Page 2 - Table of Contents
i Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1Minimum System Requirements 2Features 2Getting to Know the Router 3 2 Connecting the Router 7 Setting Up the Router 7Computer Network Configuration 10Home Page 12 3 Configuring My Network Settings 15 Accessing My Network 15Using My Network 16 4 ...
Page 4 - Introduction; Package Contents
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Broadband Router. The Router features eight Ethernet ports, making it one of the most versatile routers available. If you want to take your home or office networking to the next level, the Actiontec Broadband Router is sure to be one of the keys ...
Page 5 - Minimum System Requirements
2 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Minimum System Requirements s Computer with Ethernet capability s Microsoft Windows 98 SE , Me, 2000, or XP ; Mac OS 9 or greater; Linux/ BSD, Unix s Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher s TCP/IP network p...
Page 6 - Getting to Know the Router; Front Panel
2 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Port forwarding PPP o E support QoS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv, 802.1p/q prioriti-zation, configurable upstream/downstream traffic shaping, random early detection and pass-through of WAN -side DSCP s, PHB s, and...
Page 7 - Power Light
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...
Page 8 - Rear Panel; Broadband Port; using an Ethernet cable.; seconds
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 ...
Page 9 - Power Switch
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...
Page 10 - Setting Up the Router; Connecting the Cables
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, and designed to seamlessly integrate the Router with the computer or local network. Moreover, zero-configuration is attained wh...
Page 11 - Note; Configuring the Router
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...
Page 12 - OK
8 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 9 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 on...
Page 13 - Computer Network Configuration; Configuring a Computer to Use Dynamic IP Addressing
10 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router Computer Network Configuration Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a stati-cally defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically obtain an IP address using the Network ...
Page 14 - Windows NT
10 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router Windows NT 1. Click Network in the Control Panel. The “Network” window appears. 2. In the “Protocol” tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click Properties . 3. In the “ IP Address” tab, click the “Obtain an IP addres...
Page 15 - Home Page; Main Menu
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. ...
Page 16 - My Router; (Media Access Control) address of all devices connected to
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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Page 18 - Accessing My Network; To access My Network, click on the “My Network” icon in the Home screen.
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...
Page 19 - Using My Network; Access Device
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...
Page 20 - Add
16 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 17 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings 2. The “Blocked Website” screen appears. Enter the website address ( IP or URL ) to block on the network (all pages within the website will also be blocked). If the website address has multiple IP addresses, the R...
Page 21 - Block Internet Services; the device in the My Network column, then click
18 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 19 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings Block Internet Services Internet services blocking is used to prevent a device on the network from access-ing particular services on the Internet, such as receiving E-mail or downloading from FTP sites. To set up ...
Page 23 - Enable Application; address or the host name of the computer providing the ser-
20 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 21 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings Enable Application Activating “Enable Application” (also known as port forwarding) allows the net-work to be exposed to the Internet in certain limited and controlled ways, enabling some applications to work from ...
Page 24 - Apply
20 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 21 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings 6. Click Apply to save the changes. ☞ Note: Some applications, such as FTP , TFTP , PPTP , and H 323, require the support of special specific Application Level Gateway ( ALG ) modules to work inside the local netw...
Page 25 - Click
22 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 23 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings 1. Click Test Connectivity . The “Diagnostics” screen appears. 2. Click Go . The Router runs a ping test, and the results are displayed in the Diagnostics screen. Rename This Device To rename a networked device, l...
Page 26 - Timeout for Inactive Device
22 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 23 Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings Timeout for Inactive Device The amount of time a device continues to be displayed on the network after it has been disconnected is configured in the “Timeout for Inactive Device” screen. To display the screen, cli...
Page 28 - Caution
25 Using Network Connections The Broadband Router supports various local area network ( LAN ) and wide area network ( WAN , or Internet) connections via Ethernet. Network connections is used to configure the various parameters of the Router’s network and Internet connections, and create new connecti...
Page 29 - Disable
26 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 27 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Network (Home/Office) Select Network (Home/Office) in the Network Connections screen to generate the “Network (Home/Office) Properties” screen. This screen displays a list of the local network’s properties. The only mod...
Page 30 - Configuring the Home/Office Network
26 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 27 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...
Page 31 - Internet Protocol
28 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 29 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 ...
Page 32 - DNS Server
28 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 29 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections DNS Server Domain Name System ( DNS ) is the method by which website or domain names are translated into IP addresses. Specify such an address manually, according to the information provided by the ISP . To manually con...
Page 33 - DHCP Relay; Routing
30 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 31 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections 6. Enter the amount of time a network device will be allowed to connect to the Router with its currently issued dynamic IP address in the “Lease Time in Minutes” text box. Just before the time is up, the device’s user w...
Page 34 - Routing Table; Ethernet Connection; Ethernet
30 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 31 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...
Page 35 - Configuring the Ethernet Connection
32 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 33 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...
Page 37 - Broadband Ethernet Connection
34 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 35 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...
Page 38 - Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection
34 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 35 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...
Page 40 - IP Address Distribution
36 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 37 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...
Page 41 - Basic
38 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 39 Chapter 4 Using Network Connections Routing The Router can be configured to use static or dynamic routing. Dynamic rout-ing automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network, while static routing specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destina...
Page 42 - WAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE 2; WAN PPPoE
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...
Page 43 - Configuring the WAN PPPoE Connection; General; Status; When should this rule occur?
40 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 41 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...
Page 44 - PPP Configuration
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...
Page 45 - PPP Compression
42 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 43 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...
Page 47 - • NAPT
44 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual • 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 address. Use NAPT if the local network co...
Page 50 - and a specific computer in the local network, in; access from the Internet to
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...
Page 51 - Security Level; Typical Security
48 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 49 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Note that is 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: Minim...
Page 52 - Access Control
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 ...
Page 53 - Allow or Restrict Services
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...
Page 55 - Port Forwarding
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. ...
Page 57 - DMZ Host
54 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 55 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host The DMZ host feature allows one device on the network to operate outside the firewall. Designate a DMZ host: • To use an Internet service, such as an online game or video-conferenc...
Page 58 - Port Triggering
54 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 55 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Port Triggering Port triggering can be used for dynamic port forwarding configuration. By setting port triggering rules, inbound traffic is allowed to arrive at a specific network host using ports different tha...
Page 59 - Remote Administration
56 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 57 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security 3. Click Add . An “Edit Service” screen appears. 4. Specify the port triggering entries by clicking New Trigger Ports and New Opened Ports and entering the protocol and protocol number in the suc- ceeding scree...
Page 60 - Telnet
56 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 57 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Telnet Telnet is used to create a command-line session and gain access to all system set-tings and parameters using a text-based terminal. Select the Telnet port to be used by clicking in the appropriate check ...
Page 61 - Website Blocking
58 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 59 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Website Blocking The Router can be configured to block specific websites, preventing access to them from computers on the local network. Restrictions can also be applied to a com-prehensive, automatically updat...
Page 62 - Modifying a Website Address
58 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 59 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security 4. If website blocking needs to be active all the time, select Always from the “When should this rule occur?” drop-down list. If the rule will only be active at certain times, select Specify Schedule and click ...
Page 63 - Static NAT
60 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 61 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security Static NAT ☞ Note: A block of static IP addresses must be purchased from the ISP to configure this feature. This option allows multiple static NAT IP addresses to be designated to devices on the network. Static...
Page 64 - Advanced Filtering
60 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 61 Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security 6. Select the protocol that needs to be accessible from the public IP address by clicking in the check box next to “Enable Port Forwarding for Static NAT ,” then selecting a protocol from the drop-down menu. Cl...
Page 65 - Inbound Packets - Input Rule Sets; Outbound Packets - Output Rules Sets
62 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 63 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...
Page 67 - Accept; Accept Packet; Logging; Security Log
64 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 65 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...
Page 68 - Time; Details
64 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 65 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...
Page 72 - Security Log Settings
68 Action tec Broadband Router User Manual 69 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...
Page 73 - All Blocked Connection Attempts
70 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...
Page 74 - Activating Parental Controls; Parental Controls
71 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...
Page 75 - Disabling Web Content Filtering; Creating a Filtering Policy
72 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 73 Chapter 6 Parental Controls 5. The Surf Control subscription site will then be displayed in a new browser window. Follow the instructions on the website and subscribe or enroll for a free trial. A verification E-mail will be sent. Click on the link in the...
Page 76 - Filtering Policy
72 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 73 Chapter 6 Parental Controls 2. Click Filtering Policy from the list on the left side of the screen. The “Filtering Policy” screen appears. 3. Click Add a Policy to generate another “Filtering Policy” screen. 4. Enter a name for the new policy in the “Name...
Page 78 - LAN Filtering Policy
74 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 75 Chapter 6 Parental Controls LAN Filtering Policy To select a default filtering policy for the local network, select the policy name from the “Default Policy” drop-down list, located in the Filtering Policy screen, and click Apply . PC Filtering Policy To ...
Page 79 - Advanced Options; Provider Consulting Failure
76 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 77 Chapter 6 Parental Controls Advanced Options The “Advanced Options” screen contains features providing additional Web filter-ing security. Provider Consulting Failure To decide whether to allow or block a specific website, the filter service provider is c...
Page 80 - Statistics; Parental Control
76 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 77 Chapter 6 Parental Controls Statistics The Router’s MegaControl Panel monitors content filtering statistics. Statistics include a record of: • Access attempts • Accessed URL s • Blocked URL s • URL s that were accessed from cache To view content filtering...
Page 84 - Firmware Upgrade; Upgrading from a local computer; Upgrading from the Internet
80 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 81 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 - ...
Page 85 - Upgrade; Automatically Check and Send E-mail
82 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 83 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...
Page 86 - Automatic Check Disabled; Firmware Restore
82 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 83 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...
Page 87 - Configuration File
84 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 85 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 ...
Page 88 - System Settings; Clicking
84 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 85 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.
Page 89 - System; address, so it can be entered here rather than
86 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 87 Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings System Use the “System” section of this screen to configure the following two option 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 URL...
Page 90 - Management Application Ports; System Logging
86 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 87 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...
Page 91 - Security Logging
88 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 89 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...
Page 92 - Enter the port number of the E-mail server in this text box.
88 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 89 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...
Page 93 - Date and Time
90 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 91 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...
Page 94 - Scheduler Rules
90 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 91 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...
Page 96 - New Hours Range Entry
92 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 93 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...
Page 97 - IGMP Multicasting
94 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 95 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 ...
Page 98 - Domain Routing
94 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 95 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 ...
Page 99 - Editing DHCP Server Settings; DHCP Server
96 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 97 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 ...
Page 100 - DHCP Connections
96 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 97 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...
Page 101 - New Static Connection
98 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 99 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...
Page 102 - Diagnostics; address and displays the results, such as the number of; Go
98 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 99 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...
Page 103 - Restoring Default Settings; Restore Defaults; Reboot the Router; Restart
100 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 101 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. Click Restore Defaults in the Advanced sc...
Page 104 - MAC Cloning
100 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 101 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, t...
Page 105 - Users
102 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 103 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 para...
Page 106 - QoS
102 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 103 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 se...
Page 107 - Opening a Dynamic DNS Account
104 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 105 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 ...
Page 108 - Setting up Dynamic DNS
104 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 105 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 wit...
Page 109 - Host Name
106 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 107 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...
Page 110 - DNS Table
106 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 107 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...
Page 111 - Network Objects
108 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 109 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...
Page 112 - Universal Plug and Play
108 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 109 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...
Page 114 - Protocols; To define a protocol:
110 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 111 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 ...
Page 115 - Name the service in the “Service Name” text box and, if needed, enter a
112 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...
Page 116 - Router Status; System Monitoring
113 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...
Page 117 - System Log
114 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 115 Chapter 8 Monitoring the Router System Log Click System Monitoring in any of the Monitoring screens to display the “Advanced Status” screen, then click System Logging to generate the screen shown below. The System Log displays a list of the most recent ...
Page 118 - Monitoring Connections
114 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 115 Chapter 8 Monitoring the Router Monitoring Connections 1. Click System Monitoring in any of the Monitoring screens to display the “Advanced Status” screen, then click Full System/System-wide Monitoring of Connections to generate the screen shown below, ...
Page 119 - Traffic Monitoring
116 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...
Page 120 - Troubleshooting; Accessing the Router if Locked Out
117 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 ...
Page 121 - LAN Connection Failure; Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address; How do I change the password on the Router’s MegaControl Panel?
118 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 119 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...
Page 122 - How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?
118 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 119 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 ...
Page 123 - What is the default user name for the Router?
120 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual What is the default user name for the Router? The default user name for the router is “admin” and the default password is “password” (all lower case, no quotation marks). When logging into the Router the first time (or after restoring the Router’s default s...
Page 124 - Quality of Service; Traffic Priority
121 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...
Page 126 - Setting Priority Rules
122 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 123 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...
Page 128 - Set Priority; Traffic Shaping
124 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 125 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...
Page 129 - Device Traffic Shaping
126 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 127 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 ....
Page 130 - Tx Bandwidth; Rx Bandwidth; Shaping Classes
126 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 127 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...
Page 132 - Policy; Schedule
128 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 129 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...
Page 135 - Differentiated Services Code Point Settings
132 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 133 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...
Page 138 - Class Statistics
134 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 135 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...
Page 140 - Specifications; IP version 4; certified; LED Indicators
137 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...
Page 141 - Environmental
138 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...
Page 142 - Notices; Regulatory Compliance Notices; Class B Equipment; Modifications; ction
139 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 143 - may cause unwanted operation.
140 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 140 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...
Page 144 - Limited Warranty; Hardware
141 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 145 - Obtaining Warranty Service
142 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual THIS ACTION TEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTION TEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE. FOR THE APPLIC...
Page 146 - Disclaimer
142 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 143 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 WARRANTY IF ITS TE...
Page 147 - Governing Law
144 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual Governing Law : This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.