Wireless–Ready DSL Gateway User Manual
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Technical Support 2 Setting Up the Gateway Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection Connecting Additional Computers 3 Basic Setup 1 1 2 3 3 15 19 22 33 Basic Setup Gateway Features 33 36 4 Advanced Setup 37 Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Wireless Settings LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking VPN Pass Through Remote Management Port Forwardi
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual A Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 and 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 63 63 66 69 73 B Specifications 79 General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental C Glossary D Security Level Services Table High Security Level Medium Security Level Low Security Level 79 80 80 81 83 87 87 88 88 E Non-Windows System Setup Classic OS X Connecting to the ISP 89 89 91 92 Notices 95 Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Limit
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect a multiple number of computers to a single highspeed broadband connection. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the home office or small business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway is one of the keys to your success.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available every day from 6 A.M. to 11 P.M. (MST) to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Technical Support Phone: 719-884-8300 E-mail: techsupp@actiontec.com Internet: www.actiontec.
2 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, connect it to a computer. After connecting this first computer, other computers can be added to the network via USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly (see “Connecting Additional Computers on page 22).
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. When the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, select an option, then click Next. 3. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 4. In the next window, select the type of Gateway (1 Yellow Port or 4 Yellow Port), then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 5. In the next window, select Ethernet, then click Next. 6. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657. Click Next. 7. The next window appears, showing the items needed to set up the Gateway. Click Next.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 8. The next window appears. Get the Gateway, take it out of its protective plastic bag, then click Next. 9. When the next window appears, get the Yellow Cable and connect one end to one of the Yellow Ports on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 10. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Yellow Cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 11. As shown in the next window, get the Black Bag and remove the Power Cord and Black DSL Cable, then click Next. ☞ Note: Depending on the country, the picture in the previous figure may or may not reflect the type of power cord supplied. 12. The next window appears. Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 13.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 14. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and one of the Ethernet Lights on the Gateway glows steadily green. This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next. 15. The following window appears. Get the Black DSL Cable and plug one end into the Green Line Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 16. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 17. When the next window appears, confirm the Power, Internet, and one of the Ethernet Lights on the Gateway glow steadily green. This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next. ☞ Note: If the Power, Internet and Ethernet Lights on the Gateway are not solid green, check all connections to the Gateway. If all connections are plugged in properly, call your DSL service provider. The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. When the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, select an option, then click Next. 3. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 4. In the next window, select the type of Gateway (1 Yellow Port or 4 Yellow Port), then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 5. In the next window, select USB, then click Next. 6. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657. Click Next. 7. The next window appears, with information regarding the items needed to set up the Gateway. Click Next.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 8. The next window appears. Get the Gateway, take it out of its protective plastic bag, then click Next. 9. When the next window appears, get the Purple Cable and connect the square end to the Purple Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 10. Another window appears. Plug the rectangular end of the Purple (USB) Cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 11. As shown in the next window, get the Black Bag and remove the Power Cord and Black DSL Cable, then click Next. ☞ Note: Depending on the country, the picture in the previous figure may or may not reflect the type of power cord supplied. 12. The next window appears. Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 13.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 14. When the next window appears, confirm the Power Light on the Gateway glows steadily green. This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next. 15. The following window appears. Get the Black DSL Cable and plug one end into the Green Line Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 16. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 17. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Internet Lights on the Gateway glow steadily green. This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next. ☞ Note: If the Powerand Internet Lights on the Gateway are not solid green, check all connections to the Gateway. If all connections are plugged in properly, call your DSL service provider. The Gateway is connected to a computer via USB. Next, install the phone filters as described in “Installing Filters,” below.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. When the next window appears, read the onscreen information concerning home security alarms, then click Next. 2. When the next window appears, unplug all phone cords from their respective phone jacks, then click Next. Caution: Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer. 3. Plug a filter in every phone jack using the same number as the DSL line, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Caution: Do not install a filter in the phone jack used by the black DSL cable. 4. In the next window, read the instructions. Plug the loose end of the existing phone cord into a filter, keeping the other end connected to the device (phone, fax machine, answering machine, etc.). Click Next. 5. Answer the question (“Do you have a phone next to your computer?”) in the following window by clicking Yes or No, then click Next.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 6. If you answered “No” in the previous window, go to “Setting up the DSL Connection” on page 19. If you answered “Yes,” the following window appears. Unplug the phone cord connected to the phone from its phone jack in the wall, the click Next. Caution: Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer. 7. When the next window appears, plug the loose end of the phone cord into a filter.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 8. The next window appears. Plug the phone filter into the Phone Jack on the back of the Gateway. Do not plug the phone filter into the phone jack on the back of the computer. The connections should look exactly as the configuration in the picture, below (if the first computer is connected via USB; if the first computer is connected via Ethernet, the yellow cable will be plugged into one of the yellow ports). Click Next Next, go to “Setting Up the DSL Connection,” below.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. In the next window, read the onscreen information, then click Next. 3. In the next window, select the type of setup implementation, then click Next. Basic Setup 1. If “Basic Setup” was chosen, the following window appears. Enter the appropriate user name and password in the text boxes. If no user name and password are needed, click on the check box next to “My ISP does not require this information.” Click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 2. The next window appears while the configuration of the Gateway is checked. 3. The final window appears after the Gateway is successfully set up. Click Finish to exit the Installation Buddy. The first computer is configured to use the Gateway. To connect additional computers, go to “Connecting Additional Computers” on page 21. Advanced Setup 1. If “Advanced Setup” was chosen, select the type of connection, then click Next.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. Follow the instructions in the next windows to set up the Gateway. The first computer is configured to use the Gateway. To connect additional computers, go to “Connecting Additional Computers” below. Connecting Additional Computers To connect additional computers to the Gateway, select the type of connection, then follow the instructions. Connecting Via Ethernet 1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 3. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select Addtional Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 4. The next window appears. Select the type of Gateway (1 Yellow Port or 4 Yellow Ports) by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next. 5. In the next window, select Wired (USB or Ethernet), then click Next.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 6. In the next window, select Ethernet, then click Next. 7. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657. Click Next. 8. The following window appears. Get the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable from the DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9. When the next window appears, plug one end of the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable into the Yellow Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 10. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next. ☞ Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port, but is slightly bigger. 11.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 12. The Gateway connects, and then the final window appears. Click Finish. The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet. Connecting Via USB 1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, select a country, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 2. When the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, select an option, then click Next. 3. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select Addtional Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 4. The next window appears. Select the type of Gateway (1 Yellow Port or 4 Yellow Ports) by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 5. In the next window, select Wired (USB or Ethernet), then click Next. 6. In the next window, select USB, then click Next. 7. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657. Click Next.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 8. The following window appears. Get the Purple (USB) Cable from the DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next. 9. When the next window appears, plug square end of the Purple (USB) Cable into the Purple Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 10. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual ☞ Note: A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch, and may be vertically or horizontally oriented.. 12. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Internet (4 Yellow Port model) or Power and USB (1 Yellow Port model) glows steadily green. This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next. 13. The Gateway connects, and then the final window appears. Click Finish. The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Connecting Wirelessly 1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, select a country, then click Next. 2. When the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, select an option, then click Next. 3. The next window appears.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 4. The next window appears. Select the type of Gateway (1 Yellow Port or 4 Yellow Ports) by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next. 5. In the next window, select Wireless, then click Next. 6. The next window appears. Read and follow the onscreen instructions. To finish connecting the Gateway wirelessly to the computer, insert the CD that come with the PC Card into the computer’s CD-ROM drive and run the client setup.
4 Basic Setup This chapter is a guide through a basic configuration of the Gateway, including how to connect the Gateway to the ISP, as well as an overview of the Gateway’s LEDs and switches. 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. 2. The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3. Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click Begin Basic Setup. 4. In the next window, follow the onscreen instructions, then click 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.
Chapter 4 Basic Setup 6. Enter the User Name, Password, and Static IP provided by the ISP in the “DSL Broadband Connection - PPP” screen. Click Next. ☞ Note: If the ISP uses a connection method other than PPPoE (DHCP or Static IP, for example) see “Advanced Setup” to connect the Gateway. 7. Click Save and Restart in the “Save and Restart” screen. 8. The “Congratulations” screen appears. The Gateway is successfully configured.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Gateway Features This section contains a quick description of the Gateway’s LEDs and switches. Power LED - The Power LED displays the Gateway’s current status. If the Power LED glows steadily green, the Gateway is receiving power and fully operational. When the Power LED is rapidly flashing, the Gateway is initializing.
Advanced Setup 5 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 on the keyboard. 2. The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration. 3.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced setup on the Gateway, click Begin Advanced Setup. 5. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen appears. To check all the settings, or if unsure of which settings to modify, select Next. To modify a specific configuration, click on its name in the menu bar on the left.
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup modem providers and other types of broadband Internet connections (such as fixed point wireless) may use either DHCP or Static IP address. If unsure about which connection is present, check with the Internet Service Provider (ISP) before continuing. After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection. Transparent Bridging Select this option to use the Gateway as a transparent bridge.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Select this option to allow the Gateway to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) or Point-to-Point over ATM (PPPoA) protocol. 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).
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup Specify a Static IP Address Select this option if assigned a static (specific) IP Address by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). Enter the IP Address, along with the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Address (also provided by the ISP), in the “Broadband Connection via Static IP Address” screen. If required to provide a Host Name and Domain Name, enter them here as well.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 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.
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 64-bit WEP 64-bit WEP requires four separate keys. Each key comprises five hexadecimal 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, enter five hexadecimal digit pairs in each Key text box (Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4).
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual LAN IP Address Selecting LAN IP Address in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “LAN IP Address” screen. The value in the LAN IP Address text box is the IP address of the Gateway as seen on the network. The LAN IP address of the Gateway can be modified, but Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory setting (192.168.0.1). the Gateway’s Address is modified, verify the ☞ Note: IfServer range is within the same subnet.
Chapter 5 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.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 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. To modify Internet privileges (Web, FTP, Newsgroups, etc.) for the computers on the network: 1.
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 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 computers on the network.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Remote Management” screen. Remote Management allows access to the Gateway through the Internet via another computer. Actiontec recommends leaving the Remote Management Off (the factory default setting). 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”).
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup To remove forwarded ports, highlight them, then click Remove. Clicking Advanced brings up the “Advanced Port Forward” screen. 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.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 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 is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services. These programs usually require multiple open ports, making the network accessible from the Internet.
Chapter 5 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. Dynamic Routing Selecting Dynamic Routing in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Dynamic Routing” screen.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready 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).
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup MAC Address Cloning Selecting MAC Address Cloning in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “MAC Address Cloning” screen. A MAC (media access control) address is an identifier unique to every networkable device. Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) require a MAC address to validate a computer’s permission to be on their network.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 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. In the left hand column, there are other Status options available: Routing Table, WAN Status, LAN Status, and Active User List.
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup WAN Status Selecting WAN Status generates a “Current Status” screen. This screen displays on overview of the Gateway’s WAN (Wide Area Network) connection. 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.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Active User List Selecting Active User List generates the “Active User List” screen. This screen displays a list of the users currently connected to the Gateway accessing the Internet with Network Address Translation (NAT) security activated.
6 Utilities To access the Gateway’s utilities select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The “Utilities” screen appears. From here, 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.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 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 here. Actiontec recommends not changing these values without consulting the ISP. Restore Default Settings To restore the Gateway to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings from the “Utilities” screen.
Chapter 6 Utilities 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. To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware: 1. Click the link in the “Upgrade Firmware” window and download the upgrade files to the hard drive of the computer. 2. Double-click on the upgrade file, named “upgrade.exe.” 3. Enter the IP address of the Gateway and click Start. The upgrade process begins.
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Troubleshooting 7 This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Gateway, and solutions to overcome 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.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 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.
A Setting Up Static IP Address 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. The following procedures are based on the Gateway’s fac☞ Note: tory default address.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Network” window appears. In the "The following network components are installed" list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP. 6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Select IP Address. 7. In the IP Address tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an IP Address” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone. 8. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box: 192.168.0.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 10. Click OK. The TCP/IP Properties window disappears. 11. In the Network window, click OK. The Network window disappears. 12. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer should be restarted. Click Yes. The computer restarts.
Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready 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. 6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Click IP Address. 7. In the IP Address tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an IP Address” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone. 8.
Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 10. Click OK. The TCP/IP Properties window disappears. 11. If there is a check in the box next to “Detect connection to network media,” click on it to uncheck the box. 12. In the Network window, click OK. The Network window disappears. 13. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer should be restarted.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dialup Connections.
Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that corresponds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column. 6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then click Properties.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General. 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, doubleclick Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 9. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears. 10. In the General tab, make sure the the circle next to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.
Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 13. Click OK. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window disappears. 14 In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click OK. The Local Area Connection Properties window disappears. 15. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window. The window disappears. 16.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections.
Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 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. 6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then click Properties.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready 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, doubleclick Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 9. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears. 10. In the General tab, make sure the the circle next to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.
Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 11. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box: 198.162.0.2 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 13. Click OK. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window disappears. 14 In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click OK. The Local Area Connection Properties window disappears. 15.
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B Specifications General Model Number GS204AD9-01 (Four-Port Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT) IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) IEEE 802.11b (Wireless) G.dmt G.lite t1.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Speed LAN Ethernet: 10/100Mbps Wireless: See “Wireless Operating Range” (if used) Cabling Type 10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5 100BaseTX: UTP/STP Category 5 USB Wireless Operating Range If used: Indoors Up to 30M (100 ft.) @ 11 Mbps Up to 50M (165 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps Up to 70M (230 ft.) @ 2 Mbps Up to 91M (300 ft.) @ 1 Mbps Outdoors Up to 152M (500 ft.) @ 11 Mbps Up to 270M (885 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps Up to 396M (1300 ft.) @ 2 Mbps Up to 457M (1500 ft.
Appendix B Specifications Environmental Power Input External, 12V DC, 1.
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C 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 coverage area of the access point and remain connected to the network.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Firewall Prevents users outside the network from accessing and/or damaging files or computers on the network. Gateway A device that manages the data traffic of a 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 gateway.
Appendix C Glossary Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used within a particular network only. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network) A network connecting computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a WAN.
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D 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 services and their respective ports are listed in the two right-hand columns; the “In” column details if a particular service can be accessed by a user outside of the network; and the “Out” column informs whether a computer on the Gateway’s network can access a particular incoming service.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Medium Security Level Service http dns ftp telnet smtp pop3 nntp real audio/video icmp H.323 T.120 SSH Port 80 53 21 23 25 110 119 7070 n/a 1720 1503 22 In no no no no no no no yes no no no no Out yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes In no yes no no no no no yes yes yes yes yes Out yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes Low Security Level Service http dns ftp telnet smtp pop3 nntp real audio/video icmp H.323 T.
E Non-Windows System Setup The Gateway supports both the Classic Macintosh operating systems (9.2.1 and below), as well as OS X. When installing any software, consult the user manual and ☞ Note: help files supplied with the software for detailed information. Actiontec provides the following information as a guideline only. Classic To configure the Router, Open Transport 2.5.2 or above must be loaded on the computer. 1. Click Apple, Control Panels, then TCP/IP.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. When the “TCP/IP” window appears, select Edit from menu bar, then select User Mode. 3. When the “User Mode” window appears, select Advanced, then click OK. 4. In the “TCP/IP” window, select Ethernet from the “Connect via” drop-down list. 5. Select Using DHCP Server from the “Configure” drop-down list. 6. Ensure the “Use 802.3” option is not checked. 7. Disregard any addresses in the IP Address text boxes.
Appendix E Non-Windows System Setup OS X 1. Open the “System Preferences” application via the Dock or Apple Menu. The “Network” window appears. 2. Select Built-In Ethernet from the “Show” drop-down list. 3. Select TCP/IP and, from the “Configure” drop-down list, select Using DHCP. 4. Click Apply Now and close the “System Preferences” application. The TCP/IP settings are configured. Next, go to “Connecting to the ISP” on page 86.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 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. 2. The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration. 3. In the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, select Non-Windows Setup from the menu on the left side.
Appendix E Non-Windows System Setup 4. The “Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page” screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions and, 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. 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 LEDs stop blinking.
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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 installation. 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.
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require☞ Note: ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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 Wireless-Ready 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 THIRDPARTY SOFTWARE. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE.
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.
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