Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Router Features Technical Support 1 1 2 4 2 Connecting the Router 5 Ethernet Connection USB Connection 5 6 3 Basic Setup 7 Basic Setup 7 4 Advanced Setup 11 Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Wireless Settings Wireless MAC Authentication LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking VPN Pass Through Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing Static Routing MAC Addres
Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual A Specifications 39 General Wireless Operating Range Environmental B Configuring TCP/IP 39 40 40 43 Windows 95, 98, and Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 Macintosh 43 48 57 61 C Sharing Files and Printers 63 Windows 95, 98, and Me Windows 2000 Macintosh 63 70 71 E Finding the MAC Address 73 Windows 95, 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router. This Router is the simplest way to connect a number of computers to a single high-speed broadband modem. 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 Cable/DSL Router is the key to your success.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Router Features The Router has a series of informational LEDs (lights) on its front panel, and a variety of ports on its rear panel. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the Router. Front Panel There are five LEDs (light emitting diodes, or lights) on the front panel of the Router, as shown in the figure, below.
Chapter 1 Introduction Wireless LED When the Wireless LED glows steadily, the Router is ready for wireless networking. LAN LED The LAN LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a computer with the yellow (Ethernet) cable. USB LED The USB LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a computer with the purple (USB) cable. Rear Panel The Router has four ports and a Reset button on its rear panel, as shown in the figure below.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Cable/DSL Port The Red port is used to connect the Router to a cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet cable. USB Port The Purple port is used to connect the Router to a computer on the home network with the Purple (Ethernet) cable. Power Port The Black port is used to connect the Router’s Power cord. Reset Button The Reset button is used to reset the Router.
2 Connecting the Router The Router can be physically connected to the computers in two ways: by Ethernet cable, or USB cable, as well as wirelessly. Select the type of connection and follow the instructions. Ethernet Connection 1. Start up the computer. 2. Plug one end of the red cable (included with the Router) to the port labeled “LAN” on the back of the Router. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the computer. 3.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual USB Connection 1. Start up the computer. 2. Connect the square plug of the purple cable to the port labeled “USB” on the back of the Router. Connect the rectangular plug of the blue cable to a USB port on the computer. 3. Plug the Router’s power supply into a electrical wall outlet, then plug the other end in the port labeled “Power” on the back of the Router.
3 Basic Setup This section is a guide through a basic configuration of the R0uter, including how to connect the Router to the ISP. Basic Setup To configure the router 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. 3. Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click Begin Basic Setup.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. Complete the three steps listed in the “Basic Setup” screen, then click Next. 5. Select either DSL Option 1, DSL Option 2, or Cable (depending on what kind of broadband service is received) in the “Broadband Connection” screen , then click Next. ☞ ☞ Note: If using a DSL modem, select DSL Option 1. If an Internet connection cannot be established after selecting DSL Option 1, return to this screen and select DSL Option 2.
Chapter 3 Basic Setup 6a. If DSL Option 1 is selected, enter the user name and password provided by the ISP in the “DSL Broadband Connection - PPPoE” screen. Click Next. 6b. If DSL Option 2 is selected, go directly to step 7. DSL Option 2 should only be selected if the Router cannot connect using DSL Option 1 6c.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 8. The “Congratulations” screen appears. The Router is successfully configured. The power LED flashes rapidly while the Router restarts, then glows steadily green when fully operational. The Router 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 entered correctly.
Advanced Setup 4 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 Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced setup on the Router, 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 4 Advanced Setup After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection. Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE Select this option to allow the Router to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet protocol. Dialout on-demand Select this option to disconnect from the current Internet session after an idle time designated in the “Idle Timeout” text box.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual User Name and Password If a User Name and Password was entered during Basic Setup, it should be displayed in the “Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screen. If not, enter the information now. If the information is unavailable, contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Chapter 4 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 Cable/DSL Router 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 Router’s wireless network must have this same ESSID value. (For the Actiontec 802.
Chapter 4 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 Cable/DSL Router User Manual Wireless MAC Authentication Selecting Wireless MAC Authentication in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Wireless MAC Authentication” screen. Here, the user can manage the access other wireless networking devices have on the wireless network. Accept All Clients Select this option to allow all wireless networking devices (except those entered in the “Exception List” list box; see below) access to the wireless network.
Chapter 4 Advanced Setup 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 Router as seen on the network. The LAN IP address of the Router can be modified, but Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory setting (192.168.0.1). the Router’s Address is modified, verify the ☞ Note: IfServer range is within the same subnet.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 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 Router. 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.
Chapter 4 Advanced Setup 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.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Netmeeting To allow the computers on the Router’s network to access Netmeeting, enter the Netmeeting IP address in the IP text box, then select On. If Netmeeting is not needed, select Off. Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Website Blocking” screen. This feature enables the Router to block Web sites to all computers on the network.
Chapter 4 Advanced Setup VPN Pass Through Selecting VPN Pass Through in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “VPN Pass Through” screen. To set up Virtual Private Networking (VPN) using IPSec/L2TP (which allows multiple, client-initiated VPN pass-through sessions), select On. Note that VPN via PPTP pass through is always active. Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Remote Management” screen.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Port Forwarding Selecting Port Forwarding in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Port Forwarding” screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the Router’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 recommends using DMZ Hosting.
Chapter 4 Advanced Setup 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.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 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.
Chapter 4 Advanced Setup 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, highlight it by clicking on it in the Static Routing Table, then click Remove. MAC Address Cloning Selecting MAC Address Cloning in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “MAC Address Cloning” screen.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Status After configuring the Router, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the Main Menu. The “Current Status” screen appears, displaying many of the Router’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. Click to generate the option of choice.
Chapter 4 Advanced Setup 2. From the Setup/Configuration screen, select Change Admin Password. 3. The “Change Admin Password” screen appears. Enter the new password in the “New Password” text box, then enter it again in the “Re-enter New Password” text box. 4. Click Save and Restart. The new password will be in effect when the Router restarts.
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5 Utilities To access the Router’s utilities select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The “Utilities” screen appears. From here, the Web activity log can be viewed, the Router’s factory default settings restored, and the Router’s firmware upgraded. Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Router’s network has visited. To access the Web Activity Log, select Web Activity Log from the “Utilities” screen.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Restore Default Settings To restore the Router 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 Router’s settings will be lost and the factory default settings will be restored. During this process, the Router’s power LED flashes and the Router is disabled.
Troubleshooting 6 This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Router, and solutions to overcome the problem. Cannot Use the Internet If the Router cannot connect to the Internet, check the following: Physical Connection Ensure that the power light is on, as well as lights for any active connections, such as USB, Wireless, or Ethernet. If they are not on, reconnect the cable or adapter.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL User Manual If still disconnected, click Setup at the top of the page and go through the Basic setup to configure the router for your connection to the Internet. Make the appropriate selections for DSL/Cable, Ethernet/USB and Username/Password. Click Save and Restart to save the configuration. (It will take 1 minute for the router to restart.) Recheck the Connection Status. When the status is “Connected” web browsing is possible.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 3. Click Advanced and in the “Property” list find an entry for speed or media type and click it to highlight it. To the right of that should be a “Value” drop down menu. Click on the drop down arrow and then click on Auto, Autoselect, or Auto sense in that menu. Then, click OK to close the window. 4. Click Ok in the “Network Properties” window and you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click Yes.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL User Manual Other Problems LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Router is properly installed, the LAN connections are correct, and the power is on. Confirm the computer and Router 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).
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Unable to get an IP address from Cable/DSL Modem. Ensure the Router is properly connected to the computer and is plugged in. Turn off the cable/DSL modem and wait a few seconds. Turn the modem back on, wait for it to go through its self-test, then check for the IP address. Verify the modem is DHCP compatible. Ensure the user name and password are entered for the cable/DSL modem by using to the Router’s Web-based utility (see “Advanced Setup” for more information).
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A Specifications General Model Number GE344000-01 (Single-Port Wireless Cable/DSL Router) Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT) IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) IEEE 802.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Modem User Manual Wireless Operating Range 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 396 (1300 ft.) @ 2 Mbps Up to 457M (1500 ft.) @ 1 Mbps Topology Star (Ethernet) Environmental Power Input External, 6.
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Configuring TCP/IP B To configure computers using operating systems other than Windows XP (for Windows XP instructions, see “Before Connecting”), choose the operating system and follow the instructions: Windows 95, 98, and Me Ensure the Windows installation disks or CD-ROM is available before beginning, since some driver information may need to be copied during the configuration process. If the installed Ethernet adapter was supplied with a driver diskette, it should be available as well.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. Select TCP/IP from the “The following network components are installed” list box, then click Properties. If TCP/IP is not listed, add it by clicking Add… and following the prompts. 5. When the “TCP/IP Properties” window appears, select IP Address, then Obtain an IP Address automatically.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP 6. Select Gateway. If there is an IP address in the “Installed gateways” list box, click on it, then click Remove.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 7. Select DNS Configuration, then click Disable DNS. 8. Select WINS Configuration. Ensure Use DHCP for WINS Resolution is activated, and Disable WINS Resolution is not activated.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP 9. Click OK and, in the “Network” window, select Identification. The “Identification” tab contains three text boxes: Computer Name - Enter the name of the computer (i.e., MyComputer, John, CPU654) in this text box. All computers on the network must have a unique name. ☞ Note: Actiontec recommends the “Computer Name” contain no spaces. For example, entering “jackscomputer” is correct; entering “big beige box” is incorrect.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 11. The “System Settings Change” window appears. Click Yes to restart the computer. ☞ Note: If the “System Settings Change” window does not appear, restart the computer manually after completing step 10. 12. Once the computer restarts and Windows has finished loading, a prompt for a password appears. Do not click Cancel! This is the password that Windows will use to authenticate a user’s permission to be on the network.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP 3. When the “Network” window appears, select Identification. 4. In the “Identification” tab, enter a Computer Name (if needed) and Workgroup in their respective text boxes. 5. Restart the computer. Caution: Do not change both the Computer Name and Workgroup at the same time. Change one, restart the computer, change the other, and restart the computer a second time. 6. After restarting, return to the “Network” window and select Services.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 7. In the “Network Services” list box, ensure the following services are listed: Computer Browser, RPC Configuration, Server, and Workstation. These services should be present after a TCP/IP installation. Note that not all of the services listed below are required for Router operation. For additional information, refer to the Windows documentation or Microsoft support services.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP 8. Select Protocols and verify TCP/IP Protocol is listed in the “Network Protocols” list box. If not, add it by clicking Add… and following the prompts. 9. Select TCP/IP Protocol in the “Network Protocols” list box and click Properties.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 10. When the “Microsoft TCP/IP” window appears, select IP Address. 11. Click Obtain an IP Address from a DHCP Server. Verify DHCP is enabled by clicking Advanced.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP 12. Select WINS Address and verify the only entry in the “Adapter” list box is the Ethernet adapter installed in the computer. 13. Select Routing, verify Enable IP Forwarding is not checked, then click OK to return to the “Network” window.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 14. When the “Network” window appears, click Adapters and verify the installed Ethernet adapter is listed. If the card is not listed, add it by clicking Add… and following the prompts.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP 15. Click the Bindings tab, select All Services from the “Show Bindings for” dropdown list, and verify TCP/IP is bound to the Ethernet adapter, as shown below. 16. Select All Protocols from the “Show Bindings for” drop-down list in the “Bindings” tab and expand all entries shown by clicking the plus signs (+). Verify that both the TCP/IP Protocol and WINS Client (TCP/IP) entries are both bound to the Ethernet adapter.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 17. Select All Adapters from the “Show Bindings for” drop-down list in the “Bindings” tab and expand all entries shown by clicking the plus signs (+). Verify the Ethernet adapter is bound to the TCP/IP Protocol, and the WINS Client (TCP/IP) is bound to both Server and Workstation, as shown below.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP 18. Restart the computer. After the computer restarts, verify the settings. Click Start, Programs and Command Prompt. At the command prompt, enter: ipconfig /all Verify an IP address was received, then close the window. Windows 2000 Windows 2000 installs with default TCP/IP configuration. If the computer is new with Windows 2000 installed, or Windows 2000 has just been installed on the computer, connect the computer to the Router. No further configuration is necessary.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. From the “Network and Dial-Up Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection Status. 4. Click Properties in the “Local Area Connection Status” window.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP 5. In the “Connect using” text box of the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, the Ethernet adapter used by the Local Area Connection is displayed. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, the components bound to the Ethernet adapter are displayed, with a check next to them if currently active. Verify there is a check next to the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” entry, or click the box if not checked.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. When the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears, ensure both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are activated. If not, click their respective radio buttons. 5. Click OK to finish. The Windows 2000 TCP/IP settings are configured.
Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Macintosh The Router 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. 2.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. Select Using DHCP Server from the “Configure” drop-down list. 5. Ensure the “Use 802.3” option is not checked. 6. Disregard any addresses in the IP Address text boxes. They will be reacquired when the first connection is made. 7. 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. 8. Close the “TCP/IP” window and when prompted to save changes, click Save. 9.
C Sharing Files and Printers The Router supports file and printer sharing, allowing any computer on the network to share files and access a shared printer. To configure file and printer sharing, select the operating system and follow the instructions. Windows 95, 98, and Me File Sharing 1. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel. 2. In the “Control Panel” window, click Network. 3. The “Network” window appears.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. In the “Select Network Component Type” window, select Service in the “Click the type of network component you want to install” list box, then click Add…. 5. The “Select Network Service” window appears. Select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks from the “Models” list box, then click OK. 6. In the “File and Print Sharing” window, ensure both of the listed options are checked. If not, click the boxes, then click OK.
Appendix C Sharing Files and Printers 7. The “Network” window reappears. Select Identification. The “Identification” tab contains three text boxes: Computer Name - Enter the name of the computer (i.e., MyComputer, John, CPU654) in this text box. All computers on the network must have a unique name. ☞ Note: Actiontec recommends the “Computer Name” contain no spaces. For example, entering “jackscomputer” is correct; entering “big beige box” is incorrect.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 8. Select Configuration. In the “Primary Network Logon” list box, ensure Client for Microsoft Networks is selected. If not, select it from the dropdown list, then click OK. 9. The “System Settings Change” window appears. Click Yes to restart the computer. ☞ Note: If the “System Settings Change” window does not appear, restart the computer manually after completing step 7. 10.
Appendix C Sharing Files and Printers 11. Right-click the file or drive to share. In the pop-up menu that appears, select Sharing. 12. Select Shared As from the “File Share Screen Properties” windows and enter a name in the “Share Name” text box. This name will show up on the other computers on the network as a shared device. 13. Select an “Access Type,” as explained below. Read Only - Allows other users on the network to view the file or drive selected, but not modify it.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Full - Allows other users on the network to read, modify, move, and delete any information in the selected file or drive. Sharing privileges can be restricted by entering a password in the “Full Access Password” text box.
Appendix C Sharing Files and Printers Depends on Password - Allows both read-only and full access on the shared file or drive. The level of access depends on the passwords entered in the “Read-Only Password” and “Full Access Password” text boxes. Users with access to the read-only password have read-only privileges to the shared file or drive; users with access to the full-access password have full access to the shared file or drive. When finished, click Apply, then OK. Printer Sharing 1.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Windows 2000 1. After configuring the computer (including installing and configuring the network adapter), Windows 2000 automatically enables file and print sharing. The only item to be checked is the computer and workgroup names. All computers on the network must have a unique computer name and the same workgroup name. To check or change the computer and workgroup names, right-click My Computer, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 2.
Appendix C Sharing Files and Printers 4. In the “Workgroup” text box, enter the network name. This name must be the same on every computer on the network. Click OK. 5. The “Network Properties” window appears. Click OK, and restart the computer. Macintosh File Sharing 1. Select Apple, Control Panels, then File Sharing. 2. When the “File Sharing” window appears, select “Start/Stop.” In the “Network Identity” section, enter an Owner Name and Owner Password.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 5. To allow other users to access the computer without giving out the owner name and owner password, select Users and Groups, then New User. 6. When the “New User” window appears, enter the Name and Password of the user in their respective text boxes. If allowing the user to change his/her password, click the Allow user to change password box. 7. From the “Show” list menu, select Sharing.
Finding the MAC Address D This appendix explains how to determine the MAC address of an Ethernet adapter installed on a computer. Select the operating system and follow the instructions. Windows 95, 98 1. Click Start, then Run. 2. The “Run” window appears. In the “Open” text box, enter: ipconfig /all 3. Click OK. The “IP Configuration” window appears. 4. Note the “Adapter Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet adapter. Windows Me 1. Click Start, then Run. 2.
Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Windows 2000 1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt. 2. When the “Command Prompt” window appears, enter: ipconfig /all then press Enter on the keyboard. 3 A list of information about the Ethernet adapter appears. 4. Note the “Physical Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet adapter. Windows NT 4.0 1. Click Start, Programs, Command Prompt. 2.
E 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 Cable/DSL Router 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 E 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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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 Cable/DSL Router 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.
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