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ActionTec GT724WG Setup And User Manual

ActionTec GT724WG Setup And User Manual

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Table of Contents

General Information ....................................... 1
System Requirements ..................................... 2
Step 1: Verify Computer Settings ................... 3
Step 2: Router Installation .............................. 6
Step 3: Configuring Your Router ..................... 7
Step 5: Configuring Email ........................... 15
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Setup and User Guide For the Actiontec GT724WG Router Table of Contents General Information ........1 System Requirements ........2 Step 1: Verify Computer Settings ....3 Step 2: Router Installation ......6 Step 3: Configuring Your Router ..... 7 Step 4: Configuring Your Computer .....

  • Page 2: General Information

    3. Wait 60 seconds. 4. Turn on the Actiontec GT724WG router. 5. Wait 1–3 minutes for all lights to stop flashing on the Actiontec GT724WG router. 6. Turn on your computer. 7. Check to see if powercycling resolved your problem.

  • Page 3: System Requirements

    • Minimum of 64MB RAM • Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) Note: In order to connect the Actiontec GT724WG router to your computer, your computer must have an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) installed. Software Requirements • Mac OS Web Browsers •...

  • Page 4: Step 1: Verify Computer Settings

    Verify Computer Settings Apple Computer Users: Skip to page 5. All Windows Computers: 1. Select Start, then Control Panel. Note: If you do not see Control Panel, select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Select Network and Internet Connections. Note: If you do not see Network and Internet Connections, skip to Step 3. 3.
  • Page 5 Verify Computer Settings Windows Vista: 1. Select the Start Circle. Then type “Network and Sharing” in the Start Search field. 2. Select Choose Network and Sharing Center. 3. Select View Status next to Local Area Connection. 4. Select Properties. 5. Highlight (do not uncheck) Internet Protocol TCP/IP Version 4. 6.
  • Page 6 Verify Computer Settings For Apple Computers: Mac OS X: 1. Select the Apple menu, then select System Preferences. 2. Select Network. 3. On the Show dropdown box, select Built-In Ethernet. 4. On the TCP/IP tab, make sure the Configure IPv4 dropdown menu is set to Using DHCP. 5.

  • Page 7: Step 2: Router Installation

    Router Installation Note: The Actiontec GT724WG router needs proper ventilation to function. Be sure to set up your router in a ventilated area and away from any heat sources. Steps for wiring a single computer 1. Plug the power cord into the power port on the back of the Actiontec GT724WG Router.

  • Page 8: Step 3: Configuring Your Router

    Configuring Your Router Note: To configure your Actiontec GT724WG router, you will need your welcome letter with your Static IP Address settings. If you do not have this, please contact Technical Support at 1-888-850-5915. 1. Open an Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc.). In the address field enter “192.168.0.1”...
  • Page 9 Configuring Your Router 4. Select Yes on the confirmation screen. 5. Select Specify a Static IP Address under Step 1 (additional information will appear). 6. Verify RFC 1483 Bridged is selected under Step 2. 1-888-850-5915 Technical Support 89028/2-10/6122...
  • Page 10 Configuring Your Router 7. Enter the WAN IP address listed on your welcome letter in the matching boxes under Step 3 and click the Apply button. If the devices behind your computer do not need a static IP , please stop here.
  • Page 11 Configuring Your Router 10. Select Yes on the confirmation screen. 11. Enter the LAN IP address and Subnet Mask listed on your welcome letter. 12. Click Apply. 13. You will then see: 1-888-850-5915 Technical Support 89028/2-10/6122...
  • Page 12 Configuring Your Router 14. Click OK (please wait to powercycle your router; you will reboot later). Note: When using a Static IP address on your LAN you must also shut off the modem’s DHCP server and NAPT. 15. On the Main Menu, click the Advanced Setup icon at the top of the page. 16.
  • Page 13 Configuring Your Router 18. Select the Security menu. 19. Select NAT. 20. Turn NAT off and click Apply. 1-888-850-5915 Technical Support...

  • Page 14: Step 4: Configuring Your Computer

    Configuring Your Computer Once your Actiontec GT724WG router has been configured, you’ll need to configure your computer to test and make sure your Static IP addresses are working correctly. Depending upon your operating system, go through the following setup, and then make sure you can browse the Internet.
  • Page 15 Configuring Your Computer For Windows 2000: 1. Select Start, then Settings, and then Control Panel. 2. Select Network and Dialup Connections. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection, then select Properties. 4. Highlight (do not uncheck) Internet Protocol TCP/IP. 5. Select Properties. 6.

  • Page 16: Step 5: Configuring Email

    Configuring Email Included with your High-Speed Internet service are 20 free email accounts. To access your account and activate your free TDS Email, please follow these steps: 1. Enter “business.tds.net” in your Web browser. 2. Select Internet Account Management in the BizCentral box. 3.