User manual ACTIONTEC 802P125

[. . . ] Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Technical Support 1 1 1 2 2 Setting Up the Gateway Warning!Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection 5 5 6 21 23 3 Using Qwest DSL Connecting to the Internet Disconnecting from the Internet 27 27 27 4 Basic Setup Basic Setup Gateway Features 29 29 32 5 Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup Using Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Wireless Settings LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking VPN Pass Through Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Static Routing MAC Address Cloning Status 33 33 34 35 38 40 41 43 44 44 45 45 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 i Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 6 Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware 59 59 60 60 61 7 Building a Network Ethernet USB Wireless 63 63 66 69 8 Troubleshooting A Reference Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files Wiring Information 71 75 75 76 78 B Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 and 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 81 81 84 87 91 C Computer Security Securing the Gateway and Computer 97 97 D Specifications General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental 101 101 102 102 102 E Glossary F Security Level Services Table High Security Level Medium Security Level Low Security Level Basic Security Level Acronym Definitions 103 107 107 108 108 108 109 G Non-Windows System Setup Classic OS X Connecting to the ISP 111 111 113 114 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications 117 117 117 Limited Warranty 119 ii Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect a number of computers to a single high-speed broadband connection. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the office or small business. [. . . ] 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. 66 Chapter 7 Building a Network 2. Read the instructions, select Additional Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 3. Select USB, then click Next. 67 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 5. When the next window appears, get the Purple USB Cable from the Quick Start Kit, then click Next. 6. When the next window appears, plug the square end of the Purple Cable into the Purple USB Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 7. Plug the rectangular end of the Purple USB Cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer, then click Next. 68 Chapter 7 Building a Network Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port, but is slightly bigger. 8. In the next window, the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway. A congratulations window appears. The Gateway is connected to a computer via USB. Wireless Computers to be added Note:wireless capabilities (PCI to the network wirelessly must have wireless adapter, wireless USB adapter, etc. ). 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. 69 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. Read the instructions, select Additional Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 3. Follow the instructions and insert the Connection 12-3 CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive to set up the wireless connection. The computer is now connected to the network wirelessly. 70 Troubleshooting 8 This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Gateway, and techniques to try and overcome the problem. Note that these techniques may not solve the problem. If you need additional help, contact the ISP or Qwest DSL Technical Support at 1-800-247-7285. LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Gateway is properly installed, the LAN connections are correct, and the power is on. Confirm the computer and Gateway are on the same network segment. If unsure, let the computer get the IP address automatically by initiating the DHCP function (see "DHCP Server"), then verify the computer is using an IP address within the default range (192. 168. 1. 2 through 198. 168. 1. 254). If the computer is not using an IP address within the range, it will not connect to the Gateway. Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255. 255. 255. 0 by clicking Status in the "Main Menu" screen. Cannot Connect to the Internet Ensure both ends of the power cord and all network cables are properly connected. Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255. 255. 255. 0 by clicking Status in the "Main Menu" screen. [. . . ] Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates that will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be available for download at the Actiontec Web site, www. actiontec. com. Actiontec Electronics' sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Actiontec Electronics' option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifications. [. . . ]