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  • Page 1 High Speed GT701C Internet DSL Modem User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Modem 2 Performing a Quick Setup Accessing Quick Setup Screens Changing the Password 3 Viewing the Modem’s Status Broadband Connection Status Network Status 4 Configuring Advanced Settings Accessing Advanced Setup Screens DSL Settings DHCP Settings...
  • Page 3 DSL Modem User Manual 6 Configuring Parental Controls Accessing Parental Control Screens Services Blocking Website Blocking Schedule Rules 7 Configuring the Modem’s Utilities Accessing the Utilities Screens Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware Multiple PVC Web Activity Log System Log OAM Ping Test Ping Test Reboot 8 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the High Speed Internet is the simplest way to connect computers to a high-speed broadband connec- tion. 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 High Speed Internet Modem is sure to be one of the keys to your success.

  • Page 5: Features

    Features Plug-and-Play installation support for computers running Windows oper- ating systems (98 port ( ADSL WAN RJ-11 Full-rate ANSI T1.413 standard compliance Auto-handshake for different device specification compliance USB 1.1 12 Mbps data rate (full speed) support Precise traffic shaping packet routing , and static routing protocol support RIP-1...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know The Modem

    Getting to Know the Modem This section contains a quick description of the Modem’s lights, ports, etc. The Modem has several indicator lights ( ports on its rear panel. Front Panel The front panel of the Modem features five lights ( Ethernet, and Power Light The Power light displays the Modem’s current status.
  • Page 7 Internet Light The Internet light glows green when connected to the ISP. It may blink while sending or receiving data. Ethernet Light The Ethernet light illuminates when the Modem is connected to a computer via its yellow Ethernet port, using an Ethernet cable. USB Light light illuminates when the Modem is connected to a computer via its port, using a USB cable.
  • Page 8 Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is used to connect computers to the Modem via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port is a through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the port. ☞ Note: Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the Modem only if connecting to a hub/switch that lacks an uplink port.
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  • Page 10: Performing A Quick Setup

    Performing a Quick Setup This chapter is a guide through a quick set up of the Modem, including how to connect the Modem to the To complete the quick setup, have the Welcome Letter or Worksheet handy. If the document is not available, contact the immediately.
  • Page 11 2. The “Home” screen appears. Click Quick Setup. A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK. Firefox: DSL Modem User Manual...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Performing a Quick Setup Internet Explorer: ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The default password is “password.” 4. Follow the instructions in the“Welcome to the Quick Setup”screen, then click Next. 5. At the top of the next window, select 5a.

  • Page 13: Changing The Password

    5b. If was selected in step 5, select the [Default]” or “Single Static ed, enter the address in the appropriate text box. 6. Optional - Select the “Static Addresses”). If Static mary and secondary what to enter in this section, contact the 7.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Performing a Quick Setup 3. The “Change Admin Username/Password” screen appears. Enter a new Username in the “Admin User Name” text boxt, then enter a new password in the “Admin Password” text box. Make sure to write down the user name and password and keep it in a secure location.
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  • Page 16: Viewing The Modem's Status

    Viewing the Modem’s Status After configuring the Modem, the Modem’s connection and network status can be viewed. The Internet connection status is viewed in the “Broadband Connection Status” screen, while the network status is viewed in the “My Network” screen. Broadband Connection Status To view the Modem’s connection statistics, select Status in the Home screen.
  • Page 17 DSL Modem User Manual PPP Status The middle section of the Broadband Connection Status screen displays the status of the Modem’s PPP connection, including user name, authentication failures, and packets sent and received. DSL Status The bottom section of the Broadband Connection Status screen displays the status of the Modem’s DSL connection, including mode settings, connection status, and number of discarded packets.

  • Page 18: Routing Table

    Chapter 3 Viewing the Modem’s Status In the menu on the left side of the Broadband Connection Status screen, there are two other options available to view: NAT Table and Routing Table. Click to gen- erate the option of choice. NAT Table Selecting NAT Table generates the “NAT Table”...

  • Page 19: Network Status

    DSL Modem User Manual Network Status To view the Modem’s network status, select My Network from the strip of icons at the top of any GUI screen. The “My Network” screen appears, listing all devices connected to the network. From this screen, various settings can be accessed, including Website blocking, Schedule Rules, and Enable Application.

  • Page 20: Configuring Advanced Settings

    Configuring Advanced Settings This chapter explains how to configure the Modem’s advanced settings, such as remote management, DHCP Accessing Advanced Setup Screens To access the Advanced Setup screens, follow these instructions: 1. Open a Web browser. In the “Address” text box, type: then press Enter on the keyboard.
  • Page 21 2. The “Home” screen appears. Click Advanced Setup. A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK. Firefox: DSL Modem User Manual...
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings Internet Explorer: ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The default password is “password.” 4. The “Advanced Setup” screen appears. To modify a specific configuration, click on its name in the menu bar on the left, or from the list in the middle of the screen.

  • Page 23: Dsl Settings

    DSL Modem User Manual DSL Settings Settings from the “Advanced Setup” screen. The To access Settings, select Modem’s , Mode, and QoS (Quality of Service) settings can be changed from this screen, we recommend not changing these values without first consult- ing the DHCP Settings Settings in the “Advanced Setup”...

  • Page 24: Dhcp Server Configuration

    Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings We strongly recommend leaving the option is Off, ensure the subnet as the address of the Modem. For more information, see “ Configuration.” DHCP Server Configuration Clicking in the check box labeled “I would like to adjust the activates the text boxes at the bottom of the address range and server information in these text boxes.

  • Page 25: Lan Ip Address

    Domain Name This is the domain name provided by Verizon. If Verizon provided domain name information, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact. DNS (Dynamic or Static) This is the type of server information, select the type here. If not, leave as is.

  • Page 26: Wan Ip Address

    Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings The values in the “Modem and subnet mask address of the Modem as seen on the network. These val- ues can be modified for your factory settings ( address 192.168.1.1; subnet mask address 255.255.255.0). ☞ Note: If the Modem’s Server range is within the same subnet.
  • Page 27 Note: Some with an end user. Other types of broadband Internet connections may use either DHCP tion is present, check with Verizon before continuing. 1. Select “ ” or “ DHCP Auto Connect is being used, click in the appropriate check box.
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings 4. Enable Public/Private Multiple Static IP Addresses. When selected, the Modem uses addressing for the configured to the private IP addressing. All computers using public public addresses statically assigned. 5. Select the type. If static address and, optionally, the secondary boxes.

  • Page 29: Qos Settings Upstream

    DSL Modem User Manual QoS Settings Upstream Selecting QoS Settings Upstream from the “Advanced Setup” screen causes the “QoS Upstream Settings” screen to appear. QoS (Quality of Service) allows the prioritization of certain types of data traf- fic (such as VoIP traffic) over other types of traffic (such as standard data). Both upstream (data coming into the network) and downstream (data going out of the network) traffic can be prioritzed using QoS.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings Total Available Bandwidth Displays the total amount of available bandwidth (in kilobits per second). High Priority Bandwidth Enter the amount of high priority bandwidth to be used by the prioritized traffic type (cannot exceed total available bandwidth). Priority Always set to “High”...

  • Page 31: Qos Settings Downstream

    DSL Modem User Manual QoS Settings Downstream Selecting QoS Settings Downstream from the “Advanced Setup” screen causes the “QoS Downstream Settings” screen to appear. The “QoS Downstream Settings” screen is identical to the “QoS Upstream Settings” screen, with the exception of the “High Priority Bandwidth” option. Use this screen to configure QoS for data going out of the network.

  • Page 32: Qos Status

    Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings QoS Status Selecting QoS Status from the “Advanced Setup” screen causes the “QoS Status” screen to appear. This screen displays the status of QoS upstream and downstream traffic, and differentiates both streams into high priority and normal priority traffic. Remote Management/Telnet Selecting Remote Management in the “Advanced Setup”...

  • Page 33: Telnet Timeout Setting

    Remote Management To access the Modem from the Internet, activate Remote Management by select- ing the appropriate On radio button and writing down the Modem (see “ Address”). On a computer outside of the network, open a WAN IP Web browser and enter the Modem’s Modem’s Home screen (or a password prompt, if a password has been set) appears in the browser window.

  • Page 34: Dynamic Routing

    Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings Dynamic Routing Selecting Dynamic Routing in the “Advanced Setup” screen generates the “Dynamic Routing” screen. If another gateway or router is set up behind the Modem in the network configu- ration, consult the documentation that came with the other gateway to see what kind of Dynamic Routing is required, then select the needed option.

  • Page 35: Upnp (Universal Plug And Play)

    UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Selecting UPnP in the “Advanced Setup” screen generates the “ this screen, the Universal Plug and Play option is turned on or off by activating the appropriate circle. Universal Plug and Play is a zero-configuration networking protocol that allows hardware and software (such as Netmeeting) to operate more efficiently.

  • Page 36: Time Zone

    Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings Time Zone Selecting Time Zone in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “Time Zone” screen. In this screen, select the time zone in which the Modem is being used. Click in the “Day Light Saving” check box if Daylight Savings Time is currently in effect where the Modem is being used.
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  • Page 38: Configuring Security Settings

    Configuring Security Settings This chapter explains how to configure the Modem’s security capabilities, including firewall settings, hosting, and network address translation. Accessing Security Screens To access the Security configuration screens, follow these instructions: 1. Open a Web browser. In the “Address” text box, type: then press Enter on the keyboard.
  • Page 39 A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK. Firefox: Internet Explorer: ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The default password is “password.” 4. The “Security” screen appears. To modify a specific configuration, click on its name in the menu bar on the left, or from the list in the middle of the screen.

  • Page 40: Admin User Name And Password

    Chapter 5 Configuring Security Settings Admin User Name and Password See “Changing the Password” on page 11. Firewall Selecting Firewall in the Security screen generates the “Firewall Settings” screen. Select the level of security needed for the network. ☞ Note: If VPN connections need to made through the Modem, the Firewall must be set to Off.
  • Page 41 DSL Modem User Manual Medium If Medium is selected in the “Firewall Security Level” screen, the services listed at the bottom of the screen ( HTTP IMAP SMTP POP3 NNTP IPSEC IKE , and ) are the only ones allowed to pass through the firewall. IPSEC ESP HTTPS IMAP...
  • Page 42 Chapter 5 Configuring Security Settings If Low is selected in the “Firewall Security Level” screen, the services listed at the bottom of the screen ( NETBIOS-SSN EPMAP PROFILE NETBIOS-NS , and ,) can be NETBIOS-DGM MICROSOFT-DS SNMP LDAP MICROSOFT-GC denied access through the firewall. Click in the appropriate check box to allow or deny access for a particular service (check mark in the check box to deny;...

  • Page 43: Applications

    DSL Modem User Manual Applications Selecting Applications in the Security screen generates the “Applications” screen. This screen allows certain programs to bypass the Modem’s built-in firewall, allow- ing access to parts of the network (for hosting a Web or ftp server, for example). To use, select the name of a computer on the network from the “...

  • Page 44: Rule Management

    Chapter 5 Configuring Security Settings Rule Management To create a custom set of rules, click the “User” radio button, then click New. The “Rule Management” screen appears. In this screen, the user can create a custom rule not defined in the programming. To do this (using a single port): 1.
  • Page 45 For multiple ports: 1. Enter the rule name in the “Rule Name” text box. The name is usually based on the application or game title. 2. Set “Protocol” to “TPC.” 3. Enter the starting port number of the port range in the “Port Start” and “Port Map Start”...

  • Page 46: Dmz Hosting

    Name” drop-down menu, then click On. hosting symbolically places the Host computer will be vulnerable to com- mode. . Disabling off unless instructed to do so by Verizon. Hosting” host computer hosting only as ” screen. The Modem’s allows the computers con-...

  • Page 47: Port Mapping

    DSL Modem User Manual Port Mapping Selecting Port Mapping in the “Security” screen generates the “TR-069 PortMapping Log” screen. This screen displays a log that lists port mapping changes made remotely by the service provider via the -069 protocol. This log is for information only, and should be consulted only if requested by the service pro- vider or support technicians.

  • Page 48: Configuring Parental Controls

    Configuring Parental Controls This chapter explains how to configure the parental control capabilities of the Modem, such as services blocking, Web site blocking, and schedule rules. Accessing Parental Control Screens To access the Parental Control configuration screens, follow these instructions: 1.
  • Page 49 A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK. Firefox: Internet Explorer: ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The default password is “password.” 4. The “Parental Control” screen appears. To modify a specific setting, click on its name in the menu bar on the left, or from the list in the middle of the screen.

  • Page 50: Services Blocking

    Chapter 6 Configuring Parental Controls Services Blocking Selecting Services Blocking in the Parental Control screen generates the “Services Blocking” screen. To modify Internet privileges (Web, , Newsgroups, etc.) for the computers on the network: 1. Select the computer’s network name from the “PC Name” drop-down menu. 2.

  • Page 51: Website Blocking

    DSL Modem User Manual Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the Parental Control screen generates the “Website Blocking” screen. This feature enables the Modem to block Web sites to any or all computers on the network. To block a Web site, select the computer name from the “PC Name”...
  • Page 52 Chapter 6 Configuring Parental Controls 2. Click View/Edit Access Details. The computer’s “Allowed Application and Times” screen appears. 3. To schedule Internet access at the same time every day, select “Daily” by click- ing the appropriate radio button. If creating different access schedules on a day-to-day basis, select “Weekly.”...
  • Page 53 4b. If “Weekly” was selected in step 3, periods of Internet access can be scheduled at different times on different days (6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, for example). To do this, select the day of the week by clicking in the appropriate check box, then create a access period (or rule), as explained in step 4a.

  • Page 54: Configuring The Modem's Utilities

    Configuring the Modem’s Utilities This chapter explains how to use the Modem’s utilities, including how to restore default settings, upgrade the Modem’s firmware, and perform a ping test. Accessing the Utilities Screens To access the Utilities configuration screens, follow these instructions: 1.
  • Page 55 A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK. Firefox: Internet Explorer: ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The default password is “password.” DSL Modem User Manual...

  • Page 56: Restore Default Settings

    Chapter 7 Configuring the Modem’s Utilities 4. The “Utilities” screen appears. To modify a specific configuration, click on its name in the menu bar on the left, or from the list in the middle of the screen. Restore Default Settings To restore the Modem to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings from the Utilities screen.

  • Page 57: Upgrade Firmware

    DSL Modem User Manual Upgrade Firmware Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the Utilities screen generates the “Upgrade Firmware” screen. Firmware upgrades are periodically released to enhance the Modem’s capabilities. Follow the instructions on-screen to upgrade the Modem’s firmware. Multiple PVC Selecting Multiple PVC in the Utilities screen generates the “Multiple ”...

  • Page 58: Web Activity Log

    Chapter 7 Configuring the Modem’s Utilities Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Modem’s network has visited. To access the Web Activity Log, select Web Activity Log from the Utilities screen. Auto Refresh To set the Web Activity Log screen to automatically refresh at certain intervals, acti- vate the circle next to “Auto Refresh Every”...

  • Page 59: System Log

    DSL Modem User Manual System Log The System Log provides information about the Modem’s activity. To access the System Log, select System Log from the Utilities screen. System Log (Size) Select the size of the system log displayed here. The smaller the size, the shorter the length of the system log saved.

  • Page 60: Oam Ping Test

    Chapter 7 Configuring the Modem’s Utilities OAM Ping Test Selecting OAM Ping Test from the Utilities screen generates the “ Ping Test” screen, which is used to check whether the Modem is properly connected to the network. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the test. Ping Test Selecting Ping Test from the Utilities screen generates the “Ping Test”...

  • Page 61: Reboot

    DSL Modem User Manual Reboot Selecting Reboot from the Utilities screen generates the “Reboot” screen. From this screen, the Modem can be rebooted. To do this: 1. From the first Reboot screen, click Reboot. 2. A confirmation window appears. Click OK. 3.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Modem, and techniques to try and overcome the problem. Note that these tech- niques may not solve the problem. This chapter also include a list of frequently asked questions.
  • Page 63 DSL Modem User Manual If running Windows 98 Start, Run, enter winipcfg in the “Open” text box, then press Ensure the text box at the top of the window contains the name of the Ethernet adapter installed in the computer. If not, click on the down arrow next to the text box.

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    Ensure the browser is not set to “Never dial a connection” and there are no previous settings. To check this, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click Internet Options. When the “Internet Properties” window appears, ensure that the “Never dial a connection” option is not activated, Settings.
  • Page 65 DSL Modem User Manual Which protocols does the Modem support? The internal LAN connections support multiple protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, NetBEUI, and IPX/SPX). The External WAN connection supports only TCP/IP. Which connection speeds does the Modem support? connections on the Modem support 10/100 Mbps. The connec- tion supports 8 Mbps, because of the physical restrictions placed on broadband connections.
  • Page 66 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network? The valid range for the Modem is 192.168.1.64 to 192.168.1.254 by default. How do I find out what IP address my computer is using? Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me - Select Start, Run, and type “winipcfg.”...
  • Page 67 I have an FTP or Web server on my network. How can I make it available to users on the Internet? For a Web server, enable port forwarding for port 8088 to the server and set up the Web server to receive on that port, as well. (Configuring the server to use a static For an server, enable port forwarding for port 21 to the...

  • Page 68: A Reference

    Reference This appendix contains information about various topics, including accessing information about your Windows computer. 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 69: Locating Windows Operating System Files

    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. Windows 98 SE 1.
  • Page 70 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 71 Windows XP 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. 4.

  • Page 72: B Switching To Static Ip On The Computer

    Switching to Static IP on the Computer To communicate with the Modem from a computer on the network (to access the Web Configuration screens, for example), the user may have to switch the 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 73 DSL Modem User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 74 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 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 75 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. Select Gateway, and, in the “New gateway” text box, enter 192.168.1.1 11. If applicable, select “DNS Configuration.” Click “Enable DNS” and enter the DNS servers needed.

  • Page 76: Windows Me

    Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer Windows Me 1. From the desktop, click Start in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings. 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.
  • Page 77 DSL Modem User Manual 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network. 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP...
  • Page 78 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Click TCP/IP 7. In the “ Address” tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.
  • Page 79 10. Select Gateway, and, in the “New gateway” text box, enter 192.168.1.1 11. If applicable, select “DNS Configuration.” Click “Enable DNS” and enter the DNS servers needed. 12. Click . The TCP/IP 13. If there is a check in the box next to “Detect connection to network media,” click on it to uncheck the box.

  • Page 80: Windows 2000

    Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer Windows 2000 1. From the desktop, click Start in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings. 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.
  • Page 81 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections. 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”...
  • Page 82 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then click Properties. 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 ( TCP/IP...
  • Page 83 9. The “Internet Protocol ( 10. In the “General” tab, make sure the the circle next to “Use the following Address ” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone. 11.

  • Page 84: Windows Xp

    Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 18. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the “x” button at the upper right corner of the window. The computer restarts. It is now set up with a static address, allowing the user to access the Modem’s Web Configuration Utilities (Advanced Setup, Utilities, etc.).
  • Page 85 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections. 4. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If more than one Local Area Connection is 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”...
  • Page 86 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 6. In the “This connection uses the following items” list box, double-click Internet Protocol ( 7. The “Internet Protocol ( 8. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Use the following is selected.
  • Page 87 10. Enter the following address in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard. 11. Enter the following numbers in the “Default gateway” text box: 192.168.1.1 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 12.

  • Page 88: C Computer Security

    Computer Security The Internet is a giant network of computers located all over the world. When a computer is connected to the Internet, it can exchange information with any other computer on the Internet. This allows a computer user to send e-mail, surf the World Wide Web, download files, and buy products and services online, but it also makes the computer vulnerable to attack from persons intent on doing malicious mischief, or worse.

  • Page 89: Modem Security

    Modem Security If connecting to the through Point-to-Point Protocol ( vide the Modem an administrative password. If a password is not set, someone on the Internet can access the Modem and change its configuration or steal your login name and password. For instructions on setting the password, see the “Advanced Setup chapter.

  • Page 90: Electronic Security

    Appendix C Computer Security 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 the Internet. If using a network application that allows remote access, consider install- ing a firewall.
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  • Page 92: D Specifications

    Specifications General Model Number Modem) GT701 Standards Base IEEE 802.3 Base IEEE 802.3 .dmt .lite 1.413 RFC 1483 2364 2516 Protocol LAN - CSMA WAN - , Static DHCP Full-rate Interface ADSL switched port 100 RJ port Speed LAN Ethernet: Cabling Type Ethernet 10BaseT: Ethernet100BaseTX:...

  • Page 93: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Power, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USB, Environmental Power External, 12V DC, 600mA Certifications FCC Class B, FCC Class C (part 15, 68), CE Mark Commercial, UL 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 94: E Glossary

    Glossary ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) A networking technology based on transferring data in fixed-size packets Client A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) A protocol designed to automatically assign an your network. DNS (Domain Name System) Server Address Allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP addresses.
  • Page 95 IP (Internet Protocol) Address A series of four numbers separated by periods identifying a unique Internet computer host. ISP Gateway Address address for the Internet router. This address is only required when using a cable or modem. ISP (Internet Service Provider) A business that allows individuals or businesses to connect to the Internet.
  • Page 96 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). The Internet is a Appendix E Glossary...
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  • Page 98: F Service Acronyms

    Service Acronyms The following information is related to the Firewall options (High, Medium, and Low) section in the “Advanced Setup” chapter of this manual. This appendix explains the meaning of the service acronyms included with the various levels of firewall security, and the Service Acronym Definitions Domain Name System.
  • Page 99 IMAP, IMAPv3 Internet Message Access Protocol. Protocols for retrieving E-mail messages. uses IMAP TCP 143 IMAP IPSEC IKE, IPSEC ESP IP Security. Protocols which support the secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. Uses 500. LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. A set of protocols for accessing informa- tion directories.
  • Page 100 Appendix F Service Acronyms SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer E-mail between computers over the Internet. Can be used to send and receive mail. Uses TCP 25 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A set of protocols for managing net- works.
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