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User ManualWireless-ReadyDSL Gateway

7Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway3. The next window appears. Read the onscreen information, then get the“Terms and Agreement” document from the White

97Computer SecurityThe Internet is a giant network of computers all over the world. When a computeris connected to the Internet, it can exchange infor

98Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualWith both types of Internet connections, access to the computer must be con-trolled to make sure som

99Appendix B Computer SecurityInternet BrowsersAlways exit the Internet browser (for example, Internet Explorer or NetscapeNavigator). Never “minimize

100Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualFor more information about firewalls, including vendors who sell firewall prod-ucts, go to the Qwes

101SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberGS204AD9-01 (Four-Port Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway)StandardsIEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)IEEE 802.11

102Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualWireless Operating RangeIndoorsUp to 30M (100 ft.) @ 11 MbpsUp to 50M (165 ft.) @ 5.5 MbpsUp to 70M

103GlossaryAccess Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access pointcan also act as a bridge between wireless clie

104Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualFirewallPrevents users outside the network from accessing and/or damaging files orcomputers on the

105Appendix E GlossarySubnet MaskA set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP addressnumbers used within a particular network

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8Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual6. When the next window appears, read the information concerning homealarm systems, then click Next.7

107Security LevelServices TableThe following information is related to the Firewall options (High, Medium, andLow) in the “Advanced Services” chapter

108Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualMedium Security LevelService Port In Outhttp 80 no yesdns 53 no yesftp 21 no yestelnet 23 no yessmt

109Appendix F Security Level Services TableAcronym DefinitionshttpHyperText Transfer Protocol This protocol delivers information over theInternet, an

110Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualicmpInternet Control Message Protocol. Allows error messages, text packages, andinformational messa

111Non-WindowsSystem SetupThe Gateway supports both the Classic Macintosh operating systems (9.2.1 andbelow), as well as OS X.☞Note:When installing an

112Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual2. When the “TCP/IP” window appears, select Edit from menu bar, then selectUser Mode.3. When the “U

113Appendix G Non-Windows System SetupOS X1. Open the “System Preferences” application via the Dock or Apple Menu. The“Network” window appears.2. Sele

114Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualConnecting to the ISP1. Open the Web browser. In the address bar, enterhttp://192.168.0.1then press

115Appendix G Non-Windows System Setup4. The “Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page” screen appears. In this screen, theuser can configure the the ISP Protoc

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9Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding the items needed to set up theGateway, then click Next.10. As

117NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device

118Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause unwanted

119Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) thatthis hardware product will be free from defects in

120Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLEDWITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF W

121Limited WarrantyNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR ITANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN

122Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualGoverning Law:This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the Stateof California, U.S.A.

10Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual12. When the next window appears, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into aPower Outlet, then cli

11Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway15. When the next window appears, get the Black DSL Cable and plug one endof it into the DSL Port on the back of the

12Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual17. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Internet Lights onthe Gateway glow steadily

13Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway19. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Ye l l o w EthernetCable into an Ethernet Port on the

14Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualConnecting Via USB1. Insert Actiontec Installation Buddy CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of thecomputer.

15Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway4. The next window appears. Select USB, then click Next.5. The next window appears. Read the onscreen instructions,

16Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual7. Another window concerning home alarm systems appears. Read the onscreeninformation, then click Ne

iTable of Contents1Introduction 1Package Contents 1Minimum System Requirements 1Technical Support 22Setting Up the Gateway 5Warning! 5Connecting

17Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway10. As shown in the next window, get the Gateway from the DSL Quick Start Kit,then click Next.11. The next window ap

18Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual13. When the next window appears, confirm the Power Light on the Gatewayglows steadily green.Click N

19Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway16. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into one ofthe two ports on the Splitter, then

20Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual18. In the next window, get the Purple USB Cable from the Quick Start Kit andplug the square end of

21Chapter 2 Setting Up the GatewayInstalling FiltersFilters allow the user to talk on the phone while online. All phones and otherdevices (answering m

22Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual3. When the following window appears, get the Clear Bag, take out the phone fil-ters, then click Nex

23Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway6. When the next window appears, read the onscreen instructions on how toconnect the phone filters, then click Next.

24Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual2. If PPPoE or PPPoA was selected, the following window appears. Enter theUser Name and Password in

25Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway5. When the next window appears, enter the IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, DNS1, and DNS 2 information in the proper te

26Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual8. In the next window, read the onscreen information about computer security,then click Next.9. In t

iiActiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual6 Utilities 59Web Activity Log 59DSL Settings 60Restore Default Settings 60Upgrade Firmware 617

27Using Qwest DSLQwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest DSLservice. For this reason, the Qwest DSL connection is not

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29Basic SetupThis chapter is a guide through a basic configuration of the Gateway, includinghow to connect the Gateway to the ISP, as well as an overv

30Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual3. Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click BeginBasic Setup.4. In t

31Chapter 4 Basic Setup6. Enter the User Name, Password, and Static IP provided by the ISP in the“DSL Broadband Connection - PPP” screen. Click Next.☞

32Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualGateway FeaturesThis section contains a quick description of the Gateway’s lights and switches.Power

33Advanced SetupThis section contains information concerning advanced configuration, such aswireless settings, remote management, and Web site blockin

34Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced setupon the Gateway, click B

35Chapter 5 Advanced Setup☞Note:Ifchanges have been made to one or more AdvancedSetup settings and Save and Restart has not been clicked beforeleaving

36Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualTransparent BridgingSelect this option to use the Gateway as a transparent bridge only if directed t

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Gateway. The Gateway isthe simplest way to connect a number of computers to a singl

37Chapter 5 Advanced Setup☞Note:Host and domain name information may also be accessedfrom the computer originally connected to the DSL modem.Specify a

38Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualUnnumbered/VIP ModeIf the user has purchased a block of static IP addresses, select Unnumbered Modeb

39Chapter 5 Advanced SetupChannel Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Gateway communicates. In theUnited States, use channels 1-11. (The f

40Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual128-bit WEP128-bit WEP requires one key of 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digit con-sists of al

41Chapter 5 Advanced SetupLAN IP AddressSelecting LAN IPAddress in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the“LAN IP Address” screen. The value

42Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualActiontec strongly recommends leaving the DHCP Server option On.Ifthe DHCPServer option is Off,ensur

43Chapter 5 Advanced SetupDNSServer 2 - the secondary DNS provided by the Internet ServiceProvider (ISP).Ifthe ISP provided secondary DNS server infor

44Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualNetmeetingTo allow the computers on the Gateway’s network to access Netmeeting, enter theNetmeetin

45Chapter 5 Advanced SetupAfter changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart tomake all changes permanent.Remote ManagementS

46Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualPort ForwardingSelecting Port Forwarding in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the“Port F

2Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator4.0 or higher (4.7 recommend

47Chapter 5 Advanced SetupIn this screen, the user can allow only certain IP addresses to access forwardedports. Enter the port range of the forwarded

48Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualDMZ hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services.These programs usual

49Chapter 5 Advanced SetupDynamic Routing Selecting Dynamic Routing in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the“Dynamic Routing” screen. Dyna

50Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualAfter changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart tomake all changes perm

51Chapter 5 Advanced SetupMAC Address CloningSelecting MACAddress Cloning in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generatesthe “MAC Address Cloning” sc

52Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualStatusAfter configuring the Gateway, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in theMain Menu. The

53Chapter 5 Advanced SetupRouting TableSelecting Routing Table generates the “Routing Table” screen. This screen displaysan overview of the Gateway’s

54Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualWAN StatusSelecting WAN Status generates a “Current Status” screen. This screen displays onoverview

55Chapter 5 Advanced SetupPackets Sent - Displays the number of PPP packets sent throught the WANport of the Gateway.Packets Received - Displays the n

56Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualLAN StatusSelecting LAN Status generates the “Lan Port Status” screen. This screen displayson overvi

3Chapter 1 IntroductionAdvanced Feature SupportQwest DSL technical support provides the following advanced feature support for theActiontec DSL Gatewa

57Chapter 5 Advanced SetupWirelessThere are two Wireless categories: Packets Sent and Packets ReceivedPackets Sent - Displays the number of packets (a

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59UtilitiesTo access the Gateway’s utilities select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The“Utilities” screen appears.From here, the Web activity

60Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualDSL SettingsTo access DSL Settings, select DSL Settings from the “Utilities” screen. TheGateway’s

61Chapter 6 UtilitiesUpgrade FirmwareSelecting Upgrade Firmware in the “Utilities” screen generates the “UpgradeFirmware” screen. Actiontec periodical

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63Building a NetworkOther computers can be connected to the Gateway to form a network. The net-work computers can be connected to the Gateway in three

64Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual3. The next window appears. Select Wired, then click Next.4. The next window appears. Select Etherne

65Chapter 7 Building a Network6. When the next window appears, plug one end of the Ye l lo w Ethernet Cableinto one of the Ye ll ow Po r t s on the

66Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual9. In the next window, the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of theGateway.A congratulatio

4Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Non-Actiontec-provided network card/Ethernet cable installation, configu-ration, or troubleshooting

67Chapter 7 Building a Network2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select Additional Computerby clicking on the check box, then click Ne

68Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual5. When the next window appears, get the Purple USB Cable from the QuickStart Kit, then click Next.6

69Chapter 7 Building a Network☞Note:An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port, but isslightly bigger.8. In the next window, the Installation Budd

70Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select Additional Computerby clicking on the chec

71TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using theGateway, and techniques to try and overcome the probl

72Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualAdditionally, the “IP Address” entry should be on the 192.168.0.X network(with “x” defining a range

73Chapter 8 TroubleshootingTime out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Ve r ify all the computers are working properly.Ensure the IP set

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75ReferenceThis appendix contains information about various topics, including accessinginformation about your Windows computer and wiring under specia

76Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualLocating Windows Operating System FilesIf the operating system files reside on the hard drive of the

5Setting Upthe GatewayThe instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec InstallationBuddy™,which provides a visual guide to s

77Appendix A Reference4. Click the down arrow next to the “Look in” text box and select MyComputer from the list that appears.5. Click Search Now.6a.

78Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualWindows Me, 20001. From the desktop, click Start.2. Select Search, then For Files and Folders.3. The

79Appendix A Referenceeasiest way to do this is to purchase a pair of two-line modular adapters, a line-cord coupler, and some short lengths of phone

80Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualAutomatic Water MeterIf your home or office has an automatic water meter that uses the same phone li

81Setting Up StaticIP AddressTo communicate with the Gateway from a computer onthe network (to use the Web Configuration Utility, for example), the

82Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-cli

83Appendix C Setting Up Static IP Address5. The “Network” window appears. In the "The following network componentsare installed" list box, l

84Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:255.255.255.0Do not include the periods

85Appendix C Setting Up Static IP Address3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Networ

86Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network componentsare installed” list box, lo

6Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualConnecting a Computer to the GatewayConnecting a computer to the Gateway involves three basic steps:

87Appendix C Setting Up Static IP Address9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:255.255.255.0Do not include the periods; they ar

88Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-cli

89Appendix C Setting Up Static IP Address5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local AreaConnection.A number may be display

90Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General.8. In the “Components checke

91Appendix C Setting Up Static IP Address12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:255.255.255.0Do not include the periods; they a

92Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-cli

93Appendix C Setting Up Static IP Address5. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection.A number may be displayed after th

94Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General.8. In the “Components check

95Appendix C Setting Up Static IP Address11. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box:198.162.0.2Do not include the periods; they are

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