Actiontec GT784WN User Manual
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Table of Contents
General Information .........................1
Verify Computer Settings ..................1
Router Installation .............................3
Configuring Your Router ....................3
Configuring Your Computer ..............7
Configuring Your Email ....................9
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General Information
Router Kit Components
Your router kit should include the following:
• Actiontec GT784WN modem/router
• Power cord
• Ethernet cable
• Phone cord
• DSL filters
Note: In order to connect the router to your computer, your computer must have an Ethernet Network
Interface (NIC) installed.
Powercycling
If you’re experiencing trouble getting an Internet connection, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the Actiontec GT784WN router.
2. Shut down your computer.
3. Wait 60 seconds.
4. Turn on the Actiontec GT784WN router.
5. Wait 1–3 minutes for all lights to stop flashing on the router.
6. Turn on your computer.
7. If your problem is not resolved, please contact our Technical Support team.
Verify Computer Settings
To communicate with your router, your computer must first be set up to receive a DHCP address
from the router.
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To verify connection configurations:
Windows 7 and Windows Vista:
1. Select the Start Circle, then in the Start Search field, type “ncpa.cpl”.
2. Right-click Local Area Connection and click Properties.
3. Highlight (do not uncheck) Internet Protocol TCP/IP Version 4.
4. From the dropdown list, select Properties.
5. Make sure to Obtain IP Address Automatically and Obtain DNS Server Addresses Automatically are
selected, and then click OK.
6. Click Close.
Windows XP:
1. Select Start, then Run.
2. Type “ncpa.cpl” in the Run box.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection, then select Properties.
4. Highlight (do not uncheck) Internet Protocol TCP/IP.
5. Select Properties.
6. Make certain Obtain IP Address Automatically and Obtain DNS Server Addresses Automatically
are selected, and then click OK.
7. Click Close.
Mac OS X:
1. Select the Apple menu, then select System Preferences.
2. Select Network.
3. On the Show dropdown box, select Built-In Ethernet.
4. On the TCP/IP tab, make sure the Configure IPv4 dropdown menu is set to Using DHCP.
5. Click Close.
6. When asked if you want to apply configuration changes, select Apply.
Mac OS 8/9:
1. Select the Apple menu, then select Control Panels, and select TCP/IP.
2. On the Connect via dropdown menu, select Ethernet.
3. On the Configure dropdown menu, select Using DHCP Server.
4. Click Close.
5. When asked if you want to save changes to the configuration, select Save.
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