Page 2 - Table of Contents
i Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1Minimum System Requirements 1Features 2Technical Support 5 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9 Attention! 9Connecting a Computer to the Gateway 10Installing Phone Filters 27Setting Up the DSL Connection 34 3 Using Qwest DSL 41 Connecting to the Internet ...
Page 4 - Introduction; Package Contents; Action
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless 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 office or small business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the ...
Page 5 - Note; Features; Front Panel
2 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction s Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ( SE ), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT 4.0 , Windows 2000 , Windows XP , Mac OS 7.1 +, Mac OS 8.0 +, Mac OS 9.0 +, or Mac OS X+ ☞ Note : USB LAN port is not supported wit...
Page 6 - The
2 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Power Light The Power Light displays the Gateway’s current status. If the Power Light glows steadily green, the Gateway is receiving power and fully operational. When the Power Light is rapidly flashing, the Gateway is in...
Page 7 - Rear Panel; Line Port; Phone Port; Ethernet Port
4 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Rear Panel The rear panel of the Gateway contains eight ports (Ethernet [4], Line, Phone, USB , and Power), as well as a Reset switch. Power USB Ethernet Line Reset Phone Line Port Used to connect the Gateway to a DSL (Di...
Page 8 - Power Port; Technical Support; Self Help; Basic Setup Support
4 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Power Port Used to connect the Power Cord to the Gateway. N Warning : Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway. Technical Support Self ...
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Page 13 - Connecting a Computer to the Gateway; Next
10 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Connecting a computer to the Gateway for setup involves three basic steps: initial setup, plugging in the Gateway’s power cord, and connecting the Gateway to the computer. ...
Page 14 - Select the appropriate modem payment option, then click
10 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 3. Select the appropriate modem payment option, then click Next . 4. Read the on-screen instructions regarding the terms and agreements of the rental contract, click in the white circle next to I accept this a...
Page 15 - Click the check box next to; Worksheet) provided by the
12 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 13 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 5. Click the check box next to Ethernet (Recommended) , then click Next . 6. Get the Welcome Letter (or ISP Worksheet) provided by the ISP. Click Next .
Page 17 - Get the
14 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 15 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9. Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next . 10. Get the Power cord from the black bag and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway, then click Next .
Page 18 - Plug the larger end of the
14 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 15 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 11. Plug the larger end of the Power cord into a power outlet , then click Next . 12. Confirm the Power light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green , then click Next .
Page 20 - Make sure the
16 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 17 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 15. Make sure the Ethernet Network light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green . Click Next . 16. Get the green cable from the kit and plug one end into the green Line port on the rear panel of the Gat...
Page 21 - Plug the other end of the; in the
18 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 19 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 17. Plug the other end of the green cable into the phone jack closest to the com- puter. Click Next . The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet. Next, install the filters as described in “Installing ...
Page 22 - Read the instructions, select
18 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 19 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 2. Read the instructions, select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next . 3. Select the appropriate modem payment option, then click Next .
Page 23 - rental contract, click in the white circle next to
20 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 21 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 4. Read the on-screen instructions regarding the terms and agreements of the rental contract, click in the white circle next to I accept this agreement , then click Next . ☞ Note : If “I purchased my modem fro...
Page 24 - Get the Welcome Letter (or
20 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 21 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 6. Get the Welcome Letter (or ISP Worksheet) provided by the ISP. Click Next . 7. Read the on-screen information concerning home security alarms, then click Next .
Page 25 - included in the kit, then click
22 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 23 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 8. Make sure the items needed to connect the Gateway to the first computer on included in the kit, then click Next . 9. Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next .
Page 30 - Installing Phone Filters; line must have a phone filter installed.
26 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 27 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Installing Phone Filters Phone filters allow the use of the telephone while online. All telephones and other devices (answering machines, fax machines, etc.) using the same phone line (i.e., using the same pho...
Page 34 - Plug the phone cord into the
30 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 31 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9. Plug the phone cord into the Phone Jack on the back of the Gateway. The connections should look like the configuration in the picture, below (if the first computer is connected via Ethernet; if the first co...
Page 35 - Make sure a phone filter is
32 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 33 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 11. Make sure a phone filter is NOT connected to the green DSL cable, and that the green DSL cable is connected as shown on-screen. Ethernet : USB:
Page 36 - Make sure the appropriate
32 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 33 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 12. Make sure the appropriate lights on the front of the Gateway glows solid green . Click Next . Ethernet : USB: Next, go to “Setting Up the DSL Connection,” on the next page.
Page 37 - Setting Up the DSL Connection; After connecting the Gateway and installing phone filters, the; connection
34 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 35 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Setting Up the DSL Connection After connecting the Gateway and installing phone filters, the DSL connection must be configured. To do this: 1. Read the on-screen instructions, choose the appropriate ISP option...
Page 40 - Select the type of Static IP address received from the ISP (; information
36 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 37 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 7. Select the type of Static IP address received from the ISP ( Single or Block ), then click Next . 8. Enter the IP Address , Subnet , Gateway , DNS 1 , and DNS 2 information (if applicable) in the proper tex...
Page 41 - Single IP Addresses
38 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 39 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Single IP Addresses : 9. The Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway.
Page 42 - click through the next few windows to exit the Installation Buddy.
38 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 39 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 10. A “Congratulations” screen appears. Read the on-screen information, then click through the next few windows to exit the Installation Buddy. MSN: Other ISPs: The Gateway is successfully configured and ready...
Page 44 - Using Qwest DSL; Connecting to the Internet
41 Using Qwest DSL Qwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest DSL service. For this reason, the Qwest DSL connection is not portable; it can’t be accessed while away from the home or business. To connect while traveling, ask the ISP about a dial-up account. Most Qwest D...
Page 46 - To complete the basic setup, the user will need the Welcome Letter (; Basic Setup; To configure the gateway for basic operation:
43 Basic Setup This chapter is a guide through a basic configuration of the Gateway, including how to connect the Gateway to the ISP . To complete the basic setup, the user will need the Welcome Letter ( ISP Worksheet). If the document is not available, contact the ISP immediately. Basic Setup To co...
Page 47 - Begin; or; . If unsure about the selection, contact the
44 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 45 Chapter 4 Basic Setup 3. Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click Begin Basic Setup . 4. In the next window, follow the on-screen instructions, then click Next . 5. In the next window, select the type of connec...
Page 48 - User Name
44 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 45 Chapter 4 Basic Setup 6. Enter the User Name and Password provided by the ISP in the “ DSL Broadband Connection - PPP ” screen. If the ISP provided a Static IP address, enter it in the Static IP text box. If not, leave it blank. Click Next . ...
Page 50 - Configuring for a Single Static; Address
47 Setting Up Static IP Address This chapter details how to set up the Gateway with a static IP address. The first section explains the configuration using a single static IP address; the second sec- tion explains the configuration using a block of static IP addresses. Configuring for a Single Stati...
Page 53 - tings changed in the Actiontec; Modem Setup Page screen.
50 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 51 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP 8. The “Save and Restart” page appears. Click “Save and Restart” to save the set- tings changed in the Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page screen. 9. Once the Gateway restarts, return to the Setup/Configuration scree...
Page 54 - Configuring for a Block of Static IP Addresses; Enter
50 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 51 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP 12. The “Save and Restart” page appears. Click “Save and Restart” to save the set- tings changed in the Change Admin Password screen. The Gateway has been configured to support a single static IP address. Once t...
Page 55 - Advanced Setup
52 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 53 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP 3. In the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, read the instructions, then select Advanced Setup from the menu on the left side. 4. Click Begin Advanced Setup . 5. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen appear...
Page 58 - Click “Save and Restart” at the bottom of the screen.; the Power light stops blinking, the Gateway is ready for use.
54 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 55 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP 12. The “Change Admin Password” screen appears. Enter a new password in the “New Password” text box, and re-enter the password in the “Re-enter New Password” text box. Make sure to write this password down and k...
Page 60 - Accessing Advanced Setup; Open the Web browser. In the address bar enter:
Advanced Setup This section contains information concerning advanced configuration, such as wireless settings, remote management, and Web site blocking. Accessing Advanced Setup To access the Advanced Setup configuration screens, follow these instructions: 1. Open the Web browser. In the address bar...
Page 61 - WAN IP Address
58 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 59 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced setup on the Gateway, click Begin Advanced Setup . 5. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen appears. To check all the set- tings, or if ...
Page 63 - Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA; PPP Auto Connect; Obtain an IP Through DHCP
60 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 61 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Select one of these options to allow the Gateway to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet ( PPPoE ) or Point-to-Point over ATM ( PPPoA ) protocol. If a User Name , Password a...
Page 65 - Encapsulation
62 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 63 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Encapsulation If the Gateway is configured to obtain an IP address through DHCP or to specify a static IP address, select the appropriate encapsulation option used by the ISP ( RFC 1483 Bridged or RFC 1483 Routed ). ☞...
Page 66 - VIP Mode; Wireless Settings
62 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 63 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup VIP Mode - This feature is used in conjunction with Unnumbered Mode. When VIP Mode is activated, the Gateway uses NAT for private IP Addressing for the Local Area Network ( LAN ), allowing both Public IP Addressing an...
Page 67 - Channel
64 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 65 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Channel Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Gateway communicates. In the United States, use channels 1-1 1. (The factory default value is set to 1 .) Security There are four wireless security options: Off,...
Page 68 - Key
64 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 65 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 64-bit WEP - 64 -bit WEP requires four separate keys. Each key comprises five hexa- decimal digit pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0-9 or A-F . An example of a 64 -bit WEP ...
Page 70 - PSK String; Wireless MAC Authentication
66 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 67 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup “ PSK String” is for home network security. To set up a PSK ( P re- S hared K ey), click in the circle next to PSK String , then enter at least eight alphanumeric characters in the text box. All wireless-enabled devic...
Page 71 - LAN IP Address; DHCP Server; Server
68 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 69 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup LAN IP Address Selecting LAN IP Address in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “LAN IP Address” screen. The values in the “LAN IP Address” and “Netmask” text boxes are the IP address and Subnetmask of th...
Page 73 - Server 1; Server 2; Services Blocking; Add
70 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 71 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup DNS Server 1 - the primary DNS server provided by the Internet Service Provider ( ISP) . If the ISP provided DNS server informa- tion, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact. DNS Server 2 - the secondary DNS...
Page 74 - Netmeeting; Website Blocking
70 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 71 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Netmeeting If a computer on the network uses Netmeeting, enable Netmeeting, by clicking the circle next to “On” and entering the IP address of the computer. Click Next , then click Save and Restart to apply the settin...
Page 75 - Remote Management
72 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 73 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the “Advanced Configuration” screen gener- ates the “Remote Management” screen. Remote Management allows access to the Gateway through the Internet via another computer...
Page 76 - Port Forwarding
72 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 73 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Port Forwarding Selecting Port Forwarding in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Port Forwarding” screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the Gateway’s built-in firewall, allowing acce...
Page 77 - DMZ Hosting; Hosting
74 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 75 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup In this screen, the user can allow only certain IP addresses to access forwarded ports. Enter the port range of the forwarded ports in the “Remote IP Port Range” text boxes, enter the IP address to be allowed access i...
Page 78 - Firewall; Dynamic Routing
74 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 75 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Firewall Selecting Firewall in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “ Firewall Security Level ” screen. Select the level of security needed for the network. See Appendix E for details concerning each leve...
Page 79 - Static Routing
76 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 77 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup NAT (Network Address Translation) Selecting NAT in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “ NAT ” screen. The Gateway’s basic firewall security is based on NAT . Disabling NAT allows the computer...
Page 80 - Status
76 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 77 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Status After configuring the Gateway, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the Main Menu. The “Current Status” screen appears, displaying many of the Gateway’s settings. No settings (other than connecting or ...
Page 81 - Routing Table
78 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 79 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup WAN - IP Address Displays the IP Address the ISP assigned to the Gateway. WAN - Subnet Mask Displays the Subnet Mask address the ISP assigned to the Gateway. WAN - Gateway Displays the Gateway address (for the IP Addr...
Page 83 - LAN Status; Active User List
80 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual LAN Status Selecting LAN Status generates the “Lan Port Status” screen. This screen displays on overview of the Gateway’s LAN (Local Area Network) port connections. Active User List Selecting Active User List generates the “Active User List” scr...
Page 84 - Using Utilities; To access the Gateway’s Web-based Utilities, select; settings changed, the; Web Activity Log; Web
81 Using Utilities To access the Gateway’s 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 Gateway’s factory default settings restored, and the Gateway’s firmware up...
Page 85 - Auto Refresh; DSL Settings; To access; Settings
82 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 83 Chapter 7 Using Utilities Auto Refresh To set the Web Activity Log screen to automatically refresh at certain intervals, acti-vate the circle next to “Auto Refresh Every” at the bottom of the Web Activity Log screen, then enter a time value (...
Page 86 - Restore Default Settings; Warning; Upgrade Firmware
82 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 83 Chapter 7 Using Utilities Restore Default Settings To restore the Gateway to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings from the “Utilities” screen. When the “Restore Default Settings” screen appears, click Restore Default ...
Page 88 - Setting Up a Network
85 Setting Up a Network Other computers can be connected to the Gateway to form a network. The net-work computers can be connected to the Gateway in two ways: Ethernet or USB . Ethernet 1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The Installation Buddy will start automatically...
Page 89 - Select
86 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 87 Chapter 8 Setting Up a Network 3. Select Ethernet , then click Next . 4. Read the on-screen instructions, choose the appropriate ISP option (indicated in the Welcome Letter), then click Next . If MSN is selected, go to step 5. If Other IP is ...
Page 90 - to “I accept the agreement.” Click
86 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 87 Chapter 8 Setting Up a Network 5. Read the on-screen rental agreement, and if you accept it, click the circle next to “I accept the agreement.” Click Next . 6. When the next window appears, get the Yellow Ethernet Cable from the Quick Start K...
Page 92 - Make sure one of the
88 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 89 Chapter 8 Setting Up a Network 9. Make sure one of the Ethernet Network Lights glow steadily green, then click Next . 10. In the next window, the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway.
Page 100 - Troubleshooting; LAN Connection Failure; winipcfg
97 Troubleshooting 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 tech-niques may not solve the problem. LAN Connection Failure s Ensure the Gateway is properly installed, the LAN connections a...
Page 101 - CMD
98 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 99 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting should be an entry for IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Additionally, the “IP Address” entry should be on the 192.168.0.X network (with “x” defining a range from 2 though 255 ). If the Ethernet adapter i...
Page 102 - Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address
98 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 99 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address s Verify all the computers are working properly. s Ensure the IP settings are correct. s Ensure the Gateway is on and connected properly. s Verify the Gateway’s...
Page 104 - Reference; Locating Computer Information
101 Reference This appendix contains information about various topics, including accessing information about your Windows computer. Locating Computer Information The following procedure is valid for Windows 98 SE , Me, NT 4.0 , 2000 and XP . 1. From the desktop, right-click on My Computer . 2. Selec...
Page 105 - Locating Windows Operating System Files; Windows Me
102 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 103 Appendix A Reference Locating Windows Operating System Files If the operating system files reside on the hard drive of the computer, follow the instructions below to locate them. If the files are not on the hard drive, they must be loaded f...
Page 109 - Another menu appears. Select
106 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 107 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel . 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network .
Page 111 - Yes; Start
108 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 109 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers. 10. Click OK . The TCP/IP Properties window disappe...
Page 116 - In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click
112 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 113 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 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,...
Page 117 - General
114 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 115 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General . 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double- click Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP ) . 9. The “Interne...
Page 118 - Close; Windows XP
114 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 115 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers. 13. Click OK . The “Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP ) P...
Page 120 - In the “Network Connections” window, double-click
116 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 117 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 5. In the “Network 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 ...
Page 121 - The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select
118 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 119 Appendix B Static IP on the Computer 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General . 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double- click Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP ) . 9. The “Intern...
Page 124 - Computer Security; Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem; service is “always connected.” The connection is; service also provides fast Internet connections. This not only
121 Computer Security The Internet is a giant network of computers located all over the world. When a computer is connected to the Internet, it can exchange information with any other computer on the Internet. This allows a computer user to send E-mail, surf the World Wide Web, download files, and b...
Page 125 - Gateway Security; If connecting to the; “Advanced Setup chapter.; through bridging mode, the Gateway should be safe from; Internet Browsers
122 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 123 Appendix C Computer Security Gateway Security If connecting to the ISP through Point-to-Point Protocol ( PPP ), be sure to pro- vide the Gateway an administrative password. If a password is not set, someone on the Internet can access the Ga...
Page 126 - Network Applications; Electronic Security; Network Address Translation
122 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 123 Appendix C Computer Security Network Applications Network applications (such as software programs) that allow remote access to the computer also make the computer vulnerable to access from other people on the Internet. If using a network ap...
Page 128 - Specifications; Full-rate ADSL Interface
125 Specifications General Model Number GT701-WG (54 MbpsWireless Gateway) Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)IEEE 802.11g (Wireless)G.dmtG.litet1.413RFC 1483, 2364, 2516 Protocol LAN - CSMA/CD WAN - PPP, DHCP, Static IP WAN Full-rate ADSL Interface LAN 10/100 RJ-45 switched portUS...
Page 129 - Wireless Operating Range; Up to; LED Indicators
126 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Wireless Operating Range Indoors Up to 91 M ( 300 ft.) Outdoors Up to 533 M ( 1750 ft.) Topology Star (Ethernet) LED Indicators Power, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USB, Wireless Environmental Power External, 12V DC, 600mA Certifications FCC Class B...
Page 130 - Glossary; Access Point
127 Glossary Access Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a “wired” network, such as an Ethernet network. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover-age area of the access point and re...
Page 131 - Ethernet Network
128 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 129 Appendix E Glossary Ethernet Network A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs. Firewall A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and/or damag-ing files or computers on the network. Gateway A centra...
Page 132 - Router; SSID; WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)
128 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 129 Appendix E Glossary PPPoE (Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet)/PPPoA (Point-To-Point Protocol over ATM) Methods of secure data transmission. Router A central device that manages the data traffic of your network. Subnet Mask A set of four...
Page 134 - High Security Level
131 Firewall Security Level Services Table The following information is related to the Firewall options (High, Medium, and Low) in the “Advanced Services” chapter of this manual (page 35 ). The types of ser- vices and their respective ports are listed in the two right-hand columns: the “In” column d...
Page 135 - Medium Security Level; Low Security Level; Service Port In Out; Basic Security Level
132 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 133 Appendix F Firewall Security Medium Security Level Service Port In Out http 80 no yes dns 53 no yes ftp 21 no yes telnet 23 no yes smtp 25 no yes pop3 110 no yes nntp 119 no yes real audio/video 7070 yes no icmp n/a no yes H.323 1720 no yes...
Page 136 - Service Acronym Definitions
132 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 133 Appendix F Firewall Security Service Acronym Definitions http H yper T ext T ransfer P rotocol This protocol delivers information over the Internet, and is used when a computer connects to a Web site via an Internet browser dns D omain N am...
Page 137 - icmp
134 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual icmp I nternet C ontrol M essage P rotocol. Allows error messages, text packages, and informational messages to be transferred over the Internet. H.323 A standard protocol for sending audio and video over the Internet. T.120 A standard protocol...
Page 138 - Classic; Apple
135 Non-WindowsSystem Setup The Gateway supports both the Classic Macintosh operating systems ( 9.2.1 and below), as well as OS X . ☞ Note : When installing any software, consult the user manual and help files supplied with the software for detailed information. Action tec provides the following inf...
Page 139 - Advanced
136 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 137 Appendix G Non-Windows Setup 2. When the “ TCP/IP ” window appears, select Edit from menu bar, then select User Mode . 3. When the “User Mode” window appears, select Advanced , then click OK . 4. In the “ TCP/IP ” window, select Ethernet fr...
Page 140 - From the Apple Menu, select
136 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 137 Appendix G Non-Windows Setup OS X 1. From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences . 2. When the “System Preferences” window appears, click Network .
Page 141 - Using; Apply Now; Connecting to the ISP
138 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 139 Appendix G Non-Windows Setup 3. The Network window appears. Select Built-In Ethernet from the “Show” drop-down list. 4. Select TCP/IP and, from the “Configure” drop-down list, select Using DHCP . 5. Click Apply Now and close the “System Pre...
Page 143 - Click; Modem Setup
140 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 5. Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page screen. The Gateway will be ready to use when the Power and Internet Lights stop blinking. For other configuration options, see “Using Advanced Setup” on page 51 .
Page 144 - Notices; Regulatory Compliance Notices; Class B Equipment; Modifications; ction
141 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 ...
Page 145 - may cause unwanted operation.
142 Action tec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation. ☞ Note : To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require- ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a...
Page 146 - Limited Warranty; Hardware
143 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 purchase from Action tec Electronics or its aut...
Page 147 - Obtaining Warranty Service
144 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual THIS ACTION TEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTION TEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE. F...
Page 148 - Disclaimer
144 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 145 Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ACTION TEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRA...
Page 149 - Governing Law
146 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway 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 excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods...
