Performing A Basic Setup; Basic Setup; Changing The User Name And Password - ActionTec GT724-WG User Manual

Performing a Basic Setup

This chapter is a guide through a basic configuration setup of the Gateway for users who did NOT use the
Actiontec Installation Buddy® to setup the Gateway. The basic setup includes instructions on how to
connect the Gateway to the
will need information provided by the
from the is sometimes contained in a welcome letter or
ISP
contact the immediately and request one.
ISP

Basic Setup

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Note: If you already set up the Gateway using the Installation Buddy (as described in
Chapter 2, "Setting Up the Gateway"), the settings described in this section have already
been configured. Please continue to chapter 4, "Using Advanced Setup," to configure the
advanced settings of the Gateway.
1. Open a Web browser. In the "Address" text box, type
keyboard.
2. The Web Configurator's "Main Menu" screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration.
3. Follow the instructions in the "Set Up/Configuration" screen, then click Begin Basic Setup.
4. In the next screen, follow the on-screen instructions, then click Next.
5. In the next screen, select the type of connection provided by the
or . If unsure about the selection, check the information provided by the
PPPoA PPPoE
the User Name and Password provided by the
password is needed, click in the box next to "My
Next.
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6. Click the Save and Restart button in the "Save and Restart" screen.
7. The "Congratulations" screen appears. The Gateway is successfully configured.
The Power light flashes rapidly while the Gateway restarts, then glows steadily green when fully
operational. The Internet light will also glow steadily green. The Gateway is now configured and users can
start surfing the Web.If an error stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet appears,
check the configuration settings. Ensure all the information required by the

Changing the User Name and Password

and change the user name and password.To complete a basic setup, the user
ISP
and access the Gateway's Web Configurator. This information
ISP
Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual
worksheet. If this document is not available,
ISP
http://192.168.0.1
3
3
by clicking in the circle next to
ISP
in the appropriate text boxes. If no user name or
ISP
does not require a username and password." Click
ISP
ISP
3
then press Enter on the
. Then, enter
ISP
was entered correctly.
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