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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Dual-Mode Wireless–Ready Cable DSL Router User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Router Features Technical Support 2 Setting Up the Router Connecting a Computer to the Router Connecting Additional Computers 3 Using Custom Setup Accessing Custom Settings Wireless Settings DHCP Server VPN Pass Through Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Status...
  • Page 3 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Dual-Mode Wireless-Ready Cable/ Router. This Router is the simplest way to connect a small 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-Ready Cable/DSL Router is one of the keys to your success.

  • Page 5: Router Features

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Router Features The Router has a series of of ports. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the Router. Front Panel There are seven (light emitting diodes, or lights) on the front panel of the LEDs Router, as shown in the figure, below.
  • Page 6 LAN LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a com- LAN LED puter with the yellow (Ethernet) cable. USB LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a com- USB LED puter with the purple ( Wireless LED The Wireless glows green when the Router (with an optional Actiontec 11...
  • Page 7 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Rear Panel The Router has five ports and a Reset button on its rear panel. Blue Port (Modem [USB]) The Blue port is used to connect the Router to the Actiontec USB Home Modem with a cable.

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    Reset Button The Reset button is used to reset the Router. Holding the button down for less than 10 seconds causes the Router to restart, with all settings remaining intact. If the Reset button is held for more than 10 seconds, the default settings will be reloaded onto the Router, and any changes made to the settings must be rein- stalled on the Router.
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  • Page 10: Setting Up The Router

    Setting Up the Router The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Intstallation Buddy, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Router. It is recommended that the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To set up the Router, the user must connect it to both a cable or DSL modem and a computer.
  • Page 11 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 2. The next window appears. Answer the onscreen question (Yes if AOL provides Broadband Internet access, No if another company provides the access), then click Next. 3. In the next window, select the type of Internet access provided (Cable or DSL), then click Next.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 4. When the next window appears, select the type of connection to be used between the modem and computer (Ethernet or USB). If only one selection appears, select it, then click Next. 5. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7- day-a-week Technical Support.
  • Page 13 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 6. The next window appears, asking whether the cable or DSL modem has been connected properly. Read the instructions, answer the question (Yes or No), then click Next. ☞ Note: Depending on the configuruation, the window shown in the figure above may vary.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding getting the power cord, then click Next. ☞ Note: Depending on the country, the picture in the figure above may or may not reflect the type of power cord supplied. 10.
  • Page 15 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 11. When the next window appears, plug the larger end of the power cord into a power outlet, then click Next. ☞ Note: Depending on the country, the picture in the figure above may or may not reflect the type of power cord and power outlet being used.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router Connecting to the Modem 1. The following window appears, find the Ethernet cable connecting the com- puter to your modem, then click Next. ☞ Note: Depending on the type of modem, the picture in the fig- ure above may or may not reflect the configuration used.
  • Page 17 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. Another window appears. Plug the loose end of the Ethernet cable into the RED port on the back of the Router, then click Next. 4. Ensure the other end of the Ethernet cable is still plugged into the modem. The Ethernet cable should now be connecting the modem to the Router.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 2. When the next window appears, get the Yellow Cable (Ethernet) from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit, then click Next. 3. Another window appears. Plug one end of the Yellow Cable (Ethernet) into the Yellow Port (Ethernet to Computer) on the back of the Router, then click Next.
  • Page 19 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. In the next window, read the instructions. 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 jack, but is slightly larger.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 7. A Congratulations window similar to the one shown below may appear when the Router has finished its configuration process, stating that the Router has been successfully set up and is currently operating properly. If the window below appears, the Router was not set up correctly.
  • Page 21 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Connecting via USB 1. If USB was selected previously, (see step 4 under “Initial Setup…”), the fol- lowing window will appear. Click Next to continue. 2. When the next window appears, get the Purple Cable (USB) from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit, then click Next.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 4. In the next window, read the instructions. Plug the thin, rectangular end of the Purple Cable (USB) into a USB port on the front or back of the comput- er, then click Next. ☞...
  • Page 23 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 7. A Congratulations window similar to the one shown below may appear when the Router has finished its configuration process, stating that the Router has been successfully set up and is currently operating properly. If the window below appears, the Router was not set up correctly.

  • Page 24: Connecting Additional Computers

    Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router Connecting Additional Computers There are three ways to connect the Router to additional computers for network- ing: USB or Ethernet cable, or wirelessly. Select the type of connection, then follow the instructions. Connecting via Ethernet ☞...
  • Page 25 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 2. Read the instructions in the next window, then click Next. 3. Select Wired in the next window, then click Next. 4. When the next window appears, select Ethernet, then click Next.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 5. Get the Yellow Cable (Ethernet) from the Quick Start Kit, then click Next. 6. The next window appears. Plug one end of the Yellow Cable in the Yellow Port on the back of the Router, then click Next. 7.
  • Page 27 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 8. Ensure that the LAN light on the Router glows steadily green, as shown in the following window, then click Next. 9. The next window appears as the Router is being located. 10. When the Router is located, a Congratulations window similar to the one shown below appears.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router Connecting via USB ☞ Note: Only one computer can be connected to the Router via . If the first computer has already been connected to the Router via , other computers can only be connected via Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
  • Page 29 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. Select Wired in the next window, then click Next. 4. When the next window appears, select USB, then click Next. 5. Get the Purple Cable (USB) from the Quick Start Kit, then click Next.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 6. The next window appears. Plug square end of the Purple Cable in the Puple Port on the back of the Router, then click Next. 7. When the next window appears, plug the rectangular end of the Purple Cable into the USB Port on the front or back of the computer.
  • Page 31 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 9. The next window appears as the Router is being located. 10. When the Router is located, a Congratulations window similar to the one shown below appears. 11. Click Finish. The computer is now connected to the Router with a USB cable.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router Connecting Wirelessly ☞ Note: Computers to be added to the network wirelessly must have wireless capabilities (PCI wireless adapter, USB wireless adapter, etc.). 1. Insert the Connection the following window appears, click Next. 2. Read the instructions in the next window, then click Next. 3.
  • Page 33 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. The following window appears. Read the instructions, then get the wireless card. 4. When the next window appears, insert the PC Card in the upper PC Card slot on the side of the Router. 5.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 6. The next window appears as the Router is being located. 7. When the Router is located, a Congratulations window similar to the one shown below will appear. 8. Click Finish. 9. To connect a non-Actiontec wirless adapter to the Router, enter the following in the wireless client’s settings: Network name (SSID): ACTIONTEC Encryption: None, or disabled...
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  • Page 36: Using Custom Setup

    Using Custom Setup This chapter contains information regarding the custom setup of the including wireless settings, port forwarding, and Accessing Custom Settings To access the Custom Setup configuration screens: 1. Open your Web browser. In the address bar type http://192.168.0.1 then press <Enter>...

  • Page 37: Wireless Settings

    Actiontec Wireless Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless Settings in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “Wireless Settings” screen. Modify the wireless capabilities of the Router here. ESSID is the network name assigned to your wireless network. The factory default ESSID setting is “...
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Using Custom Setup levels of : Off, -bit, and 128-bit. If you do not require encryption, Actiontec recommends you select Off (the factory default setting). Encryption is not required for wireless operation, and can reduce network performance. If you select -bit or -bit encryption, click Next to continue WEP configuration.

  • Page 39: Dhcp Server

    Actiontec Wireless Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 128-bit WEP -bit requires one key of of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a key is: 3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4-21-74-5D-B1 enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key: text box. After you activate on the Router, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if this key is entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 Using Custom Setup Actiontec strongly recommends leaving the Server option is Off, ensure the the same subnet as the address of the Router. For more information, see “ Server Configuration” below. DHCP Server Configuration Clicking Next in the “ DHCP Configuration”...

  • Page 41: Vpn Pass Through

    Actiontec Wireless Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual VPN Pass Through Selecting Pass Through in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “ Pass Through” window. To allow Virtual Private Networking ( Sec/ (with multiple, client-initiated pass-through sessions), click On. Note L2TP that using is always on by default.

  • Page 42: Dmz Hosting

    Chapter 3 Using Custom Setup 2. Select the protocol type from the “Protocol” list box. 3. Enter the address of the computer on the network to be used as a host, then click Add. The forwarded ports appear in the “List of Forwarded Ports” text box.

  • Page 43: Status

    Actiontec Wireless Ready 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.

  • Page 44: Using Utilities

    Using Utilities To access the Routers’ Web-based Utilities, select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The “Utilities” screen appears. From this screen, the Web activity log can be viewed, the settings changed, 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.

  • Page 45: Dsl Settings

    Actiontec Wireless Ready DSL Router User Manual DSL Settings To access Settings, select , and Mode settings can be changed from this screen. Actiontec recom- mends not changing these values without consulting the Restore Default Settings To restore the Router to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings from the “Utilities”...

  • Page 46: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade Firmware Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the “Utilities” screen generates the “Upgrade Firmware” screen. Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the Router’s capabilities. To upgrade the Router’s firmware: 1. Click the link in the “Upgrade Firmware” window and download the upgrade files to the hard drive of the computer.
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  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Router, and solutions to overcome the problem. LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Router is properly installed, the the power is on. If an Ethernet cable is being used to connect the Router, ensure that it is a crossover type cable, not a straight-through cable.
  • Page 49 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Verify the computers are working properly. Ensure the settings are correct. Ensure the Router is on and connected properly. Verify the Modem LED is lit. If not, check all connections Verify the Router’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in the “Main Menu”...

  • Page 50: A Setting Up Static Ip Address

    Setting Up Static IP Address To communicate with the Router 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 Router are on the same subnet. To set up static on a computer, select the operating system and follow the instructions.
  • Page 51 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 52 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 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Select TCP/IP 7. In the Address tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an is selected.

  • Page 53: Windows Me

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router 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 . The Properties window disappears. TCP/IP 11. In the Network window, click 12.
  • Page 54 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 55 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Click TCP/IP 7. In the Address tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an is selected.

  • Page 56: Windows 2000

    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 . The TCP/IP 11. If there is a check in the box next to “Detect connection to network media,” click on it to uncheck the box.
  • Page 57 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections.
  • Page 58 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 corre- sponds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column.
  • Page 59 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General. 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double- click Internet Protocol ( 9. The “Internet Protocol ( 10. In the General tab, make sure the the circle next to “Obtain an automatically”...

  • Page 60: Windows Xp

    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 . The “Internet Protocol ( 14 In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click Connection Properties window disappears.
  • Page 61 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General. 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double- click Internet Protocol ( 9. The “Internet Protocol ( 10. In the General tab, make sure the the circle next to “Obtain an automatically”...
  • Page 64 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 11. Enter the following numbers in the “ 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.
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  • Page 66: B Specifications

    Specifications General Model Number GEU404000-01 (Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router) Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT) IEEE 802.11b (Wireless, with Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless PC Card installed) Protocol CSMA/CD USB port for Actiontec’s USB Home DSL modem Ethernet port for any Ethernet cable/DSL modem 10/100 RJ-45 port...

  • Page 67: Wireless Operating Range

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Cabling Type 10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5 Wireless Operating Range (with Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless PC Card installed) 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...

  • Page 68: Environmental

    Environmental Power Input External, 12V DC, 1 A Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Appendix B Specifications...
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  • Page 70: Glossary

    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 cover- age area of the access point and remain connected to the network.
  • Page 71 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual Firewall A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and/or damag- ing files or computers on the network. Gateway A central device that manages the data traffic of your network, as well as data traffic to and from the Internet.
  • Page 72 Router A central device that manages the data traffic of your network. Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an numbers used only within a particular network. SSID See “ .” ESSID TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network) A network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries).
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  • Page 74: Notices

    Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class digital device, pursuant to Part provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. 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.

  • Page 75: Modifications

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual Modifications requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of conformity for products marked with the only.

  • Page 76: Limited Warranty

    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 Electronics’...
  • Page 77 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPA- RATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE.
  • Page 78 Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN- TENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUS- TOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE...
  • Page 79 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

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