Actiontec GEU404000-01 - Manual

2 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Router Features The Router has a series of LED s (lights), as well as two PC Card slots and a variety of ports. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these featuresbefore installing or setting up the Router. Front Panel There ar...

3 Chapter 1 Introduction LAN LED The LAN LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a com- puter with the yellow (Ethernet) cable. USB LED The USB LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a com- puter with the purple ( USB ) cable. Wireless LED The Wireless LED ...

4 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Rear Panel The Router has five ports and a Reset button on its rear panel. Blue Port (Modem [USB]) The Blue port is used to connect the Router to the Action tec USB Home DSL Modem with a USB cable. Red Port (Modem [Ethernet]) The Red port is u...

5 Chapter 1 Introduction Reset Button The Reset button is used to reset the Router. Holding the button down for lessthan 10 seconds causes the Router to restart, with all settings remaining intact.If the Reset button is held for more than 10 seconds, the default settings will bereloaded onto the Rou...

7 Setting Upthe Router The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Intstallation Buddy,which provides a visual guide to setting up the Router. It is recommended that the userrun the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To set up the Router, the user ...

8 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 2. The next window appears. Answer the onscreen question ( Yes if AOL provides Broadband Internet access, No if another company provides the access), then click Next . 3. In the next window, select the type of Internet access provided ( Cable ...

9 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 4. When the next window appears, select the type of connection to be usedbetween the modem and computer ( Ethernet or USB ). If only one selection appears, select it, then click Next . 5. The next window appears, with information regarding Action tec’s 24-hour, 7- d...

13 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router Connecting to the Modem 1. The following window appears, find the Ethernet cable connecting the com-puter to your modem, then click Next . ☞ Note : Depending on the type of modem, the picture in the fig- ure above may or may not reflect the configuration used. 2. W...

15 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 2. When the next window appears, get the Yellow Cable (Ethernet) from the Action tec Quick Start Kit, then click Next . 3. Another window appears. Plug one end of the Yellow Cable (Ethernet) into the Yellow Port (Ethernet to Computer) on the back of the Router, the...

16 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. In the next window, read the instructions. Plug the other end of the yellow(Ethernet) cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next . ☞ Note : An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is slightly large...

17 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 7. A Congratulations window similar to the one shown below may appear whenthe Router has finished its configuration process, stating that the Router hasbeen successfully set up and is currently operating properly. If the window below appears, the Router was not set...

18 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Connecting via USB 1. If USB was selected previously, (see step 4 under “Initial Setup…”), the fol-lowing window will appear. Click Next to continue. 2. When the next window appears, get the Purple Cable (USB) from the Action tec Quick Start ...

19 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 4. In the next window, read the instructions. Plug the thin, rectangular end ofthe Purple Cable (USB) into a USB port on the front or back of the comput- er, then click Next . ☞ Note : A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch, and may b...

21 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router Connecting Additional Computers There are three ways to connect the Router to additional computers for network-ing: USB or Ethernet cable, or wirelessly. Select the type of connection, then followthe instructions. Connecting via Ethernet ☞ Note : If the first compu...

22 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 2. Read the instructions in the next window, then click Next . 3. Select Wired in the next window, then click Next . 4. When the next window appears, select Ethernet , then click Next .

26 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. Select Wired in the next window, then click Next . 4. When the next window appears, select USB , then click Next . 5. Get the Purple Cable (USB) from the Quick Start Kit, then click Next .

28 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 9. The next window appears as the Router is being located. 10. When the Router is located, a Congratulations window similar to the oneshown below appears. 11. Click Finish . The computer is now connected to the Router with a USB cable.

29 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router Connecting Wirelessly ☞ Note : Computers to be added to the network wirelessly must have wireless capabilities (PCI wireless adapter, USB wirelessadapter, etc.). 1 . Insert the Connection 1-2-3 CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. When the following window appea...

30 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 4. The following window appears. Read the instructions, then get the wireless card. 4. When the next window appears, insert the PC Card in the upper PC Card slot on the side of the Router. 5. Another window appears. Ensure the Wireless light ...

31 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 6. The next window appears as the Router is being located. 7. When the Router is located, a Congratulations window similar to the oneshown below will appear. 8. Click Finish . 9. To connect a non- Action tec wirless adapter to the Router, enter the following in the...

33 Using Custom Setup This chapter contains information regarding the custom setup of the DSL Router, including wireless settings, port forwarding, and DMZ hosting. Accessing Custom Settings To access the Custom Setup configuration screens: 1. Open your Web browser. In the address bar type http://19...

34 Action tec Wireless Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless Settings in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “Wireless Settings” screen. Modify the wireless capabilities of the Router here. ESSID ESSID is the network name assigned to your wireless network. The f...

36 Action tec Wireless Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 128-bit WEP 128 -bit WEP requires one key of 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 128 -bit WEP key is: 3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4-21-74-5D-B1 . To create a 128 ...

37 Chapter 3 Using Custom Setup Action tec strongly recommends leaving the DHCP Server option On . If the DHCP Server option is Off , ensure the IP addresses of the networked computers are on the same subnet as the IP address of the Router. For more information, see “ DHCP Server Configuration” belo...

38 Action tec Wireless Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual VPN Pass Through Selecting VPN Pass Through in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “ VPN Pass Through” window. To allow Virtual Private Networking ( VPN) using I P Sec/ L2TP (with multiple, client-initiated pass-through sessions), click O...

39 Chapter 3 Using Custom Setup 2. Select the protocol type from the “Protocol” list box. 3. Enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a host, then click Add . The forwarded ports appear in the “List of Forwarded Ports” text box. To remove forwarded ports, highlight them then...

40 Action tec Wireless Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Status After configuring the Router, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the Main Menu. The “Current Status” screen appears, displaying many of the Router’ssettings. No settings (other than connecting or disconnecting from the Inter...

41 Using Utilities To access the Routers’ Web-based Utilities, select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The “Utilities” screen appears. From this screen, the Web activity log can be viewed, the DSL settings changed, the Router’s factory default settings restored, and the Router’s firmware upgra...

42 Action tec Wireless Ready DSL Router User Manual DSL Settings To access DSL Settings, select DSL Settings from the “Utilities” screen. The Router’s VPI , VCI , and Mode settings can be changed from this screen. Action tec recom- mends not changing these values without consulting the ISP . Restore...

43 Chapter 4 Using Utilities Upgrade Firmware Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the “Utilities” screen generates the “Upgrade Firmware” screen. Action tec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the Router’s capabilities. To upgrade the Router’s firmware: 1. Click the link in the “Upgrade Firmwa...

45 Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using theRouter, and solutions to overcome the problem. LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Router is properly installed, the LAN connections are correct, and the power is on. If an Ethernet cable is being used t...

46 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Verify the computers are working properly. Ensure the IP settings are correct. Ensure the Router is on and connected properly. Verify the Modem LED is lit. If not, check all connections ...

48 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel . 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network .

49 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Network” window appears. In the "The following network components are installed" list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP . 6. The “ TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Select IP Address . 7. In the IP Address tab, make sure the the circle ne...

50 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 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. Click OK . The TCP/IP Properties window disappears. 11. In the Network window, click OK . The Network ...

54 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel . 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections .

55 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 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 corre-sponds to the network card ...

57 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 13. Click OK . The “Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP ) Properties” window disappears. 14 In the “Local Area Connection Propert...

59 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 5. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection . A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is morethan one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that corresponds to thenetwork card installed in yo...

61 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Address 11. Enter the following numbers in the “ IP Address” text box: 198.162.0.2 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Do not include the periods; they are automati...

63 Specifications General Model Number GEU404000-01 (Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router) Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)IEEE 802.11b (Wireless, with Action tec 11Mbps Wireless PC Card installed) Protocol CSMA/CD WAN USB port for Action tec’s USB Home DSL modem Ethernet port for any Ethernet cable/DSL mo...

64 Action tec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router User Manual Cabling Type 10BaseT : UTP/STP Category 3 or 5 Wireless Operating Range (with Action tec 11Mbps Wireless PC Card installed) Indoors Up to 30M (100 ft.) @ 11 MbpsUp to 50M (165 ft.) @ 5.5 MbpsUp to 70M (230 ft.) @ 2 MbpsUp to 91M (300 ft.) @ 1...

65 Appendix B Specifications Environmental Power Input External, 12V DC, 1 A 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 5% to 90% non-condensing

67 Glossary Access Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access pointcan also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a “wired” network, such asan Ethernet network. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover-age area of the access point and remai...

68 Action tec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual Firewall A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and/or damag-ing files or computers on the network. Gateway A central device that manages the data traffic of your network, as well as datatraffic to and from the Internet. IP (I...

69 Glossary Router A central device that manages the data traffic of your network. Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network. SSID See “ ESSID .” TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) The...

71 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential i...

72 Action tec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by A ction tec Electronics, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of co...

73 Limited Warranty Hardware : Action tec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials,under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchasefrom Action tec Electronics or its author...

74 Action tec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual THIS ACTION TEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPA- RATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTION TEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE. FOR...

75 Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN- TENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ACTION TEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE AL...

76 Action tec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User Manual Governing Law : This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excludingthe United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.