WiFi 6 Gateway Router with Bonded VDSL Model # T3280 User Manual 0535-0137-000
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 4 Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Gateway Connecting the Gateway 2 Accessing the Home Screen Accessing the Home Screen Icon Bar Connection Status 5 5 5 6 9 11 11 12 13 3 Checking the Gateway’s Status 14 Accessing the Status Screens Connection Status Line 1/Line 2 Status WAN Ethernet Routing Table Firewall Status NAT Table Wireless Status Advanced Wireless Status Wireless Monitor Modem Utilization LAN Status ARP Table Network
Windstream T3280 Gateway Advanced Settings WPS MAC Address Control WDS Band Steering 27 28 29 30 31 5 Configuring Firewall Settings 32 Accessing Firewall Settings Firewall IPv6 Firewall Port Forwarding Applications DMZ Hosting IPv6 DMZ Hosting UPnP 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 5 Advanced Settings Accessing the Advanced Setup Screens Services Blocking Website Blocking Scheduling Access Parental Controls WAN IP Addressing IPv6 WAN Settings RFC1483 Transparent Bridge LAN IP Settings Static IP IPv6 LAN Setti
Windstream T3280 Gateway Samba Configuration Reboot Restore Defaults Upgrade Firmware Check for New Firmware Link Speed Test Ping Test Tcpdump Debug Iperf Test IPv6 Ping Test Traceroute IPv6 Traceroute Time Zone Language Settings DNS Cache IGMP Setting Upgrade History ALG Tool Box DLNA xDSL Diagnostics Print Server A Specifications General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Power Adapter Environmental Notices Warranty Important Safety Instructions FCC Class B Equipment Important Note on Wi-Fi Cont
1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the T3280 Wireless 11ax Bonded VDSL2 Modem Gateway. The Gateway is a single platform device that supports universal WAN access, FTTN, FTTdp, FTTB, or FTTP. With support for advanced 802.11ax 4x4 WiFi, the Gateway enables blazing fast HD video streaming, with multi-channel HD video throughput. The Gateway also offers an unprecedented level of security, helping protect your network resources.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Package Contents • Black Power adapter • Yellow cable (Ethernet, 6 ft.) • White cable (Ethernet, 10 ft.
Introduction Getting to Know the Gateway This section contains a quick description of the Gateway’s lights, ports, and other features. The Gateway has several indicator lights (LEDs) and a button on its front panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel. Front Panel The front panel of the Gateway features 12 LEDs, and a WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) button. Power The Power LED brights green when the unit is powered up. DSL 1 The DSL 1 LED brights green when the DSL 1 is synchronized.
Windstream T3280 Gateway USB This LED brights green when there is an active device connected to the USB port. Wi-Fi 2.4G This LED brights green when the Gateway’s radio is operating in the 2.4GHz band. Wi-Fi 5G This LED brights green when the Gateway’s radio is operating in the 5GHz band. WPS Button The WPS button is used when connecting a wireless device to the Gateway’s wireless network using WPS. Rear Panel The rear panel of the Gateway features 8 ports, and a Reset button.
Introduction WARNING! Do not unplug the Power cord from the Gateway during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway. WAN Ethernet Port The WAN Ethernet port is used to connect the Gateway to a WAN connection via an Ethernet cable. LAN Ethernet Ports (4) The LAN Ethernet ports are used to connect computers to the Gateway via Ethernet cable.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Connecting the Gateway There are many variables involved when connecting the Gateway, depending on the type of Internet service available. The figure below shows the possible connections available for the Gateway. Connecting a Computer to the Gateway To connect a computer to the Gateway to access the Gateway’s graphical user interface (GUI): 1. Get the Gateway and black Power cord from the box. 2.
Introduction DHCP server, and it is recommended to leave this setting as is.
2 Accessing the Home Screen This chapter gives a short overview of the Home screen of the Gateway’s graphical user interface (GUI). Accessing the Home Screen To access the Home screen: 1. Open a Web browser on computer connected, via Ethernet cable, to one of the Gateway’s LAN ports. In the Address text box, type: http://192.168.254.254 then press Enter on the keyboard.
Windstream T3280 Gateway 2. The Gateway’s Home screen appears. The Gateway’s GUI is now accessible. Icon Bar At the top of the Home screen is the Icon Bar. Here, you can quickly access the other four main sections of the Gateway’s GUI by clicking on the appropriate icon: Status (see chapter 3 for more details); Wireless Setup (see chapter 4 for more details); Firewall (see chapter 5 for more details); Advanced Setup (see chapter 6 for more details).
Accessing the Home Screen Connection Status The bottom of the Home screen consists of connection and device information relating to the Gateway. There are no configurable options here.
Checking the Gateway’s Status This chapter explains the options available on the Status screens, which display information about the Gateway’s network connections. Accessing the Status Screens To access the Gateway’s Status screens: 1. Open a Web browser. In the Address text box, type: http://192.168.254.254 then press Enter on the keyboard. 2. The Gateway’s Main screen appears. Click the Status icon.
Windstream T3280 Gateway 3. The Connection Status screen appears. “Connection Status” is under the “Internet Service” group. From here, all the Status screens can be accessed from the menu on the left. Connection Status Clicking Connection Status from any Status screen generates the Connection Status (see figure, above).
Checking the Gateway’s Status Line 1/Line 2 Status Click Line 1 Status from any Status screen to generate the Line 1 Status screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s DSL connection parameters for DSL Line 1 port. Clicking Line 2 Status genreates the Line 2 Status screen, which displays the connection parameters for the Gateway’s DSL Line 2 port.
Windstream T3280 Gateway WAN Ethernet Click WAN Ethernet Status from any Status screen to generate the WAN Ethernet Status screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s WAN (wide area network) parameters. Routing Table Click Routing Table from any Status screen to generate the Routing Table screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s routes.
Checking the Gateway’s Status Firewall Status Click Firewall Status from any Status screen to generate the Firewall Status screen. This screen displays parameters concerning the Gateway’s firewall. NAT Table Click NAT Table from any Status screen to generate the NAT Table screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s WAN (wide area network) parameters.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Wireless Status Click Wireless Status from any Status screen to generate the Wireless Status screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s wireless network parameters.
Checking the Gateway’s Status Advanced Wireless Status Click Advanced Wireless Statistics from the bottom of the Wireless Status screen to generate the Advanced Wireless Statistics screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s additional wireless network parameters. Wireless Monitor Click Modemstatus Wireless Monitor from the bottom of the Wireless Status screen to generate the Wireless Monitor screen. This screen displays parameters for the clients connected to the Gateway’s wireless network.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Modem Utilization Click Modem Utilization from any Status screen to generate the Modem Utilization screen. This screen displays statistics related to the Gateway’s modem operation. LAN Status Click LAN Status from any Status screen to generate the LAN Status screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s LAN (local area network) parameters.
Checking the Gateway’s Status ARP Table Click ARP Table from any Status screen to generate the ARP Table screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s ARP (address resolution protocol) table. Network Devices Click Network Device Table (underneath System Monitor) from any Status screen to generate the Network - Devices screen. This screen allows the user to scan the Gateway’s networks for new devices at a selected time interval.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Interface Statistics Click Interface Statistics from any Status screen to generate the Estimated Interface Statistics screen. This screen displays various statistics and parameters relating to the Gateway’s connection interfaces. Multicast Statistics Click Multicast Statistics from any Status screen to generate the Multicast Statistics screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s multicast statistics.
Checking the Gateway’s Status System Log Click System Log from any Status screen to generate the System Log screen. This screen displays the Gateway’s system log, which keeps track of all events that occur on the Gateway.
Configuring Wireless Settings 4 This chapter explains the options provided in the Wireless Settings section of the Gateway’s firmware, including basic and advanced settings, and WPS. Accessing Wireless Settings To access the Wireless Settings screens: 1. Open a Web browser. In the Address text box, type: http://192.168.254.254 then press Enter on the keyboard.
Windstream T3280 Gateway 2. The Gateway’s Main screen appears. Enter the user name and password, then click Wireless Settings from the row of icons at the top of the screen. 3. The Basic Settings screen appears, with a menu of other wireless options listed on the left side of the screen. Basic Settings Click Basic Settings from any Wireless Settings screen to generate the Basic Settings screen, as shown in the figure above.
Configuring Wireless Settings Changing the Wireless Key/Passphrase To change the passphrase for the Gateway’s wireless SSID, at the Security Key Type, press the button for Use Custom Key/Passphrase, enter the desired Wireless Key/ Passphrase in the text box, then click Apply.
Windstream T3280 Gateway WPS Click WPS from any Wireless Settings screen to generate the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) screen, which allows the user to configure WPS by following the onscreen instructions.
Configuring Wireless Settings MAC Address Control Click MAC Address Control from any Wireless Settings screen to generate the Wireless MAC Authentication screen, which allows the user to configure allow or deny access to the Gateway’s wireless network using the MAC address of the wireless device. (Note: this feature only works if Band Steering is DISABLED.) Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Configuring Wireless Settings WDS Click WDS from any Wireless Settings screen to generate the WDS Wireless Distribution System screen, which allows the user to configure the Gateway to allow wireless interconnection of access points via a wireless connection. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Configuring Wireless Settings Band Steering Click Band Steering from any Wireless Settings screen to generate the Band Steering Configuration screen, which allows the user to configure the Gateway to automatically connect 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless devices to the appropriate wireless network bandwidth. Also, this screen can be used to assign a certain wireless network and/or bandwidth to a particular wireless device. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Configuring Firewall Settings 5 This chapter explains the options provided in the Firewall section of the Gateway’s firmware, including setting up port forwarding and static NAT. Accessing Firewall Settings To access the Firewall screens: 1. Open a Web browser. In the Address text box, type: http://192.168.254.254 then press Enter on the keyboard. The Gateway’s Home screen appears. Click the Firewall icon.
Windstream T3280 Gateway 2. The Firewall screen appears, with a menu of other wireless options listed on the left side of the screen. Firewall Click General from any Firewall Settings screen to generate the Firewall screen, as shown in the figure above. To configure basic settings of the Gateway’s firewall, follow the onscreen instructions.
Configuring Firewall Settings IPv6 Firewall Click IPv6 Firewall from any Firewall Settings screen to generate the IPv6 Firewall screen. To set up, follow the onscreen instructions.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Port Forwarding Click Port Forwarding from any Firewall screen to generate the Port Forwarding screen. Activating port forwarding allows the network to be exposed to the Internet in certain limited and controlled ways, enabling some applications to work from the local network (game, voice, and chat applications, for example), as well as allowing Internet access to servers in the local network. This screen allows you to configure the port forwarding settings of the Gateway.
Configuring Firewall Settings Applications Click Applications from any Firewall screen to generate the Applications screen. This screen allows the user to designate certain applications to be forwarded, circumventing the usual firewall security settings. If changes are made in this screen, click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save them.
Windstream T3280 Gateway DMZ Hosting Click DMZ Hosting from any Firewall screen to generate the DMZ Hosting screen. The DMZ host feature allows one device on the network to operate outside the firewall to use an Internet service that otherwise would be blocked, or to expose a networked device to all services without restriction or security. To activate, click in the Enable radio button, then enter the device’s IP address in the appropriate text boxes.
Configuring Firewall Settings IPv6 DMZ Hosting Click IPv6 DMZ Hosting from any Firewall screen to generate the IPv6 DMZ Hosting screen. The DMZ host feature allows one device on the network to operate outside the firewall to use an Internet service that otherwise would be blocked, or to expose a networked device to all services without restriction or security. To activate, follow the onscreen instructions. Caution! A DMZ host is not protected by the firewall and may be vulnerable to attack.
Windstream T3280 Gateway UPnP Click UPnP from any Firewall screen to generate the UPnP screen, which activates UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). To activate, set the preferred UPnP options, then click Apply.
Advanced Settings 6 This chapter explains the options available with the Advanced Setup screens, which configure some of the more complex settings on the Gateway. Accessing the Advanced Setup Screens To access the Gateway’s Advanced Setup screens: 1. Open a Web browser. In the Address text box, type: http://192.168.254.254 then press Enter on the keyboard. 2. The Gateway’s Main screen appears. Click the Advanced Setup icon.
Windstream T3280 Gateway 3. A WARNING screen appears. Technicians can click PROCEED to configure the Advanced Settings of the gateway. 4. The Services Blocking screen appears.
Advanced Settings From here, all the Advanced Setup screens can be accessed from the menu on the left. Services Blocking Click Services Blocking from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Services Blocking screen (see the figure, above). This feature allows the user to block certain services from accessing the Gateway’s network(s). Follow the onscreen instructions to configure. Website Blocking Click Website Blocking from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Website Blocking screen.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Scheduling Access Click Scheduling Access from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Scheduling Access screen. This feature allows the user to schedule access to the Gateway’s network(s) for certain devices. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Advanced Settings Parental Controls Click Parental Controls from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Parental Controls Configuration screen. This feature allows the user to allow or prevent access to certain websites for devices on the Gateway’s network. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Windstream T3280 Gateway WAN IP Addressing Click WAN IP Addressing from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the WAN IP Address screen. This feature allows the user to set the protocol used by the ISP for Internet access. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Advanced Settings IPv6 WAN Settings Click IPv6 WAN Settings from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the IPv6 WAN Settings screen. This feature allows the user to set the IPv6 protocol used by the ISP for Internet access. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure. WARNING: This setting should be configured by experienced network technicians only, since any changes could affect the Gateway’s IPv6 service.
Windstream T3280 Gateway How to Set the T3280 to RFC1483 Transparent Bridge From the WAN IP Address screen, select RFC 1483 Transparent Bridging and click Apply. The gateway will allow the WAN IP address to pass-through to the device connected to LAN Port 1 Only.
Advanced Settings LAN IP Settings Click LAN IP Settings from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the LAN IP and DHCP Settings screen. This feature allows the user to set LAN IP and DHCP server settings on the Gateway. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Windstream T3280 Gateway How to Manually Set the T3280 for Static IP From the WAN IP Address screen, select RFC 1483 via Static IP. Enter the IP address to be assigned to the Gateway, the subnet mask and the IP Address of the Default Gateway. Click Apply.
Advanced Settings IPv6 LAN Settings Click IPv6 LAN Settings from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the IPv6 LAN Settings screen. This feature allows the user to set the IPv6 LAN IP settings on the Gateway. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Windstream T3280 Gateway DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the DHCP Reservation screen. This feature allows the user to lease a permanent DHCPallocated address to a client on the Gateway’s network. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Click Dynamic DNS from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Dynamic DNS screen. This feature allows the user to associate the WAN IP address of the Gateway with a host name. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Windstream T3280 Gateway DNS Host Mapping Click DNS Host Mapping from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the DNS Host Mapping screen. This feature allows the user to create a static host name for a specified IP address. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Advanced Settings IP QoS Upstream Settings Log in as root to generate the IP QoS Upstream Settings screen. This feature allows the user to prioritize certain types of upstream data traffic over standard upstream data traffic. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Windstream T3280 Gateway IP QoS Downstream Settings Log in as root to generate the IP QoS Downstream Settings screen. This feature allows the user to prioritize certain types of downstream data traffic over standard downstream data traffic. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Advanced Settings IPv6 QoS Log in as root to generate the IPv6 QoS Settings screen. This feature allows the user to prioritize certain types of IPv6 data traffic over standard IPv6 data traffic. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Remote GUI Log in as root to generate the Remote GUI screen. This feature allows the user to access the Gateway’s graphical user interface from a remote location. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure. Remote Telnet Log in as root to generate the Remote Telnet screen. This feature allows the user to access the Gateway from a remote location via telnet. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Advanced Settings Dynamic Routing Click Dynamic Routing from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Dynamic Routing (RIP) screen. This feature allows the user to set up the Gateway on the network behind a modem using dynamic routing. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Admin Password Click Admin Password from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Admin Password screen. This feature allows the user to change the password for accessing the Gateway’s graphical user interface. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure. Storage Device Info Click Storage Device Info from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Storage Service screen. This feature allows storage devices connected to the Gateway to be easily accessed.
Advanced Settings Samba Configuration Click Samba Configuration from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Samba Configuration screen. This feature allows the user to set up a Samba environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure. Reboot Click Reboot from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Reboot screen. Reboot the Gateway by clicking Reboot.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Restore Defaults Click Restore Defaults from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Restore Defaults screen. To restore certain settings on the Gateway, click the appropriate Restore button. Upgrade Firmware Click Upgrade Firmware from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Upgrade Firmware screen. To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware, follow the onscreen instructions.
Advanced Settings Check for New Firmware Link Click Check for new firmware link from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Upgrade firmware from Internet screen. To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware from the Internet automatically, click Upgrade. Speed Test Click Speed Test from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Speed Test screen. This screen allows the user to perform a speed test on the Gateway’s Internet (or WAN) connection. Enter the URL for a server at a speed test site, then click Test.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Ping Test Click Ping Test from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Ping Test screen. To perform a ping test on the Gateway, follow the onscreen instructions.
Advanced Settings Tcpdump Debug Click Tcpdump Debug from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Tcpdump Debug screen. This screen allows the user to copy the packet capture file to a USB flash drive connected to the Gateway, along with the CFE and wireless configuration files, for debugging purposes. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Iperf Test Click Iperf Test from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Iperf Test screen. To perform an iperf test on the Gateway, follow the onscreen instructions.
Advanced Settings IPv6 Ping Test Click IPv6 Ping Test from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the IPv6 PingTest screen. To perform an IPv6 ping test on the Gateway, follow the onscreen instructions.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Traceroute Click Traceroute from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Traceroute screen. To perform an route trace on the Gateway, follow the onscreen instructions.
Advanced Settings IPv6 Traceroute Click IPv6 Traceroute from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the IPv6 Traceroute screen. To perform an IPv6 route trace on the Gateway, follow the onscreen instructions.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Time Zone Click Time Zone from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Time Zone screen. Use this screen to set the time zone on the Gateway. Language Settings Click Language Settings from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Language Settings screen. Use this screen to set the language on the Gateway’s graphical user interface.
Advanced Settings DNS Cache Click DNS Cache from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the DNS Cache screen. Use this screen to set up a DNS cache on the Gateway.
Windstream T3280 Gateway IGMP Setting Click IGMP Setting from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the IGMP Configuration screen. Use this screen to set up IGMP processes on the Gateway.
Advanced Settings Upgrade History Click Upgrade History from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Upgrade History screen. This screen displays a list of firmware upgrades applied to the Gateway. ALG Click ALG from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Firwall - ALG / PassThrough screen. This screen allows the user to configure ALG settings on the Gateway.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Tool Box Click Tool Box from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Tool Box screen. This screen allows the user to configure traffic and port mirroring on the Gateway. DLNA Click DLNA from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the DLNA screen. This screen allows the user to configure DLNA settings on the Gateway.
Advanced Settings xDSL Diagnostics Click xDSL diagnostics from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the xDSL Diagnostics screen. This screen allows the user to select a type of diagnostics on the Gateway.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Print Server Click Print Server from any Advanced Setup screen to generate the Print Server screen. This screen allows the user to select and configure a print server for the Gateway’s network.
A Specifications General Model Number(s) T3280 (Wireless 11ax Bonded VDSL2 Modem Gateway) Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT) IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) IEEE 802.11 b, g, n, ac, ax (Wireless) G.dmt G.lite t1.413 RFC 1483, 2364, 2516 Protocol LAN - CSMA/CD WAN - PPP, DHCP, Static IP WAN VDSL2 interface LAN 10/100/1000 RJ-45 switched ports Speed LAN Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Wireless: 802.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Cabling Type Ethernet 10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5 Ethernet100BaseTX: UTP/STP Category 5 Wireless Operating Range Indoors Up to 91M (300 ft.) @ 300 Mbps Outdoors Up to 457M (1500 ft.) @ 300 Mbps Topology Star (Ethernet) LED Indicators WAN, Wireless, and WPS Push Button Power Adapter Model No. - CDS036-W120U Input - 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 1.0A Output - 12.0V === 2.
Specifications Environmental Power External, 12V DC, 2A Certifications FCC Part 15 Class B, Class C and E, FCC Part 68, UL Operating Temperature 0º C to 45º C (32ºF to 113ºF) Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing 78
Notices Warranty This product has a one-year Limited Hardware Warranty and 90-day free software updates from date of purchase. Local Law This Limited Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights, which vary from state to state in the United States, and from country to country elsewhere in the world.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Coaxial Cable If applicable, the coaxial cable screen shield needs to be connected to the Earth at the building entrance per ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, “Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable,” or in accordance with local regulation. FCC 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.
Notices Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked With the FCC Logo This device complies with part 15 of the FCC. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference; 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Important Note on Wi-Fi If applicable, this equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Windstream T3280 Gateway Contact Info For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration, contact: Actiontec Electronics, Inc 3301 Olcott St, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States Tel: (408) 752-7700 82
