User manual ACTIONTEC GT701-WG

[. . . ] 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway Model #: GT701WG Firmware version: 3. 0. 1. 0. 5-GT701-WG IB: 2. 12. 04. 230 User Manual Solutions for the Digital LifeTM Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Gateway 1 1 2 2 4 2 Setting Up the Gateway Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Phone Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection 7 7 22 28 3 Performing a Basic Setup Basic Setup Changing the Admin User Name and Password 33 33 36 4 Using Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Wireless Settings Wireless MAC Authentication Wireless Advanced Settings LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Static Routing UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) 37 37 39 44 47 48 49 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 56 57 57 58 5 Viewing the Gateway's Settings Status Routing Table WAN Status LAN Status Active User List 59 59 61 61 62 62 6 Using Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware i 63 63 64 64 65 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 7 Setting Up a Network Ethernet USB Wireless 67 67 72 77 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 81 81 82 A Reference Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files 87 87 88 B Setting Up Static IP on the Computer Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 91 91 94 97 101 C Computer Security Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Gateway Security Computer Security Electronic Security 107 107 108 108 109 D Specifications General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental 111 111 112 112 112 E Glossary F Firewall Security Level Services Table High Security Level Medium Security Level Low Security Level Basic Security Level Service Acronym Definitions 113 117 117 118 118 119 119 G Non-Windows System Setup Classic OS X 121 121 123 H Installation Buddy Settings Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices 125 127 127 127 128 Limited Warranty 129 ii Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect computers to a high-speed broadband connection. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the home office or small business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents s s s s s s s Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway Black bag (includes Power cord and green DSL cable) Phone filters Yellow (Ethernet) cable Purple (USB) cable Installation CD Quick start guide 1 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Minimum System Requirements s s s Active DSL service Computer with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT 4. 0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 7. 1 and above Note: USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT 4. 0, or any Mac OS. s Internet Explorer 4. 0 or higher (5. x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4. 0 or higher (4. 7 recommended) TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer s Features s Plug-and-Play installation support for systems with Windows operating systems (98, 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP) ADSL WAN port (RJ-11) s s Compliant with full-rate ANSI T1. 413 Issue 2, ITU G. 992. 1 (G. dmt) and G. 992. 2 (G. lite) standard Auto-handshake for different ADSL flavors USB 1. 1 device specification compliance s s s s s s s s 11 Mbps USB data rate (full speed) Bridged Ethernet over ATM, PPP over ATM, PPP over Ethernet Precise ATM traffic shaping IP packet routing and transparent bridge Routing protocol supports RIP-1, RIP-2, static routing Built-in NAT, DHCP server 2 Chapter 1 Introduction s s s s s s s s s s s DNS relay support PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet 64-, 128-, and 256-bit WEP/WPA wireless LAN security Compliant with IEEE 802. 3 Ethernet standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port Flow control support for Fast Ethernet Web-based configuration setup Default configuration backup restore FTP firmware upgradeable Web download support 802. 11b/g support 3 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Getting to Know the Gateway This section contains a quick description of the Gateway's lights, ports, etc. [. . . ] If the first computer was connected via USB, connect additional computers via Ethernet (see page 67) or wirelessly (see page 77). Wait until the following screen appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the country in which you live by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Next. 72 Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 2. Read the instructions, select Additional Computer by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next. 3. Select Wired (USB or Ethernet), then click Next. 73 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 4. When the next window appears, get the purple USB cable from the kit, then click Next. 74 Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 6. Plug one end of the purple USB cable into the purple USB port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 7. Plug the other end of the purple USB cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer, then click Next. 75 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 8. Make sure the Power, DSL, Internet, USB, and Ethernet lights glow steadily green, then click Next. 9. In the next window, the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway. 76 Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 10. A congratulations window appears. The computer is connected to the Gateway via USB. Wireless Note: Computers wirelessly connected to the Gateway must have wireless capabilities (via a wireless adapter, wireless PCI USB adapter, built-in wireless adapter, etc. ). Also, the wireless radio of the Gateway must be turned on (see step 6 of "Setting Up the DSL Connection" on page 28 or "Wireless Settings" on page 44). Wait until the following screen appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the country in which you live by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Next. 77 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 2. Read the instructions, select Additional Computer by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next. 3. Select Wireless, then click Next. 78 Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 4. Read the on-screen instructions, then click Finish. Make sure the computer and the Gateway are using the same wireless network name. To wirelessly connect more computers to the Gateway, repeat this procedure. 79 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual This page left intentionally blank. 80 Troubleshooting 8 This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Gateway, and techniques to solve them. Also included is a list of frequently asked questions. Troubleshooting Cannot Use the Internet Physical Connections Ensure the Gateway's Power light is on, as well as the appropriate lights for any active connections (Ethernet, USB, Wireless). If the connection is not active, reconnect the appropriate cable or adapter. Connection to the Router Check that the default IP address the computer is receiving is correct by selecting Start, Run, and then typing ipconfig in the "Open" text box. The IP address should be 192. 168. 0. x (with "x" representing a number from 2 through 255), and the Default Gateway address should be 192. 168. 0. 1. If not, restart the computer to allow the Gateway to assign a IP address. If a static IP address was previously assigned to the computer, it will need to be removed before the Gateway can dynamically assign a new IP address. [. . . ] Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates that will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be available for download at the Actiontec Web site, www. actiontec. com. Actiontec Electronics' sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Actiontec Electronics' option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifications. [. . . ]