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ActionTec Wireless-Ready User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless–Ready DSL Gateway User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Technical Support Connecting the Gateway Connecting the Power and DSL Cable Connecting to a Computer Connecting the Phone Filters Connecting Network Computers Configuring the Gateway Using Qwest DSL Connecting to the Internet Disconnecting from the Internet Basic Setup Basic Setup...
  • Page 3 Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files Wiring Information Computer Security Securing the Gateway and Computer Specifications General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental Glossary Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Limited Warranty...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect a multiple number of computers to a single high- speed broadband connection. 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...

  • Page 5: Technical Support

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-perform- ance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available every day from 6 A.M. to 11 P.M. (MST) to provide professional support.

  • Page 6: Connecting The Gateway

    Connecting the Gateway The instructions that follow parallel closely with the steps contained in the Installation Buddy, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Gateway. It is recommended that the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To set up the Gateway, the user must first connect it to a computer via Ethernet cable.
  • Page 7 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway 3. Confirm that the Power Light on the DSL Gateway is green. 4. Get the Phone Line Splitter out of the Black Bag.and plug the thin, rectan- gular end of the Splitter into the Phone Jack closest to your computer 5.

  • Page 8: Connecting To A Computer

    Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway 7. Confirm that the Power and Internet Lights on the DSL Gateway are solid green. Note: If the Internet Light continues to blink, confirm you have received notification from your DSL Service Provider that your DSL service is on.
  • Page 9 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway 2. Plug the loose end of the Yellow Cable into the Ethernet Port on the back of the computer. 3. Confirm that one of the four Ethernet Network Lights on the DSL Gateway is green (this may take a few moments).

  • Page 10: Connecting The Phone Filters

    Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway 2. Plug the loose end of the Purple Cable into the USB Port on the front or back of your computer. Connecting the Phone Filters Phone filters separate the DSL signal from the voice signal on the phone line to allow the user to talk on the phone and be online at the same time.

  • Page 11: Connecting Network Computers

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway 3. Plug a phone filter into the phone jack. 4. Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone jack and keep the other end attached to the device. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for every other device that shares a phone line with the DSL connection.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway Use the procedure for connecting the first computer to the Gateway via USB (see “USB” on page xx) to connect network computers, substituting a standard, USB cable for the purple cable. Only one computer can be connected to the Gateway via USB.
  • Page 13 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Gateway

    Configuring the Gateway Once the Gateway has been connected to a computer, it must be configured. Use the following procedure. 1. If you connected the DSL Gateway correctly, a “Congratulations” window appears. Click Next. 2. The first “Actiontec Installation Buddy” window appears. Read the instruc- tions onscreen, select the type of ISP protocol, then click Next.
  • Page 15 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway 3. In the next window, type in the User ID and Password. If the ISP doesn’t require this information, check the appropriate box. Click Next. 4. In the next window, select the type of Internet protocol your ISP connection uses (Static IP or Dynamic IP [DHCP]), then click Next.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 Configuring the Gateway 5. In the next window, type in the IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, DNS 1, and DNS 2 addresses in their respective text boxes. Depending on your connec- tion, you may not have to type an address in every text box. 6.
  • Page 17 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...

  • Page 18: Using Qwest Dsl

    Using Qwest DSL Qwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest DSL service. For this reason, the Qwest DSL connection is not portable; it can’t be accessed while away from home or business. To connect while traveling, ask the ISP about a dial-up account.
  • Page 19 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...

  • Page 20: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup This section is a guide through a basic configuration of the Gateway, including how to connect the Gateway to the ISP. Basic Setup To configure the gateway for basic operation: 1. Open the Web browser. In the address bar, enter http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter on the keyboard.
  • Page 21 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway 4. Complete the two steps listed in the “Basic Setup” screen, then click Next. 6. Enter the User Name and Password provided by the ISP in the “DSL Broadband Connection - PPPoE” screen. Click Next. ☞...

  • Page 22: Gateway Features

    Chapter 5 Basic Setup The power LED flashes rapidly while the Gateway restarts, then glows steadily green when fully operational. 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.
  • Page 23 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...
  • Page 24 Chapter 5 Basic Setup...
  • Page 25 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...

  • Page 26: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup This section contains information concerning advanced configuration, such as wireless settings, remote management, and Web site blocking. Accessing Advanced Setup To access the Advanced Setup configuration screens, follow these instructions: 1. Open the Web browser. In the address bar enter: then press Enter on the keyboard.

  • Page 27: Wan Ip Address

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway 4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced setup on the Gateway, click Begin Advanced Setup. 5. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen appears. To check all the set- tings, or if unsure of which settings to modify, select Next. To modify a specif- ic configuration, click on its name in the menu bar on the left.
  • Page 28 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection. Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Select this option to allow the Gateway to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet ) or Point-to-Point over ) protocol.
  • Page 29 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Obtain an IP Through DHCP Select this option (used for cable modem configurations without a Static assigned by an ) to allow the modem to query the routing information. Some Name and/or Domain Name. If this is the case, check with the and domain name and enter them in the “Broadband Connection via...

  • Page 30: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless Settings in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Wireless Settings” screen. Modify the wireless capabilities of the Gateway here. ESSID is the network name assigned to the wireless network. The factory default ESSID setting is “...
  • Page 31 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Selecting Off disables encryption. Selecting this option allows any computer with wireless capability and the correct 64-bit WEP 64-bit requires four separate keys. Each key comprises five hexadecimal digit pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0-9 or A-F.

  • Page 32: Lan Ip Address

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Note: Not all wireless that all Cards installed in the networked computers support 128-bit before activating. LAN IP Address Selecting Address in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the LAN IP “ Address” screen. The value in the LAN IP address of the Gateway as seen on the network.

  • Page 33: Dhcp Server

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway DHCP Server Selecting Server in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the DHCP “ Server” screen. The Gateway has a built-in DHCP Configuration Protocol) server that automatically assigns a different each computer on the network, eliminating The factory default setting is On. To disable the...

  • Page 34: Services Blocking

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration The beginning and ending Gateway. If the default values are left intact, the Gateway supplies a unique IP address between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 to each computer on the net- work. Note that the first three groups of numbers of the addresses are identical; this means they are on the same subnet.

  • Page 35: Website Blocking

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Website Blocking” screen. This feature enables the Gateway 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 36: Remote Management

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Remote Management” screen. Remote Management allows access to the Gateway through the Internet via another computer. Actiontec recommends leav- ing the Remote Management Off (the factory default setting). To access the Gateway from the Internet, activate Remote Management by selecting On and writing down the address of the Gateway (see “...

  • Page 37: Port Forwarding

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Port Forwarding Selecting Port Forwarding in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Port Forwarding” screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the Gateway’s built-in firewall, allowing access to parts of the network (for hosting a Web or ftp server, for example).

  • Page 38: Mac Address Cloning

    Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration ble from the Internet. hosting symbolically places the host computer outside of the Gateway’s network. Access to the network resources while hosting is active is blocked. Actiontec recommends activating hosting only as long as necessary. Warning: The Host computer will be vulnerable to com- puter hackers on the Internet while in mode.
  • Page 39 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...

  • Page 40: Utilities

    Utilities To access the Gateway’s utilities select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The “Utilities” screen appears. From here, the Web activity log can be viewed, the settings changed, the Gateway’s factory default settings restored, and the Gateway’s firmware upgraded. Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Gateway’s network has visited.

  • Page 41: Dsl Settings

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway DSL Settings To access Settings, select Settings from the “Utilities” screen. The Gateway’s , and Mode settings can be changed from here. Actiontec recom- mends not changing these values without consulting the Restore Default Settings To restore the Gateway to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings from the “Utilities”...
  • Page 42 To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware: 1. Click the link in the “Upgrade Firmware” window and download the upgrade files to the hard drive of the computer. 2. Double-click on the upgrade file, named “upgrade.exe.” 3. Enter the IP address of the Gateway and click Start. The upgrade process begins.
  • Page 43 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Gateway, and solutions to overcome the problem. LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Gateway is properly installed, the and the power is on. Confirm the computer and Gateway are on the same network segment. If unsure, let the computer get the function (see “...
  • Page 45 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Verify all the computers are working properly. Ensure the settings are correct. Ensure the Gateway is on and connected properly. Verify the Gateway’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in the “Main Menu”...

  • Page 46: Reference

    Reference This appendix contains information about various topics, including accessing information about your Windows computer and wiring under special circum- stances. Locating Computer Information The following procedure is valid for Windows 1. From the desktop, right-click on My Computer. 2. Select Properties from the menu that appears. 3.

  • Page 47: Locating Windows Operating System Files

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Locating Windows Operating System Files If the operating system files reside on the hard drive of the computer, follow the instructions below to locate them. If the files are not on the hard drive, they must be loaded from the installation disks.
  • Page 48 4. Click the down arrow next to the “Look in” text box and select My Computer from the list that appears. Click Search Now. 6a. Windows Me: When the search is complete, note the directory path that appears most often in the “In Folder” column. For example: C:\WINDOWS \OPTIONS\INSTALL 6b.

  • Page 49: Wiring Information

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Windows Me, 2000 1. From the desktop, click Start. 2. Select Search, then For Files and Folders. 3. The “Search Results” window appears. In the panel at left titled “What do you want to search for?”, click All files and folders.
  • Page 50 easiest way to do this is to purchase a pair of two-line modular adapters, a line- cord coupler, and some short lengths of phone cable, available at any telephone supply retailer. Note: Do not purchase a 1-line modular adapter or line splitter. Installing either of these items results in two phone jacks on Line 1, and no access to Line 2.
  • Page 51 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Automatic Water Meter If an automatic water meter and Qwest DSL share a phone line, a DSL phone filter must be installed on the water meter. If needed, contact the water company for assistance in connecting the phone filter.

  • Page 52: Computer Security

    Computer Security The Internet is a giant network of computers all over the world. When a computer is connected to the Internet, it can exchange information with any other computer on the Internet. This lets the user send e-mail, surf the World Wide Web, download files, and buy products and services online, but it also makes the computer vulner- able to attack from persons intent on doing malicious mischief.
  • Page 53 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway With both types of Internet connections, access to the computer must be con- trolled to make sure someone on the Internet doesn’t access the information on the computer. The longer the computer is connected to the Internet, the easier it is for someone on the Internet to find the computer and attempt to access it without permission.
  • Page 54 Appendix B Computer Security Internet Browsers Always exit the Internet browser (for example, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). Never “minimize” the browser or leave it open in the background. Breaking into a computer is easy when an Internet browser is running. Network Applications Network applications (such as software programs) that allow remote access to the computer also make the computer vulnerable to access from other people on...
  • Page 55 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway For more information about firewalls,including vendors who sell firewall prod- ucts, go to the Qwest DSL web site and click the Security topic. Firewall prod- ucts are available from computer and networking equipment retailers.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Number GS204AD9-01 (Four-Port Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT) IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) IEEE 802.11b (Wireless) G.dmt G.lite t1.413 RFC 1483, 2364, 2516 Protocol CSMA/CD Full-rate DSL modem GS204AD9-01 10/100 RJ-45 switched ports (4) USB port (1)

  • Page 57: Wireless Operating Range

    Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Speed LAN Ethernet: 10/100Mbps Wireless: See “Wireless Operating Range” (if used) Cabling Type 10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5 100BaseTX: UTP/STP Category 5 Wireless Operating Range If used: Indoors Up to 30M (100 ft.) @ 11 Mbps Up to 50M (165 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps...

  • Page 58: Environmental

    Environmental Power Input External, 12V DC, 1.2 A Certifications FCC Class B FCC Class C (part 15, 68) CE Mark Commercial 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...
  • Page 59 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...

  • Page 60: 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 61 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Firewall Prevents users outside the network from accessing and/or damaging files or computers on the network. Gateway A device that manages the data traffic of a network, as well as data traffic to and from the Internet.
  • Page 62 Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used within a particular network only. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network) A network connecting computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different build- ings, cities, countries).
  • Page 63 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway...

  • Page 64: Notices

    Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment 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 installa- tion.
  • Page 65 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation. Note: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require- ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 66: 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 67 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 68 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 69 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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