User manual ACTIONTEC GT704-WG

[. . . ] 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway Model #: GT704-WG Firmware Version: 3. 0. 1. 0. 6. 0-GT704-WG User Manual Ver 2. 0 Solutions for the Digital LifeTM Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Gateway 1 1 2 2 4 2 Setting Up the Gateway Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Phone Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection 7 7 22 26 3 Performing a Basic Setup Basic Setup Changing the User Name and Password 33 33 35 4 Using Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Static Routing UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Time Zone Remote Syslog Capture Wireless Settings Wireless MAC Authentication Wireless Advanced Settings 37 37 38 42 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 58 59 5 Viewing the Gateway's Status General Status Routing Table ARP Table WAN Status LAN Status Active User List 61 61 63 63 64 65 65 i Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 6 Using Utilities Web Activity Log System Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware 67 67 68 69 70 70 7 Setting Up a Network Ethernet USB Wireless 71 71 76 80 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 81 81 82 a Reference Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files 87 87 88 b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 91 91 94 97 101 c Computer Security Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Gateway Security Computer Security Electronic Security 105 105 106 106 107 d Specifications General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental 109 109 110 110 110 e Glossary f Non-Windows System Setup Classic OS X 111 115 115 117 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices 119 119 119 120 Limited Warranty 121 ii Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect computers to a 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 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents s s s s s s s s s s s Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway Power cord Phone filters DSL cable Yellow (Ethernet) cable Blue (USB) cable Installation CD Quick start guide Start here guide Wireless start here guide Technical support card 1 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Minimum System Requirements s s s Active DSL service Computer with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT 4. 0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 7. 1 and above Note: USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows NT 4. 0 or any Mac OS. s Internet Explorer 4. 0 or higher (5. x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4. 0 or higher (4. 7 recommended) TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer s Features s Plug-and-Play installation support for systems with Windows operating systems (98, 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP) ADSL WAN port (RJ-11) s s Compliant with full-rate ANSI T1. 413 Issue 2, ITU G. 992. 1 (G. dmt) and G. 992. 2 (G. lite) standard Auto-handshake for different ADSL flavors USB 1. 1 device specification compliance s s s s s s s s 12 Mbps USB data rate (full speed) Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM, PPP over ATM, PPP over Ethernet Precise ATM traffic shaping IP packet routing and transparent bridging Routing protocol supports RIP-1, RIP-2, static routing Built-in NAT, DHCP server 2 Chapter 1 Introduction s s DNS relay support PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet and HTTP 64-, 128-, and 256-bit WEP/WPA wireless LAN security s s s s s s s s s Compliant with IEEE 802. 3 Ethernet standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (4) Flow control support for Fast Ethernet Web-based configuration setup Default configuration backup restore FTP upgradeable Web download support 802. 11b/g support 3 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Getting to Know the Gateway This section contains a quick description of the Gateway's lights, ports, etc. [. . . ] If not, restart the computer to allow the Gateway to assign a IP address. If a static IP address was previously assigned to the computer, it will need to be removed before the Gateway can dynamically assign a new IP address. After the computer restarts, check the IP address of the computer again. If it is still not correct, type ipconfig /?(note the space after ipconfig) to receive an explanation on how to release and renew the IP address. Once the IP address has been verified as correct, open a Web browser. In the "Address" text box, type 192. 168. 0. 1 and click Go. The Gateway's Web Configurator Main Menu screen appears, verifying the Gateway's active connection. 81 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Connection to the Internet To verify the Gateway's connection to the Internet, open a Web browser. In the "Address" text box, type 192. 168. 0. 1 and click Go. The Gateway's Web Configurator Main Menu appears. Select Status, and once the "Status" screen appears, verify that "Connected" is displayed in the "WAN" section of the screen. If not, power cycle the Gateway by unplugging and then replugging the Power cord. After power cycling the Gateway, check the connection status again. If still disconnected, go to the Main Menu, select Setup, and go through a Basic Setup procedure, making sure to enter all correct selections for your connection. After saving all settings and restarting the Gateway, check the connection status again. If still disconnected, unplug the Gateway's Power cord and leave it unplugged for at least 10 minutes. Replug the Power cord, restart the Gateway, and check the connection again. Frequently Asked Questions This section contains a list of questions concerning the Gateway, and answers to the questions. General I have run out of Ethernet ports on my Gateway. Plugging in an Ethernet hub or switch can expand the number of ports on the Gateway. Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the "Uplink" port of the new hub or switch to an Ethernet port on the Gateway, then connect additional computers to the Ethernet hub or switch. Which protocols does the Gateway support?The internal LAN connections support multiple protocols (e. g. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]