ActionTec C1000A Quick Start Manual page 2

Connect the Gateway to a Computer
1. Get C1000A Wireless 11n VDSL2 Modem Gateway from the Quick Start Kit and take it out of the bag.
2. Get the Power Cord from your DSL Quick Start Kit.
(Power: External, 12V DC, 1.5A made by Leader Electronics Inc.; Model: MU18‐D120150‐A1)
3. Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Gateway.
4. Plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet.
5. Make sure the Power Switch is On.
6. Make sure the Power Light on the Gateway is SOLID Green.
7. Get the Yellow Cable.
8. Plug one end of the Yellow Cable into any of the Yellow Ports on the back of the Wireless DSL Gateway.
9. Make sure that your computer is turned on. Then, plug the other end of the Yellow Cable into the
Ethernet Port on the back of the computer. An Ethernet Port looks similar to a regular Phone Jack, but is
slightly larger.
10. Make sure that 1 of the 4 Ethernet lights on the Gateway is Green. This may take a few moments.
11. Get the Black or Green DSL Cable from your DSL Quick Start Kit.
12. Plug one end of the DSL Cable into the Green Port located on the back of the Gateway.
13. Plug the other end of the DSL Cable into the Phone Jack closest to your Computer.
14. Make sure All Devices with the same phone number as your DSL Line has Phone Filters. This includes
telephones, fax machines, caller ID boxes, satellite TV receivers, TiVo devices, and answering machines.
15. Make sure that that Power and DSL Lights are solid Green. This may take up to 30 seconds.
Note: If the DSL Light continues to blink, make sure you received notification from your DSL Internet Service
Provider that your DSL service has been activated.
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