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Actiontec GT701-WG User's Manual

1. 2 Read the instructions select Adding Computers by clicking on the appropriate check box then click Next Alctiortec Installation Buddy Qwe on A4 Spirit of Service 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 Metivted DSLGateway Once you have made your selection click NEXT to continue Please select from the following options I Initial Setup F Adding Computers 91 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Select USB then click Next Alctrortec Installation Buddy The Actiontec Gateway can be connected to your computer PC in the following two ways Select a connection method below Qwest recommends connecting your Actiontec Gateway to your PC via Ethernet Click NEXT to continue after the connection type has been selected below Please select from the following options Ethernet Recommended C USB Qwe es Spirit of Service Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 Next gt Help Finish Cancel 4 Read the on screen instructions choose the appropriate ISP option indicated in the Welcome Letter then click Next If MSN is
2. 43 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Follow the instructions in the Set Up Configuration screen then click Begin Basic Setup Basic Setup Set Up Configuration Change Admin Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Modem 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 Non Windows Setup Internet Service Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Advanced Setup process to configure your DSL Modem 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 Inthe next window 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 Modem is connected to your DSL line 2 Your computers are connected to your DSL Modem Back Next 5 In the next window select the type of connection by clicking on the circle next to PPPoA or PPPoE If unsure about the selection contact the ISP Broadband Connection Please select the connection method that you use to access the Internet Click Next to continue PPPoE C PPPoA Back Next 44 Chapter 4 Basic Setup 6 Enter the
3. 9 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 455 255 0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 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 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 i Windows Update Programs 108 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel Windows Update Programs Documents Control Panel Settings Dial Up Networking a Printers Help Taskbar and Start Menu Search Bun Log Off Default Shut Down E Contiol Panel E File Edit View Favorites Tools Help El Back gt QSeach G4 Folders CBHistoy AS G2 X A Ed Address A Control Panel gt Go Norton AntiVirus m M D 3 AddNew Add Remove Automatic Date Time Dial Up Display Hardware Programs Updates Networking a4 amp
4. Gaming Internet Keyboard Modems Options Options 79 uw B ODBC Data Passwords Power Options Printers QuickTime 32 Regional Scanners and Sources 32bit Settings Cameras a A amp Scheduled Sounds and Symantec System Taskbar and Telephony Tasks Multimedia LiveUpdate Start Menu Configures network hardware and software 109 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 5 The Network window appears In the 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 numbers in the IP Address text box 192 11683042 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 110 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 9 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 2959 2059 255 0 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 10 Click OK The TCP IP Properties window disappears If there is a check in the box next to Detect connection to network media click on it to uncheck the box
5. This appendix contains information about various topics including accessing information about your Windows computer Locating Computer Information The following procedure is valid for 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 amount 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 101 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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
6. gt tq A Seach G Folders Histor Ms E K A Ea Address E S Control Panel zi Go Norton Antivirus f AddNew Add Remove Automatic Date Time Dial Up Display Folder Options Hardware Programs Updates Networking 4 amp ws 3 Gaming Internet Keyboard Modems Options Options J ap ODBC Data Passwords Power Options Printers QuickTime 32 Regional Scanners and Sources 32bit Settings Cameras a BHs Scheduled Sounds and Symantec System Taskbar and Telephony Users Tasks Multimedia LiveUpdate Start Menu Configures network hardware and software 106 Appendix B 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 numbers in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 107 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual
7. 11 12 In the Network window click OK The Network window disappears The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes System Settings Change a xj Q You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect 13 Do you want to restart your computer now 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 5 Windows Update Programs A Documents Eh Settings a Search x gH Help Run Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel a Control Panel ay Network and Dial up Connections 3 Printers A Taskbar amp Start Menu 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network and Dial up Connections ea Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back E Qsearch Folders C4History Cas May xa Address controlPanel S dew lt 5 a 10 x Accessibility Add Remove Add Remove Administrative Date Time Display Options Hardware Programs Tools S gag Fax Folder Options Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Controllers Options e 2 u y Mouse Cei Phoneand Power Options Printers Regional Modem
8. 125 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Wireless Operating Range Indoors Up to 91 M 300 ft Outdoors Up to 533 M 1750 ft Topology Star Ethernet LED Indicators Power DSL Internet Ethernet USB Wireless 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 126 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 monitoring 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
9. Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 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 In the left hand column there are other Status options available Routing Table WAN Status LAN Status and Active User List Click to generate the option of choice 78 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 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 vA fi 92 168 0 0 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 Main WAN Status Selecting WAN Status generates a Current Status screen This screen displays on overview of the Gateway s WAN Wide Area Network connection Current Status PPP Status Status Connecting User Name Authentication Failure Session Time Packets Sent Packets Received DSL Status 0 32 DSL Mode MMODE C
10. Connect one end of the Yellow Cable into the Yellow Port on the back of your DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 8 Plug the other end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer then click Next x a ati d D s ARRAL REA y STEP 3 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 is slightly larger Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel gt Note An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port but is slightly bigger Chapter 8 Setting Up a Network 9 Make sure one of the Ethernet Network Lights glow steadily green then click Next Qwest psc msn Premium STEP 4 Confirm that the Ethernet A Network light on the DSL Gateway is GREEN This may take a few moments ZECHOTNCE NOTE If the Ethernet Network Power DSL Internet Ethemet USB Wireless light is NOT green check that your Yellow Cable is properly connected Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 10 In the next window the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway x A 7 Qwest nii zfctiontec Installation Budd
11. screen generates 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 DHCP and Specify a Static IP Address 58 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup lt p 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 After selecting a connection type click Next to continue configuring the connection WAN IP Address Please make the appropriate selection for your Broadband connection O Transparent Bridging RFC1483 Bridged Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE Obtain an IP Address through PPPoA O Obtain an IP Address through DHCP O Specify a Static IP Address Encapsulation RFC1483 Bridged RFC1483 Routed Unnumbered Mode CI VIP Mode Unnumbered IP Address Gateway Address Unnumbered Subnet Mask 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 tr
12. 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway Model GT701 WG User Manual Solutions for the Digital Life Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Technical Support Setting Up the Gateway Attention Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Phone Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection Using Qwest DSL Connecting to the Internet Disconnecting from the Internet Basic Setup Basic Setup Setting Up Static IP Address Configuring for a Single Static IP Address Configuring for a Block of Static IP Addresses Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Wireless Settings Wireless MAC Authentication LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT Network Address Translation Static Routing Status 7 Using Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware oOo OU NS HS CmMomooWywyWWHWnNUNnvVUNnNnNnNnNwVuaanaonauruwVWMu rnrn A nrn Pa BR PWDw W U N BPN DOD UU RWNHNH HH OWOAON won NH NNU W AN Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 8 Setting Up a Network 85 Ethernet 85 USB 91 9 Troubleshooting 97 A Reference 101 Locating Computer Information 101 Locating Windows Operating System Files 102 B Static IP Address on the Computer 105 Windows 98 SE 105 Windows Me 108 Windows 2000 111 Windows XP 115 C Computer Security
13. Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 84 Setting Up a Network Other computers can be connected to the Gateway to form a network The net work computers can be connected to the Gateway in two ways Ethernet or USB Ethernet 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the on screen instructions then click Next Alcteorrtec Installation Buddy Welcome to Qwest DSL Before installing Qwest DSL service please disable all firewall and or anti virus software you may have running at this time The Actiontec Installation Buddy will be your step by step quide during the following installation activities 1 Installing your DSL Gateway 2 Installing Phone Filters on all phones in your home with the same phone number as your DSL service Pe Qwe ule Spirit of Service DSL Gateway 2 Read the instructions select Adding Computers by clicking on the appropriate check box then click Next Act orrtec 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 cli
14. If Basic Security is selected in the Firewall screen firewall filtering is based on the basic NAT firewall 3 Note This stateful packet inspection firewall is based on the Globespan Virata implementation and specification for release 8 2 High Security Level Service Port In Out http 80 no yes dns 53 no yes ftp 21 no no telnet 23 no yes smtp 25 no yes pop3 110 no yes nntp 119 no no real audio video 7070 no yes icmp n a no yes H 323 1720 no no T 120 1503 no no SSH 22 no no 131 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Medium Security Level Service Port In Out http 80 no yes dns 53 no yes ftp 21 no yes telnet 23 no yes smtp 25 no yes pop3 110 no yes nntp 119 no yes real audio video 7070 yes no icmp n a no yes H 323 1720 no yes T 120 1503 no yes SSH 22 no yes Low Security Level Service Port In Out http 80 no yes dns 53 yes yes ftp 21 no yes telnet 23 no yes smtp 25 no yes pop3 110 no yes nntp 119 no yes real audio video 7070 yes no icmp n a yes yes H 323 1720 yes yes T 120 1503 yes yes SSH 22 yes yes Basic Security Level NAT Network Address Translation only 132 Appendix F Firewall Security Service Acronym Definitions http HyperText Transfer Protocol This protocol delivers information over the Internet and is used when a computer connects to a Web site via an Internet browser dns Domain Name System A data query system used to translate host names int
15. Me Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP Mac OS 7 1 Mac OS 8 0 Mac OS 9 0 or Mac OS X gt Note USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows 95 Windows NT 4 0 and Mac OS Internet Explorer 5 0 or higher 6 x recommended or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or higher 4 7 recommended TCP IP network protocol installed on each computer Features This section contains a quick description of the Gateway s lights ports etc The Gateway has several indicator lights LEDs on its front panel and a series of ports on its rear panel Front Panel The front panel of the Gateway features six lights Power DSL Internet Ethernet USB and Wireless Chapter 1 Introduction 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 is rapidly flashing the Gateway is initializing If the Power Light is not illuminated when the power cord is plugged in 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 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 Light The Ethernet light illuminates when the Gateway is connected via
16. Options Connections g amp o Scanners and Scheduled Sounds and System Users and Cameras Tasks Multimedia Passwords Connects to other computers networks and the da 112 Appendix B 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 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 amp Y Network and Dial up Connections E iol x File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back Search Gyrolders CHuistory Rg G2 XxX 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 113 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 7 The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Click General 8 In the Components checked a
17. Qwe alee Spirit of Service For this installation you will need E the following items from your DSL Quick Start Kit DSL Gateway Black Bag Purple Cable Clear Bag NOTE You will NOT use the Yellow Cable for this installation Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 9 Get the Gateway from the kit then click Next Alctrontec Installation Buddy Qwe wlan Spirit of Service It is time to connect your Wireless Ready 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 DSi Gateway Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 22 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 10 Get the Power cord from the black bag and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway then click Next Actvorttec Installation Buddy Qwe ie Spirit of Service STEP 2 Get the BLACK bag and remove the Power Cord from the bag STEP 3 Black Port Plug the smaller end of the Power N Cord into the Black Port located on the back of the DSL Gateway provided in the DSL quick start kit Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 11 Plug the larger end of the Power cord into a power outlet then click Next fctiontec Inst
18. Change Admin Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Modem Advanced Setup In most cases only Basic Setup is required In the event that you can not Non Windows Setup 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 Modem 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 The Actiontec DSL Gateway Setup Page screen appears Using the Internet Service Provider ISP worksheet enter the following information ISP Protocol select RFC1483 Bridged RFC1483 Routed PPPoA or PPPoE by clicking in the appropriate circle ISP Username ISP Password in the appropriate text boxes Actiontec DSL Gateway Setup Page The following will setup the router to work with your DSL provider The Actiontec DSL Gateway setup page can be used to setup your Gateway for the follawing configurations 1 RFC1483 Bridged with DHCP Bridging session terminated in the GT701 WG via a DHCP address from the ISP DHCP NAT is used on the LAN side to run multiple LAN devices Same for RFC1483 Routed 2 RFC1483 Bridged with Static IP Bridging session terminated in the GT701 WG via a single Static IP address from the ISP DHCP NAT is used o
19. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window The window disappears cc 9 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 Modem s Advanced Setup utility 119 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 120 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 malicious mischief or worse Unless access to the computer is controlled someone on the Internet can access the information on the computer and 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 ca
20. Installation Buddy Qwe wile BREAN t Spirit of Service Before proceeding you will need your Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet provided by your ISP of choice to complete the installation process If you have not received your ISP worksheet please contact your ISP directly Please do not install your Actiontec Gateway prior to the Service Activation Date The Service Activation date may be found on your Welcome Letter ISP worksheet DSLGateway Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 7 Read the on screen information concerning home security alarms then click Next AActiorttec Installation Buddy Qwe ke RARER Spirit of Service Home Security Alarm If your home or business has an alarm system and if Qwest DSL will share the same phone line you have special wiring needs If you did not order a technician install at the time of sale please contact your Security Alarm Provider or Qwest Sales as soon as possible to order and schedule your installation If your security alarm system is wired incorrectly it may not be able to make a notification call when the fa Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish 21 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 8 Make sure the items needed to connect the Gateway to the first computer on included in the kit then click Next x Alctiortec Installation Buddy
21. channel is 1 and WEP encryption selection value is Off Click Next to continue Wireless On Off ESSID ACTIONTEC Channel ir Security Off WEP WEP 802 1x WPA NOTE WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 802 1x an for your wireless netw network Back Next ESSID ESSID is the network name assigned to the wireless network The factory default setting is ACTIONTEC Although Actiontec recommends keeping the default value intact the ESSID value can be modified using any combination of alphanu meric characters i e A Z a z 0 9 All wireless capable computers included on the Gateway s wireless network must have this same ESSID value For the Actiontec 802 11b Wireless PC Card the ESSID value must be the same as the SSID value 63 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Channel Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Gateway communicates In the United States use channels 1 11 The factory default value is set to 1 Security There are four wireless security options Off WEP WEP 802 1x and WPA The latter three options are different types of wireless security Off Selecting Off disables wireless security Selecting this option allows any computer with wireless capability and the correct ESSID value to join the wireless network WEP Selecting the security option WEP in the Wireless Settings screen generates the WEP Key screen Here the
22. puters on the network To remove a blocked Web site click on it in the Blocked Website List then click Remove 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 71 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the Advanced Configuration screen gener ates the Remote Management screen Remote Management allows access to the Gateway through the Internet via another computer Actiontec recommends leav ing 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 Modem 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 c
23. rental contract click in the white circle next to I accept this agreement then click Next cs Note If I purchased my modem from Qwest was selected in step 3 go directly to step 5 Actvorttec Installation Buddy Qwe alee Spirit of Service Thank you for purchasing Qwest DSL service Please carefully read the following terms and conditions that apply to your Modem rental and its use by you By installing the Modem you affirm that a you understand this Agreement and b you accept this Agreement and its terms and conditions even if you do not read it If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement you must return the Modem to Qwest by following the zj do not accept this agreement lt Back Next gt Help Finish 11 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 5 Click the check box next to Ethernet Recommended then click Next x Alctrortec Installation Buddy Qwe vile Spirit of Service The Actiontec Gateway can be connected to your computer PC in the following two ways Select a connection method below Qwest recommends connecting your Actiontec Gateway to your PC via Ethernet Click NEXT to continue after the connection type has been selected below x Please select from the following options I Ethernet Recommended F USB Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel
24. xl Your Computer may look slightly different Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 94 Chapter 8 Setting Up a Network 9 Make sure the Power Internet and USB Lights glow steadily green then click Next Qwest psc msn Premium STEP 4 Confirm that the Power Internet and USB lights on the Cable DSL Router are GREEN ZEHONAeE Click NEXT to continue Power DSL internet Ethemet USB Wirsless Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 10 In the next window the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway x Qwest nii Alctiotec Installation Buddy AONA Please wait while we check the configuration of the DSL Gateway lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 95 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 11 A congratulations window appears The computer is connected to the network via USB MSN west Choice ps Acteortec Installation Buddy Q v msn Premium Congratulations You have successfully set up this computer to share high speed Internet access Click FINISH DSi Gateway Other ISPs Alctiortec Installation Buddy Qwe en SA Spirit of Service Congratulations You have successfully set up this computer to share high speed Internet access Click FINISH DSi Gateway 96 Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list
25. 12 The Change Admin Password screen appears Enter a new password in the New Password text box and re enter the password in the Re enter New Password text box Make sure to write this password down and keep it in a secure location This password will be needed to access to the Gateway s Web setup screens Change Admin Password New Password Re enter New Password Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your DSL Modem Save and Restart 13 Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen 14 The Save and Restart page appears Click Save and Restart to save the set tings changed in the Change Admin Password screen Save and Restart Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your Gateway Save and Restart The Gateway has been configured to support a block of static IP addresses Once the Power light stops blinking the Gateway is ready for use 55 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 56 Advanced Setup This section contains information concerning advanced configuration such as wireless settings remote management and Web site blocking Accessing Advanced Setup To access the Advanced Setup configuration screens follow these instructions 1 Open the Web browser In the address bar enter http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter
26. 121 Comparing DSL Service with a Dial Up Modem 121 Gateway Security 122 Computer Security 122 Electronic Security 123 D Specifications 125 General 125 Wireless Operating Range 126 LED Indicators 126 Environmental 126 E Glossary 127 F Firewall Security Level Services Table 131 High Security Level 131 Medium Security Level 132 Low Security Level 132 Basic Security Level 132 Service Acronym Definitions 133 G Non Windows System Setup 135 Classic 135 OS X 137 Connecting to the ISP 138 Notices 141 Regulatory Compliance Notices 141 Modifications 141 Limited Warranty 143 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 office or small business If you want to take your computing to the next level the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Gateway is sure to be one of the keys to your success DA hatha Whrwtnnsn DSL Gateway Package Contents Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Gateway Power adapter Phone filters DSL cable Ethernet cable USB cable Installation CD ROM e Quick start guides Minimum System Requirements Active DSL service Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10 100 Mbps Ethernet connection or USB connection Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows Millennium Edition
27. 6 Get the Welcome Letter or ISP Worksheet provided by the ISP Click Next x Alcteorkec Installation Buddy Qwe ile Spirit of Service Before proceeding you will need your Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet provided by your ISP of choice to complete the installation process If you have not received your ISP worksheet please contact your ISP directly Please do not install your Actiontec Gateway prior to the Service Activation Date The Service Activation date may be found on your Welcome Letter ISP worksheet DSL Gateway le Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 7 Read the on screen information concerning home security alarms then click Next Alctrorttec Installation Buddy Qwe a bean ROCO Spirit of Service Home Security Alarm If your home or business has an alarm system and if Qwest DSL will share the same phone line you have special wiring needs If you did not order a technician install at the time of sale please contact your Security Alarm Provider or Qwest Sales as soon as possible to order and schedule your installation If your security alarm system is wired incorrectly it may not be able to make a notification call when the H Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 8 Make sure the items needed to connect the Gateway to the firs
28. Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Single IP Addresses Actiontec Installation Buddy Qwe salen Spirit of Service Since you have a Single Static Elp Static IP Information IP please type in the IP IP Address address provided by your ISP in a e a s the IP Address field If your SUBNET ISP has provided DNS server _ 2 4 addresses please configure them in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 GATEWAY fields Otherwise leave the DNS fields as is DNS 1 DNS 2 Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 9 The Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway x Qwest BN Alctrorkec Installation Buddy msn Premium Please wait while we check the configuration of the DSL Gateway a lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 38 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 10 A Congratulations screen appears Read the on screen information then click through the next few windows to exit the Installation Buddy MSN Acteorkec Installation Buddy west CS i msn Premium Congratulations gt You have successfully set up your Qwest DSL service You will begin installing your MSN Premium software momentarily The following screens will provide additional information about the features of your Qwest DSL provided Actiontec Gateway and service DSi Gatewa
29. 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 the desktop click Start 2 Select Search then For Files and Folders 3a Windows Me The Search Results window appears In the Search for files or folders named text box enter cab 3b Windows 2000 The Search Results window appears In the Search for files or folders named text box enter i386 102 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 6a 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 6b 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
30. Configuration section at the bottom of the Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page screen If no DNS settings were provided go to step 7 DNS Configuration Dynamic Static Primary DNS Not Applicable Secondary DNS Not Applicable NOTE This page will setup the router for use with your DSL provider In addition to setting up the router you may be required to perform additional configuration changes on your computer Thank you for choosing DSL as your high speed access of choice Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your Gateway Save and Restart 7 Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen 49 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 8 The Save and Restart page appears Click Save and Restart to save the set tings changed in the Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page screen Save and Restart Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your Gateway Save and Restart 9 Once the Gateway restarts return to the Setup Configuration screen and select Change Admin Password from the menu on the left side Basic Setup Set Up Configuration Change Admin Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Modem 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
31. DNS Dynamic Static DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 ap Note If the ISP did not provide static DNS addresses leave the DNS option at Dynamic Also if the DHCP server option is turned off this screen will not appear The Gateway will obtain dynamically assigned DNS addresses if supported by the ISP with static IP addresses 9 Click Save and Restart from the menu on the left side 10 The Save and Restart page appears Click Save and Restart to save the set tings Save and Restart Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your Gateway Save and Restart 11 Once the Gateway restarts return to the Setup Configuration screen and select Change Admin Password from the menu on the left side Basic Setup Set Up Configuration Change Admin Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Modem 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 Non Windows Setup Internet Service Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Advanced Setup process to configure your DSL Modem 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 54 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP
32. Spirit of Service If you have received a single Static A IP address from your Internet Service Provider LSP 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 DSi Gateway IP Addressing information can be found on your ISP Welcome Letter or Worksheet If you have questions relating to your address configuration please contact your ISP directly Please select from the following options M Block of IP Addresses I Single Static IP Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 x lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 8 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 Block of IP Addresses Actiorntec Installation Buddy Qwe ake Spirit of Service Since you have a Block of IP p Static IP Information addresses please type in the IP Address gateway address and subnet O a mask provided by your ISP in SUBNET the associated fields If your ISP has provided DNS server addresses please configure them in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields Otherwise leave the DNS 1 GATEWAY DNS fields as is DNS 2 Click NEXT to continue a o a Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 37
33. 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 the 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 76 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Status After configuring the Gateway settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the Main Menu The Current Status screen appears displaying many of the Gateway s settings No settings other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet can be changed from the Current Status screen Main Setup Status Utilities Help Current Status General Status Routing Table E Firmware Yersion 3 60 1 0 1b GT701 WG WAN Status LAN Status MAC Address 00 20 E0 88 F1 3D Active User List Disconnected Connect Disconnect PPPoA 192 168 0 1 255 255 255 0 on Main Copyright 2001 2002 2003 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 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 77
34. User Name and Password provided by the ISP in the DSL Broadband Connection PPP screen If the ISP provided a Static IP address enter it in the Static IP text box If not leave it blank Click Next DSL Broadband Connection PPP Please enter the User Name and Password required by your DSL Internet Service Provider to access the Internet You may obtain this information from your DSL Internet Service Provider Click Next to continue User Name Password Back Next IZ Note If you obtained a block of Static IP addresses see Chapter 5 Advanced Setup on page 35 to configure the Gateway 7 Click Save and Restart in the Save and Restart screen Save and Restart Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your Modem Save and Restart 8 The Congratulations screen appears The Gateway is 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 is ent
35. advanced configuration session must be used to set the Gateway for transparent bridging and PPPoA with a block of static IP addresses Please locate your Internet Service Provider ISP worksheet The ISP worksheet is required to complete the following The ISP worksheet is sent separately from your DSL fulfillment package directly from your ISP of choice If you do not have an ISP worksheet please contact your ISP directly ISP Protocol Please select the protocol below listed on your ISP worksheet RFC1483 Bridged C RFC1483 Routed PPPoA ISP Username ISP Password PPPoE ISP Username NotApplicable 5 Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page screen The Gateway will be ready to use when the Power and Internet Lights stop blinking For other configuration options see Using Advanced Setup on page 51 140 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 oc
36. arrow next to the text box When the list appears click on the proper Ethernet adapter In the fields below the Ethernet adapter s various addresses appear There 97 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual should be an entry for IP address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Additionally the TP Address entry should be on the 192 168 0 X network with x defining a range from 2 though 255 If the Ethernet adapter is showing an incorrect IP address click Release which sets all values back to 0 zero Then click Renew this process may take a few seconds The renewed IP address should be on the 192 168 0 X network If an error occurs or the IP address renews with an address outside the 192 168 0 X network contact the ISP immediately If running Windows 98 SE or Me check the computer s TCP IP settings Select Start Run enter CMD in the Open text box then press OK A DOS window appears with a blink ing cursor prompt Enter ipconfig at the prompt then press Enter on the keyboard The IP address of the Ethernet adapter should appear in the DOS window Ensure the IP address in the 192 168 0 X network with x defining a range from 2 though 255 If the Ethernet adapter is showing an incorrect IP address enter ipconfig release at the prompt then press Enter on the keyboard which sets all values back to 0 zero Next enter ipconfig renew at the prompt then press Enter on t
37. 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 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 114 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 12 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 2550 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 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 Modem s Advanced Setup utility Windows XP 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings Bo Windows Catalog a Windows Update Programs x 15 4 Documents Help and Support Coal Run P Log Off oemtemp o Turn Off Computer 115 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel EO Windows Catalog Windows Update Prog
38. installing the green DSL cable and do not have a phone plugged into the back of your computer select NO T i m Monitor Computer hee L D Yes L No Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel If you answered No in the previous window go to Setting up the DSL Connection on page 31 If you answered Yes unplug the phone cord con nected to the telephone from its phone jack in the wall then click Next gt Note You may have already unplugged this phone cord x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Qwe alae Spirit of Service STEP 6 Find the phone cord connected to the telephone next to your computer Depending on how your phone is connected you will need to unplug the phone cord from either the wall jack or from the phone port on the computer you may have already unplugged the phone cord when you plugged in the green DSL line in earlier steps Keep the other end of the phone cord connected to the telephone NOTE BO NOT unplug the DSL Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Caution Do not unplug the green DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer 30 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9 Plug the phone cord into the Phone Jack on the back of the Gateway The connections should look like the configuration in the picture below if the first computer is con
39. need to enter your PPP User Name and PPP Password below The PPP User Name and PPP Password can be found on the ISP Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet provided by your ISP of choice If you selected ISP is MSN or Qwest net the Welcome Letter will be included in your DSL Quick Start Kit Other ISPs will provide their ISP Welcome Letter separately DSi Gateway Make sure you enter the PPP User Name and PPP Password EXACTLY as X l PPP User Name PPP Password IV My ISP does not require this information Questions Call toll free lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 6 If RFC 1483 was selected in step 4 select the appropriate IP type This infor mation is available in the Welcome Letter When finished click Next If Static IP is selected go to step 7 If Dynamic IP DHCP is selected got to step 9 x Alctrortec Installation Buddy Qwe ye Spirit of Service Please select from the following IP types The IP type will be provided by your ISP of choice and can be found on your ISP Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet Click NEXT to continue DSi Gateway IP Type O Static IP I Dynamic IP DHCP Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 36 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 7 Select the type of Static IP address received from the ISP Single or Block then click Next x Alctvorrec Installation Buddy Qwe aA
40. phone jack with a telephone or other device connected to it then plug the ends of the phone lines disconnected in step 3 into the phone filters plugged into wall jacks Click Next x Actiontec Installation Buddy Qwe alee Spirit of Service STEP 3 Phone Jack Plug a Phone Filter into every Phone sg Jack in your house that you have fi l unplugged a device from as f instructed in STEP 2 Plug in the Saa Filter phone filter exactly as shown to the right with the phone filter plugged into the phone jack kona iiiar S NOTE If additional phone filters lt are required please contact Qwest sales at 1 800 244 1111 a STEP 4 ee Plug one end of the Phone Cord into Phone Cord E Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Caution Do not plug a phone filter in the phone jack in which the green DSL cable is plugged 28 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 5 If using a wall mount phone read the on screen instructions then click Next If not installing a wall mount phone filter go step 7 AActiorttec Installation Buddy Qwe lies Spirit of Service If you have awall mount Phone you will need to use the Wall Mount Phone Filter For all other phones fax machines or caller IDs you will need to use the smaller Phone Filters Click NEXT to continue with step 5 and install your wall mount filter If awall mount filter is
41. selected go to step 5 If Other IP is selected go to step 6 Alctiotec Installation Buddy Please get the Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet provided by your letter lists the name of your Internet Service Provider ISP that was selected upon ordering Qwest DSL Letter as the Service Provider select MSN from the list below Otherwise select the box next to Other ISP CT MSN Other ISP ISP or located in your DSL Kit This If MSN was listed on your Welcome My Internet Service Provider SP is ee Spirit of Service DSi Gateway Next gt Help Finish Cancel 92 Chapter 8 Setting Up a Network 5 Read the on screen rental agreement and if you accept it click the circle next to I accept the agreement Click Next Alctrortec Installation Buddy Qwest B msn Premium This DSL Gateway is provided to you on a Rental basis By clicking I accept this agreement you are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions By installing the DSL Gateway you affirm that you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions governing your use of the gateway included in the WHITE bag If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions please return the gateway to Qwest as directed in the WHITE bag do not accept this agreement lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 6 When the next window appears get the purple USB Cable from the Quick Start Kit then click N
42. static IP addresses Note To complete this procedure you must have access to the Internet Service Provider ISP worksheet If no worksheet has been provided contact the ISP 1 Open the Web browser In the address bar enter http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard y Actiontec Microsoft Internet Explorer F Ioj x File Edit View Favortes Toole Help 4q Back f ft Gt Search G Favorites EW History Z Address hitp 192 168 01 r Go Links 2 The Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Configuration Main Menu Setup Configuration Status Utilities Help Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Actiontec Electronics Inc 51 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 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 Change Admin Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Modem 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 Non Windows Setup Internet Service Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Advanced Setup process to configure your DSL Modem by clicking on the Advanced Setup option from the menu to the left Please click the Begin Basic
43. 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 Broadband Connection via DHCP screen If the ISP does not require these settings leave the text boxes blank 60 Chapter 6 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 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
44. then click Next is Note If I purchased my modem from Qwest was selected in step 3 go directly to step 5 x Alctorkec Installation Buddy Qwe oe Spirit of Service Thank you for purchasing Qwest DSL service Please carefully read the following terms and conditions that apply to your Modem rental and its use by you By installing the Modem you affirm that a you understand this Agreement and b you accept this Agreement and its terms and conditions even if you do not read it If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement you must return the Modem to Qwest by following the donot accept this agreement lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 5 Click the check box next to USB then click Next AActiontec Installation Buddy Qwe idle Spirit of Service The Actiontec Gateway can be connected to your computer PC in the following two ways Select a connection method below Qwest recommends connecting your Actiontec Gateway to your PC via Ethernet Click NEXT to continue after the connection type has been selected below Please select from the following options Ethernet Recommended F USB Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 20 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 6 Get the Welcome Letter or ISP Worksheet provided by the ISP Click Next Actiorrtec AActiorttec
45. 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 123 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 124 Specifications General Model Number GT701 WG 54 MbpsWireless Gateway Standards IEEE 802 3 10BaseT IEEE 802 3u 100BaseTX IEEE 802 11g Wireless 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 port USB port Speed LAN Ethernet 10 100Mbps auto sensing Wireless 802 11g 54 Mbps optimal see Wireless Operating Range for details Cabling Type Ethernet 10BaseT UTP STP Category 3 or 5 Ethernet100BaseTX UTP STP Category 5 USB
46. 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 i386 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 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 103 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Windows Me 2000 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 do
47. Click NEXT to continue Green Cable Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 17 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 17 Plug the other end of the green cable into the phone jack closest to the com puter Click Next x Alctrortec Installation Buddy nee A Spirit of Service STEP 12 Plug the other end of the Green Phone Jack Cable into the Phone Jack closest to your computer S Click NEXT to continue Green Cable Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 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 24 Connecting Via USB 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the on screen instructions then click Next Alctorkec Installation Buddy Qwe ole Spirit of Service Welcome to Qwest DSL Before installing Qwest DSL service please disable all firewall and or anti virus software you may have running at this time E The Actiontec Installation Buddy will be your step by step guide during the following installation activities 1 Installing your DSL Gateway 2 Installing Phone Filters on all phones in your home with the same phone number as your DSL service 4 Aet vrttec DSL Gate
48. 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 Next go to Connecting to the ISP below Connecting to the ISP 1 Open the Web browser In the address bar enter http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard E Actiontec Microsoft Internet Explorer Eile Edt Whew Favorites Jools Help q Back p at A Search G Favorites EW History E Address http 192 168 01 Go 138 Appendix G Non Windows Setup 2 The Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Configuration Main Menu Setup Configuration Status Utilities Help Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Actiontec Electronics Inc 3 Inthe Set Up Configuration screen select Non Windows Setup from the menu on the left side Basic Setup Set Up Configuration Change Admin Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Modem 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 Non Windows Setup Internet Se
49. 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 129 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 130 Firewall Security Level Services Table The following information is related to the Firewall options High Medium and Low in the Advanced Services chapter of this manual page 35 The types of ser vices and their respective ports are listed in the two right hand columns the In column details whether a particular service can be accessed by a user outside of the network and the Out column details whether a computer on the Gateway s net work can access a particular incoming service For example in the High Security Level section below the http service uses port 80 Since no is listed in the In column a user outside the Gateway s network can not access a computer on the network via the http service in this case no comput ers on the network can be used as a Web server 1 e to host a Web site accessible to outside users However since yes is listed in the Out column all computers on the Gateway s network can access the Internet via the http port
50. LL Spirit of Service STEP 8 Ae Plug the thin rectangular end of the Purple 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 1 4 inch and may be horizontal or vertical Click NEXT to continue Computer Your Computer may look slightly different Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 15 Make sure the USB light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green Click Next Acteortec Installation Buddy ee A Spirit of Service Step 9 Confirm that the USB light El on the DSL Gateway is GREEN This may take a few moments i ZECLEOIACE Note If the USB light is NOT green check that your Purple Cable Power DSL Internet Ethemet USB Wireless is properly connected Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 25 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 16 Get the green DSL cable from the kit and plug one end into the green Line port on the rear panel of the Gateway Click Next 7 Alctrorkec Installation Buddy ee A 4 Spirit of Service STEP 10 Get the Green DSL Cable out of the pe Black Bag Green Cable STEP 11 Green Port Plug one end of the DSL Cable into the GREEN
51. Log screen To refresh the Web Activity Log screen click Refresh 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 con sulting the ISP DSL Settings This screen is designed to allaw modifying the default DSL settings for connection to your Broadband Service Provider It is recommended to change these value only after consultation with your Broadband Service Provider VPI O 255 0 VCI 32 65535 32 Mode MMODE x Qos UBR gt Save and Restart 82 Chapter 7 Using Utilities 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 in the Custom Setup screens will be lost and the factory default settings will be 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
52. Non Windows Setup Internet Service Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Adwanced Setup process to configure your DSL Modem 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 10 The Change Admin Password screen appears Enter a new password in the New Password text box and re enter the password in the Re enter New Password text box Make sure to write this password down and keep it in a secure location This password will be needed to access to the Gateway s Web setup screens Change Admin Password New Password Re enter New Password Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your DSL Modem Save and Restart 11 Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen 50 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP 12 The Save and Restart page appears Click Save and Restart to save the set tings changed in the Change Admin Password screen Save and Restart Please click the Save and Restart button below to save your settings and restart your Gateway Save and Restart The Gateway has been configured to support a single static IP address Once the Power light stops blinking the Gateway is ready for use Configuring for a Block of Static IP Addresses To set up the Gateway to use a block of
53. PSK String then enter at least eight alphanumeric characters in the text box All wireless enabled devices must support WPA and know the PSK to join the network RR Important Wireless networking devices use public radio chan nels to transmit voice and data communications Although WEP is the standard security technology used today and offers some degree of security Qwest cannot guarantee the security privacy or confidentiality of any transmissions made via such devices and Qwest makes no assurances or warranties relating to their use by you You are responsible for all use of your Qwest DSL ser vice regardless of the source of a transmission whether by you or an authorized third party over your Qwest DSL service Wireless MAC Authentication Selecting Wireless MAC Authentication in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Wireless MAC Authentication screen Wireless MAC Authentication Enter the MAC address of the wireless client which you wish to either black or allow access to your network I Enable Access List Accept all clients Deny all clients Exception List should appear like 0O 20 e0 00 41 00 pa Client MAC address This feature allows the user to control the Wireless LAN Network by denying or allowing wireless access by specifying the MAC Address of the wireless client s allowed or denied on the wireless network After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or Save and
54. Port labeled Line which is located on the back of the DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue Green Cable fa Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 17 Plug the other end of the green DSL cable into the phone jack closest to the computer Click Next x zfctiontec Installation Buddy Qwest Spirit of Service STEP 12 Plug the other end of the Green Phone Jack Cable into the Phone Jack closest to your computer Q Click NEXT to continue Green Cable Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 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 on page 24 26 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 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 filter follow these instructions 1 Read the on screen information get the Clear Bag then click Next Actiortec Installation Buddy Qwe ae Spirit of Service Now you are going to connect the Phone Filters What are Phone Filters Phone _ ee Filters separate the DSL Signal D a from your voice signal so that you can talk on the Ph
55. Protocol A 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 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 allow wireless data transmissions a level of security ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier A unique identifier for a wireless network Also known as SSID 127 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 device that manages the data traffic of your network as well as data traffic 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 add
56. Restart to make all changes permanent 67 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual LAN IP Address Selecting LAN IP Address in the Advanced Configuration screen generates 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 LAN IP Address and Netmask text boxes are the IP address and Subnetmask of the Gateway as seen on the network These values can be modified for your LAN network but Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory settings IP Address 192 168 0 1 Subnetmask 255 255 255 0 Note If the Gateway s LAN IP Address is modified verify 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 Advanced Configuration screen generates 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 Ser
57. Setup button below to start the basic setup Begin Basic Setup 4 Click Begin Advanced Setup Setup Configuration We strongly recommend that you keep the current default settings in this section for your Modem 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 Select WAN IP Address from the menu on the left side 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 Wireless Settings x continue Wireless MAC Authentication LAN IP Address WAN IP Address Remote Management DHCP Server Wireless Settings Port Forwarding Services Blocking Wireless Authentication DMZ Hosting LAN IP Address Firewall DHCP Server Dynamic Routing Services Blocking NAT website Blocking Static Routing Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing Back Next NAT Static Routing Save and Restart Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Actiontec Electronics Inc 52 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP 6 Select Obtain an IP Address through PPPoA select Unnumbered Mode then enter the gateway and subnet mask addresses assi
58. To restore your Modem 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 Upgrade Firmware screen Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the Gateway s capabilities Follow the instructions on screen to upgrade the Gateway s firmware The Upgrade file for upgrading may be obtained here Step 1 Please 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 Browse Image 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 modem during the firmware upgrade process 3 Do not run the firmware upgrade if you are connected to the modem via WIRELESS 4 It is strongly recommended that you STOP any networking activities using the modem before starting the upgrade process 5 If the firmware upgrade process fails DO NOT reboot your modem Please run the upgrade program again 83
59. 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 File 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 135 9 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 connec
60. Y CUSTOMER S OR ANY THIRD PERSON S MISUSE NEGLECT IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN REPAIR OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE OR BY ACCIDENT FIRE LIGHTNING OTHER HAZARDS OR ACTS OF GOD LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF ORIN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCT EVEN IP ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS OPTION THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE Disclaimer Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers or the limitation of liability for personal injury so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in the
61. allation Buddy Qwe oe Spirit of Service STEP 4 aah Plug the larger end of the Power Power Outlet _ Black Power Cord Cord into a Power Outlet Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 23 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 12 Confirm the Power light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green then click Next x Qwe es Spirit of Service Actrontec Installation Buddy STEP 5 Confirm that the Power light on the DSL Gateway is GREEN ZELLOHES Power DSL internet Etheret USB Wireless Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 13 Get the purple USB cable from the kit and plug one end into the Purple port on the back of the Gateway then click Next x Alctiontec Installation Buddy Qwe eS Spirit of Service STEP 6 Get the Purple Cable from your DSL Quick Start Kit STEP 7 Connect the square end of the Purple Cable into the Purple Port on the back of your DSL Gateway Purple l Click NEXT to continue Nasa Purple Cable Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 24 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 14 Plug the other end of the purple USB cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer Click Next Acteorkec Installation Buddy Qwest
62. an 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 72 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Port Forwarding Selecting Port Forwarding in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Port Forwarding screen Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the Gateway s built in firewall allowing access to parts of the network for hosting a Web or ftp server for example To use port forwarding enter the IP port range in the IP Port Range text boxes If more than 10 ports are needed Actiontec recom mends using DMZ Hosting See DMZ Hosting below for more information Choose the protocol type from the Protocol list box then enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a host Click Add The forwarded ports appear in the List of Forwarded Ports text box To remove forwarded ports highlight them then click Remove Port Forwarding Some internet applications require certain ports to be forwarded Please enter the required port ranges and IP Address of the computer running the application into the space below then click Add Click Advanced for more options or click Next to continue IP Port Range Protocol IP Address to TCP Add Remove List of Forwarded Ports Advanced Back Next Clicking Advanced brings up the Advanced Po
63. anspar ent bridge it does not provide any firewall security 59 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 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 PPPoA Please enter the username password and static IP required by your DSL Internet Service Provider to access the Internet PPP auto connect User Name patricka local Password esoe Static IP If a User Name Password and or Static IP was entered 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 Internet Service Provider 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 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
64. authentication type encryption level and WEP keys are entered to activate WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy security encryption for the wireless network Wireless Settings WEP Key Authentication Type Open gt Key 1 64 bits gt Key 2 64 bits gt Key 3 64 bits gt Key 4 64 bits gt NOTE A hexadecimal digit consists of alphan the range 0 9 or A F A n value of a umeric characters in 64 bit encrypti lue should appear like this 4D 33 EF C6 1A Back Next Authentication Type There are three authentication types Open Shared and Both Open authentication allows any wireless enabled device to recognize the Gateway if the correct WEP key is enabled on the device Shared allows only wireless enabled devices with the correct WEP key and Shared key to recognize the Gateway Selecting Both enables both Open and Shared authentication types 64 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 64 bit WEP 64 bit WEP requires four separate keys Each key comprises five hexa decimal digit pairs A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0 9 or A F An example of a 64 bit WEP key is 4E A3 3D 68 72 To create a set of 64 bit WEP keys activate all four keys by clicking in the appropri ate circles then enter five hexadecimal digit pairs in each Key text box Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 After activating 64 bit WEP on the Gateway a computer with wireless capability can join the netwo
65. c Installation Buddy ere 4 Spirit of Service MODEM STATUS CHECK USB Ensure the Power Internet and USB lights are solid GREEN If ZEKE they are not check each cable to ensure all cables have been securely Power DSL internet Ethemet USB Wireless connected If you need further assistance please contact Qwest technical support at 1 800 247 7285 Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Next go to Setting Up the DSL Connection on the next page 33 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 Read the on screen instructions choose the appropriate ISP option indicated in the Welcome Letter then click Next If MSN is selected go to step 2 If Other IP is selected go to step 4 x zfctiontec Installation Buddy Qwest 2 Spirit of Service Please get the Welcome Letter E ISP Worksheet provided by your ISP or located in your DSL Kit This letter lists the name of your Internet Service Provider ISP that was selected upon ordering Qwest DSL If MSN was listed on your Welcome Letter as the Service Provider DSLGateway select MSN from the list below Otherwise select the box next to Other ISP My Internet Service Provider LSP is D MSN O
66. ck the box next to Adding Computers Once you have made your selection click NEXT to continue Please select from the following options M Initial Setup I Adding Computers 85 Qwe ste Spirit of Service DSLGateway Fri Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Select Ethernet then click Next Alctrortec Installation Buddy The Actiontec Gateway can be connected to your computer PC in the following two ways Select a connection method below Qwest recommends connecting your Actiontec Gateway to your PC via Ethernet Click NEXT to continue after the connection type has been selected below Please select from the following options Ethernet Recommended C USB Qwe es Spirit of Service Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 Next gt Help Finish Cancel 4 Read the on screen instructions choose the appropriate ISP option indicated in the Welcome Letter then click Next If MSN is selected go to step 5 If Other IP is selected go to step 6 Alctiotec Installation Buddy Please get the Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet provided by your letter lists the name of your Internet Service Provider ISP that was selected upon ordering Qwest DSL Letter as the Service Provider select MSN from the list below Otherwise select the box next to Other ISP CT MSN Other ISP ISP or located in your DSL Kit This If MSN was listed on your Welco
67. 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 backdoor 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 122 Appendix C Computer Security Network Applications Network 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
68. cur 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 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 141 Actiontec Wireless Cable DSL Router User Manual 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unwanted operation lt gt Note To comply with FCC 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 locat
69. eating 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 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 74 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Firewall Selecting Firewall in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Firewall Security Level screen Select the level of security needed for the network See Appendix E for details concerning each level of security Firewall Security Level The default Firewall Security Level is set to Basic 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 Dynamic Routing Selecting Dynamic Routing in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Dynamic Routing screen Dynamic Routing RIP version 1 Settings Select Enable to enable Dynamic Routing The default set
70. ed 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 142 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 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 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 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 conforma
71. eded Connecting to the Internet Whether connecting via Point to Point Protocol PPPoE PPPoA or Bridging Mode RFC 1483 after connecting and configuring the Gateway the Internet connection is always on Therefore to connect or reconnect to the Internet simply turn on your computer open the Web browser and go to the Web site of your choice No further set up is needed Disconnecting from the Internet Closing the Web browser does not disconnect you from the Internet To fully dis connect turn off your computer 41 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 42 Basic Setup This chapter is a guide through a basic configuration of the Gateway including how to connect the Gateway to the ISP To complete the basic setup the user will need the Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet If the document is not available contact the ISP immediately Basic Setup To configure the gateway for basic operation 1 Open the Web browser In the address bar enter http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard A Actiontec Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit Miew Favorites Tools Help v Back Tk fat Gh Search ae Favorites E History amp Address http 192 168 0 1 2 The Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Configuration Main Menu Setup Configuration Status Utilities Help Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Actiontec Electronics Inc
72. een Ethernet Alctrortec Installation Buddy Qwe lee BRA ree Spirit of Service FILTER CHECK Ensure you have NOT connected a Phone Filter to the Green DSL Cable Also ensure the green DSL cable is connected to the Gateway and the Phone Jack on the wall as shown Click NEXT to continue a Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel USB Alctrortec Installation Buddy Qwe 2 LEDAW EC Spirit of Service FILTER CHECK Ensure you have NOT connected a Phone Filter to the Green DSL Cable Also ensure the green DSL cable is connected to the Gateway and the Phone Jack on the wall as shown Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 32 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 12 Make sure the appropriate lights on the front of the Gateway glows solid green Click Next Ethernet Alctiortec Installation Buddy Qwe es Spirit of Service MODEM STATUS CHECK Ensure the Power Internet and Ethernet lights are solid GREEN If fceronteg they are not check each cable to ensure all cables have been securely Power DSL internet Ethemet USB Wireless connected If you need further assistance please contact Qwest technical support at 1 800 247 7285 Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish USB Alctiorte
73. em 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 Main Setup Status Utilities Help J Advanced Setup Configuring the Advanced Settings WAN IP Address The following settings will be configured in the order below To skip ahead y S please click on the selected setting from the menu to the left Click Next to Wireless Settings 4 continue Wireless MAC Authentication LAN IP Address e WAN IP Address e Remote Management DHCP Server e Wireless Settings e Port Forwarding Services Blocking e Wireless Authentication e DMZ Hosting Website Blocking e LAN IP Address e Firewall EAE DHCP Server e Dynamic Routing e Services Blocking e NAT Pers ELC veins e Website Blocking e Static Routing DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing Back Next NAT Static Routing Save and Restart Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Actiontec Electronics Inc lt p Note To save changes made in any of the Advanced Setup screens click Save and Restart at the bottom of the gray menu on the left side of the screen WAN IP Address Selecting WAN IP Address in the Advanced Configuration
74. ered correctly 45 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 46 Setting Up Static IP Address This chapter details how to set up the Gateway with a static IP address The first section explains the configuration using a single static IP address the second sec tion explains the configuration using a block of static IP addresses Configuring for a Single Static IP Address To set up the Gateway to use a single static IP address Note To complete this procedure you must have access to the Internet Service Provider ISP worksheet If no worksheet has been provided contact the ISP 1 Open the Web browser In the address bar enter http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard A Actiontec Microsoft Internet Explorer ee BI x File Edit View Favortes Tools Help 4q Back fe ft Gh Search G Favorites EW History S Address hepe Ga Links 2 The Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Configuration Main Menu Setup Configuration Status Utilities Help Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Actiontec Electronics Inc 47 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Note If the Main Menu screen does not appear make sure the Ethernet cable is properly connected 3 Inthe Set Up Configuration screen select Non Windows Setup from the menu on the left side Basic Setup Set Up Configuration
75. est DSL Qwest also strongly recommends contacting your security organization after installing Qwest DSL to have them conduct a test of your alarm system Automatic Water Meter Although most water companies do not utilize automatic water meters some do If you have an automatic water meter using the same phone line as your Qwest DSL service you must install a DSL Phone Filter Contact your water company for help installing the DSL Phone Filter on your water meter or if you are unsure whether your water meter uses your phone line Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 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 Note The following procedures are for U S installations only Connecting Via Ethernet 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the on screen instructions then click Next Actorkec Installation Buddy Qwe salle Spirit of Service Welcome to Qwest DSL Before installing Qwest DSL service please disable all firewall and or anti virus software you may have running at this time The Actiontec Installation Buddy will be your step by step guide during the following installation activities 1 Installi
76. etter ITSP Worksheet provided by your ISP of choice The ISP welcome letter will be provided separately or in some cases in your iv Enter your PPP User Name here PPP User Name Enter your PPP Password here PPP Password 7 My ISP does not require this information Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 4 If Other ISP was selected in step 1 select the appropriate ISP protocol PPPoE PPPoA or RFC 1483 as indicated in the Welcome Letter If PPPoE or PPPoA is selected got to step 5 If RFC 1483 is selected go to step 6 x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Qwe ee Spirit of Service In order to connect to the Internet you must properly configure your broadband device The information needed to select the ISP protocol below can be found on your ISP Welcome Letter LSP worksheet If you have not received your ISP worksheet please contact your ISP directly DSi Gateway Once you ve made your selection click NEXT to continue ISP Protocol M PPPoE M PPPoA D RFE 1483 Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 35 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 5 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 Then go to step 9 x Actrorkec Installation Buddy Qwe ee Spirit of Service You now
77. ext Alctiontec Installation Buddy STEP 1 Get the Purple Cable from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 Qwest er msn Premium E QQ x Purple Cable z lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 93 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 7 Plug the square end of the purple USB Cable into the Purple Port on the back of the Gateway then click Next x Qwest oie msn Premium Actiorrkec Installation Buddy STEP 2 EI Connect the square end of the Purple Cable into the Purple Port on the back of your DSL Gateway NOTE If the Purple Port was not available please hit the BACK button and select another method to b Purple connect to this DSL Gateway Cable Click NEXT to continue Purple Cable Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 8 Plug the other end of the purple USB Cable into an USB port on the front or back of the computer then click Next i Qwest pi Actrontec Installation Buddy meni premium STEP 3 Plug the thin rectangular end of the Purple Cable into the USB Port located on the back of your computer You will see several screens come and go Once they have stopped click NEXT to continue NOTE The USB Port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1 2 inch by 1 4 inch and may be horizontal or Computer vertical
78. gned by the ISP in the Gateway Address and Unnumbered Subnet Mask text boxes respectively These addresses should be included on the ISP worksheet Click Next WAN IP Address Please make the appropriate selection for your Broadband connection Transparent Bridging RFC1483 Bridged Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE Obtain an IP Address through PPPoA Obtain an IP Address through DHCP Specify a Static IP Address Encapsulation RFC1483 Bridged RFC1483 Routed I Unnumbered Mode Il VIP Mode Unnumbered IP Address a 0 0 0 Gateway Address Unnumbered Subnet Mask Back Next 7 Inthe Broadband Connection via PPPoA screen enter the user name and password assigned by the ISP in the appropriate text boxes then click Next four times Broadband Connection via PPPoA Please enter the username password required by your DSL Internet Service Provider to access the Internet PPP auto connect Encapsulation YC MUX C LLC SNAP User Name Password Static IP Back Next 53 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 8 In the DHCP Server Configuration screen select Static from the DNS options near the center of the screen then enter the DNS Server IP addresses assigned by the ISP in the appropriate text boxes DHCP Server Configuration Beginning IP Address A 68 0 2 Ending IP Address fig2 1 68 0 254 SubnetMask 255 255 255 0
79. gt Enabling Disabling DHCP VIP feature These features are supported in the Gateway only Implementation of the above features within the network LAN is not supported Wired Wireless Upgrade Wired and wireless upgrade installation support is available from Actiontec free of charge if the wired wireless equipment was purchased from Actiontec Contact Actiontec at 1 888 436 0675 for installation and configuration support information Networking LAN Support If a wired wireless network has been set up and support is needed in one of the following areas LAN support of multiple computers and peripherals Microsoft Windows Networking Chapter 7 Introduction Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing ICS Advanced LAN configuration with multiple computers Non Actiontec provided network card Ethernet cable installation configu ration or troubleshooting Commercial firewall software configuration contact the Actiontec Pay For Support Center at 1 888 825 9025 Actiontec net working support is provided for a fee of 29 95 per incident Other fee based fea ture support includes Port Forwarding Static NAT Static Routing MAC Address Cloning Third party vendor wireless equipment configuration DMZ Hosting NAT Routes RIP Dynamic Routing This support service does not include an on site field technician To purchase Actiontec wireless cards and peripherals visit the Actiontec Web site at www act
80. he 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 DNS Dynamic or Static the type of DNS server provided by the Internet Service Provider ISP If the ISP provided DNS server information select the type here If not leave as is 69 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual DNS Server 1 the primary DNS server provided by the Internet Service Provider ISP If the ISP provided DNS server informa tion enter it here If not leave the text box intact DNS Server 2 the secondary DNS provided by the Internet Service Provider ISP If the ISP provided secondary DNS server infor mation 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 In
81. he keyboard this process may take a few seconds The renewed IP address should be on the 192 168 0 X network If an error occurs or the IP address renews with an address outside the 192 168 0 X network contact the ISP immediately Ensure the browser is not set to Never dial a connection and there are no previous LAN settings To check this go to Start Settings Control Panel In the Control Panel double click Internet Options When the Internet Properties window appears ensure that the Never dial a connection option is not activated then click LAN Settings When the Local Area Network LAN Settings window appears ensure that no settings are activated If there are settings activated deactivate them Shutdown and restart the computer After the computer restarts unplug the power cord from the Gateway and plug it back in When the lights glow solid green try accessing the Internet 98 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Verify all the computers are working properly Ensure the IP settings are correct Ensure the Gateway is on and connected properly Verify the Gateway s 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 99 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 100 Reference
82. ill bypass NAT enabling the public IPs to be routed WAN to LAN as well as LAN to WAN gt Note The IP Address information should be obtained from the ISP when purchasing a block of public static IP address Contact the ISP if this information was not received 62 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup VIP Mode This feature is used in conjunction with Unnumbered Mode When VIP Mode is activated the Gateway uses NAT for private IP Addressing for the Local Area Network LAN allowing both Public IP Addressing and Private IP Addressing to be configured to the LAN simultaneously while the DHCP server is reserved for Private IP Addressing All computers using Public IP Addresses with Unnumbered Mode must have the Public IP Addresses statically assigned After configuring your settings click Next then click Save and Restart to make all changes permanent Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless Settings in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Wireless Settings screen To activate the wireless radio of the Gateway click in the circle next to On To turn it off click in the circle next to Off Wireless Settings If you are using Wireless Networking we recommend that you change the default settings and turn on the WEP encryption The values you define on this screen must also be used for all your wireless computers Note The current default wireless settings for your Gateway are ESSID is ACTIONTEC
83. iontecstore com qwest Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 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 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 Ethernet or wirelessly see Setting Up a Network on page 63 Attention Read the following two sections Alarm System Automatic Water Heater before proceeding with any installation Alarm System If your home or business has an alarm system and if Qwest DSL shares the same phone line you have special wiring needs If you did not order a technician install at the time of sale please contact your Security Alarm Provider or Qwest Sales as soon as possible to order and schedule your installation If your security alarm system is wired incorrectly it may not be able to make a notification call when the alarm is triggered Professional wiring is required to ensure inter operability Do not attempt the installation yourself Qwest strongly recommends contacting your security organization for more information about your security alarm system before attempting to install Qw
84. ir 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 145 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 146
85. its Ethernet Port USB Light The USB light illuminates when the Gateway is connected via its USB port Wireless Light The Wireless light illuminates when the Gateway is connected wirelessly Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Rear Panel The rear panel of the Gateway contains eight ports Ethernet 4 Line Phone USB and Power as well as a Reset switch Line Port Used to connect the Gateway to a DSL Digital Subscriber Line connection Phone Port Used to connect a telephone to the Gateway USB Port Used to connect a computer to the Gateway via USB cable Ethernet Port Used to connect computers to the Gateway via Ethernet cable The Ethernet port is a 10 100 Mbps auto sensing ports and either a straight through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the port Reset Switch Depressing the reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Gateway s power cord the Gateway To restore the Gateway s factory default settings depress and hold the Reset Switch for approximately 10 seconds The reset process will start about 10 seconds after releasing the Reset Switch Chapter 7 Introduction Power Port 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 Technical Supp
86. me My Internet Service Provider SP is ee Spirit of Service DSi Gateway Next gt Help Finish Cancel 86 Chapter 8 Setting Up a Network 5 Read the on screen rental agreement and if you accept it click the circle next to I accept the agreement Click Next Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Qwest B msn Premium This DSL Gateway is provided to you on a Rental basis By clicking I accept this agreement you are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions By installing the DSL Gateway you affirm that you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions governing your use of the gateway included in the WHITE bag If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions please return the gateway to Qwest as directed in the WHITE bag do not accept this agreement lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 6 When the next window appears get the Yellow Ethernet Cable from the Quick Start Kit then click Next Alctrorkec Installation Buddy STEP 1 Set the Yellow Cable from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 Qwest neie msn Premium Yellow Cable B lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 87 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 7 Plug one end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into the Yellow Port on the back of the Gateway then click Next x ttre STEP 2 al
87. n access a computer that is not con nected 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 121 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Gateway Security If connecting to the ISP through Point to Point Protocol 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
88. n the LAN side to run multiple LAN devices Same for RFC1483 Routed 3 PPPoA with dynamic IP Addressing Same for PPPoE 4 PPPoA with a Single Static IP Address Same for PPPoE The advanced configuration session must be used to set the Gateway for transparent bridging and PPPoA with a block of static IP addresses Please locate your Internet Service Provider ISP worksheet The ISP worksheet is required to complete the following The ISP worksheet is sent separately from your DSL fulfillment package directly from your ISP of choice If you do not have an ISP worksheet please contact your ISP directly ISP Protocol Please select the protocol below listed on your ISP worksheet RFC1483 Bridged C RFC1483 Routed PPPoA ISP Username ISP Password PPPoE ISP Username NotApplicable 48 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP 5 Scroll down to the IP Configuration section on the existing page click on the circle next to Static and enter the IP address obtained from the ISP work sheet in the IP text box IP Configuration Please select your ISP addressing scheme listed on your ISP worksheet Dynamic Static IP Not Applicable Subnet Not Applicable Gateway Not Applicable Note The Subnet and Gateway text boxes are not used dur ing this procedure 6 If provided with DNS settings on the ISP worksheet click the circle next to Static and enter the DNS addresses in the DNS
89. nce 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 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 com
90. nected via Ethernet if the first computer is connected via USB the purple cable will be plugged into the purple port Click Next x Actiontec Installation Buddy Qwe lee Spirit of Service STEP 7 Plug the phone cord into the Phone Port on the back of the DSL Gateway Make sure that you have connected your Phone to the DSL Gateway EXACTLY as shown in this picture A filter is not required when connecting a telephone to the phone port on your Actiontec Gateway The gateway phone port includes a built in filter Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 10 Read the on screen information concerning automatic water meters then click Next Actiontec Installation Buddy Qwe ae 3 Spirit of Service Automatic Water Meter Although most water companies do not utilize automatic water meters some do If you have an automatic water meter that utilizes the same phone line as your Qwest DSL service you must install a DSL Phone Filter Contact your water company for help installing the DSL Phone Filter on your water meter or if you are unsure whether your water meter utilizes your phone line El Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish 31 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 11 Make sure a phone filter is NOT connected to the green DSL cable and that the green DSL cable is connected as shown on scr
91. ng Next in the Wireless Settings screen gener ates the Wireless 802 1x Security Settings screen This setting is for enterprise networks only and should be accessed by experienced information systems spe cialists only Wireless 802 1x Security Settings Click Next to continue Radius Settings Server IP Address Port haz oo Secret Group Key Interval Back To set up WEP 802 1x security enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in the Server IP Address text box and the Secret key for communication between the RADIUS server and the Router in the Secret text box The Port and Group Key Interval values should remain the same WPA Activating WPA Wi Fi Protected Access and clicking Next in the Wireless Settings screen generates the Wireless WPA Settings screen Wireless WPA Settings Click Next to continue Group Key Interval 902 1 Server IP Address Port Secret PSK String There are two levels of WPA The Group Key Interval Server IP Address Port and Secret text boxes along with the 802 1x radio button are enter prise network specific and should only be accessed by an experienced informa tion systems professional See WEP 802 1x on the previous page for more information 66 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup PSK String is for home network security To set up a PSK Pre Shared Key click in the circle next to
92. ng your DSL Gateway 2 Installing Phone Filters on all phones in your home with the same phone number as your DSL service a DSL Gateway 2 Read the instructions select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box then click Next Atctiontec Installation Buddy Qwe a Spirit of Service 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 Aeveivttec DSi Gateway Once you have made your selection click NEXT to continue Please select from the following options I Initial Setup I Adding Computers 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Select the appropriate modem payment option then click Next Actiontec Installation Buddy Qwe ae 4 Spirit of Service Qwest DSL provides the ability to Al purchase or rent modems depending on your specific needs Select the modem payment option that you chose when ordering Qwest DSL service DSL Gateway rented my modem from Qwest purchased my modem from Qwest do not recall my selected payment option lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Read the on screen instructions regarding the terms and agreements of the
93. not required skip step 5 and continue with the installation Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 6 Install a wall mount phone filter by removing the wall mount telephone and open ing the top and bottom toggles Then push the wall mount filter onto the wall jack push the toggles back into the closed position and remount the wall mount tele phone Click Next AActiorttec Installation Buddy Qwe islam Spirit of Service Installing the wall mount filter STEP 5 Remove the telephone from the wall jack Open the top and bottom toggles until they snap in the open position Push the wall mount filter onto the wall jack Push the toggles back into the closed position Reattach the telephone to the wall mount filter Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish 29 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Answer the question Do you have a phone next to your computer by clicking on the appropriate check box then click Next x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Te A 4 Spirit of Service If you have a phone next to your s computer select YES below if one of the following applies T unplugged a phone when I connected the green DSL Cable to the phone jack on the wall Thave a phone plugged into the back of my computer If you did not unplug a phone when
94. o Internet addresses i e www somewebsite com translates to 888 999 000 111 ftp File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over the Internet telnet An Internet communications protocol enabling one computer to function as a terminal working from another remote computer smtp Simple Mail Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer E mail between com puters over the Internet Can be used to send and receive mail pop3 Post Office Protocol 3 Another protocol used to transfer E mail between com puters Usually employs a pop3 server and is used to receive mail only nntp Network News Transfer Protocol A protocol used to distribute and retrieve news articles over the Internet real audio video A protocol used to transfer Real Audio or Real Video files 133 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual icmp Internet Control Message Protocol Allows error messages text packages and informational messages to be transferred over the Internet H 323 A standard protocol for sending audio and video over the Internet 1 120 A standard protocol for multimedia teleconferencing over the Internet SSH Secure Shell A method for the secure transfer of files from another computer Also enables remote capabilities terminal log in 134 Non Windows System Setup The Gateway supports both the Classic Macintosh operating systems 9 2 1 and below as well as OS X Note
95. of problems that may be encountered while using the Gateway and techniques to try and overcome the problem Note that these tech niques may not solve the problem LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Gateway is properly installed the LAN connections are correct and the power is on Confirm the computer and Gateway are on the same network segment If unsure let the computer get the IP address automatically by initiating the DHCP function see DHCP Server then verify the computer is using an IP address within the default range 192 168 1 2 through 198 168 1 254 If the computer is not using an IP address within the range it will not connect to the Gateway 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 all network cables are properly connected Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255 255 255 0 by clicking Status in the Main Menu screen Verify the Gateway s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in the Main Menu screen If running Windows 98 SE or Me check the computer s TCP IP settings Select Start Run enter winipcfg in the Open text box then press OK The IP Configuration window appears Ensure the text box at the top of the window contains the name of the Ethernet adapter installed in the computer If not click on the down
96. of the most current web activity on your network DSL Settings will allow you to modify the DSL settings Restore Default Will remove all current settings and restore your DSL Settings Modem to the default settings Upgrade Firmware Will alow you to Upgrade to the latest firmware Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Actiontec Electronics Inc From this screen the Web activity log can be viewed the DSL settings changed the Gateway s factory default settings restored and the Gateway s firmware 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 81 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 will refresh at the chosen interval Manual Refresh To set the Web Activity Log screen to manual refresh activate the circle next to Manual Refresh at the bottom of the Web Activity
97. on the keyboard Actiontec Microsoft Internet Explorer Be loj x File Edit View Favortes Toole Help 4q Back f ft Gt Search a Favorites E History 5 Address hitp 192 168 01 r Go 2 The Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Configuration Main Menu Setup Configuration Status Utilities Help Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Actiontec Electronics Inc 3 In the Set Up Configuration screen read the instructions then select Advanced Setup from the menu on the left side Basic Setup Set Up Configuration Change Admin Password This section will guide you through the configuration of your DSL Modem 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 Non Windows Setup Internet Service Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Advanced Setup process to configure your DSL Modem 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 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 4 Inthe next screen read the recommendations 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 Mod
98. one and be online at the same time ALL PHONES with the same number as your DSL Line will require Phone Filters This includes phones fax machines caller Ds and answering machines Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 2 Remove the phone filters from the Clear Bag Click Next Actiontec Installation Buddy Qwe alee Spirit of Service STEP 1 Open the CLEAR bag and take out the Phone Filters NOTE The number and type of Phone Filters included in this Kit may vary Click NEXT to continue Wall Mount Phone Filter Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 27 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Read the on screen information then unplug all telephones and other devices from their phone jacks Click Next Alctiontec Installation Buddy Qwe woke Spirit of Service STEP 2 Unplug your phones fax machine caller ID satellite receiver dial up modem or answering machine from their current Phone Jacks that utilize the same phone line as your DSL service CAUTION BO NOT unplug your Green DSL Cable from the Phone Jack near your Computer Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Caution Do not unplug the green DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer 4 Plug a phone filter into every
99. onnection Status Idle Speed down up o 0 Kbps ATM QoS class UBR Near End CRC Errors I F o o Far End CRC Errors I F 0 0 Near End RS FEC I F 0 0 Far End RS FEC I F 00 79 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual LAN Status Selecting LAN Status generates the Lan Port Status screen This screen displays on overview of the Gateway s LAN Local Area Network port connections Lan Port Status Ethernet Link Speed 100 Mbps Packets Sent 906 Packets Received 695 USB Link Speed Disconnected Packets Sent 0 Packets Received 0 Clear Main 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 80 Using Utilities To access the Gateway s Web based Utilities select Utilities from the Main Menu screen The Utilities screen appears Main Setup Status Utilities Help Utilities Web Activity Log Will provide you information
100. ort Self Help To obtain answers to DSL configuration questions visit the Qwest DSL Actiontec support page at this address http www qwest com dsl1 customerservice Actiontecgt701 wg html A help page is also available on the main page of the Actiontec DSL Gateway Web interface Enter 192 168 0 1 in the browser s address text box and when the first screen appears click HELP Basic Setup Support If unable to access the Internet look at the Internet light on the front of the DSL Gateway If the light is solid green call the ISP immediately If it is not solid green call Qwest at 1 800 247 7285 Other Problems Contact the ISP if experiencing problems with DHCP addressing configuration Static IP addressing configuration Transparent bridging configuration Contact Qwest at 1 800 247 7285 for DSL service outage support and repair Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual DSL service installation support amp Note Before attempting any of the above make sure access to the Internet is available Advanced Feature Support Qwest DSL technical support provides the following advanced feature support for the Actiontec DSL Gateway Contact Qwest at 1 800 247 7285 for configuration assistance Enabling Website Blocking Enabling VPN Pass Through gt Enabling Disabling NAT Firewall configuration Changing the LAN IP address of the DSL Gateway Enabling Services Blocking
101. patibility except where the non com patibility 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 speci fications or user guide 143 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 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 war ranty 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 packaged 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 Retu
102. puter Click Next Actiontec Installation Buddy Qwe alee Spirit of Service STEPS Plug the other 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 is slightly larger Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel Note An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack but is slightly larger 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 15 Make sure the Ethernet Network light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green Click Next Alctrortec Installation Buddy Qwest 2 Spirit of Service STEP 9 Confirm that the Ethernet Network light on the DSL Gateway is GREEN This may take a few moments fernonteg NOTE If the Ethernet Network Power DSL Internet Ethemet USB Wireless light is NOT green check that your Yellow Cable is properly connected Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 16 Get the green cable from the kit and plug one end into the green Line port on the rear panel of the Gateway Click Next Alcteorkec Installation Buddy Qwest LL Spirit of Service STEP 10 Get the Green Cable out of the Black Bag STEP ll Plug one end of the Green Cable into the GREEN Port labeled Line which is located on the back of the DSL Gateway
103. rams Documents Settings N E Control Panel Network Connections Search oe Printers and Faxes Help and Support we Taskbar and Start Menu Run Log Off oemtemp Windows XP Professional Turn OFF Computer 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network Connections inixi File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ar Q Back v gt 4 Search par Folders P X z iii Address e Control Panel gt Go Norton Antivirus y wee i 2 amp b amp b w 2 A DB Accessibility Add Hardware Add or Administrative Date and Time Display Folder Options Options Remoy Tools Be Pe D Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Mouse Controllers Options Phone and oS SF O g Power Options Printers and Regional and Scanners and Scheduled Sounds and Speech Faxes Language Cameras Tasks Audio Devices a o 2 amp Symantec System Taskbar and User Accounts LiveUpdate Start Menu 116 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 5 In the Network 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 corresponds to the network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column E Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q sax X 7 JO sea
104. rch gt Folders PES E x i E Address Network Connections Norton Antivirus fa Name Type Status Device Name O LAN or High Speed Internet Local 4rea Connection LAN or High Speed Inter Enabled Realtek RTL8139 Family Wizard Sl New Connection Wizard Wizard Q Network Setup Wizard wizard 6 The Local Area Connection Status window appears Select General then click Properties Local Area Connection Status 2 x General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 42 46 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity Sent 2 Received Packets 53 0 f Disable Close 117 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 7 The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select General 8 In the Components checked are used by this connection list box double click Internet Protocol TCP IP 4 Local Area Connection Properties 2 xi General Authentication Advanced Connect using B Realtek ATL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC This connection uses the following items vi E Client for Microsoft Networks vi B File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks MI J QoS Packet Scheduler a Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description ______ _ Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communica
105. re 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 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 255 lt 255 255 0 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 Obtain an IP Address auto matically is selected When active a black
106. ress 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 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 128 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 your network Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular 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
107. rk only if these same keys are entered in the computer s wireless encryption scheme 128 bit WEP 128 bit WEP requires one key comprising 13 hexadecimal pairs A hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0 9 or A F An example of a 128 bit WEP key is 3D 44 FE 6C A1 EF 2E D3 C4 21 74 5D B1 To create a 128 bit WEP key activate Key 1 by clicking in the appropriate circle then enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box After activating 128 bit WEP on the Gateway a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if this key is entered in the computer s wireless encryption scheme 256 bit WEP 256 bit WEP requires one key comprising 29 hexadecimal pairs A hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0 9 or A F An example of a 256 bit WEP key is 3D 44 FE 6C A1 EF 2E D3 C4 21 74 5D B1 To create a 256 bit WEP key activate Key 1 by clicking in the appropriate circle then enter 29 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box After activating 256 bit WEP on the Gateway a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if this key is entered in the computer s wireless encryption scheme Note Not all wireless PC Cards support 128 or 256 bit WEP Ensure that all PC Cards installed in the networked computers support 128 or 256 bit WEP before activating 65 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual WEP 802 1x Activating WEP 802 1x and clicki
108. rn 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 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 OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE CUSTOMERS 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 REMEDIES 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 CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SATISFACTORY QUALITY CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION AND NON INFRINGEMENT ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS 144 Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED B
109. rt Forward screen Advanced Port Forwarding Please enter ports and port ranges that some internet applications require to be forwarded in the spaces below IP Port Range Protocol IP Address of e E Remote IP Port Range Remote IP Address fo to 65535 M Any IP lanylP Add Remove List of Forwarded Ports Back Next 73 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual In this screen the user can allow only certain IP addresses to access forwarded ports Enter the port range of the forwarded ports in the Remote IP Port Range text boxes enter the IP address to be allowed access in the Remote IP Address text box then click Add The active forwarded ports will appear in the List of Forwarded Ports text box To deactivate a forwarded port select it from the List of Forwarded Ports text box then click Remove DMZ Hosting Selecting DMZ Hosting in the Advanced Configuration screen generates 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 Modem 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 cr
110. rvice Provider may require additional configuration In this case use the Advanced Setup process to configure your DSL Modem 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 The Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page screen appears In this screen the user can configure the ISP Protocol Bridged PPPoA or PPPoE and the IP configuration Dynamic or Static Using the Internet Service Provider ISP Worksheet provided by the ISP enter the information in the appropriate text boxes If no worksheet has been provided contact the ISP 139 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Actiontec DSL Gateway Setup Page The following will setup the router to work with your DSL provider The Actiontec DSL Gateway setup page can be used to setup your Gateway for the following configurations 1 RFC1483 Bridged with DHCP Bridging session terminated in the GT701 WG via a DHCP address from the ISP DHCP NAT is used on the LAN side to run multiple LAN devices Same for RFC1483 Routed 2 RFC1483 Bridged with Static IP Bridging session terminated in the GT701 WG via a single Static IP address from the ISP DHCP NAT is used on the LAN side to run multiple LAN devices Same for RFC1483 Routed 3 PPPoA with dynamic IP Addressing Same for PPPoE 4 PPPoA with a Single Static IP Address Same for PPPoE The
111. t gt Help Finish Cancel 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 11 Plug the larger end of the Power cord into a power outlet then click Next Qwe alleen Spirit of Service Atctiortec Installation Buddy STEP 4 Plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 12 Confirm the Power light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green then click Next Qwe le Spirit of Service AAcwontec Installation Buddy STEP 5 EI Confirm that the Power light on the DSL Gateway is GREEN ferionteg Click NEXT to continue Power DSL internet Ethemet USB Wireless Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 15 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 13 Get the yellow Ethernet cable from the kit and plug one end into a Yellow port on the back of the Gateway then click Next a Alctiortec Installation Buddy Qwe ele Spirit of Service STEP 6 Get the Yellow Cable from your DSL Quick Start Kit STEP 7 Connect one end of the Yellow Cable into the Yellow Port on the back of your DSL Gateway Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 14 Plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the com
112. t computer on included in the kit then click Next Alctrortec Installation Buddy Qwe ela Ren ASO Spirit of Service For this installation you will need EJ the following items from your DSL Quick Start Kit DSL Gateway Black Bag Yellow Cable Clear Bag NOTE You will NOT use the Purple Cable for this installation Click NEXT to continue Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 13 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 9 Get the Gateway from the kit then click Next x Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Qwest Spirit of Service It is time to connect your Wireless Ready 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 DSi Gateway Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 10 Get the Power cord from the black bag and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway then click Next x Alctorkec Installation Buddy Qwe we A Spirit of Service STEP 2 A Get the BLACK bag and remove the Power Cord from the bag STEP 3 Black Port Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port located on the back of the DSL Gateway provided in the DSL quick start kit Click NEXT to continue Power Cord Questions Call toll free 1 800 247 7285 lt Back Nex
113. ternet Services Blocked M Web FTP Newsgroups E mail TIM Netmeeting To modify 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 70 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Netmeeting If a computer on the network uses Netmeeting enable Netmeeting by clicking the circle next to On and entering the IP address of the computer Click Next then click Save and Restart to apply the settings If Netmeeting is not needed click the circle next to Off Note Netmeeting is used for NAT Private IP addressing only If the computer is configured for Unnumbered Mode and has a Public IP Address Netmeeting does not have to be enabled Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the Advanced Configuration 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 will be displayed in the Blocked Website List text box and will not be available to com
114. ther ISP lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 2 Read the on screen rental agreement and if you accept it click the circle next to I accept the agreement Click Next x F 3 Qwest pained Alcteorrtec Installation Buddy msn Premium This DSL Gateway is provided to you on a Rental basis By clicking I E accept this agreement you are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions By installing the DSL Gateway you affirm that you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions governing your use of the gateway included in the WHITE bag If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions please return the gateway to Qwest as directed in the WHITE bag do not accept this agreement lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 34 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 3 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 Then go to step 8 MSN users must enter their PPP User Name and PPP Password Alctrorkec Installation Buddy Qwe ee Sd Spirit of Service Make sure you enter the PPP User Name and PPP Password EXACTLY as it is listed on your ISP worksheet Pay special attention to the use of CAPITAL letters B You now need to enter your PPP User Name and PPP Password below The PPP User Name and PPP Beat Password can be found on the ISP Scant aaa Welcome L
115. ting is Disable which disables Dynamic Routing C Enable Disable If a gateway is set up behind the Gateway in the network configuration consult the documentation that came with the gateway to see what kind of Dynamic Routing is required then select the needed option 75 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 Internet Service Provider ISP NAT Warning Please do not disable NAT unless instructed to do so by your ISP Turning off NAT will open your modem 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 C On Off Back Next Static Routing Selecting Static Routing in the Advanced Settings screen generates 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 high light it by clicking on it in the
116. tion across diverse interconnected networks I Show icon in notification area when connected 9 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears General You can get IP 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 IP address 192 AGS 20 32 Subnet mask 259 209 205 200 Default gateway 4 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced Cancel 10 In the General tab make sure the circle next to Obtain an IP Address auto matically is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 118 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 11 Enter the following numbers in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 12 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 295 259594205 0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 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
117. tion 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 Next go to Connecting to the ISP on page 136 136 Appendix G Non Windows Setup OS X 1 From the Apple Menu select System 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 0 90 System Preferences Personal m e e O a Appearance Desktop amp Dock Expos International Security Screen Saver Hardware 6 Se vs amp CDs amp DVDs Displays Energy Keyboard amp Print amp Fax Sound Saver Mouse Internet amp Network Q Mac Network QuickTime Sharing System e a 2aoe aQae 4 Accounts Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Universal Update Access 137 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 The Network window appears Select Built In Ethernet from the Show drop down list aA Network Location Automatic HH Show Built in Ethernet Es PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 f Using DHCP HH
118. to continue IP Address m Subnet Mask m Default Gateway Address gt Note Contact the ISP if unsure of the proper configuration 61 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Encapsulation If the Gateway is configured to obtain an IP address through DHCP or to specify a static IP address select the appropriate encapsulation option used by the ISP RFC 1483 Bridged or RFC 1483 Routed WAN IP Address Please make the appropriate selection for your Broadband connection O Transparent Bridging RFC1483 Bridged Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE Obtain an IP Address through PPPoA O Obtain an IP Address through DHCP O Specify a Static IP Address Encapsulation RFC1483 Bridged RFC1483 Routed J Unnumbered Mode CIVIP Mode Unnumbered IP Address Gateway Address Unnumbered Subnet Mask gt Note Contact the ISP if unsure of the proper configuration Unnumbered Mode VIP Mode If a block of public static IP addresses was purchased from the ISP select Unnumbered Mode by clicking in the appropriate check box Then enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask in the Gateway Address and Unnumbered Subnet Mask text boxes below the Unnumbered IP Address Click Next then click Save and Restart to make all changes permanent The Unnumbered Mode feature automatically configures the appropriate IP rout ing for the IP Address block The IP route w
119. ver select Off DHCP Server Your Modem 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 C on Off 68 Chapter 6 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 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 192 168 0 2 Ending IP Address 192 168 0 254 SubnetMask 255 255 255 0 DNS Dynamic Static DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 Beginning IP Address the IP address at which the DHCP server starts assigning IP addresses Actiontec recommends keeping the fac tory 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 fac tory default settings 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 t
120. way 18 3 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Read the instructions select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box then click Next Actiorrtec Installation Buddy Qwe R Spirit of Service 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 eae additional computer to the Gateway momen aor at this time click the box next to bacon Adding Computers Once you have made your selection click NEXT to continue Please select from the following options IM Initial Setup I Adding Computers Select the appropriate modem payment option then click Next Alctiotec Installation Buddy Qwe ae Spirit of Service Qwest DSL provides the ability to A purchase or rent modems depending on your specific needs Select the modem payment option that you chose when ordering Qwest DSL service DSi Gateway rented my modem from Qwest purchased my modem from Qwest do not recall my selected payment option lt Back Next gt Help Finish 19 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 4 Read the on screen instructions regarding the terms and agreements of the rental contract click in the white circle next to I accept this agreement
121. wn the directory path followed by i386 for future reference 9 Close the Search Results window 104 Static IP Address 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 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 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 a Windows Update Programs x Favorites Documents 105 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel Windows Update Programs Favorites Documents e Control Panel Printers gt i Taskbar amp Start Menu ay Folder Options A A Active Desktop B Windows Update Settings Log Off Default Shut Down Start menu bmp Paint 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network J Control Panel ss 15 x File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Back
122. y Did you know you can connect additional PC s to your Qwest DSL with MSN Premium service utilizing Other ISPs Alctiotec Installation Buddy Qwe L2 Spirit of Service Congratulations You have successfully set up your Qwest DSL service The following screens will provide additional information about the features of your Qwest DSL provided Actiontec Gateway and service DSi Gateway Did you know that you can connect additional PC s to your Qwest provided Actiontec Gateway utilizing this disk Click NEXT to continue The Gateway is successfully configured and ready for use 39 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank 40 Using Qwest DSL Qwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest DSL service For this reason the Qwest DSL connection is not portable it can t be accessed while away from the home or business To connect while traveling ask the ISP about a dial up account Most Qwest DSL ISPs provide a dial up account for free while others charge a minimal fee Qwest DSL is a highly reliable service but it is possible to have a dial up connection in the unlikely event that problems arise with the DSL service Most Qwest DSL ISPs provide a dial up account for free If not there are a number of free Internet pro viders whose products make great backup Internet access in the unlikely event they are ever ne
123. y M Please wait while we check the configuration of the DSL Gateway lt Back Next gt Help Finish Cancel 89 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 11 A congratulations window appears The computer is connected to the network via Ethernet MSN west Choice ps Actorntec Installation Buddy Q a msn Premium Congratulations You have successfully set up this computer to share high speed Internet access Click FINISH DSi Gateway Other ISPs Actoriec Installation Buddy Qwe ake Spirit of Service Congratulations You have successfully set up this computer to share high speed Internet access Click FINISH Teveivttec DSi Gateway 90 Chapter 8 Setting Up a Network USB 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the on screen instructions then click Next Acteorrtec Installation Buddy Qwe ee Hd Spirit of Service Welcome to Qwest DSL Before installing Qwest DSL service please disable all firewall and or anti virus software you may have running at this time The Actiontec Installation Buddy will be your step by step quide during the following installation activities 1 Installing your DSL Gateway 2 Installing Phone Filters on all phones in your home with the same phone number as your DSL service x DSL Gateway

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