen appears Utilities Web Activity Log Will provide you information of the most current web activity on your network System Log Will provide you information of the most current system activity DSL Settings Will allow you to modify the DSL settings Restore Default Will remove all current settings and restore your DSL Settings Gateway to the default settings Upgrade Firmware Will allow you to Upgrade to the latest firmware From this screen the Web activity and system log can be viewed the DSL settings changed the Gateways factory default settings restored and the Gateway s firm ware upgraded Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Gateway s network has visited To access the Web Activity Log select Web Activity Log from the Utilities screen Web Activity Log View the most current web activity log Auto Refresh Every 10 sec 7 C Manual Refresh _ Refresh 61 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Auto Refresh To set the Web Activity Log screen to automatically refresh at certain intervals acti vate the circle next to Auto Refresh Every at the bottom of the Web Activity Log screen then enter a time value in seconds in the text box or click on the down arrow and select a time value from the menu that appears The Web Activity Log wi
62. lized 0 34 14 Elapsed Time pppd 162 Plugin pppoe called 0 34 14 Elapsed Time pppd 162 pppd 2 4 1 started by admin uid 0 0 34 14 Elapsed Time pppd 162 setting line discipline hook 0 34 14 Elapsed Time pppd 162 Sending PADI 0 40 00 Elapsed Time MARK 0 54 51 Elapsed Time pppd 162 Terminating on signal 15 0 54 52 Elapsed Time pppd 162 Failed to negotiate PPPoE connecti 0 54 52 Elapsed Time pppd 162 Exit 1 00 00 Elapsed Time MARK 1 20 00 Elapsed Time MARK af System Log Size Select the size of the system log displayed here The smaller the size the shorter the length of the system log saved 62 Chapter 6 Using Utilities Display View other saved logs by selecting a log from this drop down list Save amp Restart Pressing this button saves any changes to the System Log screen and causes the Save and Restart screen to appear Save Log As Pressing this button allows the user to save a log as a file DSL Settings To access DSL Settings select DSL Settings from the Utilities screen The Gateway s VPI VCI Mode and QoS Quality of Service settings can be changed from this screen Actiontec recommends not changing these values without first consulting the ISP DSL Settings This screen is designed to allow modifying the default DSL settings for connection to your Broadband Service Provider It is recommended to change these value only after consultation with your
63. ll refresh at the selected interval Manual Refresh To set the Web Activity Log screen to manually refresh activate the circle next to Manual Refresh at the bottom of the Web Activity Log screen To refresh the Web Activity Log screen click Refresh System Log The System Log provides information about the Gateway s activity To access the Web Activity Log select Web Activity Log from the Utilities screen System Log View the most current system activity log M System Log 10k gt Save amp Restart Display System Log 7 Save Log As 0 00 00 Elapsed Time syslogd started BusyBox v0 6l pre 0 00 01 Elapsed Time monitor New search added name dp resolv ch 0 00 01 Elapsed Time monitor New search added name CarrierStatus 0 00 02 Elapsed Time pppd 105 Plugin pppoe loaded 0 00 03 Elapsed Time pppd 105 PPPoE Plugin Initialized 0 00 03 Elapsed Time pppd 105 Plugin pppoe called 0 00 03 Elapsed Time pppd 105 pppd 2 4 1 started by admin uid 0 0 00 03 Elapsed Time pppd 105 setting line discipline hook 0 00 03 Elapsed Time pppd 105 Sending PADI 0 20 00 Elapsed Time MARK 0 34 09 Elapsed Time pppd 105 Connecting PPPoE socket 00 00 00 0 34 09 Elapsed Time pppd 105 Couldn t get channel number Trans 0 34 09 Elapsed Time pppd 105 Doing disconnect 0 34 09 Elapsed Time pppd 105 Exit 0 34 14 Elapsed Time pppd 162 Plugin pppoe loaded 0 34 14 Elapsed Time pppd 162 PPPoE Plugin Initia
64. ment Selecting Remote Management in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Remote Management screen Remote Management allows access to the Gateway through the Internet via another computer Actiontec recommends leaving the Remote Management Off the factory default setting Remote Management The default Remote Management setting is Off for security reasons If you want to access your DSL Gateway remotely please select On Remote Management Con off Back Next To access the Gateway from the Internet activate Remote Management by selecting On and writing down the WAN IP address of the Gateway see WAN IP Address On a computer outside of the network open a Web browser and enter the Gateway s WAN IP address in the address text box The Gateway s Main Menu or a password prompt if a password has been set appears in the browser window Note Before Remote Management can be activated the admin istrator password must be set To do this go to the Setup screen and select Change Admin Password Follow the instructions in the subsequent screens 46 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding Selecting Application Layer Gateway in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Application Level Gateway ALG and Port Forwarding screen Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the Gateway s built in firewall
65. meone on the Internet can access the information on the computer and steal damage or destroy that information Actiontec recommends securing your computer from unwanted intrusion Security is ultimately the end user s responsibility Please secure your computer and don t be a victim Comparing DSL Service with a Dial Up Modem With a dial up modem a computer user makes an Internet connection by dialing a telephone number surfs the Internet for a period of time and then disconnects the dial up modem No one on the Internet can access a computer not connected to the Internet Unlike a dial up modem DSL service is always connected The connection is always available there is no need to dial a phone number to access the Internet The computer can be connected to the Internet all the time With both types of Internet connections access to the computer must be con trolled to make sure someone on the Internet doesn t access the information on the computer The longer the computer is connected to the Internet the easier it is for someone on the Internet to find the computer and attempt to access it with out permission DSL service also provides fast Internet connections This not only improves Internet performance it also improves Internet performance for anyone attempting to access the computer 99 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Gateway Security If connecting to the ISP through Point to Point Prot
66. mount of RAM installed in the computer are listed here 4 Close the System Properties window 5 From the desktop double click on My Computer 6 Right click the icon representing your hard disk For example Local Disk C Some computers have multiple hard disks 7 From the menu that appears select Properties 8 When the window appears select General 9 The free space value is the available space on the hard disk 10 Close all windows 81 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Locating Windows Operating System Files If the operating system files reside on the hard drive of the computer follow the instructions below to locate them If the files are not on the hard drive they must be loaded from the installation disks Windows 98 SE 1 From the desktop click Start 2 When the menu appears select Find then Files or Folders 3 When the Find All Files window appears select Name amp Location 4 Inthe Named text box enter cab 5 Click the down arrow next to the Look In text box and select My Computer from the list that appears 6 Click Find Now 7 When the search is complete note the directory path that appears most often in the In Folder column For example C WINDOWS SYSTEM 8 The Windows operating system files are located in this directory Write down the directory path for future reference 9 Close the Find All Files window Windows Me 2000 1 From
67. n click Next Actierted AActiontec Installation Buddy Based on the information that we have collected from your system you may connect this DSL Gateway to your Computer in the following way s USB Port A Please select from the following options I Ethernet Recommended F USB lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 4 When the next window appears get the blue USB cable from the Quick Start Kit then click Next AActionec Installation Buddy STEP 1 Get the Blue Cable from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit Click NEXT to continue Next gt Help Finish Cancel 71 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 5 Plug one end of the blue USB cable into the blue USB port on the back of the Gateway then click Next x Actontec Installation Buddy STEP Z Connect the square end of the Blue Cable into the Blue Port on the back of your DSL Gateway NOTE If the Blue Port was not available please hit the BACK button and select another method to connect to this DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue Blue Cable lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 6 Plug the other end of the blue USB cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer then click Next x Alctrortkec Installation Buddy STER A Plug the thin rectangular end of the Blue Cable into the USB Port located on the back of your computer You will see several screens come and go Once the
68. n click Next x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy STEP 3 Plug aPhone Filter into l every Phone Jack in your house with Phone 9 the same phone number as your DSL a Line and a telephone or other device connected to it lt NOTE Ifyou need additional Phone Filters contact your DSL Internet Service Provider Click NEXT to continue a Phone Filter lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 5 Plug the ends of the phone lines disconnected in step 2 into the phone filters plugged into phone jacks Click Next x Acteorrtec Installation Buddy STEP 4 Plug one end of the Phone AI Cord into the Phone Filter and keep the other end attached to the telephone or other device Phone Phone Jack Click NEXT to continue T m A ie Smaller Phone Filter Phone Cord lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Caution Do not plug a phone filter in the phone jack in which the black or gray DSL cable is plugged 24 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 6 Read the on screen instructions and make sure the Gateway is connected exactly as shown depending on whether the Gateway is connected via Ethernet or USB Ethernet connection setup Alcteorkec Installation Buddy STEP 5 Make sure youdidNOT AJ put aPhone Filter on the Black or Gray DSL Cable Make sure your setup looks EXACTLY like the picture to the right Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish
69. n the left side of the screen WAN IP Address Selecting WAN IP Address in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen gen erates the WAN IP Address screen WAN IP Address allows manual set up of the IP address of the Gateway There are five ways to do this Transparent Bridging Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE Obtain an IP Address Through PPPoA Obtain an IP Address through DHOP and Specify a Static IP Address IZ Note Some DSL providers use PPPoE PPPoA to establish com munication with an end user Other types of broadband Internet connections such as fixed point wireless may use either DHCP or static IP address If unsure about which connection is present check with the Internet Service Provider ISP before continuing 38 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup After selecting a connection type click Next to continue configuring the connection WAN IP Address Please make the appropriate selection for your Broadband connection Transparent Bridging RFC1483 Bridged Obtain an IP Address through PPPoA Obtain an IP Address through DHCP Specify a Static IP Address Encapsulation RFC1483 Bridged RFC1483 Routed Back Next Transparent Bridging Select this option to use the Gateway as a transparent bridge This option should only be used if the Gateway is being used as a Modem to connect ONE computer to the Internet via a DSL connection When the Gateway is being used as a trans par
70. ntec Electronics sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at Actiontec Electronics option and expense to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifi cations Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate appli cations program and associated reference materials Actiontec Electronics makes no warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer s requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the Actiontec Electronics software product documentation or specifications as being compatible Actiontec Electronics will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility except where the non compatibility is caused by a bug or defect in the third party s product or from use of the software product not in accordance with Actiontec Electronics published specifications or user guide 115 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END USER L
71. ntec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 6 Get the Power cord and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway then click Next Alctortec Installation Buddy STEP 2 Get the Power Cord STEP 3 Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Gateway Black Port Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 7 Plug the larger end of the Power cord into a power outlet then click Next x AActiontec Installation Buddy STEP 4 Plug the larger end of the A Power Cord into a Power Outlet Power Outlet _ Black Power Cord Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 8 Click the On Off switch to its on position as shown in the picture on screen then click Next AActrortec Installation Buddy STEP 5 Make sure the Power lj Switch is turned ON Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 9 Confirm the Power light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green then click Next Actiortec Installation Buddy STEP 6 Make sure that the Power Al light on the DSL Gateway is Solid GREEN NOTE The DSL light may blink Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 11 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 10 Get the yellow Ethernet cable from the kit and plug
72. o the Gateway is con nected via USB no other computers can be connected in this manner Connect additional computers via Ethernet see page 71 or wirelessly see page 75 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy starts automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the on screen instructions then click Next x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Welcome to the Actiontec Installation Buddy Hil I m YOUR INSTALLATION BUDDY I LL BE AROUND TO HELP YOU OUT This Buddy will be your step by step guide during the installation process Click NEXT to begin lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 2 Read the instructions select Additional Computers by clicking on the appro priate check box then click Next x Actrortec Installation Buddy If you are installing the DSL Gateway for the FIRST TIME click the box next to Initial Setup Once you have completed the initial setup of the DSL Gateway you can use this CD ROM to connect additional computers to the Gateway If you want to connect an additional computer to the Gateway at this time click the box next to Adding Computers Once you have made your selection click NEXT to continue Pleaserel D fnitial Setup I Adding Computers from the following options tupi lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 70 Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 3 Select USB the
73. ocol PPP be sure to pro vide the Gateway an administrative password If a password is not set someone on the Internet can access the Gateway and change its configuration or steal your PPP login name and password For instructions on setting the password see the Advanced Setup chapter If connecting to the ISP through bridging mode the Gateway should be safe from unwarranted and illegal intrusion Computer Security To protect the valuable information on the computer review the following topics These topics cover software programs and operating system features affecting the security of the computer s data Anti Virus Programs The computer should have an anti virus program and the virus definitions should be updated on a regular basis at least once a month E Mail Attachments Never run a program received as an attachment to an E mail message unless the program is known to be safe A program from an unknown source can delete all the files on the computer s hard disk or install a back door software application that lets people on the Internet gain access to the computer without permission Internet Browsers Always exit the Internet browser Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator for example Never minimize the browser or leave it open in the background Breaking into a computer is easier when an Internet browser is running 100 Appendix c Computer Security Network Applications Network
74. one end into a yellow Ethernet port on the back of the Gateway then click Next x Atctiortec Installation Buddy STEP 7 Get the Yellow Cable from 4 your DSL Quick Start Kit STEP 8 Plug one end of the Yellow Cable into any of the Yellow Ports on Yellow Port the back of the DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 11 Plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer Click Next Actiontec Installation Buddy STEP 9 Plug the other endof the Yellow Cable into the Ethernet Port located on the back of your computer NOTE The Ethernet Port looks similar to a regular Phone Jack but is slightly larger Click NEXT to continue Computer A Your computer may look slightly different lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Note An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack but is slightly larger 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 12 Make sure one of the Ethernet lights on the front of the Gateway glows solid green Click Next Atctiortec Installation Buddy STEP 10 Make sure that 1 of the 4 AJ Ethernet lights on the DSL Gateway is GREEN This may take a few moments NOTE If one of the Ethernet lights does NOT turn green make sure the Yellow Cable is properly connected on both ends Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 13 Get the black
75. onitoring wireless traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet network ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode A networking technology based on transferring data in fixed size packets Client A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on the network DNS Domain Name System Server Address Allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP addresses A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses so that when a user enters a domain name into a Web browser the user is sent to the proper IP address The DNS server address used by computers on the home network corresponds to the location of the DNS server the ISP has assigned DSL Digital Subscriber Line Modem A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds Encryption A method to provide wireless data transmissions a level of security ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier A unique identifier for a wireless network Also known as SSID 105 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Ethernet Network A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs Firewall A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and or damag ing files or computers on the network Gateway A central de
76. or gray DSL cable from the kit and plug one end into the gray Line port on the rear panel of the Gateway Click Next Alctrortec Installation Buddy STEP 11 Get the Gray or Black DSL Cable fram your DSL Quick Start Kit STEP 12 Plug one end of the DSL Cable into the Gray Port labeled Phone which is located on the back of the DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 13 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 14 Plug the other end of the black or gray DSL cable into the phone jack clos est to the computer Click Next AActiontec Installation Buddy STEP 13 Plug the other end of the A DSL Cable into the Phone Jack closest to your computer Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 15 Make sure the DSL light on the Gateway glows solid green this may take a few moments Click Next AActiontec Installation Buddy STEP 14 Make sure that the Power 4 and DSL lights on the DSL Gateway are Solid GREEN This may take up to 30 seconds NOTE If the DSL light continues to blink make sure that you received notification from your DSL Internet Service Provider notifying you that your DSL service has been activated Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet Next install the filters as described in Installing Filters on page 22 1
77. p Finis Cancel 14 Plug the other end of the black or gray DSL cable into the phone jack clos est to the computer Click Next AActiorttec Installation Buddy STEP 13 Plug the other end of the A DSL Cable into the Phone Jack closest to your computer Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish 21 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 15 Make sure the DSL light on the Gateway glows solid green this may take a few moments Click Next x Actiontec Installation Buddy STEP 14 Make sure that the Power A and DSL lights on the DSL Gateway are Solid GREEN This may take up to 30 seconds NOTE If the DSL light continues to blink make sure that you received notification from your DSL Internet Service Provider notifying you that your DSL service has been activated Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel The Gateway is connected to a computer via USB Next install the filters as described in Installing Filters below Installing Phone Filters Phone filters allow the use of the telephone while online All telephones and other devices answering machines fax machines etc using the same phone line i e using the same phone number as the DSL line must have a phone filter installed To install a phone filter 1 Read the on screen information then click Next x Actroriiec Installation Buddy a Now you are going to
78. p the computer to connect with the Gateway follow the instruc tions in chapter 3 Performing a Basic Setup on page 33 112 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by implementing one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics
79. r 7 Setting Up a Network 4 When the next window appears get the yellow Ethernet cable from the Quick Start Kit then click Next Actrortec Installation Buddy STEP 1 Get the Yellow Cable from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit Click NEXT to continue Yellow Cable lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 5 Plug one end of the yellow Ethernet cable into one of the open yellow ports on the back of the Gateway then click Next Acteorrec Installation Buddy STEP 2 Connect one end of the Yellow Cable into one of the Yellow Ports on the back of your DSL Gateway You can plug the Yellow Cable into any of the 4 Yellow Ports on the back of the DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 67 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual the back of the computer then click Next AActrorkec Installation Buddy STEP 3 EI Plug the loose end of the Yellow Cable into the Ethernet Port located on the back of your computer NOTE The Ethernet Port looks similar to a regular Phone Jack but J is slightly larger AN X Click NEXT to continue b Computer lt Back Next gt Help r F A Your computer may look slightly different 6 Plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on Finish Cancel gt Note An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port but is slightly bigger zfctiontec Instal
80. ral Time GMT 05 00 Eastern Time M Day Light Saving Back Next 53 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Remote Syslog Capture Selecting Remote Syslog Capture in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Remote Syslog Campter screen In this screen the user can configure the Gateway to allow a remote computer to access the Gateway s system logs Remote Syslog Capture Warning Remote Syslog is disabled by default If you enable it it may allow sending syslog to the PC running syslog capture application You can select the PC or input the IP address Click Next to continue C on Off Current setting Select PC name z Or input IP address Back Next 54 Viewing the Gateway s Status After configuring the Gateway settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the Web Configurator s Main Menu In the menu on the left side there are other Status options available Routing Table ARP Table WAN Status LAN Status and Active User List No settings other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet can be changed from the Current Status screen General Status After configuring the Gateway settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the Main Menu The General Status screen appears displaying many of the Gateway s settings No settings other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet by clicking on Connect or Di
81. rkmanship and materials under normal use and service for twelve 12 months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller Actiontec Electronics sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at Actiontec s option and expense to repair the defective product or part deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available Actiontec Electronics may in its sole discretion refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defec tive product All products that are replaced will become the property of Actiontec Electronics Inc Replacement products may be new or reconditioned Actiontec Electronics warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety 90 days from shipment or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer Software Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifica tions for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con taining software against failure during the warranty period The only updates that will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be available for download at the Actiontec Web site www actiontec com Actio
82. ront panel and a series of ports on its rear panel Front Panel The front panel of the Gateway features eight lights Power DSL Internet Ethernet 4 and USB Power Light The Power light displays the Gateway s current status If the Power light glows steadily green the Gateway is receiving power and fully operational When the Power light flashes rapidly the Gateway is initializing If the Power light is not illuminated when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power switch is turned on the Gateway has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted DSL Light The DSL light illuminates when the Gateway is connected to a DSL line Chapter 7 Introduction Internet Light When the Internet light glows steadily the Gateway is connected to the DSL provider When it flashes the Gateway s built in DSL modem is training for your DSL service Ethernet Lights The Ethernet lights illuminate when the Gateway is connected via one or more of its Ethernet ports USB Light The USB light illuminates when the Gateway is connected via its USB port Rear Panel The rear panel of the Gateway contains seven ports Ethernet 4 Phone USB and Power as well as Reset and Power switches Phone Port The Phone port is used to connect the Gateway to a DSL Digital Subscriber Line connection Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual USB Port The USB port is used to connect a computer
83. sconnect can be changed from the General Status screen Garerallstatus General Status Routing Table Firmware Yersion 3 0 1 0 6 0 GT704 wG ARP Tabl Sam MAC Address 00 0F B3 10 84 D2 WAN Status LAN Status Connected Connect Disconnect Active User List Static IP 0 0 0 0 192 168 0 1 255 255 255 0 on Main Copyright 2001 2002 2003 2004 Actiontec Electronics Inc Firmware Version Displays the firmware version the Gateway is currently running MAC Address Displays the MAC Media Access Control address of the Gateway 55 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual WAN Connection Displays the state of the connection to the ISP service Connected or Disconnected WAN Mode Displays the type of connection used to communicate with the ISP WAN IP Address Displays the IP address the ISP assigned to the Gateway WAN Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask address the ISP assigned to the Gateway WAN Gateway Displays the Gateway address for the IP address and subnet mask the ISP assigned to the Gateway WAN DNS 1 amp 2 Displays the Domain Name Server address es the ISP assigned to the Gateway LAN IP Address Displays the Local Area Network s LAN IP address LAN Net Mask Displays the subnet mask address configured for the LAN IP address LAN DHCP Server Displays the state of the DHCP Server On or Off 56 Chapter 5 Viewing the Gateway s Status
84. t few win dows to exit the Installation Buddy Alctrorttec Installation Buddy Congratulations You have successfully set up this Wireless DSL Gateway If you want to connect another computer please go to that computer and rerun this program Click NEXT to continue The Gateway is successfully configured and ready for use To make changes to the Gateway s Advanced Configuration settings see Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup To create a network by connecting more computers to the Gateway see Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 31 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 32 Performing a Basic Setup This chapter is a guide through a basic configuration setup of the Gateway for users who did NOT use the Actiontec Installation Buddy to setup the Gateway The basic setup includes instructions on how to connect the Gateway to the ISP and changing the adnim user name and password To complete a basic setup the user will need information provided by the ISP and access the Gateway s Web Configurator This information from the ISP is some times contained in a welcome letter or ISP worksheet If this document is not avail able contact the ISP immediately and request one Basic Setup 3 Note If you already set up the Gateway using the Installation Buddy as described in Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway the settings described in this sec
85. tart the basic setup Begin Basic Setup 35 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 2 The Change Admin Username Password screen appears Enter a new user name optional in the New Username text box then a password in the New Password text box Re enter the password in the Re enter New Password text box Make sure to write the user name and password down and keep them in a secure location They will be needed to access to the Gateway s Web Configurations screens in the future Change Admin Username Password New Username admin New Password Re enter New Password Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings 4 restart your DSL Gateway Save and Restart 3 Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen 4 The Save and Restart page appears Click the Save and Restart button to save the settings changed in the Change Admin Username Password screen Save and Restart Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your Gateway Save and Restart Once the Gateway has rebooted the password is active To access the Gateway s Web Configuration screens the username and password must be entered 36 Using Advanced Setup This section contains information concerning setting up the advanced features of the Gateway such as wireless settings remote management and Web site blocking using the Ga
86. tem Preferences About This Mac Software Update Mac OS X Software System Preferences Dock Location Recent Items Force Quit Sleep Restart Shut Down 2 When the System Preferences window appears click Network e000 System Preferences Personal 8 He Appearance Desktop amp Dock Expos International Security Screen Saver Hardware 6S mE yx A Y m EZ CDs amp DVDs Displays Energy Keyboard amp Print amp Fax Sound Saver Mouse Internet amp Network Q Mac Network QuickTime Sharing System e a 2 Accounts Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Universal Update Access 111 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 3 The Network window appears Select Built In Ethernet from the Show drop down list eA Network Location Automatic HH Show Built in Ethernet Es PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 f Using DHCP HH IP Address Renew DHCP Lease Subnet Mask DHCP Client ID If required Router DNS Servers Optional Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address Configure IPv6 M E Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now 4 Select TCP IP and from the Configure drop down list select Using DHOP 5 Click Apply Now and close the System Preferences application The TCP IP settings are configured To finish setting u
87. teway s Web Configurator Accessing Advanced Setup To access the Web Configurator s Advanced Setup screens 1 Open a Web browser In the Address text box type http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard E Actiontec Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit Wiew Favorites Toole Help q Back at Bi Search Gia Favorites EW History amp Address http 192 168 01 Go Links 2 The Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Configuration Main Menu Setup Configuration Status Utilities Help Copyright 2001 2002 2003 2004 Actiontec Electronics Inc 3 Inthe Set Up Configuration screen read the instructions then select Advanced Setup from the menu on the left side Basic Setup Set Up Configuration Admin Username Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Gateway Advanced Setup In most cases only Basic Setup is required In the event that you can not access the Internet after completing the Basic Setup it is possible that your Internet Service Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Advanced Setup process to configure your DSL Gateway by clicking on the Advanced Setup option from the menu to the left Please click the Begin Basic Setup button below to start the basic setup Begin Basic Setup 37 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 4 Inthe next screen read the recomm
88. the DHCP Server screen if the DHCP server is activated generates the DHCP Server Configuration screen Change IP address range and DNS server information here DHCP Server Configuration Beginning IP Address 192 168 0 2 Ending IP Address 192 168 0 254 SubnetMask 255 255 255 0 Lease Time 86400 Domain Name domain_not_setins DNS Dynamic Static DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 Beginning IP Address The Beginning IP Address is the IP address at which the DHCP server starts assigning IP addresses Actiontec recommends keeping the factory default setting 192 168 0 2 Ending IP Address The Ending IP Address is the IP Address at which the DHCP Server stops assigning IP addresses Actiontec recommends keeping the factory default set tings 192 168 0 254 The beginning and ending IP addresses define the IP address range of the Gateway If the default values are left intact the Gateway supplies a unique IP address between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 254 to each computer on the net work Note that the first three groups of numbers of the addresses are identical this means they are on the same subnet The IP address of the Gateway must be on the same subnet as the IP address range it generates For instance if the Gateway s IP address is changed to 10 33 222 1 set the beginning IP address to 10 33 222 2 and the ending IP address to 10 33 222 254 43 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gate
89. the desktop click Start 2 Select Search then For Files and Folders 3 Windows Me The Search Results window appears In the Search for files or folders named text box enter cab Windows 2000 The Search Results window appears In the Search for files or folders named text box enter i386 82 Appendix a Reference 4 Click the down arrow next to the Look in text box and select My Computer from the list that appears 5 Click Search Now 6 Windows Me When the search is complete note the directory path that appears most often in the In Folder column For example C WINDOWS OPTIONS INSTALL Windows 2000 When the search is complete note the directory path that appears most often in the In Folder column For example C WINNT Driver Cache 7 The Windows operating system files are located in this directory Write down the directory path for future reference 8 Close the Search Results window Windows NT 4 0 1 From the desktop click Start 2 When the menu appears select Find then Files or Folders 3 When the Find All Files window appears select Name amp Location 4 Inthe Named text box enter 1386 5 Click the down arrow next to the Look In text box and select My Computer from the list that appears 6 Click Find Now 7 When the search is complete note the directory path that appears most often in the In Folder column For example
90. tion have already been configured Please continue to chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup to configure the advanced settings of the Gateway 1 Open a Web browser In the Address text box type Hetp 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard Actiontec Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help 4 Back gt fat Search 4 Favorites EH History 5 Address http 192 168 0 1 Go 2 The Web Configurator s Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Configuration Main Menu Setup Configuration Status Utilities Help Copyright 2001 2002 2003 2004 Actiontec Electronics Inc 33 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Follow the instructions in the Set Up Configuration screen then click Begin Basic Setup Basic Setup Set Up Configuration Admin Username Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Gateway Wireless Setup In most cases only Basic Setup is required In the event that you can not access the Internet after completing the Basic Setup it is possible that your Advanced Setup Internet Service Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Advanced Setup process to configure your DSL Gateway by clicking on the Advanced Setup option from the menu to the left Please click the Begin Basic Setup button below to start the basic setup Begin Basic Setup 4
91. to the Gateway s Web Configurator utility as shown in chapters 3 4 5 and 6 Windows 2000 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings Be Windows Update Astr FEDS 91 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel nal 3 Control Panel ay Network and Dial up Connections 3 Printers fie Taskbar amp Start Menu ndow s 2000 Pro 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network and Dial up Connections 10 File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back E A search Folders 4History is g xaj Address controlpanel o e Accessibility Add Remove Add Remove Administrative Date Time Display Options Hardware Programs Tools oa wm amp amp Fax Folder Options Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Controllers Options S gt oes uag Mouse DE Phoneand Power Options Printers Regional Dial up Modem Options Connections d QE So Scanners and Scheduled Sounds and System Users and Cameras Tasks Multimedia Passwords Connects to other computers networks and the h 92 Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 5 Inthe Network and Dial up Connections window double click Local Area Connection A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If more than on
92. to the Gateway at this time click the box next to Adding Computers O rats Once you have made your selection click NEXT to continue l 1E Please select from the following options I Initial Setup I Adding Computers lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 3 Click in the check box next to Ethernet Recommended then click Next x Actiorttec Installation Buddy The Actiontec Wireless DSL Gateway can be connected to your computer in the following two ways Click NEXT to continue B Please select from the following options I Ethernet Recommended M USB lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 4 Make sure the items needed to connect the Gateway to the first computer are included in the kit then click Next AActiorttec Installation Buddy For this installation you will need E the following items from your DSL Quick Start Kit DSL Gateway Black or Gray DSL Cable Black Power Cord Yellow Cable Clear Bag NOTE You will NOT use the Blue Cable for this installation Click NEXT to continue Next gt Help Finish 5 Get the Gateway from the kit then click Next AActiontec Installation Buddy It is time to connect your DSL Gateway STEP 1 Get the DSL Gateway from your DSL Quick Start Kit and take it out of the bag Click NEXT to continue s M lt Back Next gt Help Finish Actio
93. unt Far End F4 Loop Back Count Far End F5 Loop Back Count 58 Disconnected 0 35 MMODE Idle 0 0 Kbps UBR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16777198 1677721 0 0 Chapter 5 Viewing the Gateway s Status LAN Status Selecting LAN Status generates the LAN Status screen This screen displays on overview of the Gateway s LAN Local Area Network port connections including information concerning any Ethernet and USB connections LAN Status Ethernet Link Status Connected Packets Sent 1122 Packets Received 926 USB Link Speed Disconnected Packets Sent 0 Packets Received 0 Clear Main Copyright 2001 2002 2003 2004 Actiontec Electronics Inc Active User List Selecting Active User List generates the Active User List screen This screen dis plays a list of the users currently connected to the Gateway accessing the Internet with Network Address Translation NAT security activated Active User List The Active User List below displays users on your local area network who are actively accessing the Internet The following information about the user s PC is displayed on the list IP Address type DHCP or Static MAC address IP address and Computer name DHCP only Type Mac 59 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 60 Using Utilities To access the Gateway s Web based Utilities select Uti
94. ve a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 9 Enter the following address in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 10 Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text box 2506200825920 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 11 Click OK The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window disappears 12 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click Close The Local Area Connection Properties window disappears 13 Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window The window disappears cc 9d 14 Close the Network and Dial up Connections window by clicking on the x button at the upper right corner of the window The computer restarts It is now set up with a static IP address allowing access to the Gateway s Web Configurator utility as shown in chapters 3 4 5 and 6 98 Computer Security The Internet is a giant network of computers located all over the world When a computer is connected to the Internet it can exchange information with any other computer on the Internet This allows a computer user to send E mail surf the World Wide Web download files and buy products and services online but it also makes the computer vulnerable to attack from persons intent on doing harm Unless access to the computer is controlled so
95. vice that manages the data traffic of the network as well as data traf fic to and from the Internet IP Internet Protocol Address A series of four numbers separated by periods identifying a unique Internet computer host ISP Gateway Address An IP address for the Internet router This address is only required when using a cable or DSL modem ISP Internet Service Provider A business that allows individuals or businesses to connect to the Internet LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area such as a house or an office A home network is considered a LAN MAC Media Access Control Address The unique hardware address of a device connected to a network NAT Network Address Translation A method allowing all of the computers on a home network to use one IP address enabling access to the Internet from any computer on the home net work without having to purchase more IP addresses from the ISP PC Card An adapter that inserts in the PCMCIA slot of a computer enabling the commu nication with a device 106 Appendix e Glossary PPPoE Point To Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoA Point To Point Protocol over ATM Methods of secure data transmission Router A central device that manages the data traffic of the network Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used only within a part
96. way User Manual Lease Time Lease Time is the amount of time in seconds the DHCP server will lease a particular IP address Default is 86400 seconds 24 hours after which a new IP address must be released To extend the lease time enter a larger number Domain Name Domain Name allows a network administrator to enter a domain name if the network is being used in a domain environment DNS Dynamic or Static These options designate the type of DNS server provided by the ISP If the ISP provided DNS server information select the type here If not leave as is DNS Server 1 DNS Server 1 is the primary DNS server provided by the ISP If the ISP pro vided DNS server information enter it here If not leave the text box intact DNS Server 2 DNS Server 2 is the secondary DNS provided by the ISP If the ISP provided secondary DNS server information enter it here If not leave the text box intact Services Blocking Selecting Services Blocking in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Services Blocking screen Services Blocking To block Internet Services from a computer on your network enter the computer s IP address below and select the Internet Services that you would like to block IP Address Blocked IP Address List Add Remove Internet Services Blocked T Web FTP Newsgroups D E mail Back Next 44 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup To modi
97. way via USB 74 Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Gateway and techniques to solve them Note that these techniques may not be suc cessful in all cases Also included is a list of frequently asked questions Troubleshooting Cannot Use the Internet Physical Connections Ensure the Gateway s Power light is on as well as the appropriate lights for any active connections Ethernet or USB If the connection is not active reconnect the appropriate cable Connection to the Router Check that the default IP address the computer is receiving is correct by selecting Start Run and then typing ipconfig in the Open text box The IP address should be 192 168 0 x with x representing a number from 2 through 254 and the Default Gateway address should be 192 168 0 1 If not restart the computer to allow the Gateway to assign a IP address If a static IP address was previously assigned to the computer it will need to be removed before the Gateway can dynamically assign a new IP address After the computer restarts check the IP address of the computer again If it is still not correct type ipconfig note the space after ipconfig to release and renew the IP address Once the IP address has been verified as correct open a Web browser In the Address text box type 192 168 0 1 and click Go The Gateway s Web Configurator Main Menu screen appears veri
98. y have stopped click NEXT to continue Blue Cable x NOTE The USB Port is shaped like Your Computer May Look Slightly Different a thin rectangle about 1 2 inch by 1 4 inch and may be horizontal or vertical E lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 72 Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 7 Make sure the USB light glows steadily green then click Next Acteontec Installation Buddy STEP 4 Confirm that the Power DSL Internet Atleast one Ethernet and USB lights on the DSL Gateway are GREEN Click NEXT to continue lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 8 In the next window the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway x Act orttec Installation Buddy Please wait while we check the configuration of the DSL Gateway Current Task Connecting lt Back Newt gt Help Finish Cancel 73 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 9 A series of congratulations windows appears Click through them to exit the Installation Buddy Actiortec Installation Buddy Congratulations You have successfully set up this computer to share high speed Internet access If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE you will need to reboot this computer before proceeding Make sure you insert this CD ROM into the next computer that you want to have high speed Internet access Click FINISH The computer is connected to the Gate

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