Page 2 - Table of Contents; Introduction 1
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1Minimum System Requirements 2Features 2Getting to Know the Gateway 3 2 Performing a Quick Setup 7 Accessing Quick Setup Screens 7Changing the Password 10 3 Viewing the Gateway’s Status 13 Broadband Connection Status 13Network Status 16 4 Configuri...
Page 4 - D Specifications 97; Notices 107
ii Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual iii Table of Contents D Specifications 97 General 97Wireless Operating Range 98LED Indicators 98Environmental 98 E Glossary 99F Service Acronyms 103 Service Acronym Definitions 103 Notices 107 Regulatory Compliance Notices 107Modifications 107 L...
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Page 6 - Introduction; Package Contents; Action
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Action tec 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 busi-ness. If you want to take your computing to the next l...
Page 7 - Minimum System Requirements; Note; Features
2 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Minimum System Requirements s Active DSL service s Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection s Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ( SE ), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT 4...
Page 8 - Getting to Know the Gateway; Front Panel
2 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction s PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet s 64- , 128- , and 256- bit WEP/WPA wireless LAN security s IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard compliance s 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports ( 4 ) s Fast Ethernet f...
Page 9 - The
4 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 5 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 10 - Rear Panel; Ethernet Ports; Reset Switch; port is used to connect a computer to the Gateway via
4 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Rear Panel The rear panel of the Gateway contains seven ports (Ethernet [4], Phone, USB , and Power), as well as Reset and Power switches. 12VDC 0.6A 4 2 1 ON/OFF Ethernet Cable (from Ethernet port [1-4] to computer) USB ...
Page 11 - Power Port
6 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Power Port The Power port is 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. Power Switch The Power switch ...
Page 12 - To complete the quick setup, have the Welcome Letter or; Worksheet handy. If; Accessing Quick Setup Screens; To access the Quick Setup screens:
7 Performing a Quick Setup This chapter is a guide through a quick set up of the Gateway, including how to connect the Gateway to the ISP . To complete the quick setup, have the Welcome Letter or ISP Worksheet handy. If the document is not available, contact the ISP immediately. Accessing Quick Setu...
Page 13 - The “Home” screen appears. Click
8 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 9 Chapter 2 Performing a Quick Setup 2. The “Home” screen appears. Click Quick Setup . 3. A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK . ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The defa...
Page 14 - Next; Optional
8 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 9 Chapter 2 Performing a Quick Setup 4. Follow the instructions in the “Welcome to the Quick Setup” screen, then click Next . 5. At the top of the next window, select PPPoE or DHCP . 5a. If PPP o E was selected in step 5, the default user name an...
Page 15 - Click; is; Changing the Password; From the “Home” screen, select
10 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Performing a Quick Setup 7. Click Apply at the bottom of the screen. 8. Read the instructions on the next screen. The Gateway is successfully configured. The Power light flashes rapidly while the Gateway restarts, then glows steadil...
Page 16 - The “Change Admin Username/Password” screen appears. Enter a new
10 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Performing a Quick Setup 3. The “Change Admin Username/Password” screen appears. Enter a new Username in the “Admin User Name” text boxt, then enter a new password in the “Admin Password” text box. Make sure to write down the user n...
Page 18 - Broadband Connection Status; Status
13 Viewing the Gateway’s Status After configuring the Gateway, the Gateway’s connection and network status can be viewed. The Internet connection status is viewed in the “Broadband Connection Status” screen, while the network status is viewed in the “My Network” screen. Broadband Connection Status T...
Page 19 - PPP Status
14 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 15 Chapter 3 Viewing the Gateway’s Status PPP Status The middle section of the Broadband Connection Status screen displays the status of the Gateway’s PPP connection, including user name, authentication failures, and packets sent and received. DS...
Page 20 - NAT Table; Routing Table
14 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 15 Chapter 3 Viewing the Gateway’s Status In the menu on the left side of the Broadband Connection Status screen, there are two other options available to view: NAT Table and Routing Table . Click to gen- erate the option of choice. NAT Table Sel...
Page 21 - Network Status; To view the Gateway’s network status, select
16 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Network Status To view the Gateway’s network status, select My Network in the “Home” screen. The “My Network” screen appears, listing all devices connected to the network. From this screen, various settings can be accessed, including Website bloc...
Page 22 - Accessing Wireless Setup; then press
17 # Configuring Wireless Settings This chapter explains how to set up the Gateway’s wireless network capabilities, including setting up wireless security and viewing the wireless connection status. Accessing Wireless Setup To access the Wireless Settings configuration screens, follow these instruct...
Page 23 - ate text boxes, then click
18 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 19 Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Settings 3. A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK . ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The default password is “password.”
Page 25 - Basic Wireless Setup; On; Wireless Advanced Settings; Advanced
20 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 21 Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Settings Basic Wireless Setup To perform a basic setup of a wireless network using the Gateway: 1. In the “Wireless Basic Settings” screen, turn the Gateway’s wireless radio on by selecting On . 2. Create a name...
Page 26 - Wireless Security; Key
20 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 21 Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Settings This generates the “Wireless Advanced Settings” screen. In this screen, the security of the wireless network can be activated and fortified. Wireless Security The first section of the Wireless Advanced ...
Page 28 - WPA
22 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 23 Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Settings WPA Activating WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) in the Wireless Advanced Settings screen generates the “Wireless WPA Settings” screen. There are two levels of WPA . “Pre-Shared Key ( PSK ) for Home Network”...
Page 29 - Wireless MAC Authentication; Apply
24 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 25 Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Settings Wireless MAC Authentication Selecting Wireless MAC Authentication in the Wireless Advanced Settings screen generates the “Wireless MAC Authentication” screen. This feature allows the user to control the...
Page 30 - Wireless Status
24 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 25 Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Settings 802.11b/g Mode Selecting 802.11b/g Mode in the Wireless Advanced Settings screen generates the “802.11b/g Mode” screen. Access to the Gateway’s network can be restricted to wireless clients using either...
Page 32 - Accessing Advanced Setup Screens; To access the Advanced Setup screens, follow these instructions:
27 # Configuring Advanced Settings This chapter explains how to configure the Gateway’s advanced settings, such as remote management, DHCP server, and Quality of Service (QoS). Accessing Advanced Setup Screens To access the Advanced Setup screens, follow these instructions: 1. Open a Web browser. In...
Page 35 - DSL Settings; DHCP Settings; Settings
30 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 31 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings DSL Settings To access DSL Settings, select DSL Settings from the “Advanced Setup” screen. The Gateway’s VPI , VCI , Mode, and QoS (Quality of Service) settings can be changed from this screen. Action t...
Page 37 - Domain Name; LAN IP Address
32 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 33 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings Domain Name This is the domain name provided by Verizon. If Veri zon provided domain name information, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact. DNS (Dynamic or Static) This is the type of DNS s...
Page 38 - WAN IP Address
32 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 33 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings The values in the “Modem IP Address” and “Modem Subnet Mask” text boxes are the IP and subnet mask address of the Gateway as seen on the network. These values can be modified for your LAN network, but A...
Page 41 - QoS Settings Upstream
36 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 37 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings QoS Settings Upstream Selecting QoS Settings Upstream from the “Advanced Setup” screen causes the “QoS Upstream Settings” screen to appear. QoS (Quality of Service) allows the prioritization of certain ...
Page 42 - Add
36 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 37 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings Total Available Bandwidth Displays the total amount of available bandwidth (in kilobits per second). High Priority Bandwidth Enter the amount of high priority bandwidth to be used by the prioritized tra...
Page 43 - QoS Settings Downstream; Selecting
38 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 39 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings QoS Settings Downstream Selecting QoS Settings Downstream from the “Advanced Setup” screen causes the “QoS Downstream Settings” screen to appear. The “QoS Downstream Settings” screen is identical to the...
Page 44 - QoS Status; Remote Management/Telnet; Remote Management
38 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 39 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings QoS Status Selecting QoS Status from the “Advanced Setup” screen causes the “ IP QoS Status” screen to appear. This screen displays the status of QoS upstream and downstream traffic, and differentiates ...
Page 45 - Telnet Timeout Setting
40 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 41 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings Remote Management To access the Gateway from the Internet, activate Remote Management by select-ing the appropriate On radio button and writing down the WAN IP address of the Gateway (see “ WAN IP Addre...
Page 46 - Dynamic Routing
40 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 41 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings Dynamic Routing Selecting Dynamic Routing in the “Advanced Setup” screen generates the “Dynamic Routing” screen. If another gateway or router is set up behind the Gateway in the network configu-ration, ...
Page 47 - UPnP; USB Port Detection
42 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 43 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Selecting UPnP in the “Advanced Setup” screen generates the “ UP n P ” screen. In this screen, the Universal Plug and Play option is turned on or off by activating the app...
Page 48 - Time Zone; Remote Syslog Capture
42 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 43 Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings Time Zone Selecting Time Zone in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “Time Zone” screen. In this screen, select the time zone in which the Gateway is being used. Click in the “D...
Page 50 - hosting, and network address translation.; Accessing Wired Security Screens
45 # Configuring Security Settings This chapter explains how to configure the Gateway’s wired security capabilities, including firewall settings, DMZ hosting, and network address translation. Accessing Wired Security Screens To access the Wired Security configuration screens, follow these instructio...
Page 51 - Admin User Name and Password; See “Changing the Password” on page 11.
46 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 47 Chapter 6 Configuring Security Settings 3. A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK . ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The default password is “password.” 4. The “Securit...
Page 52 - Firewall
46 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 47 Chapter 6 Configuring Security Settings Firewall Selecting Firewall in the Security screen generates the “Firewall Settings” screen. Select the level of security needed for the network. High If High is selected in the “Firewall Security Level...
Page 53 - Medium
48 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 49 Chapter 6 Configuring Security Settings Medium If Medium is selected in the “Firewall Security Level” screen, the services listed at the bottom of the screen ( HTTP , DNS , FTP , IMAP v 3 , SMTP , POP3 , NNTP , IPSEC IKE , IPSEC ESP , HTTPS ,...
Page 54 - Low
48 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 49 Chapter 6 Configuring Security Settings Low If Low is selected in the “Firewall Security Level” screen, the services listed at the bottom of the screen ( NETBIOS-SSN , DNS , EPMAP , PROFILE , NETBIOS-NS , NETBIOS-DGM , MICROSOFT-DS , SNMP , L...
Page 55 - Applications
50 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 51 Chapter 6 Configuring Security Settings Applications Selecting Applications in the Security screen generates the “Applications” screen. This screen allows certain programs to bypass the Gateway’s built-in firewall, allowing access to parts of...
Page 56 - Rule Management; DMZ Hosting
50 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 51 Chapter 6 Configuring Security Settings Rule Management To create a custom set of rules, click the “User” radio button, then click New . The “Rule Management” screen appears. In this screen, the user can create a custom set of rules for a gam...
Page 57 - Port Mapping
52 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual NAT (Network Address Translation) Selecting NAT in the “Security” screen generates the “ NAT ” screen. The Gateway’s basic firewall security is based on NAT . Disabling NAT allows the computers con- nected to the Gateway to be accessed by outsid...
Page 58 - Accessing Parental Control Screens
53 # Configuring Parental Controls This chapter explains how to configure the parental control capabilities of the Gateway, such as services blocking, Web site blocking, and schedule rules. Accessing Parental Control Screens To access the Parental Control configuration screens, follow these instruct...
Page 59 - Services Blocking
54 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 55 Chapter 7 Configuring Parental Controls 3. A login window appears. Enter the user name and password in the appropri- ate text boxes, then click OK . ☞ Note: The default user name is “admin.” The default password is “password.” 4. The “Parenta...
Page 60 - Website Blocking
54 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 55 Chapter 7 Configuring Parental Controls To modify Internet privileges (Web, FTP , Newsgroups, etc.) for the computers on the network: 1. Select the computer’s network name from the “PC Name” drop-down menu. 2. Select the Internet service(s) t...
Page 61 - Schedule Rules
56 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 57 Chapter 7 Configuring Parental Controls Schedule Rules Selecting Schedule Rules in the Parental Control screen generates the “Schedule Rules” screen. Schedule rules allow computers on the network to access the Internet at scheduled times only...
Page 63 - When using “Weekly” scheduling, an access period cannot
58 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual ☞ Note: When using “Weekly” scheduling, an access period cannot include 12 a.m (midnight). To create an access period that includes midnight, create two access periods, one that ends at 12 a.m. on one day, and one that begins at 12 a.m on the fo...
Page 64 - Accessing the Utilities Screens
59 Configuring the Gateway’s Utilities This chapter explains how to use the Gateway’s utilities, including how to restore default settings, upgrade the Gateway’s firmware, and perform a ping test. Accessing the Utilities Screens To access the Utilities configuration screens, follow these instruction...
Page 66 - Restore Default Settings; Warning; Upgrade Firmware
60 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 61 Chapter 8 Configuring the Gateway’s 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, clic...
Page 67 - Multiple PVC; which allows the configuration of multiple; Web Activity Log; Web
62 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 63 Chapter 8 Configuring the Gateway’s Utilities Multiple PVC Selecting Multiple PVC in the Utilities screen generates the “Multiple PVC ” screen, which allows the configuration of multiple PVC s. Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides i...
Page 68 - Auto Refresh; System Log
62 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 63 Chapter 8 Configuring the Gateway’s 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 ...
Page 69 - OAM Ping Test; Ping Test”
64 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 65 Chapter 8 Configuring the Gateway’s Utilities Apply Pressing this button saves any changes to the System Log screen and causes the Save and Restart screen to appear. Save Log As Pressing this button allows the user to save a log as a file. OA...
Page 70 - Ping Test; Reboot
64 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 65 Chapter 8 Configuring the Gateway’s Utilities Ping Test Selecting Ping Test from the Utilities screen generates the “Ping Test” screen, which is used to check whether the Gateway is properly connected to the Internet. Follow the on-screen ins...
Page 72 - Troubleshooting; LAN Connection Failure; winipcfg
67 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. This chapter also include a list of frequently asked questions. Troubleshooting LAN Conn...
Page 73 - CMD
68 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 69 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting text box. When the list appears, click on the proper Ethernet adapter.In the fields below, the Ethernet adapter’s various addresses appear. There should be an entry for IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. A...
Page 74 - Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address; Frequently Asked Questions; General
68 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 69 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 75 - Will my Xbox work with the Gateway?
70 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 71 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Will my Xbox work with the Gateway? Yes, the Gateway is compatible with the Xbox. You need to set a static IP on the Xbox in the Xbox live network settings, and forward ports 3074 (both UDP and TCP ), 53 (both UDP an...
Page 76 - Can my wireless signal pass through floors, walls, and glass?; Network; What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?; How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?
70 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 71 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Can my wireless signal pass through floors, walls, and glass? The physical environment surrounding the Gateway can have a varying effect on signal strength and quality. Generally, the more dense the object (a concret...
Page 77 - Can I play games between computers on my network, or on the Internet?
72 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 73 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting I used DHCP to configure my network. Do I need to restart my computer to refresh my IP address? No. Follow these steps to refresh your IP address: Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me - Select Start , Run , type “winipcfg,” ...
Page 78 - Security
72 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 73 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Security What is the default username for the Gateway? The default username for the router is “admin” and the default password is “password” (all lower case, no quotation marks). To activate the password to protect t...
Page 80 - Reference; Locating Computer Information
75 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. Select...
Page 81 - Locating Windows Operating System Files; Windows Me
76 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 77 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 fro...
Page 83 - Windows XP
78 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Windows XP 1. From the desktop, click Start . 2. Select Search , then For Files and Folders . 3. The “Search Results” window appears. In the panel at left titled “What do you want to search for?”, click All files and folders . 4. Another panel, ...
Page 85 - Another menu appears. Select
80 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 81 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel . 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network .
Page 86 - Address
80 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 81 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 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 Addres...
Page 87 - Yes; Start
82 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 83 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 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. ...
Page 92 - In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click
86 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 87 Appendix B Switching to 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 Connect...
Page 93 - The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click; Enter the following numbers in the “; Do not include the periods they are automatically entered.
88 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 89 Appendix B Switching to 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. Th...
Page 94 - Close
88 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 89 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 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 ) Proper...
Page 95 - When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click
90 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 91 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections . 4. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection . A number may be displayed after the ...
Page 96 - The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select; Address”
90 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 91 Appendix B Switching to Static IP on the Computer 5. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General . 6. In the “This connection uses the following items” list box, double-click Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP ) . 7. The “In...
Page 98 - 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
93 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 bu...
Page 99 - Gateway Security; If connecting to the; “Advanced Setup chapter.; through bridging mode, the Gateway should be safe from; Internet Browsers
94 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 95 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 Gate...
Page 100 - Network Applications; Electronic Security; Network Address Translation
94 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 95 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 appl...
Page 102 - Specifications
97 Specifications General Model Number GT704 - WG ( 54 Mbps Wireless Gateway) Standards IEEE 802.3 ( 10 Base T ) IEEE 802.3 u ( 100 Base TX ) IEEE 802.11 g (Wireless) G .dmt G .lite t 1.413 RFC 1483 , 2364 , 2516 Protocol LAN - CSMA / CD WAN - PPP , DHCP , Static IP WAN Full-rate ADSL Interface LAN ...
Page 103 - Wireless Operating Range
98 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual Wireless Operating Range Indoors Up to 91M (300 ft.) @ 54 Mbps Outdoors Up to 457M (1500 ft.) @ 54Mbps Topology Star (Ethernet) LED Indicators Power, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USB, Wireless Environmental Power External, 12V DC, 600mA Certificatio...
Page 104 - Glossary; Access Point
99 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 rem...
Page 105 - Ethernet Network
100 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 101 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 106 - Router; SSID; WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)
100 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 101 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 108 - Service Acronyms; Service Acronym Definitions; DNS
103 Service Acronyms The following information is related to the Firewall options (High, Medium, and Low) section in the “Advanced Setup” chapter of this manual. This appendix explains the meaning of the service acronyms included with the various levels of firewall security, and the UDP and TCP port...
Page 109 - IP Sec
104 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 105 Appendix F Service Acronyms IMAP, IMAPv3 I nternet M essage A ccess P rotocol. Protocols for retrieving E-mail messages. IMAP uses TCP 143 ; IMAP v 3 uses TCP 220 . IPSEC IKE, IPSEC ESP IP Sec urity. Protocols which support the secure excha...
Page 110 - SMTP
104 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 105 Appendix F Service Acronyms SMTP S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol. A protocol used to transfer E-mail between computers over the Internet. Can be used to send and receive mail. Uses TCP 25 . SNMP S imple N etwork M anagement P rotocol. A s...
Page 112 - Notices; Regulatory Compliance Notices; Class B Equipment; Modifications; ction
107 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 113 - may cause unwanted operation.
108 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 114 - Limited Warranty; Hardware
109 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 115 - Obtaining Warranty Service
110 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 116 - Disclaimer
110 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual 111 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 117 - Governing Law
112 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...