Actiontec R4500U User's Manual
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1. VPN Pass Through Selecting VPN Pass Through in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the VPN Pass Through screen To set up Virtual Private Networking VPN using IPSec L2TP which allows multiple client initiated VPN pass through sessions select On Note that VPN via PPTP pass through is always active Pass Through nes re deraut sung tr Pest are pass trois OR Pease tumit on to pero pace twn wi Pr Pua atr den 37 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Remote Management screen Remote Management allows access to the Modem through the Internet via another computer Actiontec recommends leaving the Remote Management Off the factory default setting Remote Management To access the Modem from the Internet activate Remote Management by selecting and writing down the WAN IP address of the Modem see WAN IP Address a computer outside of the network open a Web browser and enter the Modem s WAN IP address in the address text box The Modem s Main Menu or a password prompt if a password has been set appears in the browser window Port Forwarding Selecting Port Forwarding in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen gen erates the Port Forwarding screen Port forwarding allows cer2. TE seventeen gp 6 The TCP IP Properties window appears Select IP Address ma Bam WME Can Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 7 1 the IP Address tab activate Obtain an IP address automatically by clicking on the circle When active a black dot will appear in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 8 Click OK The TCP IP Properties window disappears 9 In the Network window dick OK The Network window disappears 10 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes I mans a san The computer restarts It is now set up for DHCP Windows Me 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel Pp Geren pane rpm 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network TF m 4 amp 5 ue uero Fr Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 8 The Network window appears In the The following network components are installed list box locate and double click TCP IP 6 1 Properties window appears Click IP Address Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 7 In the IP Address tab activate Obtai
3. See Chapter 4 Using Utilities for more information Another Web page appears which contains the latest firmware available for the Modem as well as firmware upgrades for other Actiontec products Make sure you download firmware for the Modem How do I change my IP address from Static to Dynamic and why do I need to do this You should change the Ethernet connection IP address from Static to DHCP Dynamic Host Connection Protocol to take advantage of the Modem ability to provide all the computers on your network a different IP address every time you connect to the Internet Doing this allows you to effectively share your Internet connection without having to purchase a separate IP address for each computer change your Ethernet connection from Static to DHCP choose the operating system used on your computer and follow the directions Windows 98 and 98 SE 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 3 Another menu appears Sclect Control Panel pru emu gt Prem ETE 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network 44 a 3 5 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 5 The Network window appears In the The following network components are installed list box locate and double click TCP IP tates
4. 12 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 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 disap pears 16 Close the Network and Dial up Connections window by clicking on the x button at the upper right corner of the window The computer is now set up with a static IP address allowing the user to access the Modems Advanced Setup utility Windows 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings re Bl B rice LL _ 75 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network Connections A zisisi EET xm ET Be 2 amp gt a 76 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 5 In the Network Connections window double click Local Area Connection number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed locate the one that corresponds to the network card installed in your computer by
5. Be MM een BEER bna pieneen ne Network Sawy T haaat sa Choose ADVANCED SETUP EE pue Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem Basic Setup 1 If Basic Setup was chosen the following window appears Enter the appro priate user name and password in the text boxes If no user name and pass word are needed click on the check box next to My ISP does not require this information Click Next TT 2 The next window appears and then a prompt requesting the user to restart the computer will appear Select Yes m 3 When the computer has rebooted the Modem is properly set up Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Advanced Setup 1 If Advanced Setup was chosen enter the VPI and VCI settings in their appropriate boxes if provided by the DSL service provider If not provided with these settings click the Use the default VPI VCI Settings check box then click Next er em PEE 1 The next windodow appears Select the type of IP address used by the DSL service provider Click Next n T pa Pecan The next window appears and then a prompt requesting the user to restart the computer will appear Select Yes Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 4 When the computer has rebooted the Modem i
6. Sara ug nee m Base irae rer C E SS Bei na ETT arbor cd Glossary Access Point 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 monitoring wireless traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet network Client A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on your 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 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 modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds Encry
7. This may take up to 30 seconds Click Next Berner ee el SSS 37 Note If the Power and Ready Lights on the Modem are not solid green confirm your DSL service provider has activated the DSL line and check connections to the Modem 13 The following window appears Get the Purple USB Cable from the DSL Quick Start Kit then click Next aon Verc us TI a 15 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 14 When the next window appears plug the square end of the Purple USB Cable into the Purple Port on the back of the Modem then click Next 15 Another window appears Plug the rectangular end of the Purple USB Cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer then click Next a E md EU eal Note A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1 4 inch by 1 2 inch and may be vertically or horizontally oriented 16 When the next window appears confirm the Power Ready and Link Lights on the Modem glow steadily green Click Next pM ae roar eaa ta cei are porem iL EL i 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem ES Note If the Power Ready and Link Lights on the Modem are not solid green check all connections to the Modem If all connec tions are plugged in properly call your DSL service provider The Modem is connec
8. back of the computer then click Next qui EEE TEE en RET es EEE CEN Note A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1 4 inch by 1 2 inch and may be vertically or horizontally oriented The Modem is connected to a computer via USB Using Advanced Settings This chapter contains information regarding the advanced settings of the Modem including WAN IP address options port forwarding and DMZ hosting Acces ig Advanced Settings access the advanced settings of the Modem 1 Open your Web browser In the address bar type http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on your keyboard 3 Actinnies Microsoft Intemet Explorer f t dep GAG Bee 2 ame eee 2 The Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Configuration 7744 29 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3 The Setup Configuration screen appears Select Advanced Setup from the menu on the left ETE Set Up Configuration The following window appears Click Begin Advanced Setup Mond seni Setup Configuration Vestrgmermerd trat aen the crane ete the oa e Becas Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings 3 The Configuring the Advanced Settings screen appears Choose the setting to be changed from the menu on the left or click Next to go to the WAN IP Address scre
9. 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 accor dance with Actiontec Electronics published specifications or user guide Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPA RATE END USER LICENSE 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 authorized 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 insu
10. from the ISP PC Card adapter that inserts in the PCMCIA slot of a computer enabling the communi cation with the Router PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A method of secure data transmission Glossary Router central device that manages the data traffic of your network Subnet Mask set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network 5510 See ESSID TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network network that connects computers located in separate areas i e different buildings cities countries The Internet is a WAN 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 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha
11. then click Next d De 4 In the next window select Ethernet then click Next ue Cav SARE i E ES a Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 5 The next window appears with information regarding Actiontec s 24 hour 7 day a week Technical Support If you have any problems call 1 888 436 0657 Click Next lie mt ei ttu eom pd az i lt _ 6 The next window appears showing the items needed to set up the Modem Click Next ene aarti de a 7 The next window appears Get the Modem take it out of its protective plastic bag then click Next Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 8 When the next window appears get the Black Bag take out the Power Cord and Black DSL Cable then click Next Ss RET 9 In the next window read the instructions regarding plugging in the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Power Port on the back of the Modem then click Next i Te al a 10 As shown in the next window plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet confirm the Power Light on the front of the Modem is solid green then click Next a SS Ss 137 Note Depending on the country the picture in the previous fig may or may not ref
12. to Point over ATM PPPoA protocol an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Broadband Connection via PPPOE PPPOA If a User Name and Password was entered during the Installation Buddy 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 Configured as a Router Obtain an IP through DHCP Select this option used for cable modem configurations without a Static IP assigned by an ISP to allow the Modem to query the ISP and receive IP address and routing information 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 Broadband Connection via DHCP screen Ifthe ISP does not require these settings leave the text boxes blank Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings Note Host and domain name information may also be accessed from the computer originally connected to the cable modem Broadband Connection via DHCP Configured as a Router Specify a Static IP Address Select this option if assigned a static specific IP Address by the ISP Enter the IP Address along with the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Address also pro vided by the ISP in the Broadband Connection via Static IP Address screen eadband Connection via Static Address
13. B Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 72 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 5 In the Network and Dial up Connections window double click Local Area Connection A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If there is more than one Local Area Connection 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 6 The Local Area Connection Status window appears Select General then click Properties 73 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem 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 dick Internet Protocol TCP IP SE ILE _ 9 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears piane non Fit pe mses we mt 10 In the General tab make sure the the circle next to Obtain an IP Address automatically 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 numbers in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 74 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address
14. LEM USB Ethernet Home DSL Modem User Manual Table of Contents 7 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Modem Features Technical Support 2 Setting Up The Modem Connecting a Computer to the Modem Installing Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection Connecting Additional Computers 3 Using Advanced Settings Accessing Advanced Settings WAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking VPN Pass Through Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting MAC Address Cloning Network Address Translation Static Routing Status 4 Using Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions A Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 and 98 SE Windows Windows 2000 Windows Actiontec Wireless Ready Cal B Specifications General Certifeations Environmental MAC Address Windows 95 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 40 Macintosh D Program and Port List Glossary Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Limited Warranty 81 a 82 82 83 83 83 83 85 87 91 E 92 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB Ethernet Home DSL Modem This Modem can act as a DSL modem for a single computer or as a router to connect multilple computers to a single broadband connection This easy to use product is perfect for the home
15. Modem 17 When the next window appears confirm the Power Ready and Link Lights on the Modem glow steadily green Click Next Pie EE EE TEST er Note If the Power Ready and Link Lights on the Modem are not solid green check all connections to the Modem If all connec tions are plugged in properly call your DSL service provider The Modem is connected to a computer via Ethernet Next install the filters as described in Installing the Filters on page 17 Connecting Via USB T Insert Disk 1 Installation Buddy CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installaton Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the onscreen instructions then click Next Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 2 The next window appears Read the instructions select First Computer by licking on the check box then click Next E m Due EE FEE SE E 3 Inthe next window select USB then click Next 4 The next window appears with information regarding Actiontec s 24 hour 7 day a weck Technical Support If you have any problems call 1 888 436 0657 Click Next m tana En es a 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 5 The next window appears with information regarding the items needed to set up the Modem Click Nex
16. Modems settings in the Custom Setup screens will be lost and the factory default settings will be restored During this process the Modem s power LED flashes and the Modem is disabled Warning Do not unplug the power cord from the Modem dur lt ing the Restore Default Settings process Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Modem When the Power LED stops flashing and glows steadily green the Modem is fully operational Chapter 4 Using Utilities Upgrade Firmware Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the Utilities screen generates the Upgrade Firmware screen Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the Modems capabilities To upgrade the Modem s firmware 1 Click the link in the Upgrade Firmware window and download the upgrade fles to the hard drive of the computer 2 Double click on the upgrade file upgrade exe 3 Click Start The upgrade process begins Warning Do not unplug the power cord from the Modem dur 5 ing the Upgrade Firmware process Doing so may result in per manent damage to the Modem 4 After the upgrade is complete unplug the power cord from the Modem then plug it back in again 5 When the Power LED stops flashing and glows steadily green the Modem is fully operational 6 Reconfigure the Modem settings Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Troubleshooting and FAQs This chapter contains a list of solut
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18. Unnumbered Mode To allow your home network to be available to outside users using a specific IP address only dick Yes under Unnumbered mode Unnumbered mode can only be used in conjunction with PPP connections PPPoE or PPPoA Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual LAN IP Address Selecting LAN IP Address in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the LAN IP Address screen The value in the LAN IP Address text box is the IP address of the Modem as seen on the network The LAN IP address of the Modem can be modified but Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory setting 192 168 0 1 Note If the Modems LAN IP Address is modified verify the DHCP Server range is within the same subnet For more infor mation see DHCP Server Configuration LAN IP Address m DHCP Server Selecting DHCP Server in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen gener ates the DHCP Server screen The Modem has a built in DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that automatically assigns a different IP address to each computer on your network eliminating IP address conflicts The factory default setting is On To disable the DHCP Server select Off DHCP Server 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 th
19. anual MAC Address Cloning Selecting MAC Address Cloning in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the MAC Address Cloning screen MAC media access control address is an identifier unique to every networkable device Some ISPs require a MAC address to validate a computer s permission to be on their network If the ISP requires this information obtain the MAC address of the computer originally con figured for the ISP see Appendix C for instructions to determine the computer s MAC address Enter the MAC address in the User Select WAN MAC Address text boxes in the MAC Address Cloning screen MAC Address Cloning NAT Network Address Translation Selecting NAT in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the NAT screen Disabling NAT allows the computers connected to the Modem Router to be accessed by outside parties Do not turn NAT off unless instructed to do so by the ISP NAT 40 Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings 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 a Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem Use
20. ck Local Area Connection number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If there is more than one Local Area Connection 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 M 1 ai 6 The Local Area Connection Status window appears Select General then dick Properties FT p 7 The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select General Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In the Components checked are used by this connection list box double click Internet Protocol TCP IP muti pepe TERRESTRES ei en a 9 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears over hen pd pone mem 10 In the General tab activate Obtain an IP address automatically by clicking on the circle When active a black dot will appear in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 11 Click OK The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window disappears Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 12 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click OK The Local Area Connection Properties window disappears 13 Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window The win
21. dicates a computer is connected to the Modem via Ethernet What kind of firewall is included with this Modem When the Modem is being used as router it is equipped with NAT Network Address Translation which uses IP address masquerading protection Can monitor the Web sites my children are accessing If so how do I do this Yes you can monitor the Web sites visited by a user on a computer on the net work To do this log on to the Modem s Web management page default URL 192 168 0 1 through your Web browser From the Main Menu screen select Utilities and then click on Web Activity Log How long can I leave the Modem running The Modem can run non stop 24 hours a seven days a week What is the maximum number of IP addresses the Modem can support The Modem can support up to 253 different IP addresses Does the Modem support IPX or AppleTalk No IPX a NewWare network communication protocol and AppleTalk a Macintosh based communication protocol are both used primarily LAN to LAN networks and do not support WAN to LAN connections 15 the Modem cross platform compatible Any platform or operating system that supports Ethernet and TCP IP is com patible with the Modem Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual How do upgrade the Modem s firmware After bringing up the Utilities section of the Web Management Tool and select ing Upgrade Firmware click Upgrade Here
22. dow disappears 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 is now set up for DHCP Setting Up Static IP Address To communicate with the Modem from a computer on the network to use the Web Configuration Utility for example the user may have to switch the address settings from DHCP enabled to static IP so that the computer and the Modem are on the same subnet To set up static IP on a computer select the operating system and follow the instructions Note The following procedures are based on the Modems fac tory default IP address If the Modems IP address has been changed enter the new IP address when instructed to enter an 1 address Windows 98 and 98 SE 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel t roten pre ETE 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network meh 66 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 5 The Network window appears In the The following network components are installed list box locate and double click TCP IP pue amt een ae 6 The TCP IP Properties window appears Select IP Address sent Sin
23. e Ws Cs Pa upset engere Fi Ld 7 In the IP Address tab make sure the the circle next to Specify an IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle Ifthe circle already contains a black dot eave it alone 8 Enter the following numbers in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 67 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 9 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 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 D jenes The computer restarts It is now set up with a static IP address allowing the user to access the Modem s Advanced Setup utility Windows Me 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings 68 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 3 Another menu appears Sclect Control Panel ii auem Bt 69 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 5 The Network window appears In the The following network components are installed list box locate a
24. e Modem For more information see DHCP Server Configuration below Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings DHCP Server Configuration Clicking Next in the DHCP Server screen generates the DHCP Server Configuration screen Change IP address range and DNS server information here DHCP Server Configuration Beginning IP Address 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 IP Address at which the DHCP Server stops assigning IP addresses Actiontec recommends keeping the facto default settings 192 168 0254 The beginning and ending IP addresses define the IP address range of the Modem If the default values are left intact the Modem supplies a unique IP address between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0254 to each computer on its network 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 Modem must be the same subnet as the IP address range it generates For instance if the Modems IP address is changed to 111 33 222 1 set the beginning IP address to 111332222 and the ending IP address to 111 33 222254 DNS Server 1 the primary DNS server provided by the ISP If the ISP provided DNS server information enter it here If not leave the text box intact DNS Server 2 the secondary DNS provided b
25. ed in the Actiontec Installation Buddy which provides a visual guide to setting up the Modem It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first before attempting any other procedures set up the Modem connect it to a computer After connecting this first com puter other computers can be added to the network via USB Ethernet or wireless ly see Connecting Additional Computers on page 21 ES Note The Installation Buddy is not supported on computers running Windows 95 and NT 4 0 Macintosh or Linix operating systems Connecting a Computer to the Modem Connecting a computer to the Modem for setup involves three basic steps initia setup plugging in the Modems Power Cord and connecting the Modem to the computer Note The following procedures are for U S installations only Connecting Via Ethernet 3 Insert Disk 1 Installation Buddy CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installaton Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the onscreen instructions then click Next Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 2 The next window appears Read the instructions select one of the options by licking in the appropriate box then click Next If the ISP did not provide this information contact the ISP and request the information Br F k 3 The next window appears Read the instructions select First Computer by licking on the check box
26. en avon Seu Configuring the Advanced settings WAN IP Address Selecting WAN IP Address in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the WAN IP Address screen WAN IP Address allows manual set up of the broadband connection of the Modem There are five options Configured as a Modem Configured as a Router obtain an IP Address through PPPoE Configured as a Router obtain an IP Address through PPPoA Configured asa Router obtain an IP Address through DHCP Obtain an IP Address Through DHCP and Specify a Static IP Address lt gt Note Some DSL providers use PPPoE to establish communica tion with an end user while others use static IP Cable modem providers and 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 ISP before continuing Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual After selecting a connection type click Next to continue configuring the connec tion WAN IP Address canard adr tan ani trug PPPoA Ratar an th Dico Unnumbered mode Configured as a Modem Select this option to use the Modem as a modem connected to a single computer Configured as a Router Obtai Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point to Point over Ethernet PPPoE or Point
27. finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column Tim E 6 The Local Area Connection Status window appears Select General then click Properties unse 1 por 7 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 7 Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select General 8 In the Components checked are used by this connection list box double dick Internet Protocol TCP IP SES terio Mie 9 B II ud rer So 10 In the General tab make sure the the circle next to Obtain an IP Address automatically is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 78 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 11 Enter the following numbers in the Address text box 198 162 0 2 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 12 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 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 Connecti
28. ions to overcome problems the user may encounter as well as answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about the Modem Troubleshooting LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Modem is properly installed the LAN connections are correct and the power is on Ian Ethernet cable is being used to connect the Modem ensure that it is a straight through type cable not a crossover cable Ensure the LAN LED is on If not check the LAN connections Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255 255 255 0 by clicking Status in the Main Menu screen Cannot Connect to the Internet Ensure both ends of the power cord and yellow or purple cables are proper ly connected and the status LEDs on the front panel are working properly If running Windows 98 check the computer s TCP IP settings Select Start Run then enter winipefg in the Open text box Press Enter on the keyboard The computer should have an IP address in the default range 192 168 0 2 through 198 1680254 Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255 255 255 0 by clicking Status in the Main Menu screen 47 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Verify the Modems settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in the Main Menu screen Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Verify the computers are working properly Ensure the IP settings are correct Ensure the Modem is on and connected prope
29. lect the type of power cord supplied Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 11 The next window appears Plug one end of the Black DSL Cable into the Line Jack on the back of the Modem then click Next ae T 12 When the next window appears plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer then click Next T 13 When the next window appears confirm the Power and Ready Lights on Modem glow steadily green This may take up to 30 seconds Click pd eter dec efe m S 2 a Say oo Next Note If the Power and Ready Lights on the Modem are not solid green confirm your DSL service provider has activated the DSL line and check all connections to the Modem Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 14 The following window appears Get the Yellow Ethernet Cable from the DSL Quick Start Kit then click Next 5 When the next window appears plug one end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into the Yellow Port on the back of the Modem until it dicks then pred 16 Another window appears Plug the other end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer until it dicks then click Next p er rer a Note An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack but is slightly lager 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up the
30. n an IP address automatically by click ing on the circle When active a black dot will appear in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 8 Click OK The TCP IP Properties window disappears 9 If there isa check in the box next to Detect connection to network media dick on it to uncheck the box 10 In the Network window click OK The Network window disappears 11 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes ql ee The computer restarts It is now set up for DHCP Windows 2000 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings ENS Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network and Dial up Connections 57 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 5 In the Network and Dial up Connections window double click Local Area Connection A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed locate the one that cor responds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column 6 The Local Area Connection Status window appears Select General then dick Properties 7 Local A
31. nce received including interference that may cause undesired operation EF Note To comply with FOC RF exposure compliance require ments the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration contact Actiontec Electronics Inc 760 Mary Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 United States Tel 4087527700 Fax 408 541 9005 Limited Warranty Hardware Actiontec Electronics Inc warrants to the end user Customer that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship 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 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 defective prod uct All products that are replaced will become the property of Actiontec Electronics Inc Replacement products may be new or reconditioned Actiontec Electronics war rants any
32. nd double click TCP IP ee ESE 6 The TCP IP Properties window appears Click IP Address AQ VIG Pre pln pepe 206 205 205 ima Ber 7 In the IP Address tab make sure the 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 numbers in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 70 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 9 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 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 dick on it to uncheck the box 12 In the Network window dick OK The Network window disappears 13 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes ein el pa Cee The computer restarts It is now set up with a static IP address allowing the user to access the Modem s Advanced Setup utility Windows 2000 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings n Actiontec US
33. office or small business If you want to take your computing to the next level the Actiontec USB Ethernet Home DSL Modem is one of the keys to your success Package Contents Actiontec USB Ethernet Home DSL Modem Power cord Yellow cable Ethernet Purple cable USB Installation CD Disk 1 includes user manual START HERE guide BLACK Quick Start guide Minimum System Requirements Active DSL service Computer s with the following a 10 Mbps or 10 100 Mbps Ethernet connection or USB connection Microsoft Windows 98 98 Second Edition SE Millennium Edition Me 2000 XP or Apple Macintosh operating system 357 Note USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows 95 NT 4 0 and Macintosh operating systems Internet Explorer 40 5 0 recommended or Netscape Navigator 40 47 recommended TCP IP network protocol installed 1 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Modem Features Modem has a series of LEDs lights and a variety of ports It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the Modem Front Panel There are 4 LEDs light emitting diodes or lights on the front panel of the Modem Power LED The Power LED glows green when power is flashes the Modem is going through its Ready LED The Modem LED glows green when the Modem is connected to the Internet When it flashes the Modem is synchronizing
34. ons window by clicking on the x button at the upper right corner of the window The computer is now set up with a static address allowing the user to access the Modems Advanced Setup utility 79 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Specifications General Model Number GEUOO4AD9 01 USB Ethernet DSL Modem Standards IEEE 802 3 10BaseT IEEE 802 3u 100BaseTX G dmt Glite REC 1483 2364 2516 Protocol CSMA CD t1 413 WAN Full rate DSL modem LAN 10Mbps Ethernet port USB port Upload port Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Certifcations FCC Class B FCC Class C parts 15 68 UL Environmental Power Input External 12V DC 1 2 A Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4F to 15898 Operating Humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing MAC Address This appendix explains how to determine the MAC address of an Ethernet adapter installed on a computer Select the operating system and follow the instructions Windows 95 98 1 Click Start then Run 2 The Run window appears In the Open text box enter pconfig all 3 Click OK The IP Configuration window appears 4 Note the Adapter Address which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet adapter Windows Me 1 Click Start then Run 2 The Run window appears In the Open text bo
35. ption method to allow wireless data transmissions a level of security tal Subscriber Line Modem ESSID Extended Servi Set Identifier A unique identifier for a wireless network Also known as SSID Ethernet Network A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs 87 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual method preventing users outside the network from accessing and or damag ing files or computers on the network Gateway central device that manages the data traffic of your network as well as data traffic to and from the Internet IP Internet Protocol Address 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 asa house or an office A home network is considered a LAN MAC Media Access Control Address The hardware address of a device connected to a network NAT Network Address Translation 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
36. r Manual Status After configuring the Modem settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the Main Menu The Current Status screen appears displaying many of the Modem s settings No settings other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet can be changed from the Current Status screen Current Status 42 Using Utilities To access the Modems Web based Utilities select Utilities from the Main Menu Jtilities screen appears From this screen the Web activity log can be viewed the DSL settings changed the Modems factory default settings restored and the Modems firmware upgraded Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Moderns network has visited To access the Web Activity Log select Web Activity Log from the Utilities screen as Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual DSL Settings To access DSL Settings select DSL Settings from the Utilities screen The Modems VPI VCI and Mode settings can be changed from this screen Actiontec recommends not changing these values without consulting the ISP Restore Default Settings Io restore the Modem 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
37. rea Connection Properties window appears Click General Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 8 In the Components checked are used by this connection list box double dick Internet Protocol TCP IP Ben NEN ped 9 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 10 In the General tab activate Obtain an IP address automatically by clicking the circle When active a black dot will appear in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 12 Click The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window disappears 13 In the Local Arca Connection Properties window click OK The Local Area Connection Properties window disappears 14 Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window The window disap pears 15 Close the Network and Dial up Connections window by clicking on the x button at the upper right corner of the window The computer is now set up for DHCP Windows XP 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings 60 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 3 Another menu appears Sclect Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network Connections EE zisisi HETE ar ees See ET amp Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 5 In the Network Connections window double cli
38. red 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 94085 Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software firmware information memory data or Customer data contained in stored on or integrated with any prod ucts returned to Actiontec Electronics for repair whether under warranty or not WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF AN ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE CUSTOMER S SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS OPTION TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REME DIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDI TIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SATISFAC TORY QUALITY CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION AND NON INFRINGE MENT ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTI
39. 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 Actiontec 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 specifications Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications 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
40. rly lt Verify the Modem LED is lit If not check all connections Verify the Modems settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in the Main Menu screen Check the cable DSL modem by attempting to connect to the Internet Frequently Asked Questions How can connect more than one computer to the Router using only Ethernet If you want to connect more than one computer to the Modem via Ethernet you must purchase and install an Ethernet hub or switch which adds additional Ethernet ports to your network Connect the Uplink port on the hub switch to the LAN port on the back of the Modem with a standard straight through Ethernet cable then connect the computers to the switch hub If the computers are set up for DHCP see question 1 above reboot the computers No further setup is necessary How do I know what kind of high speed Internet access have Refer to the documentation received from your ISP If the Modem connects via phone cord RJ 11 you probably have a DSL connection Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs What do each of the lights on my Modem mean Power when lit indicates that power is being supplied to the Modem Modem when lit indicates a cable or DSL modem is connected to the Modem Activity when flashing indicates Internet activity over the Modem May also flash when not connected to Internet indicates communication between modem and Modem Link when lt in
41. rmful 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 connect Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 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 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 FOC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interfere
42. s properly set up Connecting Additional Computers Connecting Via Ethernet T Insert Disk 1 Installation Buddy CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installaton Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the onscreen instructions then click Next Area donor r eI e 2 The next window appears Read the instructions select Addtional Computer by clicking on the check box then click Next stars EI m Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3 In the next window select Ethernet then click Next oo 4 The next window appears with information regarding Actiontec s 24 hour 7 day a weck Technical Support If you have any problems call 1 888 436 0657 lick Next Ice eibi Cartes 138849657 Ps DSL Quick Start Kit then click Next EET 24 The following window appears Get the Yellow Ethernet Cable from the Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 6 When the next window appears plug one end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into the Yellow Port on the back of the Modem then click Next isis ara tim aem ac ne 7 Another window appears Plug the other end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer then click Next p m prm USP No
43. t arnt serra E EN T7 6 The next window appears Get the Modem take it out of its protective plastic bag then click Next E 7 When the next window appears get the Black Bag take out the Power Cord and Black DSL Cable then click Next m es Cal tores 1 559 436 0857 md eh Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 8 In the next window read the instructions plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Power Port on the back of the Modem then click Next E proci D 9 As shown in the next window plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet confirm the Power Light on the front of the Modem is solid green then click Next es p 71 137 Note Depending on the country the picture in the previous fig ure may or may not reflect the type of power cord supplied 10 The next window appears Plug one end of the Black DSL Cable into the Line Jack on the back of the Modem then click Next ae as e EE 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 11 When the next window appears plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer then click Next a uer U 12 When the next window appears confirm the Power and Ready Lights on the Modem glow steadily green
44. t allow the exclusion or limi tation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages for certain products supplied to consumers or the limitation of liability for personal injury so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law Dispute Resolution The customer may contact the Director of Technical Support in the event the Customer is not satisfied with Actiontec Electronics response to the complaint 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 95 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem 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
45. t to your computer in the following window by clicking Yes or No then click Next Doyen one p T Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 6 Ifyou answered No in the previous window go to Setting up the DSL Connection on page XX If you answered Yes the following window appears Unplug the phone cord connected to the phone from its phone jack in the wall the click Next 6 Caution Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer hectare ign iscritte Tene a pd ue ae 7 When the next window appears plug the loose end of the phone cord into a filter m ONE beminet L M ay w1 EEE Z 6 Caution Do not connect a phone filter to the black DSL cable 19 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 8 The next window appears Plug the phone filter into the Phone Jack on the back of the Modem Do no plug the phone filter into the phone jack on the back of the computer Your connections should look exactly as the configura tion in the picture below Click Next Pane Prone Ram irate hn Sus LT E Setting Up the DSL Connection After connection the Modem and installing phone filters the DSL connection must be configured When the following window appears read the instructions and select the type of setup
46. tain programs to bypass the Modems built in firewall to access parts of the network for hosting a Web or fip server for example To use port forwarding T Enter the IP port range in the IP Port Range text boxes If more than 10 ports are needed Actiontec recommends using DMZ Hosting See DMZ Hosting 2 Select the protocol type from the Protocol list box 3 Enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as host then click Add The forwarded ports appear in the List of Forwarded Ports text box Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings To remove forwarded ports highlight them then click Remove Port Forwarding 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 DMZ hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services These programs usually require multiple open ports making the network accessi ble from the Internet DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computer outside of the Modem s network Access to network resources is unavailable while DMZ hosting is active Actiontec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as long as necessary Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User M
47. te An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port but is slightly bigger The Modem is connected to a computer via Ethernet 25 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Connecting Via USB 1 Insert Disk 1 Installation Buddy CD in the CD ROM drive of the comput er The Installaton Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the onscreen instructions then click Next Ene i DERIT EE See 2 The next window appears Read the instructions select Additional Computer by clicking on the check box then click Next m SS gt gt a 3 Inthe next window select USB then click Next ae be tomis Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 4 The next window appears with information regarding Actiontec s 24 hour 7 day a week Technical Support If you have any problems call 1 888 436 0657 Click Next E mi T 5 The following window appears Get Purple USB Cable from Quick Start Kit then click Next the DSL T es T 6 When the next window appears plug square end of the Purple USB Cable into the Purple Port on the back of the Modem then click Next Tah E ee IL 27 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 7 Another window appears Plug the rectangular end of the Purple USB Cable into USB port on the front or
48. ted to a computer via USB Next install the phone filters as described in Installing the Phone Filters on page 17 Installing Filters Filters allow the user to use the phone while online All phones and other devices answering machines fax machines etc using the same line using the same phone number as the DSL line must have a filer installed To install a filter follow these instructions 1 When the following window appears get the Clear Bag from the DSL Quick Start Kit and take out the Filters Click Next to continue 1 T 2 When the next window appears unplug phone cords from their respective phone jacks then dick Next ip na reste Cn DoT Ca hm reiten trt Fa TI Sea 6 Caution Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer 17 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3 Pluga filter in every phone jack using the same number as the DSL line then dick Next Enz Penner e JE Caution Do not install filter in the phone jack used by the black DSL cable In the next window read the instructions Plug the loose end of the existing phone cord into filter keeping the other end connected to the device phone fax machine answering machine c Click Next Sip Pune se Cel ae Y Answer the question Do you have a phone nex
49. the connection Link LED The Link LED glows solid green when the Modem is connected to a computer via Ethernet or USB cable Activity LED The Activity LED flashes when information is moving between the computer to which the Modem is connected and the Internet Chapter 1 Introduction Re The Modem has five ports on its rear panel Black Port Power The Black port is used to connect the Modem s Power cord Yellow Ethernet Port The Yellow port is used to connect the Modem to a computer on the home net work with the Yellow Ethernet cable Purple USB Port The Purple port is used to connect the Modem to a computer on the home network with the Purple USB cable Phone Port The Phone port is used to connect the Modem to a telephone Line Port The Line port is used to connect the Modem to the DSL connection Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics Inc prides itself on making durable high quality high performance products f you need assistance the Actiontec Technical Support Department is always available 24 hours a day seven days week to provide pro fessional support Actionsec Actiontec Electronics Inc 760 N Mary Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 Technical Support Phone 1 888 436 0657 Email techsupp actiontec com Internet www actiontec com support Setting Up The Modem The instructions that follow parallel the steps contain
50. x enter vinipcfg 3 Click OK The IP Configuration window appears 4 Note the Adapter Address which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet adapter Windows 2000 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt 2 When the Command Prompt window appears enter ipconfig all then press Enter on the keyboard 3 Alistof information about the Ethernet adapter appears 4 Note the Physical Address which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet adapter Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Windows NT 4 0 1 Click Start Programs Command Prompt 2 When the Command Prompt window appears enter ipconfig all then press Enter on the keyboard 3 list of information about the Ethernet adapter appears 4 Note the Physical Address which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet adapter Macintosh 1 Select Apple Control Panels TCP IP 2 Inthe TCP IP window click Info 3 The TCP IP Info window appears In the Addresses section note the Hardware address which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet adapter Port List Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manu Arphatr Te mm ron forwarding seeing pz oo DIN
51. y the ISP If the ISP pro vided secondary DNS server information enter it here If not leave the text box intact 35 Actiontec USB Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Services Blocking Selecting Services Blocking in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Services Blocking screen Services Blocking To modify Internet privileges Web FTP Newsgroups et for the computers on the network 1 Enter the computer s IP address in the Enter IP Address text box 2 At the bottom of the screen 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 remove blocked services select the computer s IP address in the Blocked IP Address List text box and click Remove Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the Website Blocking screen This feature enables the Modem 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 will be displayed in the Blocked Website List text box and will not be available to computers on the network To remove a blacked Web site click on it in the Blocked Website List then click Remove Website Blocking
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