User Manual Contents About the Device ......................5 Requirements ....................7 Package Contents ..................7 Device Design ....................8 Front Panel ..................... 8 Back Panel ..................... 9 Getting Started ......................10 Planning Your Network ................11 Remove or Disable Conflicts ..............13 Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications .......
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User Manual System ......................48 VoIP ....................... 51 Status ......................55 Router Care Tips ......................57 FCC Statement ......................58 Page 4 of 60...
Aztech VDSL5038GRV(AC) Residential gateway is an integrated device which greatly aims to become the best companion of your customer’s needs. Aztech hyped up the VDSL5038GRV(AC) exquisitely with dozens of features users would easily appreciate and utilize. An Ideal ADSL2/2+, VDSL2, FTTH via ONT Solution. Equipped with both a...
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User Manual USB 2.0 Ports for both Printer and File Storage. Having you in mind when we created this device, two (2) USB ports were placed to support network printing, and even file storage and sharing. Easy Installation and Setup. Unlike other complex devices, the VDSL5038GRV(AC) uses an intuitive design making the device easy to setup and use.
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User Manual Device Design Front Panel STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER No power is supplied to the device Green (Steady) Connected to a Power Supply Red (Steady) Error on the device ETH LAN 1-4 No Ethernet connection Green (Steady) Connected Ethernet Device using Gigabit Ethernet cable Green (Blinking) Transmitting/Receiving...
User Manual Back Panel PORT/BUTTON DESCRIPTION DSL / LINE Connecting the modem to an ADSL/VDSL line ETHERNET WAN For WAN connection through an Ethernet cable ETHERNET 1 - 4 Connecting computers and other Ethernet devices USB 1 & 2 For USB devices such as printers and USB external hard drives WIFI ON/OFF Turns ON/ OFF the VDSL5038GRV(AC)’s wireless...
User Manual Getting Started Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps needed in order to complete the installation. Brief descriptions appear beside each step. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages. You may see the suggested Plan your Network network setup for ADSL/VDSL...
User Manual Planning Your Network Before moving ahead to setup your network, it is a good idea to draw out a network diagram to help identify your network devices and plan out how to connect these devices. Separate network diagrams are provided for both ADSL/VDSL and Fibre subscribers.
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User Manual For Fibre Subscribers: Each port in the router can be used for different connections. For example: Ethernet 1 – Set-top Box Ethernet 2 – Game Console Ethernet 3 – Dad’s Computer Ethernet 4 – Mom’s Computer ...
User Manual Remove or Disable Conflicts To ensure that the router installation moves on smoothly, you need to remove or disable conflicts that may interfere with the installation. Probable conflicts may include: Internet sharing applications Proxy software Security software ...
User Manual Configuring TCP/IP Settings Check if your computer uses the default TCP/IP settings. To check the TCP/IP properties: 1. Select Start > Run. The Run dialog box would appear. 2. Enter control ncpa.cpl on the input box, and then click the OK button. This would open the Network Connections window in your computer.
User Manual Removing Temporary Internet Files Temporary Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in your computer. Delete these files to clean the cache and remove footprints left by the Web pages you visited. To remove temporary Internet files: 1.
User Manual Setup the Device When installing the router, find an area where there are enough electrical outlets for the router, the main computer, and your other computer devices. NOTE: Different setup procedures are provided for both ADSL/VDSL and Fibre subscribers.
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User Manual 2. If you have another device that you need to connect into the router, use another Ethernet cable. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable from the computer’s Ethernet port and then plug the other end into an available Ethernet port in the router.
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User Manual For Fibre Subscribers: For Fibre subscribers, please follow the instructions below: 1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable from the router’s Ethernet port and then plug the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer. 2. If you have another device that you need to connect into the router, use another Ethernet cable.
User Manual Connecting to the Internet You can use the Web Interface to setup your Internet connection. Connecting Via Quick Setup For ADSL/VDSL subscribers, you can use the steps provided in the subsequent pages to quickly setup your Internet connection. NOTE: For Fibre subscribers, internet configuration is not necessary to connect to the internet.
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User Manual To connect to the Internet via the User mode GUI: 1. Launch any web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome). 2. On the address bar type 192.168.1.1 and press enter to access the Web User Interface. 3. Enter admin as its username and password. You will then be redirected to the web user interface of your VDSL5038GRV(AC).
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User Manual A. Through the Wizard menu a) On the Web User Interface, click Wizard. b) On the next page, click Next to continue. c) On the Language and Time Zone section, select a Time Zone on the Time Zone drop down list and select an NTP Server or enter the preferred Custom NTP Server then click Next.
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User Manual e) On the Wireless Setup section, you may enable or disable any or all frequency bands, change the SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Passphrase (Wireless Password) of each frequency band, and determine the Country you are in. Click Next to proceed. f) On the Summary section, verify if the entered details are correct.
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User Manual B. Through the QuickStart menu a) On the Web User Interface, click Quick Start. b) Choose the Connection Type, and enter the Username and Password provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). c) You may disable/enable the Wireless and its broadcast, change your wireless’...
User Manual About the Web User Interface The Web User Interface is used to configure both the basic and advanced router settings of your VDSL5038GRV(AC). Accessing the Web User Interface To access your VDSL5038GRV(AC)’s Web User Interface: 1. Launch any web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome). 2.
User Manual Web User Interface Modes The Web User Interface is subdivided into two (2) different modes: Basic Mode Advanced Mode Switching Modes To switch modes, simply click the Advanced Mode / Basic Mode button located on the upper left corner of the VDSL5038GRV(AC)’s Web User Interface as seen below.
User Manual Basic Mode The Basic Mode displays your router information and its current configuration. It allows you to quickly configure router settings to have access to the Internet, and also includes a setup wizard that easily guides users to setup their device in a procedural manner.
User Manual Home The Home page of the web user interface displays a summary of the overall information or statuses of your Internet Connection, LAN Connection, Wireless Connection, 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless clients, Local Network, storage, and printer. In configuring other router features, you may use this page as a reference to the other details that you might need.
User Manual LAN Net Mask and DHCP Server status. Do take note that upon disabling the wireless connection Wireless Connection. This section provides an overview of the Wireless Connection information of both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequency bands. Details such as each band’s wireless SSID, Broadcast SSID, Wireless mode, WLAN MAC Address and Security can be found in this area for quick viewing.
User Manual Quick Start The Quick Start page of the web user interface allows users to configure their Language and Time Zone settings, the WAN connection, and the Wireless settings. A. WAN Connection. This section of the Quicksetup allows you to configure your WAN connection settings to have internet access.
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User Manual WLAN Enabled. Enable or disable the wireless connection of the device. Once the Wireless connection is disabled, you would not be able to connect to your device wirelessly. Broadcast SSID. Broadcasts or Hides the Wireless SSID. Do take note that upon disabling the SSID broadcast, you would have to manually input the connection details (e.g.
User Manual Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode page can be accessed from the Basic page by clicking on the Advanced Mode button located at the upper left corner of your screen. Other router features may easily be accessed and configured in this mode.
User Manual Network The Advanced Mode – Network page allows you to change the default configuration of the modem. The Advanced Mode - Network page is also the default page of the Advanced Mode. The Network page contains the following sub menus: ...
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User Manual A. Network. Allows you to change the WAN Transfer Mode, the ATM VC settings, the IP version implemented in the network and its options, the QoS properties, the encapsulation mode, activate and enter the range of VLANs to be used, enable/disable default route, and enter your account details.
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User Manual refer to the internet connection details provided to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Connection Setting. Allows you to set the connection method of your internet connection. This is highly suggested to be set on Always On. You may also configure the TCP MSS Option in this area.
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User Manual B. LAN. Allows you to change the LAN Properties of your network, such as the Router’s local IP, the DHCP properties, the DNS properties, enabling of Radvd and its properties, and the configuration of the DHCPv6 properties. The LAN page also allows you to view the DHCP client list table.
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User Manual DNS. Allows you to enable/disable the DNS property of your router, and specify the Primary and Secondary DNS it would use. DHCP Client List. Displays the number of devices currently connected your VDSL5038GRV(AC) each connected device’s IP Address, MAC Address, and lease expiry time.
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User Manual C. DHCP Reservation. Allows you to reserve IP addresses from the IP range provided dynamically by entering the IP address of the device and registering the device’s corresponding MAC Address. D. Ethernet Media Type. Allows you to control the bandwidth provided in each Ethernet port of your VDSL5038GRV(AC).
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User Manual G. CWMP. Allows you to activate/deactivate TR069 and enter the properties needed such as its URL, and the corresponding usernames and passwords. H. IPv6RD. Allows you to enter the IPv6 prefix and its subnet mask, specify and IPv4 address to be used and its mask length, and indicate a 6RD border relay IPv4 address.
User Manual Wireless The Advanced – Wireless page allows you to change the default configuration settings of your Wireless LAN connection on the router. The Advanced – Wireless page contains the following sub menus: Basic Security MAC Filter A.
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User Manual Access Point Settings. Allows you to enable the AP properties of your VDSL5038GRV(AC), change its channel and beacon interval, specify a range for the RTS/CTS/Fragmentation threshold and DTIM, determine the number of clients that would be able to connect, and change the wireless mode implemented by the router on the wireless network.
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User Manual B. Security. Allows you to change the default Wireless Security of each frequency band set on the router (e.g. its authentication type, passphrase, etc). This page also allows you to enable/disable and change the properties of the WPS feature. Click Apply for the settings to take effect. C.
User Manual Wireless The Advanced – Applications page allows you to change/set the router’s application features. The Advanced – Applications page contains the following sub menus: DDNS QoS ACL Port Mapping Filter Parental Routing ...
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User Manual B. ACS. Allows you to allow/limit applications from accessing the WAN or LAN interfaces. C. Filter Type. Allows you to apply various kinds of filtering which would allow or deny the IP address specified, access, depending on the filter rules set.
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User Manual Application Filter. Allows you to activate/deactivate the application filter and allow/deny ICQ, MSN, YMSG, and or Real Audio access in the network. URL Filter. Allows you to defined URL indexes which upon activating will allow/deny access to the corresponding URL specified. D.
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User Manual E. NAT. Allows you to configure the DMZ, Port Forwarding, and Port Triggering in each interface. DMZ. Allows you to set a host between a private local network and a public network. This feature allows outside users from getting direct access to your local network.
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User Manual Port Triggering. Allows you to configure the router to allow local users to temporarily open ports based on trigger ports. F. QoS. Allows you to set/configure the Quality of Service parameters of your router. Click Add for the settings to take effect. Page 46 of 60...
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User Manual G. Port Mapping. Allows ATM PVCs to be permanently routed to a physical interface on the device. H. Parental Control. Allows you to limit (1) MAC Addresses on having internet access on specific times of day/s within a week, and (2) URLs on being accessed on specific times of day/s within a week.
User Manual System The Advanced – System page allows you to view system information, back- up and Restore settings, and do Firmware upgrade on the router. The Advanced – System menu has the following sub menus: Information UPnP ...
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User Manual B. Time Zone. Allows you to change or synchronize the current time zone used by your router. C. UPnP. Allows you to enable/disable UPnP application set on the router. D. Settings. This section allows you to Save, Restore, and Factory default reset your router’s configuration.
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User Manual E. Firmware. Allows you to change the firmware saved on the router. F. Password. Allows you to change the password set on the router to access the Web User Interface. Page 50 of 60...
User Manual VoIP The Advance – Status page displays various router connection statistics for ADSL, LAN, and WLAN. This page also has the following sub menus: Basic Call Control Media Speed Dial Advanced Page 51 of 60...
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User Manual A. Basic. Allows you to configure the basic settings of each SIP Line such as the line status, its password, display and authentication name, and other SIP settings. B. Call Control. Allows you to enable or disable call related functions and features of each SIP Line such as call forwarding, call transferring, DND mode, and three way conferencing.
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User Manual C. VoIP Media. Allows you to change the audio codec applied to each SIP line, and change the packet interval time set in each codec. NOTE: You have to activate the status of the VoIP SIP line first before you can configure its settings.
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User Manual E. Advanced. Allows you to enable WAN binding, adjust call volumes for both listening and speaking, define registration and reregistration expiration times, and change other advanced features of each SIP line. Page 54 of 60...
User Manual Status The Status page displays various router connection statistics for xDSL, LAN, and WLAN. This page also has the following sub menus: Statistics xDSL Status System Log Diagnostics Network Tools A. Statistics. Provides statistical information of LAN, ADSL and WLAN interface. Page 55 of 60...
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User Manual B. xDSL Status. Displays detailed information of the xDSL quality. C. System Log. Displays the router’s system log. D. Diagnostics. Display the test results for the connectivity of the physical layer and protocol for xDSL, ATM, WLAN/LAN port and L0041N connection, click Start test to start the test.
User Manual Router Care Tips 1. Do not deface the router. 2. Do not use any power adapters with the router other than the supplied adapter as it may damage the device rendering it unusable. 3. Do not let the router get wet, when water gets in contact with the router, the internal components can corrode which breaks down the router.
User Manual FCC Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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User Manual FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
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