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ActionTec R4500U User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Modem Features Technical Support 2 Setting Up The Modem Connecting a Computer to the Modem Installing Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection Connecting Additional Computers 3 Using Advanced Settings Accessing Advanced Settings WAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking...
  • Page 3 Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual B Specifications General Certifcations Environmental C MAC Address Windows 95, 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 Macintosh D Program and Port List Glossary Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Limited Warranty...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem. This Modem can act as a DSL modem for a single computer, or as a router to connect multilple computers to a single broadband connection. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the home office or small business.

  • Page 5: Modem Features

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Modem Features The Modem has a series of that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the Modem. Front Panel There are 4 (light emitting diodes, or lights) on the front panel of the LEDs Modem.
  • Page 6 Rear Panel The Modem has five ports on its rear panel. Black Port (Power) The Black port is used to connect the Modem’s Power cord. Yellow (Ethernet) Port The Yellow port is used to connect the Modem to a computer on the home net- work with the Yellow (Ethernet) cable.

  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high- performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is always available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide pro- fessional support.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Modem

    Setting Up The Modem The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation ™ Buddy , which provides a visual guide to setting up the Modem. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To set up the Modem, connect it to a computer.
  • Page 9 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select one of the options by clicking in the appropriate box, then click Next. If the ISP did not provide this information, contact the ISP and request the information. 3.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 5. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7- day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657. Click Next. 6. The next window appears, showing the items needed to set up the Modem. Click Next.
  • Page 11 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 8. When the next window appears, get the Black Bag, take out the Power Cord and Black DSL Cable, then click Next. 9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding plugging in the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Power Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 11. The next window appears. Plug one end of the Black DSL Cable into the Line Jack on the back of the Modem, then click Next. 12. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer, then click Next.
  • Page 13 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 14. The following window appears. Get the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable from the DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next. 15. When the next window appears, plug one end of the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable into the Yellow Port on the back of the Modem until it clicks, then click Next.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 17. When the next window appears, confirm the Power, Ready, and Link Lights on the Modem glow steadily green. Click Next. ☞ Note: If the Power, Ready and Link Lights on the Modem are not solid green, check all connections to the Modem.
  • Page 15 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 3. In the next window, select USB, then click Next. 4. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7- day-a-week Technical Support.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 5. The next window appears, with information regarding the items needed to set up the Modem. Click Next. 6. The next window appears. Get the Modem, take it out of its protective plastic bag, then click Next. 7.
  • Page 17 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 8. In the next window, read the instructions, plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Power Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next. 9. As shown in the next window, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet, confirm the Power Light on the front of the Modem is solid green, then click Next.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 11. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer, then click Next. 12. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Ready Lights on the Modem glow steadily green.
  • Page 19 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 14. When the next window appears, plug the square end of the Purple (USB) Cable into the Purple Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next. 15. Another window appears. Plug the rectangular end of the Purple (USB) Cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer, then click Next.

  • Page 20: Installing Filters

    Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem ☞ Note: If the Power, Ready and Link Lights on the Modem are not solid green, check all connections to the Modem. If all connec- tions are plugged in properly, call your DSL service provider. The Modem is connected to a computer via USB.
  • Page 21 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3. Plug a filter in every phone jack using the same number as the DSL line, then click Next. Caution: Do not install a filter in the phone jack used by the black DSL cable. 4.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 6. If you answered “No” in the previous window, go to “Setting up the DSL Connection” on page XX. If you answered “Yes,” the following window appears. Unplug the phone cord connected to the phone from its phone jack in the wall, the click Next.

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Dsl Connection

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 8. The next window appears. Plug the phone filter into the Phone Jack on the back of the Modem. Do no plug the phone filter into the phone jack on the back of the computer. Your connections should look exactly as the configura- tion in the picture, below.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem Basic Setup 1. If “Basic Setup” was chosen, the following window appears. Enter the appro- priate user name and password in the text boxes. If no user name and pass- word are needed, click on the check box next to “My ISP does not require this information.”...
  • Page 25 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Advanced Setup 1. If “Advanced Setup” was chosen, enter the VPI and VCI settings in their appropriate boxes (if provided by the DSL service provider). If not provided with these settings, click the “Use the default VPI/VCI Settings” check box, then click Next.

  • Page 26: Connecting Additional Computers

    Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 4. When the computer has rebooted, the Modem is properly set up. Connecting Additional Computers Connecting Via Ethernet 1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.
  • Page 27 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3. In the next window, select Ethernet, then click Next. 4. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7- day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657. Click Next. 5. The following window appears. Get the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable from the DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 6. When the next window appears, plug one end of the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable into the Yellow Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next. 7. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Yellow (Ethernet) Cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next.
  • Page 29 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Connecting Via USB 1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the comput- er. The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next. 2.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem 4. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7- day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657. Click Next. 5. The following window appears. Get the Purple (USB) Cable from the DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next.
  • Page 31 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 7. Another window appears. Plug the rectangular end of the Purple (USB) Cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer, then click Next. ☞ Note: A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch, and may be vertically or horizontally oriented.

  • Page 32: Using Advanced Settings

    Using Advanced Settings This chapter contains information regarding the advanced settings of the Modem including WAN IP address options, port forwarding, and hosting. Accessing Advanced Settings To access the advanced settings of the Modem: 1. Open your Web browser. In the address bar type http://192.168.0.1 then press <Enter>...
  • Page 33 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3. The “Setup/Configuration” screen appears. Select Advanced Setup from the menu on the left. 3. The following window appears. Click Begin Advanced Setup.

  • Page 34: Wan Ip Address

    Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings 3. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen appears. Choose the setting to be changed from the menu on the left, or click Next to go to the “WAN IP Address” screen. WAN IP Address Selecting WAN IP Address in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “WAN IP Address”...
  • Page 35 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connec- tion. Configured as a Modem Select this option to use the Modem as a modem, connected to a single computer. Configured as a Router - Obtain an IP Address through Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet ( ) or Point-to-Point over...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings Note: Host and domain name information may also be accessed from the computer originally connected to the cable modem. Configured as a Router - Specify a Static Address Select this option if assigned a static (specific) Address by the ISP.

  • Page 37: Lan Ip Address

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual LAN IP Address Selecting LAN IP Address in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “LAN IP Address” screen. The value in the LAN IP Address text box is the IP address of the Modem as seen on the network. The LAN IP address of the Modem can be modified, but Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory setting (192.168.0.1).
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings DHCP Server Configuration Clicking Next in the “ DHCP Configuration” screen. Change Beginning IP Address - the IP address at which the DHCP server starts assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the factory default setting (192.168.0.2). Ending Address - the assigning...

  • Page 39: Services Blocking

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Services Blocking Selecting Services Blocking in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “Services Blocking” screen. To modify Internet privileges (Web, FTP, Newsgroups, etc.) for the computers on the network: 1. Enter the computer’s IP address in the Enter 2.

  • Page 40: Website Blocking

    Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “Website Blocking” screen. This feature enables the Modem to block Web sites to all computers on the network. To block a Web site, enter the address of the Web site in the “Website”...

  • Page 41: Remote Management

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “Remote Management” screen. Remote Management allows access to the Modem through the Internet via another computer. Actiontec recommends leaving the Remote Management Off (the factory default setting). To access the Modem from the Internet, activate Remote Management by selecting On and writing down the WAN IP...

  • Page 42: Dmz Hosting

    Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings To remove forwarded ports, highlight them then click Remove. DMZ Hosting Selecting Hosting in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen gener- ates the “ Hosting” screen. To use computer on the network to be used as a text box, then click On.

  • Page 43: Mac Address Cloning

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual MAC Address Cloning Selecting Address Cloning in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “ address is an identifier unique to every networkable device. Some address to validate a computer’s permission to be on their network. If the requires this information, obtain the figured for the (see Appendix C for instructions to determine the computer’s...

  • Page 44: Static Routing

    Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings Static Routing Selecting Static Routing in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen gener- ates the “Static Routing” screen. Enter the addresses in their respective text boxes, then click Add. The address will appear in the “Static Routing Table.” To remove an address, highlight it by clicking on it in the Static Routing Table, then click Remove.

  • Page 45: Status

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Status After configuring the Modem, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the Main Menu. The “Current Status” screen appears, displaying many of the Modem’s settings. No settings (other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet) can be changed from the Current Status screen.

  • Page 46: Using Utilities

    Using Utilities To access the Modems’ 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 Modem’s factory default settings restored, and the Modem’s firmware upgraded. Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Modem’s network has visited.

  • Page 47: Dsl Settings

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual DSL Settings To access Settings, select Modem’s , and Mode settings can be changed from this screen. Actiontec recommends not changing these values without consulting the Restore Default Settings To restore the Modem to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings from the “Utilities”...

  • Page 48: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade Firmware Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the “Utilities” screen generates the “Upgrade Firmware” screen. Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the Modem’s capabilities. To upgrade the Modem’s firmware: 1. Click the link in the “Upgrade Firmware” window and download the upgrade files to the hard drive of the computer.
  • Page 49 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting And Faqs

    Troubleshooting and FAQs This chapter contains a list of solutions to overcome problems the user may encounter, as well as answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about the Modem. Troubleshooting LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Modem is properly installed, the and the power is on.

  • Page 51: Frequently Asked Questions

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Verify the Modem’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in the “Main Menu” screen. Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Verify the computers are working properly. Ensure the settings are correct.
  • Page 52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs What do each of the lights on my Modem mean? Power – when lit, indicates that power is being supplied to the Modem. Modem – when lit, indicates a cable or DSL modem is connected to the Modem.
  • Page 53 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual How do I upgrade the Modem’s firmware? After bringing up the Utilities section of the Web Management Tool and select- ing “Upgrade Firmware,” click “Upgrade Here.” (See Chapter 4 “Using Utilities,” for more information.) Another Web page appears, which contains the latest firmware available for the Modem, as well as firmware upgrades for other Actiontec products.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 55 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 5. The “Network” window appears. In the "The following network components are installed" list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Select Address. TCP/IP...
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 7. In the Address tab, activate “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone. 8.
  • Page 57 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 58 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Click Address. TCP/IP...
  • Page 59 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 7. In the Address tab, activate “Obtain an IP address automatically” by click- ing on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone. 8.
  • Page 60 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections.
  • Page 61 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 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 cor- responds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column.
  • Page 62 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double- click Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP 9. The “Internet Protocol ( ) Properties” window appears. TCP/IP...
  • Page 63 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 10. In the General tab, activate “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone. 12.
  • Page 64 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections.
  • Page 65 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 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 66 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 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, activate “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking on the circle.
  • Page 67 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 12. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click Connection Properties window disappears. 13. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window. The window disappears. 14. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the “x” button at the upper right corner of the window.

  • Page 68: A Setting Up Static Ip Address

    Setting Up Static IP Address To communicate with the Modem 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 Modem are on the same subnet. To set up static on a computer, select the operating system and follow the instructions.
  • Page 69 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 70 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 71: Windows Me

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem 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 72 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 73 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem 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 74: 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 75 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections.
  • Page 76 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 77 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem 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 78: 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 79 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections.
  • Page 80 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 81 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem 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 82 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.
  • Page 83 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual...

  • Page 84: B Specifications

    Specifications General Model Number GEU004AD9-01 (USB/Ethernet DSL Modem) Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT) IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) G.dmt G.lite RFC 1483, 2364, 2516 Protocol CSMA/CD t1.413 Full-rate DSL modem 10Mbps Ethernet port USB port Upload port Cabling Type 10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5...

  • Page 85: Certifcations

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Certifcations FCC Class B FCC Class C (parts 15, 68) Environmental Power Input External, 12V DC, 1.2 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...

  • Page 86: C Mac Address

    MAC Address This appendix explains how to determine the MAC address of an Ethernet adapter installed on a computer. Select the operating system and follow the instructions. Windows 95, 98 1. Click Start, then Run. 2. The “Run” window appears. In the “Open” text box, enter: ipconfig/all 3.

  • Page 87: Windows Nt 4.0

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual Windows NT 4.0 1. Click Start, Programs, Command Prompt. 2. When the “Command Prompt” window appears, enter: ipconfig/all then press Enter on the keyboard. A list of information about the Ethernet adapter appears. 4. Note the “Physical Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 88: D Program And Port List

    Program and Port List...
  • Page 89 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual...

  • Page 90: 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 91 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem 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 92 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 94: 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 95: Modifications

    Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem 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 96: 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 97 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem 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 98 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 99 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem 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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