Actiontec MI408 - Manual

4 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Power Light The Power light displays the Router’s current status. If the Power light glows steadily green, the Router is receiving power and fully operational. When the Power light flashes rapidly, the Router is initializing. If the P...

4 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router features ten ports (Ethernet [8], Broadband, and Power), as well as a Reset button and Power switch. 12VDC 1.2A Reset 5 ON OFF 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 100 10 Ethernet Ports (8) The Ethernet ports connect ...

6 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual Power Switch The Power switch powers the Router on and off. Power Port The Power port connects the Router to an electrical wall outlet via the Power cord. M Caution : Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router dur- ing the reset process. Doing so may result...

7 Connecting the Router Connecting a computer or local network to the Broadband Router is a simple procedure, varying slightly depending on the computer’s operating system but designed to seamlessly integrate the Router with the computer or local network. Moreover, addition configuration to access t...

8 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 9 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 6. Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer. 7. Make sure at least one of the Ethernet LAN lights on the front of the Router glows steadi...

8 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 9 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 6. Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button. 7. Click OK in the “( TCP/IP ) Properties” screen, then click OK in the “Local Area Connection Properties” screen to save the settings. Windows 2000 1. Sele...

10 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 3. In the “ IP Address” tab, click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button. 4. In the “ DNS ” tab, verify no DNS server is defined in the “ DNS Service Search Order” text box and no suffix is defined in the “D...

10 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 3. The “Login Setup” screen appears. Select a new user name and password and enter them in the appropriate text boxes (the password must be entered twice, for validation purposes). Write the new user name and password down ...

12 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 13 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router Home Page After logging into the Router’s MegaControl Panel (see “Configuring the Router” at the beginning of this chapter), the “Home” screen appears. The Home screen has a “Main Menu” that occupies the top of the screen. ...

12 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 13 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router My Router This section displays the status of the Router’s network and Internet connection. A green light signifies the Router is connected; a yellow light means the Router is attempting to connect; and a red light signifie...

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15 Configuring My Network Settings Once the Broadband Router is physically connected and the MegaControl Panel’s Home screen is displayed in a web browser, a list of the devices connected to the Router’s network appears in the “My Network” section of the screen. From here, some basic network setting...

16 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 17 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings Using My Network Various settings can be accessed for a particular device, as follows. Access Device For devices that can be accessed (such as Internet cameras and networked hard drives), locate it in the My Netwo...

16 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 17 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings 1. Click Add in the “Networked computer/Device” column. The “Add Access Control Rule” screen appears. 2. If this access control rule applies to all networked devices, select “Any” from the “Networked Computer/Devi...

18 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 19 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings The user may disable an access control and the service made available without having to remove the service from the Access Control table. This may be useful to make the service available only temporarily, with the...

20 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 21 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings View Device Details To view information about a networked device, or to test a device’s connection, locate the device in the My Network column, then click View Device Details . The “Device Information” screen appe...

20 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 21 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings Rename This Device To rename a networked device, locate the device in the My Network column, then click Rename This Device . The “Rename Device” screen appears. Enter the new name of the device in the “New Name” t...

23 Using Network Connections The Broadband Router supports various local area network ( LAN ) and wide area net- work ( WAN , on Internet) connections via Ethernet cables. Network connections are used to configure the various parameters of the Router’s network and Internet con-nections, and to creat...

24 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 25 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections To select a connection, click on its name. The rest of this chapter describes the dif-ferent network connections available on the Router, as well as the connection types that can be created. Network (Home/Office) Select...

24 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 25 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Configuring the Home/Office Network Click Settings in the “Network (Home/Office) Properties” screen to generate the “Configure Network (Home/Office)” screen. General The top part of the Configure Network (Home/Office) s...

26 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 27 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Internet Protocol This section has three options: No IP Address , Obtain an IP Address Automatically , and Use the Following IP Address . No IP Address Select this option if the connection will have no IP address. This ...

26 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 27 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Action The “Action” column contains an icon that, when clicked, generates the configuration screen of the particular device. DNS Server Domain Name System ( DNS ) is the method by which website or domain names are trans...

28 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 29 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections 5. If Windows Internet Naming Service ( WINS ) is being used, enter the WINS server address in the “ WINS Server” text boxes. 6. Enter the amount of time a network device will be allowed to connect to the Router with it...

28 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 29 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Routing Table Clicking New Route generates the “New Route” window, where a new route can be configured. Additional IP Addresses Clicking New IP Address generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen, where additi...

30 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 31 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Configuring the Ethernet Connection Click Settings at the bottom-right of the Ethernet Properties screen to generate the “Configure Ethernet” screen. General The top part of the Configure Ethernet screen displays genera...

30 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 31 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Additional IP Addresses Clicking New IP Address generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen, where additional IP addresses can be created to access the Router via the Ethernet connection. 4 Ports Ethernet Swit...

32 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 33 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Broadband Ethernet Connection A Broadband Ethernet connection connects the Router to the Internet using an Ethernet cable. Click Broadband Connection (Ethernet) from the Network Connections screen to generate the “Broad...

32 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 33 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection Click Settings at the bottom-right of the Broadband Connection (Ethernet) Properties window to generate the “Configure Broadband Connection (Ethernet)” screen. General The t...

34 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 35 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for the network. MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size per- mitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic, sets the ...

34 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 35 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections IP Address Distribution The “ IP Address Distribution” section of the Configure Broadband Connection ( Ethernet) screen is used to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ( DHCP ) server parameters. D...

38 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 39 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections WAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE 2 WAN Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet ( PPPoE ) relies on two widely accepted standards: Point-to-Point Protocol and Ethernet. PPPoE enables Ethernet net- worked computers to exchange informati...

38 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 39 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Configuring the WAN PPPoE Connection Click Settings in the WAN PPPoE Properties screen to generate the “Configure WAN PPPoE” screen. General The top part of the Configure WAN PPPoE screen displays general communica- tio...

40 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 41 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list ( Broadband Connection , Network (Home/Office) , or DMZ ). Connection Type Displays the type of connection. Since this is PPP o E connection...

40 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 41 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Login User Name Enter the user name (provided by the ISP ) in this text box. Login Password Enter the password (provided by the ISP ) in this text box. Support Unencrypted Password (PAP) Password Authentication Protocol...

42 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 43 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections • NAPT - Select this option to activate NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation), which refers to network address translation involving the mapping of port numbers and allows multiple machines to share a single IP ad...

46 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 47 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security General The “General” screen is used to configure the Router’s basic security settings. The firewall regulates the flow of data between the local network and the Internet. Both incoming and outgoing data are in...

48 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 49 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Note that it is the origin of the request, not subsequent responses to this request, which determines whether a session can be established or not. The Router features three pre-defined security levels: Minimum ...

48 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 49 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security 2. Check the “Block IP Fragments” box to protect the local network from a com- mon type of hacker attack that uses fragmented data packets to sabotage the network. Note that VPN over IPS ec and some UDP -based ...

50 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 51 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Allow or Restrict Services To view and allow/restrict these services: 1. Select Access Control from the left side of any Security screen. The “Access Control” screen appears. ☞ Note: The “Allowed” section is on...

52 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 53 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Port Forwarding In its default state, the Router blocks all external users from connecting to or communicating with the network, making it safe from hackers who may try to intrude on the network and damage it. ...

54 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 55 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security To designate a local computer as a DMZ host: 1. Select DMZ Host from the left side of any Security screen. The “ DMZ Host” screen appears. 2. Click in the “ DMZ Host IP Address” check box, then enter the IP add...

54 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 55 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security To use port triggering: 1. Select Port Triggering from the left side of any Security screen. The “Port Triggering” screen appears. 2. Select either “Specify Protocol” or “Show All Services” from the drop-down l...

56 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 57 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Remote Administration The Router can be accessed and controlled not only from within the local network, but also from the Internet using remote adminstration. To access, select Remote Administration from the le...

56 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 57 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security MegaControl Panel MegaControl Panel is used to obtain access to the Router’s MegaControl Panel and gain access to all settings and parameters,using a web browser. Both secure ( HTTPS ) and non-secure ( HTTP ) a...

58 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 59 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Static NAT This option allows multiple public addresses to be designated to devices on the network. Static NAT allows devices behind a firewall and configured with private IP addresses appear to have public IP ...

58 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 59 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Advanced Filtering Advanced filtering is designed to allow comprehensive control over the firewall’s behavior. Specific input and output rules can be defined, the order of logically similar sets of rules contro...

60 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 61 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Inbound Packets - Input Rule Sets • Initial rules • All rules defined for the network device on which the packet is • Local servers rules from the local server tab in the security screen • Rules to accept all t...

62 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 63 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security • Accept - Allow access to packets that match the source and destination IP addresses and protocol ports defined in upper section of the screen. The data transfer session will be handled using Stateful Packet I...

62 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 63 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Time The time (based on the Router’s date and time settings) the event occurred. Event There are five kinds of events listed in the system log: • Inbound Traffic - a result of an incoming packet • Outbound Traf...

66 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 67 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security • FTP port request to 3rd party is forbidden (Possible bounce attack) - a packet has been blocked. • Firewall Rules were changed - the firewall rule set has been modified. • User authentication - a message arri...

68 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 3. Select the type of blocked events to be listed in the log: • All Blocked Connection Attempts - activating this check box generates log messages for all blocked events. • Other Blocked Events - if “All Blocked Connection Attempts” is un- checked, select s...

69 Using Parental Controls The abundance of harmful information on the Internet poses a serious challenge for employers and parents alike - “How can I regulate what my employee/child does on the Internet?” The Broadband Router’s Parental Controls allows users to regulate, control, and monitor Intern...

70 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 71 Chapter 6 Parental Controls 3a. Click the circle next to “Block the following Websites” to block access to a list of websites, or click the circle next to “Allow the following Websites” to allow access to a list of websites. 3b. Enter the URL of the websi...

70 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 71 Chapter 6 Parental Controls 5a. Select the computer or device on the network on which the access policy will be enforced from the “Network Computer/Device” drop-down menu. 5a. Select the time period during which the access policy will be enforced from the...

72 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 2. Select the time period during which the access policy will be enforced from the “Network Computer/Device” drop-down menu. If “Specify Schedule” is selected, see “Scheduler Rules” in the “Advanced Settings” chapter for more infomation. 3. When finished, cl...

74 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 75 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Firmware Upgrade The Router offers a built-in mechanism for upgrading its firmware without los-ing custom configurations and settings. There are two methods for upgrading the firmware: • Upgrading from a local computer - ...

76 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 77 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings 2. In the “Upgrade From a Computer in the Network” section, click Upgrade Now . The “Upgrade From a Computer in the Network” screen appears. 3. Enter the path of the software image file, or press the “Browse” button to br...

76 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 77 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Automatic Check Disabled If “Automatically Check Disabled” is selected, the Router will not automatically check for firmware upgrades. Manual Checking and Upgrading To manually upgrade the Router’s firmware: 1. Click Chec...

78 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 79 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Configuration File Use the Router’s Configuration File feature to view, save, and load configuration files, which are used to backup and restore the Router’s current configuration: To do this: 1. Click Configuration File ...

78 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 79 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings System Settings Clicking System Settings in the Advanced screen generates the “System Settings” screen, where various system and management parameters can be configured.

80 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 81 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings System Use the “System” section of this screen to configure the following two options: Broadband Router’s Hostname Specify the Router’s host name by entering it into the this text box. The host name is also the Router’s U...

80 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 81 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Management Application Ports This section allows the following management application ports to have their default port numbers to be changed: • Primary/secondary HTTP ports • Primary/secondary HTTPS ports • Primary/second...

82 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 83 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Security Logging Use this section to configure the following security log options. Enable Logging Click in this check box to activate security logging. Low Capacity Notification Enabled Click in this check box to activate...

82 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 83 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Port Enter the port number of the E-mail server in this text box. Server Requires Authentication If the E-mail server requires authentication, click in this check box, then enter a user name and password in the “User Name...

84 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 85 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Date and Time To configure date, time, and daylight savings time settings perform the following: 1. Click Date and Time in the Advanced screen. The “Date and Time” screen appears. 2. Select the local time zone from the dr...

84 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 85 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings To perform an automatic time update: 1. Click in the “Enabled” check box in the “Automatic Time Update” section. 2. Select the protocol to be used to perform the time update by selecting either the “Time of Day” or “Netwo...

86 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 87 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings 8. If applicable, click New Hours Range Entry to define an active/inactive hourly range. The “Edit Hour Range” screen appears. Enter a start and end time in the appropriate text boxes. 9. Click Apply . ☞ Note: Make sure t...

88 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 89 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings When adding a routing rule, the following parameters must be specified: • Rule Name - Select the type of network from the drop-down list. • Destination - The destination is the destination host, subnet address, net- work ...

88 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 89 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Domain Routing Domain routing is used in multi-router local network configurations. Normally, to accesss a device connected to one router from another router on the network, its IP address must be used. Activating domain ...

90 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 91 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings To view a summary of the services currently being provided by the DHCP server, click IP Address Distribution in the Advanced screen. The “ IP Address Distribution” screen appears. Editing DHCP Server Settings To edit the ...

90 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 91 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings 3. Complete the following fields: • Start IP Address Range, End IP Address Range - determines the number of hosts connected to the network in this subnet. “Start” specifies the first IP address assigned in this subnet and...

92 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 93 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings To define a new connection with a fixed IP address: 1. Click New Static Connection in the DHCP Connections screen. The “ DHCP Connection Settings” screen appears. 2. Enter a host name for this connection. 3. Enter the fix...

92 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 93 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen can assist in testing network connectivity. This feature pings ( ICMP echo) an IP address and displays the results, such as the number of packets transmitted and received, round trip tim...

94 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 95 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Restoring Default Settings If the Router’s factory default settings need to be restored (to build a new network from the beginning, for example), use the following procedure: 1. If needed click Save Configuration File to ...

94 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 95 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings MAC Cloning A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique hexadecimal code that identifies a device on a network. All networkable devices have a MAC address. When replac- ing another network device with the Router, the...

96 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 97 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Users To manage individual users: 1. Click Users in the Advanced screen, which generates the “Users” screen. 2. Click New User , which generates the “User Settings” screen. When adding a user, specify the following parame...

96 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 97 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings • E-mail Notification - E-mail notification can be used to receive indications of system events for a predefined severity classification. The available types of events are “System” or “Security” events. The available seve...

98 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 99 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Remote Administration The Router’s Remote Administration capabilities are covered in detail in the “Security” chapter of this manual. Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) a dynamic IP address to be aliased to a st...

98 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 99 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Setting up Dynamic DNS To set up Dynamic DNS on the Router, click Dynamic DNS in the Advanced screen. The “Dynamic DNS ” screen appears. Configure the following parameters: Connection To Update Select the connection with ...

100 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 101 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Host Name Enter the full Dynamic DNS domain in this text box. Wildcard Select the “Wildcard” check box to have any URL that includes the domain name (here.yourhost.dyndns.org, for example) to connect. Mail Exchanger Ent...

100 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 101 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings The DNS server does not require configuration. However, the list of computers known by the DNS can be viewed, the host name or IP address of a computer on the list can be changed, or a new computer can be added to the l...

102 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 103 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings 2. If the host was manually added to the DNS Table, its host name and/or IP address can be modified. Otherwise, only modify its host name. 3. Click Apply to save the changes. To remove a host from the DNS table: Click t...

102 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 103 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings 2. Click Add . The “Edit Network Object” screen appears. 3. Specify a name for the network object in the “Description” text box. 4. Click Add . The “Edit Item” screen appears. 5. Select the type of network object type f...

104 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 105 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings Protocols Protocols features a list of preset and user-defined applications and common port settings. Protocols can be used in various security features, such as Access Control and Port Forwarding. New protocols can be ...

106 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 3. Name the service in the “Service Name” text box and, if needed, enter a description of the service in the “Service Description” text box, then click Add Service Ports . The “Edit Service Server Ports” screen appears. 4. Select a protocol from the “Protoc...

107 Monitoring the Router The Broadband Router’s System Monitoring screens display important system information, including: • Basic Router settings • System log • Key network device parameters • Network traffic statistics Router Status Click System Monitoring at the top of the Home screen to display...

108 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 109 Chapter 8 Monitoring the Router Advanced Status Clicking Advanced Status displays three other monitoring options: System Logging, Full Status/System wide Monitoring of Connections, and Traffic Monitoring. System Logging Click System Logging in the Advan...

108 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 109 Chapter 8 Monitoring the Router Full Status/System wide Monitoring of Connections 1. Click Full Status/System wide Monitoring of Connections in the Advanced Status screen to generate the “Full Status/System wide Monitoring of Connections” screen, which ...

110 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual Traffic Monitoring The Router constantly monitors traffic within the local network and between the local network and the Internet. To view up-to-the-second statistical information about data received from and transmitted to the Internet, and about data rece...

111 Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Broadband Router, and techniques to try and overcome the problem. Note that these techniques may not solve the problem (or problems). Accessing the Router if Locked Out If the Router’s connection is ...

112 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 113 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting LAN Connection Failure • Ensure the Router is properly installed, the LAN connections are correct, and the power is on. • Confirm the computer and Router are on the same network segment. If unsure, let the computer get the IP a...

112 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 113 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting How do I find out what IP address my computer is using? Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me - Select Start , Run , and type “winipcfg.” Press Enter . When the “Winipcfg” window appears, ensure your network device is selected. Windows ...

114 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual How many computers can be connected through the Router? The Router is capable of 254 connections, but it is recommended to have no more than 45 connections. As you increase the number of connections, you decrease the available speed for each computer. What ...

115 Quality of Service Network-based applications and traffic are growing at a high rate, producing an ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and network capacity. For obvious reasons, bandwidth and capacity cannot be expanded infinitely, requiring that bandwidth-demanding services be delivered over e...

116 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 117 Appendix A Quality of Service Setting Priority Rules To set priority rules: 1. Click Quality of Service in the Advanced screen. The “Traffic Priority” screen appears. This screen is divided into two identical sections, one for “ Q o S input rules” and t...

118 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 119 Appendix A Quality of Service Set Priority - Activate this check box to add a priority to the rule. The screen will refresh, allowing a selection between one of eight priority levels, zero being the lowest and seven the highest (each priority level is m...

120 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 121 Appendix A Quality of Service Device Traffic Shaping This section describes the different Traffic Shaping screens and terms, and presents the feature’s configuration logic. 1. Click Quality of Service in the Advanced screen, then click Traffic Shaping ....

120 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 121 Appendix A Quality of Service Configure the following parameters: Tx Bandwidth - Tx bandwidth limits the Router’s bandwidth transmission rate. The purpose is to limit the bandwidth of the WAN device to that of the weak- est outbound link.. This forces t...

122 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 123 Appendix A Quality of Service Policy The class policy determines the policy of routing packets inside the class. Select one of four options: • Priority - Priority queuing utilizes multiple queues, so that traffic is distrib- uted among queues based on p...

126 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 127 Appendix A Quality of Service Furthermore, the Router cannot control the behavior of the ISP , which may not have proper Q o S handling. Unfortunately, this is a common situation. Let’s look at a scenar- io of downloading a large file and surfing the In...

128 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 129 Appendix A Quality of Service 2. The eight 802.1p values are pre-populated with the three priority levels: Low, Medium, and High. These levels can be changed for each of the eight values in their respective drop-down lists. 3. Click Apply to save the se...

131 Specifications General Model Number MI 408 (8-Port Broadband Router) Standards IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3u IP IP version 4 Firewall ICSA certified Speed LAN Ethernet : 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Cabling Type Ethernet 10BaseT : UTP/STP Category 3 or 5 Ethernet100BaseTX : UTP/STP Category 5 LED Indicator...

132 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual Environmental Power External, 5 V DC , 3A Certifications FCC Part 15, UL -60959-1 Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C (32º F to 104º F) Storage Temperature -20º C to 70º C (-4º F to 158º F) Operating Humidity 8% to 93% (non-condensing) Storage Humidity 5% t...

133 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 ...

134 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 134 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 separ...

135 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...

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