Dynalink RTA770W User Manual

ADSL Router/Modem

Quick Setup Guide

RTA770W

ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide

Important

This Guide is intended to get you started quickly. We have made
the factory default setting of this router suitable for New Zealand
All you need is to follow through the steps we describe here.

This Guide should be read in conjunction with the RTA77x Series

ADSL Router User’s Manual2. It is provided as a PDF file on this
CD. To view or print the User’s Manual, go to the previous menu

ADSL Router (RTA770W) and click the View User Manual button.

Important safety notes can be found on page III of the User’s
Manual. Advanced users or users who have other setup
preferences should also read the User’s Manual.

If you choose to connect via the Ethernet port, no driver is
required. If you choose to connect via the USB port, you will
need to load a driver. A driver is only available for Windows 98,
ME, 2000 and XP systems. The drivers are found on this CD. To
install a driver into Windows, go to the previous menu ADSL
Router (RTA770W) and click the Modem drivers button.

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Notes for this page:

1. In New Zealand the majority of ADSL subscribers get PPPoA

service by default. Your router is preset to meet this requirement.
If your ISP specifies the service as PPPoE, an extra step is then
required to configure the router in PPPoE mode. Instructions will
follow to take you to Section 6 – Configuration for PPPoE service.

2. The User’s Manual available on this CD was written for

international users. In Chapter 5 – Connection Mode, only
references to PPPoA & PPPoE is relevant to New Zealand users.
Ignore all references to the value of VPI or VCI. In New Zealand
VPI is 0 and VCI is 100. These numbers are preset as factory
default. Do not change, or the router will not connect.

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Default Configuration for New Zealand

This router is shipped with the following factory default settings.
Router IP address 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
VPI 0
VCI 100
Connect mode PPPoA VC-MUX
NAT enabled
DSL line mode auto select G.DMT / T1.413
WAN IP dynamic
DHCP enabled
DNS relay on
UPnP IGD enabled

Firewall incoming on
Firewall outgoing off

Router configuration & management:
User name admin
Password admin
Telnet password admin

If your ISP specifies that your ADSL service is PPPoE, connect mode must be
changed to PPPoE LLC/SNAP. Instructions will follow. Check with your ISP if
you are unsure of the type of service you have subscribed to. Advanced users
who have other setup preferences should first read the User’s Manual.

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Before you start

Make sure your computer has these installed:

Ethernet or USB port
TCP/IP protocol enabled
A web browser, Internet Explorer 5.0/Netscape 6 or better.

Obtain your Internet account information from your ISP:

Login user name and password
Public IP address (only if you subscribe for static IP)
DNS server IP (only if specified by ISP).

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ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide

Choose from your connection options:

1. Ethernet (for standalone computer or multiple computers, Operating
System independent)

The router comes with a built-in 4-port network switch. Up to 4 computers
can be connected to the router directly. If you require more connections to
more computers, purchase another network hub and connect it to the router
to provide for more connections. Only one Ethernet cable is provided. Extra
cables and network hub can be purchased from your supplier.

2. Wi-Fi, or wireless LAN (for computers that are wireless enabled)

The router supports Wi-Fi 802.11g and 802.11b. To configure the router properly,
connect a computer to the router via Ethernet and follow the Setup Procedure
under Section 8 - Setting up wireless of this Quick Guide.

3. USB (for standalone Windows 98/ME/2000/XP computers only)

If one of your computers does not have an Ethernet port you may choose this
option. You must then install a driver to operate the router. The drivers are
found on this CD. To install a driver into Windows, go to the previous menu
and click the Modem drivers button.

Connect the Router

1. Connect the DSL port of the router directly into your ADSL jackpoint (telephone
wall socket) with the provided line cord. Do not connect through a filter, unless
the filter has a designated MODEM port for this purpose.

2. Connect the Ethernet port of each computer to any one of the LAN ports of
the router. Only one Ethernet cable is provided. If you choose to connect via
the USB port, make no USB connection now. During driver installation, you
will be advised to connect the USB port of the router to your computer.

3. Connect the provided AC/AC power adaptor to the PWR jack of the router.
Plug the adaptor into a mains power outlet. Switch on the router. The DIAG
light will remain on for a short time indicating self-check in progress. Wait
until the DIAG light has turned off before proceeding to the next section. In
normal operation these three lights shall be on: PWR, LAN (or USB) and DSL.
Section 9 of this Guide explains how these indicator lights work.

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Get your computer ready for networking

The description below assumes you are connecting the router via Ethernet. If
you are connecting the router via USB, refer to Chapter 2 - USB Driver Installation
on page 4 of the User’s Manual on CD.

You have two options. Following option (1) is simplest. This is the Windows
default network setting.

OPTION 1. CONFIGURE COMPUTER TO GET IP ADDRESS FROM DHCP

If your computer is already configured to obtain an IP address automatically
(from a DHCP server), do nothing. By default the router is a DHCP server. Now
go to Section 5 – Getting On-Line.

If you are unsure of your computer’s network setting refer to Chapter 3 – Configure
PC to get IP address from DHCP on page 18 of the User’s Manual.

OPTION 2. MANUALLY ASSIGN IP ADDRESS TO COMPUTER

The router’s default address is 192.168.1.1. If you prefer to assign an IP address
manually, use 192.168.1.x (x is a number between 2 and 254).

Windows XP/2000:

1. Go to Control Panel – Network
Connections. Open Local Area
Connections and click Properties.
Double click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP). Select Use the following
IP address.

2. Enter 192.168.1.x (x is a number you
pick between 2 and 254). This is the
IP address you assign to the
computer. Subnet Mask is

255.255.255.0.

3. Enter the router’s IP 192.168.1.1 as
Default gateway, and as Preferred
DNS server If your ISP specifies DNS

server addresses, enter the specified
addresses according to the ISP’s instructions.

4. Click OK to finish.

You have now finished with configuring your computer.

ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide

Windows 98/ME:

1. From Control Panel, double click
Network. Scroll down to highlight
TCP/IP -> (your network card). Click
Properties.

2. Select the IP Address tab. Specify

192.168.1.x (x is a number you pick

between 2 and 254). This is the IP
address you assign to the computer.
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.

3. Select Gateway tab. Enter the
router’s IP address 192.168.1.1.
Click Add. If your ISP specifies DNS
server addresses, go to the tab DNS
Configuration. Enter the specified
addresses according to the ISP’s
instructions.

4. Click OK & then OK to finish. The
system may ask to read the
Windows CD, and then ask to restart the computer.

You have now finished with configuring your computer.
Go to Section 5 – Getting On-line.

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Getting On-line It takes only 2 easy steps.

STEP1 GO TO THE ‘CONNECT TO INTERNET’ PAGE

Start your web browser. Enter the default
address http://192.168.1.1. Type admin
for both User name and Password.

See Q1 in Section 10 - Troubleshooting

if you cannot get this screen.

Next you will be in the Quick Start >
Connect to Internet page.

If your ISP specifies that your ADSL
service is PPPoE, you must now follow
Section 6 to change the router’s
connect mode to PPPoE. Check with
your ISP if you are unsure of the type of service you have subscribed to.