Actiontec electronic R4500U User Manual

User Manual

USB/Ethernet

Home DSL Modem

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Table of Contents

1Introduction 1

Package Contents 1
Minimum System Requirements 1
Modem Features 2
Technical Support 4

2Setting Up The Modem 5

Connecting a Computer to the Modem 5
Installing Filters 17
Setting Up the DSL Connection 20
Connecting Additional Computers 23

3Using Advanced Settings 29

Accessing Advanced Settings 29
WAN IP Address 31
DHCP Server 34
Services Blocking 36
Website Blocking 37
VPN Pass Through 37
Remote Management 38
Port Forwarding 38
DMZ Hosting 39
MAC Address Cloning 40
NAT (Network Address Translation) 40
Static Routing 41
Status 42

4Using Utilities 43

Web Activity Log 43
DSL Settings 44
Restore Default Settings 44
Upgrade Firmware 45

5Troubleshooting and FAQs 47

Troubleshooting 47
Frequently Asked Questions 48

ASetting Up Static IP Address 65

Windows 98 and 98 SE 65
Windows Me 68
Windows 2000 71
Windows XP 75

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BSpecifications 81

General 81
Certifcations 82
Environmental 82

CMAC Address 83

Windows 95, 98 83
Windows Me 83
Windows 2000 83
Windows NT 4.0 84
Macintosh 84

DProgram and Port List 85

Glossary 87
Notices 91

Regulatory Compliance Notices 91
Modifications 92

Limited Warranty 93

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem. This
Modem can act as a DSL modem for a single computer, or as a router to connect
multilple computers to a single broadband connection. This easy-to-use product is
perfect for the home office or small business. If you want to take your computing to
the next level, the Actiontec USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem is one of the keys to
your success.

Package Contents

 Actiontec USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem

 Power cord

 Ye l l o w cable (Ethernet)

 Purple c

able (USB)

 Installation

CD (Disk 1 [includes user manual])

 START HERE guide

 BLACK Quick Start guide

Minimum System Requirements

 Active DSL service

 Computer(s) with the following:

 a 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection

 Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me),

2000, XP,or Apple Macintosh operating system

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Note: USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows
95, NT 4.0, and Macintosh operating systems.

 Internet Explorer 4.0+ (5.0+ recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4.0+

(4.7+ recommended)

 TCP/IP network protocol installed

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Modem Features

The Modem has a series of LEDs (lights) and a variety of ports. It is recommended
that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the
Modem.

Front Panel

There are 4 LEDs (light emitting diodes, or lights) on the front panel of the
Modem.

Power LED

The Power LED glows green when power is supplied to the Modem. When it
flashes, the Modem is going through its initialization process.

Ready LED

The Modem LED glows green when the Modem is connected to the Internet.
When it flashes, the Modem is synchronizing the connection.

Link LED

The Link LED glows solid green when the Modem is connected to a computer
via Ethernet or USB cable.

Activity LED

The Activity LED flashes when information is moving between the computer to
which the Modem is connected and the Internet.

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Rear Panel

The Modem has five ports on its rear panel.

Black Port (Power)

The Black port is used to connect the Modem’s Power cord.

Yellow (Ethernet) Port

The Yellow port is used to connect the Modem to a computer on the home net­work with the Yellow (Ethernet) cable.

Purple (USB) Port

The Purple port is used to connect the Modem to a computer on the home network
with the Purple

(USB) cable.

Phone Port

The Phone port is used to connect the Modem to a telephone.

Line Port

The Line port is used to connect the Modem to the DSL connection.

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Technical Support

Actiontec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high­performance products. If you need assistance, the Act iontec Technical Support
Department is always available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide pro­fessional support.

Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

760 N. Mary Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Te c hnical Support

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Internet: www.actiontec.com/support

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Setting Up
The Modem

The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation
Buddy™,which provides a visual guide to setting up the Modem. It is recommended
the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.

To set up the Modem, connect it to a computer. After connecting this first com­puter, other computers can be added to the network via USB,Ethernet, or wireless-
ly (see “Connecting Additional Computers on page 21).

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Note:The Installation Buddy is not supported on computers
running Windows 95 and NT 4.0, Macintosh, or Linix operating
systems.

Connecting a Computer to the Modem

Connecting a computer to the Modem for setup involves three basic steps: initial
setup, plugging in the Modem’s Power Cord, and connecting the Modem to the
computer.

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Note:The following procedures are for U.S. installations only.

Connecting Via Ethernet

1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.

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2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select one of the options by
clicking in the appropriate box, then click Next.Ifthe ISP did not provide this
information, contact the ISP and request the information.

3. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by
clicking on the check box, then click Next.

4. In the next window, select Ethernet, then click Next.

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5. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7-
day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657.
Click Next.

6. The next window appears, showing the items needed to set up the Modem.
Click Next.

7. The next window appears. Get the Modem, take it out of its protective plastic
bag, then click Next.

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8. When the next window appears, get the Black Bag, take out the Power Cord
and Black DSL Cable, then click Next.

9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding plugging in the smaller end of
the Power Cord into the Power Por t on the back of the Modem, then click Next.

10. As shown in the next window, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a
Power Outlet,confirm the Power Light on the front of the Modem is solid
green,then click Next.

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Note:Depending on the country, the picture in the previous fig­ure may or may not reflect the type of power cord supplied.

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11. The next window appears. Plug one end of the Black DSL Cable into the
Line Jack on the back of the Modem, then click Next.

12. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable
into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer, then click Next.

13. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Ready Lights on the
Modem glow steadily green.This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next.

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Note:Ifthe Power and Ready Lights on the Modem are not solid
green, confirm your DSL service provider has activated the DSL
line, and check all connections to the Modem.

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14. The following window appears. Get the Ye l l o w (Ethernet) Cable from the
DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next.

15. When the next window appears, plug one end of the Yel lo w (E thernet)
Cable into the Ye ll ow P o r t on the back of the Modem until it clicks, then
click Next.

16. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Ye l l o w (Ethernet) Cable into
an Ethernet port on the back of the computer until it clicks, then click Next.

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Note:An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is
slightly larger.

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17. When the next window appears, confirm the Power, Ready, and Link Lights
on the Modem glow steadily green.Click Next.

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Note:Ifthe Power, Ready and Link Lights on the Modem are not
solid green, check all connections to the Modem. If all connec­tions are plugged in properly, call your DSL service provider.

The Modem is connected to a computer via Ethernet. Next, install the filters as
described in “Installing the Filters” on page 17.

Connecting Via USB

1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.

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2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by
clicking on the check box, then click Next.

3. In the next window, select USB, then click Next.

4. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7-

day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657.
Click Next.

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5. The next window appears, with information regarding the items needed to set
up the Modem. Click Next.

6. The next window appears. Get the Modem, take it out of its protective plastic
bag, then click Next.

7. When the next window appears, get the Black Bag, take out the Power Cord
and Black DSL Cable,then click Next.

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8. In the next window, read the instructions, plug the smaller end of the Power Cord
into the Power Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next.

9. As shown in the next window, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a
Power Outlet,confirm the Power Light on the front of the Modem is solid
green,then click Next.

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Note:Depending on the country, the picture in the previous fig­ure may or may not reflect the type of power cord supplied.

10. The next window appears. Plug one end of the Black DSL Cable into the
Line Jack on the back of the Modem, then click Next.

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11. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable
into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer, then click Next.

12. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Ready Lights on the
Modem glow steadily green.This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next.

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Note:Ifthe Power and Ready Lights on the Modem are not solid
green, confirm your DSL service provider has activated the DSL
line, and check all connections to the Modem.

13. The following window appears. Get the Purple (USB) Cable from the DSL
Quick Start Kit, then click Next.

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14. When the next window appears, plug the square end of the Purple (USB)
Cable into the Purple Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next.

15. Another window appears. Plug the rectangular end of the Purple (USB)
Cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer, then click Next.

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Note:A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch
by 1/2 inch, and may be vertically or horizontally oriented.

16. When the next window appears, confirm the Power, Ready, and Link Lights
on the Modem glow steadily green.Click Next.

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Note:Ifthe Power, Ready and Link Lights on the Modem are not
solid green, check all connections to the Modem. If all connec­tions are plugged in properly, call your DSL service provider.

The Modem is connected to a computer via USB. Next, install the phone filters as
described in “Installing the Phone Filters” on page 17.

Installing Filters

Filters allow the user to use the phone while online. All phones and other devices
(answering machines, fax machines, etc.) using the same line (i.e., using the same
phone number) as the DSL line must have a filter installed. To install a filter, follow
these instructions:

1. When the following window appears, get the Clear Bag from the DSL Quick
Start Kit and take out the Filters.Click Next to continue.

2. When the next window appears, unplug all phone cords from their respective
phone jacks, then click Next.

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Caution: Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone
jack near your computer.

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3. Plug a filter in every phone jack using the same number as the DSL line, then
click Next.

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Caution: Do not install a filter in the phone jack used by the
black DSL cable.

4. In the next window, read the instructions. Plug the loose end of the existing phone
cord into a filter, keeping the other end connected to the device (phone, fax
machine, answering machine, etc.). Click Next.

5. Answer the question (“Do you have a phone next to your computer?”) in the
following window by clicking Ye s or No,then click Next.

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6. If you answered “No” in the previous window, go to “Setting up the DSL
Connection” on page XX. If you answered “Yes,” the following window
appears. Unplug the phone cord connected to the phone from its phone jack
in the wall, the click Next.

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Caution: Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone
jack near your computer.

7. When the next window appears, plug the loose end of the phone cord into a
filter.

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Caution: Do not connect a phone filter to the black DSL cable.

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8. The next window appears. Plug the phone filter into the Phone Jack on the
back of the Modem. Do no plug the phone filter into the phone jack on the
back of the computer. Your connections should look exactly as the configura­tion in the picture, below. Click Next.

Setting Up the DSL Connection

After connection the Modem and installing phone filters, the DSL connection
must be configured. When the following window appears, read the instructions
and select the type of setup.

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Basic Setup

1. If “Basic Setup” was chosen, the following window appears. Enter the appro-

priate user name and password in the text boxes. If no user name and pass­word are needed, click on the check box next to “My ISP does not require this
information.” Click Next.

2. The next window appears, and then a prompt requesting the user to restart
the computer will appear. Select Ye s .

3. When the computer has rebooted, the Modem is properly set up.

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Advanced Setup

1. If “A dvanced Setup” was chosen, enter the VPI and VCI settings in their

appropriate boxes (if provided by the DSL service provider). If not provided
with these settings, click the “Use the default VPI/VCI Settings” check box,
then click Next.

2. The next windodow appears. Select the type of IP address used by the DSL
service provider. Click Next.

3. The next window appears, and then a prompt requesting the user to restart
the computer will appear. Select Ye s .

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4. When the computer has rebooted, the Modem is properly set up.

Connecting Additional Computers

Connecting Via Ethernet

1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.

2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select Addtional Computer
by clicking on the check box, then click Next.

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3. In the next window, select Ethernet, then click Next.

4. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7-

day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657.
Click Next.

5. The following window appears. Get the Ye l l o w (Ethernet) Cable from the
DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next.

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6. When the next window appears, plug one end of the Ye l l o w (Ethernet) Cable
into the Yel low Po rt on the back of the Modem, then click Next.

7. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Ye l l o w (Ethernet) Cable
into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next.

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Note:An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port, but is
slightly bigger.

The Modem is connected to a computer via Ethernet.

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Connecting Via USB

1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the comput-

er. The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following
screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.

2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select Additional Computer
by clicking on the check box, then click Next.

3. In the next window, select USB, then click Next.

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4. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7-
day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657.
Click Next.

5. The following window appears. Get the Purple (USB) Cable from the DSL
Quick Start Kit, then click Next.

6. When the next window appears, plug square end of the Purple (USB) Cable
into the Purple Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next.

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7. Another window appears. Plug the rectangular end of the Purple (USB)
Cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer, then click Next.

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Note:A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch
by 1/2 inch, and may be vertically or horizontally oriented.

The Modem is connected to a computer via USB.

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Using Advanced
Settings

This chapter contains information regarding the advanced settings of the

Modem,

including WAN IP address options, port forwarding, and DMZ hosting.

Accessing Advanced Settings

To access the advanced settings of the Modem:

1. Open your Web browser. In the address bar type

http://192.168.0.1

then press <Enter> on your keyboard.

2. The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration.

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3. The “Setup/Configuration” screen appears. Select Advanced Setup from the
menu on the left.

3. The following window appears. Click Begin Advanced Setup.

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3. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen appears. Choose the setting

to be changed from the menu on the left, or click Next to go to the “WAN IP
Address” screen.

WAN IP Address

Selecting WAN IP Address in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “WAN IP Address” screen. WAN IP Address allows manual set up of
the broadband connection of the Modem. There are five options: Configured as a
Modem, Configured as a Router - obtain an IP Address through PPPoE,
Configured as a Router - obtain an IP Address through PPPoA, Configured as a
Router - obtain an IP Address through DHCP Obtain an IP Address Through
DHCP, and Specify a Static IP Address.

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Note:Some DSL providers use PPPoE to establish communica-
tion with an end user, while others use static IP.Cable modem
providers and other types of broadband Internet connections
(such as fixed point wireless) may use either DHCP or Static IP
address. If unsure about which connection is present, check
with the ISP before continuing.

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After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connec-

tion.

Configured as a Modem

Select this option to use the Modem as a modem, connected to a single computer.

Configured as a Router - Obtain an IP Address through

PPPoE or PPPoA

Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point-to-Point over
Ethernet (PPPoE) or Point-to-Point over ATM (PPPoA) protocol.

If a User Name and Password was entered during the Installation Buddy, it
should be displayed in the “Broadband Connection via

PPPoE/PPPoA” screen. If

not, enter the information now. If the information is unavailable, contact the ISP.

Configured as a Router - Obtain an IP through DHCP

Select this option (used for cable modem configurations without a Static IP
assigned by an ISP) to allow the Modem to query the ISP and receive IP address and
routing information. Some ISPs need to authenticate their end users with a Host
Name and/or Domain Name.Ifthis is the case, check with the ISP for a host name
and domain name and enter them in the “Broadband Connection via DHCP”
screen. If the ISP does not require these settings, leave the text boxes blank.

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Note:Host and domain name information may also be accessed
from the computer originally connected to the cable modem.

Configured as a Router - Specify a Static

IP Address

Select this option if assigned a static (specific) IP Address by the ISP. Enter the IP
Address, along with the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Address (also pro­vided by the ISP), in the “Broadband Connection via Static IP Address” screen.

Unnumbered Mode

To allow your home network to be available to outside users using a specific IP
address only, click Ye s under “Unnumbered mode.” Unnumbered mode can only
be used in conjunction with PPP connections (PPPoE or PPPoA).

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LAN IP Address

Selecting LAN IP Address in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “LAN IP Address” screen. The value in the LAN IP Address text box
is the IP address of the Modem as seen on the network.
The LAN IP address of the Modem can be modified, but Actiontec recommends
keeping the default factory setting (192.168.0.1).

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Note:Ifthe Modem’s

LAN IP Address is modified, verify the

DHCP Server range is within the same subnet. For more infor-

mation, see “

DHCP Server Configuration.”

DHCP Server

Selecting DHCP Server in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen gener­ates the “

DHCP

Server” screen. The Modem has a built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server that automatically assigns a different IP address to
each computer on your network, eliminating IP address conflicts.
The factory default setting is On.To disable the

DHCP Server, select Off.

Actiontec strongly recommends leaving the

DHCP Server option On.Ifthe DHCP

Server option is Off,ensure the IP addresses of the networked computers are on
the same subnet as the IP address of the Modem. For more information, see
“DHCP Server Configuration” below.

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DHCP Server Configuration

Clicking Next in the “DHCP Server” screen generates the “DHCP Server
Configuration” screen. Change IP address range and DNS server information here.

Beginning IP Address - the IP address at which the DHCP server

starts assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the
factory default setting (192.168.0.2).

Ending

IP Address - the IP Address at which the DHCP Server stops

assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the facto­ry default settings (192.168.0.254).

The beginning and ending IP addresses define the IP address range of the
Modem. If the default values are left intact, the Modem supplies a unique IP
address between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 to each computer on its network.
Note that the first three groups of numbers of the addresses are identical; this
means they are on the same subnet. The IP address of the Modem must be on
the same subnet as the IP address range it generates. For instance, if the
Modem’s IP address is changed to 111.33.222.1,set the beginning IP address to

111.33.222.2, and the ending IP address to 111.33.222.254.

DNS Server 1 - the primary DNS server provided by the ISP.Ifthe ISP

provided DNS server information, enter it here. If not, leave the
text box intact.

DNS Server

2

- the secondary

DNS provided by the ISP.Ifthe ISP pro-

vided secondary

DNS server information, enter it here. If not,

leave the text box intact.

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Services Blocking

Selecting Services Blocking in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “Services Blocking” screen.

To modify Internet privileges (Web, FTP, Newsgroups, etc.) for the computers on
the network:

1. Enter the computer’s IP address in the Enter

IP Address: text box.

2. At the bottom of the screen, select the Internet service(s) to be blocked.

3. Click Add to enter the computer’s IP address in the “Blocked IP Address List”

text box.

4. To remove blocked services, select the computer’s IP address in the “Blocked

IP Address List” text box and click Remove.

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Website Blocking

Selecting We bsite Blocking in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “Website Blocking” screen. This feature enables the Modem to block
We b sites to all computers on the network. To block a Web site, enter the address
of the Web site in the “Website” text box and click Add.The blocked Web site
address will be displayed in the “Blocked Website List” text box, and will not be
available to computers on the network. To remove a blocked Web site, click on it in
the “Blocked Website List,” then click Remove.

VPN Pass Through

Selecting VPN Pass Through in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “VPN Pass Through” screen. To set up Virtual Private Networking
(VPN) using IPSec/L2TP (which allows multiple, client-initiated VPN pass-through
sessions), select On.Note that VPN via PPTP pass through is always active.

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Remote Management

Selecting Remote Management in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “Remote Management” screen. Remote Management allows access to
the Modem through the Internet via another computer. Act iontec recommends
leaving the Remote Management Off (the factory default setting).

To access the Modem from the Internet, activate Remote Management by selecting
On and writing down the

WAN IP address of the Modem (see “WAN IP Address”).

On a computer outside of the network, open a Web browser and enter the Modem’s

WA N I P address in the address text box. The Modem’s Main Menu (or a password

prompt, if a password has been set) appears in the browser window.

Port Forwarding

Selecting Port Forwarding in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings”screen gen­erates the “Port Forwarding” screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs to
bypass the Modem’s built-in firewall to access parts of the network (for hosting a
We b or ftp server, for example). To use port forwarding:

1. Enter the IP port range in the “IP Port Range” text boxes. (If more than 10

ports are needed, Actiontec recommends using DMZ Hosting. See “DMZ
Hosting.”)

2. Select the protocol type from the “Protocol” list box.

3. Enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a host,

then click Add.The forwarded ports appear in the “List of Forwarded Ports”
text box.

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To remove forwarded ports, highlight them then click Remove.

DMZ Hosting

Selecting DMZ Hosting in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen gener­ates the “DMZ Hosting” screen. To use DMZ hosting, enter the IP address of the
computer on the network to be used as a DMZ host in the “DMZ Host IP Address”
text box, then click On.

DMZ hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services.

These programs usually require multiple open ports, making the network accessi­ble from the Internet. DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computer
outside of the Modem’s network. Access to network resources is unavailable while

DMZ hosting is active. Actiontec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as long

as necessary.

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MAC Address Cloning

Selecting MAC

Address Cloning in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings”
screen generates the “MAC Address Cloning” screen. A MAC (media access control)
address is an identifier unique to every networkable device. Some

ISPs require a

MAC address to validate a computer’s permission to be on their network. If the ISP

requires this information, obtain the MAC address of the computer originally con­figured for the ISP (see Appendix C for instructions to determine the computer’s

MAC address). Enter the MAC address in the “User Select WA N M A C Address” text

boxes in the “MAC Address Cloning” screen.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Selecting NAT in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the
“

NAT

” screen. Disabling NAT allows the computers connected to the
Modem/Router to be accessed by outside parties. Do not turn NAT off unless
instructed to do so by the ISP.

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Static Routing

Selecting Static Routing in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen gener­ates the “Static Routing” screen. Enter the addresses in their respective text boxes,
then click Add.The address will appear in the “Static Routing Table.” To remove an
address, highlight it by clicking on it in the Static Routing Table, then click
Remove.

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Status

After configuring the Modem, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the
Main Menu. The “Current Status” screen appears, displaying many of the Modem’s
settings. No settings (other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet)
can be changed from the Current Status screen.

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Using Utilities

To access the Modems’ Web-based Utilities, select Utilities from the “Main Menu”
screen. The “Utilities” screen appears.

From this screen, the Web activity log can be viewed, the

DSL settings changed, the

Modem’s factory default settings restored, and the Modem’s firmware upgraded.

Web Activity Log

The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on
the Modem’s network has visited. To access the Web Activity Log, select We b
Activity Log from the “Utilities” screen.

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DSL Settings

To access

DSL Settings, select

DSL

Settings from the “Utilities”screen. The

Modem’s VPI, VCI , and Mode settings can be changed from this screen. Act iontec
recommends not changing these values without consulting the

ISP.

Restore Default Settings

To r estore the Modem to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings
from the “Utilities” screen. When the “Restore Default Settings” screen appears, click
Restore Default Settings.Any changes made to the Modem’s settings in the
Custom Setup screens will be lost and the factory default settings will be restored.
During this process, the Modem’s power LED flashes and the Modem is disabled.



Wa rning:Do not unplug the power cord from the Modem dur­ing the Restore Default Settings process. Doing so may result in
permanent damage to the Modem.

When the Power LED stops flashing and glows steadily green, the Modem is fully
operational.

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Upgrade Firmware

Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the “Utilities” screen generates the “Upgrade
Firmware” screen. Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the
Modem’s capabilities.

To upgrade the Modem’s firmware:

1. Click the link in the “Upgrade Firmware” window and download the upgrade

files to the hard drive of the computer.

2. Double-click on the upgrade file (upgrade.exe).

3. Click Start.The upgrade process begins.



Wa rning:Do not unplug the power cord from the Modem dur­ing the Upgrade Firmware process. Doing so may result in per­manent damage to the Modem.

4. After the upgrade is complete, unplug the power cord from the Modem, then

plug it back in again.

5. When the Power

LED stops flashing and glows steadily green, the Modem is

fully operational.

6. Reconfigure the Modem settings.

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Troubleshooting
and FAQs

This chapter contains a list of solutions to overcome problems the user may
encounter, as well as answers to some of the more frequently asked questions
about the Modem.

Troubleshooting

LAN Connection Failure

 Ensure the Modem is properly installed, the LAN connections are correct,

and the power is on.

 If an Ethernet cable is being used to connect the Modem, ensure that it is a

straight-through type cable, not a crossover cable.



Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, check the LAN connections.



Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255.255.255.0 by clicking Status in
the “Main Menu” screen.

Cannot Connect to the Internet

 Ensure both ends of the power cord and yellow or purple cables are proper-

ly connected and the status LEDs on the front panel are working properly.

 If running Windows 98, check the computer’s TCP/IP settings. Select Start, Run,

then enter

winipcfg

in the “Open”text box. Press Enter on the keyboard. The computer should have
an IP address in the default range (192.168.0.2 through 198.168.0.254).

 Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255.255.255.0 by clicking Status in

the “Main Menu” screen.

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 Ve r ify the Modem’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in

the “Main Menu” screen.

Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address

 Ve r ify the computers are working properly.



Ensure the

IP settings are correct.

 Ensure the Modem is on and connected properly.



Ve r ify the Modem LED is lit. If not, check all connections

 Ve r ify the Modem’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in

the “Main Menu” screen.

 Check the cable/DSL modem by attempting to connect to the Internet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I connect more than one computer to the Router using only
Ethernet?

If you want to connect more than one computer to the Modem via Ethernet,
you must purchase and install an Ethernet hub or switch, which adds additional
Ethernet ports to your network. Connect the “Uplink” port on the hub/switch to
the LAN port on the back of the Modem with a standard, straight-through
Ethernet cable, then connect the computers to the switch/hub. If the computers
are set up for DHCP (see question 1, above), reboot the computers. No further
setup is necessary.

How do I know what kind of high speed Internet access I have?

Refer to the documentation received from your ISP. If the Modem connects via
phone cord (RJ-11), you probably have a DSL connection.

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What do each of the lights on my Modem mean?

Power – when lit, indicates that power is being supplied to the Modem.
Modem – when lit, indicates a cable or DSL modem is connected to the

Modem.
Activity – when flashing, indicates Internet activity over the Modem. May also
flash when not connected to Internet (indicates communication between
modem and Modem).
Link – when lit, indicates a computer is connected to the Modem via Ethernet.

What kind of firewall is included with this Modem?

When the Modem is being used as router, it is equipped with NAT (Network
Address Translation), which uses IP address masquerading) protection.

Can I monitor the Web sites my children are accessing? If so, how do I do
this?

Yes, you can monitor the Web sites visited by a user on a computer on the net­work.To do this, log on to the Modem’s Web management page (default URL:

192.168.0.1) through your Web browser. From the “Main Menu” screen, select
“Utilities,” and then click on “Web Activity Log.”

How long can I leave the Modem running?

The Modem can run non-stop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What is the maximum number of IP addresses the Modem can support?

The Modem can support up to 253 different IP addresses.

Does the Modem support IPX or AppleTalk?

No. IPX (a NewWare network communication protocol) and AppleTalk (a
Macintosh-based communication protocol) are both used primarily in LAN-to­LAN networks, and do not support WAN-to-LAN connections.

Is the Modem cross-platform compatible?

Any platform or operating system that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is com­patible with the Modem.

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How do I upgrade the Modem’s firmware?

After bringing up the Utilities section of the Web Management Tool and select­ing “Upgrade Firmware,” click “Upgrade Here.” (See Chapter 4 “Using Utilities,”
for more information.) Another Web page appears, which contains the latest
firmware available for the Modem, as well as firmware upgrades for other
Actiontec products. Make sure you download firmware for the Modem.

How do I change my IP address from Static to Dynamic, and why do I need
to do this?

You should change the Ethernet connection IP address from Static to DHCP
(Dynamic Host Connection Protocol) to take advantage of the Modem’s ability
to provide all the computers on your network a different IP address every time
you connect to the Internet. Doing this allows you to effectively share your
Internet connection without having to purchase a separate IP address for each
computer.

To c hange your Ethernet connection from Static to DHCP, choose the operating
system used on your computer, and follow the directions.

Windows 98 and 98 SE

1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.

2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.

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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.

4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.

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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 Address.

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7. In the

IP Address tab, activate “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking

on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle
already contains a black dot, leave it alone.

8. Click

OK.The

TCP/IP Properties window disappears.

9. In the Network window, click

OK.The Network window disappears.

10. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer
should be restarted. Click Ye s .

The computer restarts. It is now set up for DHCP.

Windows Me

1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.

2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.

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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.

4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.

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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. Click IP Address.

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7. In the

IP Address tab, activate “Obtain an IP address automatically” by click-

ing on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle
already contains a black dot, leave it alone.

8. Click

OK.The

TCP/IP Properties window disappears.

9. If there is a check in the box next to “Detect connection to network media,”
click on it to uncheck the box.

10. In the Network window, click

OK.The Network window disappears.

11. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer
should be restarted. Click Ye s .

The computer restarts. It is now set up for DHCP.

Windows 2000

1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.

2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.

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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.

4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial-

up Connections.

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5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area
Connection.A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If

there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that cor­responds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name
of the network card in the Device Name column.

6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then
click Properties.

7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General.

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8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double­click Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP).

9. The “Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

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10. In the General tab, activate “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking
on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle
already contains a black dot, leave it alone.

12. Click OK.The “Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP) Properties” window disappears.

13. In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click

OK.The Local Area

Connection Properties window disappears.

14. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window. The window disap-
pears.

15. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the “x”
button at the upper right corner of the window.

The computer is now set up for DHCP.

Windows XP

1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.

2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.

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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.

4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network

Connections.

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5. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection.
A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more
than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that corresponds to the
network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network
card in the Device Name column.

6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then
click Properties.

7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General.

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8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double­click Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP).

9. The “Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

10. In the General tab, activate “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking
on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle
already contains a black dot, leave it alone.

11. Click

OK.The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window disappears.

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12. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click OK.

The Local Area

Connection Properties window disappears.

13. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window. The window
disappears.

14. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the “x”
button at the upper right corner of the window.

The computer is now set up for DHCP.

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Setting Up Static
IP Address

To communicate with the Modem from a computer on the network (to use the
We b Configuration Utility, for example), the user may have to switch the IP
address settings from DHCP-enabled to static IP, so that the computer and the
Modem are on the same subnet.

To set up static IP on a computer, select the operating system and follow the
instructions.

☞

Note:The following procedures are based on the Modem’s fac­tory default IP address. If the Modem’s IP address has been
changed, enter the new IP address when instructed to enter an

IP

address.

Windows 98 and 98 SE

1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.

2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.

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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.

4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.

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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 Address.

7. In the

IP Address tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an IP Address”

is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already
contains a black dot, leave it alone.

8. Enter the following numbers in the “

IP Address” text box:

192.168.0.2

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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.

11. In the Network window, click

OK.The Network window disappears.

12. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer
should be restarted. Click Ye s .

The computer restarts. It is now set up with a static IP address, allowing the user to
access the Modem’s Advanced Setup utility.

Windows Me

1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.

2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.

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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.

4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.

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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. Click IP Address.

7. In the IP Address tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an IP Address”

is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already
contains a black dot, leave it alone.

8. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box:

192.168.0.2

Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.

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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.

11. If there is a check in the box next to “Detect connection to network media,”
click on it to uncheck the box.

12. In the Network window, click

OK.The Network window disappears.

13. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer
should be restarted. Click Ye s .

The computer restarts. It is now set up with a static IP address, allowing the user to
access the Modem’s Advanced Setup utility.

Windows 2000

1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.

2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.

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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.

4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial-

up Connections.

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5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area
Connection.A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If

there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that corre­sponds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of
the network card in the Device Name column.

6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then
click Properties.

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7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General.

8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double-

click Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP).

9. The “Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

10. In the General tab, make sure the the circle next to “Obtain an

IP Address

automatically” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the
circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.

11. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box:

192.168.0.2

Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.

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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) Properties” window disappears.

14 In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click

OK.The Local Area

Connection Properties window disappears.

15. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window. The window disap-
pears.

16. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the “x”
button at the upper right corner of the window.

The computer is now set up with a static IP address, allowing the user to access the
Modem’s Advanced Setup utility.

Windows XP

1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.

2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.

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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.

4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network

Connections.

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5. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection.
A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more
than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that corresponds to the
network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network
card in the Device Name column.

6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then
click Properties.

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7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General.

8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double-

click Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP).

9. The “Internet Protocol (

TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

10. In the General tab, make sure the the circle next to “Obtain an

IP Address

automatically” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the
circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.

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11. Enter the following numbers in the “

IP Address” text box:

198.162.0.2

Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.

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) Properties window disappears.

14 In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click OK. The Local Area

Connection Properties window disappears.

15. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window. The window
disappears.

16. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the “x”
button at the upper right corner of the window.

The computer is now set up with a static

IP address, allowing the user to access the

Modem’s Advanced Setup utility.

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Specifications

General

Model Number

GEU004AD9-01 (USB/Ethernet DSL Modem)

Standards

IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)
IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)
G.dmt
G.lite
RFC 1483, 2364, 2516

Protocol

CSMA/CD t1.413

WAN

Full-rate DSL modem

LAN

10Mbps Ethernet port
USB port
Upload port

Cabling Type

10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5
USB

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Certifcations

FCC Class B
FCC Class C (parts 15, 68)
UL

Environmental

Power Input

External, 12V DC, 1.2 A

Operating Temperature

0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF)

Storage Temperature

-20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)

Operating Humidity

10% to 85% non-condensing

Storage Humidity

5% to 90% non-condensing

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MAC Address

This appendix explains how to determine the MAC address of an Ethernet adapter
installed on a computer. Select the operating system and follow the instructions.

Windows 95, 98

1. Click Start, then Run.

2. The “Run” window appears. In the “Open” text box, enter:

ipconfig/all

3. Click OK.The “IP Configuration” window appears.

4. Note the “Adapter Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed

Ethernet adapter.

Windows Me

1. Click Start, then Run.

2. The “Run” window appears. In the “Open” text box, enter:

winipcfg

3. Click OK.The “IP Configuration” window appears.

4. Note the “Adapter Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed

Ethernet adapter.

Windows 2000

1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt.

2. When the “Command Prompt” window appears, enter:

ipconfig/all

then press Enter on the keyboard.

3 A list of information about the Ethernet adapter appears.

4. Note the “Physical Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed

Ethernet adapter.

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Windows NT 4.0

1. Click Start, Programs, Command Prompt.

2. When the “Command Prompt” window appears, enter:

ipconfig/all

then press Enter on the keyboard.

3 A list of information about the Ethernet adapter appears.

4. Note the “Physical Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed

Ethernet adapter.

Macintosh

1. Select Apple, Control Panels, TCP/IP.

2. In the “TCP/IP” window, click Info.

3. The “TCP/IP Info” window appears. In the “Addresses” section, note the

“Hardware address,” which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet
adapter.

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Port List

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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 cover­age area of the access point and remain connected to the network. If connected
to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards
appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while also monitoring
wireless traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet network.

Client

A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

A protocol designed to automatically assign an

IP address to every computer on

your network.

DNS (Domain Name System) Server Address

Allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP
addresses. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective
domain names and IP addresses so that when a user enters a domain name into
a Web browser, the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server address
used by computers on the home network corresponds to the location of the DNS
server the ISP has assigned.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Modem

A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Encryption

A method to allow wireless data transmissions a level of security.

ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)

A unique identifier for a wireless network. Also known as “

SSID.”

Ethernet Network

A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs.

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Firewall

A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and/or damag­ing files or computers on the network.

Gateway

A central device that manages the data traffic of your network, as well as data
traffic to and from the Internet.

IP (Internet Protocol) Address

A series of four numbers separated by periods identifying a unique Internet
computer host.

ISP Gateway Address

An IP address for the Internet router. This address is only required when using a
cable or DSL modem.

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

A business that allows individuals or businesses to connect to the Internet.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area
(such as a house or an office). A home network is considered a LAN.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address

The hardware address of a device connected to a network.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

A method allowing all of the computers on a home network to use one IP
address, enabling access to the Internet from any computer on the home net­work without having to purchase more

IP addresses from the ISP.

PC Card

An adapter that inserts in the

PCMCIA slot of a computer, enabling the communi-

cation with the Router.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)

A method of secure data transmission.

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Router

A central device that manages the data traffic of your network.

Subnet Mask

A set of four numbers configured like an

IP address used to create IP address

numbers used only within a particular network.

SSID

See “

ESSID.”

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network)

A network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different
buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a

WA N .

WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)

An industry group that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility
of

IEEE 802.11b wireless networking products and promotes the standard for

enterprise, small business, and home environments.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

A group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area.

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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 installa­tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter­ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by implementing one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected;

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

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Modifications

The

FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made

to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., may
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the

FCC logo – United States

only.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference;

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

☞

Note:To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require-

ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons
and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration, contact:

Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

760 N. Mary Ave.

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

United States

Te l : 408.752.7700

Fax: [phone]

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Hardware: Act iontec 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 Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller.

Actiontec Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at
Actiontec’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to

Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither
of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, Actiontec Electronics may, in its
sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective prod­uct. All products that are replaced will become the property of Actiontec Electronics,
Inc. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. Actiontec Electronics war-
rants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment,
or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.

Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program
licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifica­tions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec
Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con-
taining software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates that
will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be
available for download at the Act iontec Web site, www.actiontec.com. Ac ti ontec
Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Actiontec
Electronics’ option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for
any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software which
substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifications.
Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications
program and associated reference materials. Actiontec Electronics makes no warranty
or representation that its software products will meet Customer’s requirements or
work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided
by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or
error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected. For any third­party products listed in the Actiontec Electronics software product documentation or
specifications as being compatible, Actiontec Electronics will make reasonable efforts
to provide compatibility, except where the non-compatibility is caused by a “bug” or
defect in the third party’s product or from use of the software product not in accor­dance with Action tec Electronics published specifications or user guide.

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THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED

WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPA-

RATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.

THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD-

PA RTY SOFTWARE. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE.

Obtaining Warranty Service:Customer may contact Actiontec Electronics Technical
Support Center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service
authorization. Dated proof of purchase from Acti ontec Electronics or its authorized
reseller may be required. Products returned to Action tec Electronics must be pre-
authorized by Actiontec Electronics with a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid and pack­aged appropriately for safe shipment, and it is recommended that they be insured or
sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package. The repaired or replaced
item will be shipped to Customer, at Act io ntec Electronics’ expense, not later than
thirty (30) days after Action tec Electronics receives the defective product.

Return the product to:

(In the United States)

Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

760 North Mary Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information,
memory data, or Customer data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any prod­ucts returned to Actiontec Electronics for repair, whether under warranty or not.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ PRODUCT DOES

NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY FOR

BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF

THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ OPTION. TO THE

FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REME-

DIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS OR

CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF

LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS OR CONDI-

TIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFAC-

TORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGE-

MENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS

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NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT

ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN-

TENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF

ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR

MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUS-

TOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION

OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE

PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE,

OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ACTIONTEC

ELECTRONICS ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY,

WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF

ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF

INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN

CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFOR-

MANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ACTIONTEC

ELECTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSI-

BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACE-

MENT,OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’

OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED

IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Disclaimer:Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limi­tation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential dam­ages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for
personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their
application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in
their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law.

Dispute Resolution:The customer may contact the Director of Technical Support
in the event the Customer is not satisfied with Actiontec Electronics’ response to
the complaint. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the response
of the Director of Technical Support, the Customer is instructed to contact the
Director of Marketing. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the
response of the Director of Marketing, the Customer is instructed to contact the
Chief Financial Officer and/or President.

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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.