NetComm RTA1030W Quick Install Guide

Dynalink ADSL2+ Modem Router

Quick Setup Guide

– RTA1320 (Single Ethernet & USB) – RTA1030W (Single Ethernet & USB with Wireless) – RTA1025W (4-Ethernet ports & USB with Wireless)

– RTA1046VW (4-Ethernet ports with Wireless & VoIP)

ADSL 2+ Modem 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 your country1. All you need is to follow through the steps we describe here.

This Guide should be read in conjunction with the User Manual2. It is provided as a PDF file on this CD. You can view or print this User Manual.

Advanced users, or those who have other setup preferences such as USB install should also refer to the relevant sections of the User Manual.

Notes for this page:

1. In Australia the majority of ADSL subscribers get PPPoE service by default. In New Zealand the majority of ADSL subscribers get PPPoA service by default. Your router is already preset to meet this requirement.

2. In the User Manual please ignore all references to the value of VPI or VCI. In Australia VPI is 8 and VCI is 35, In New Zealand VPI is 0 and VCI is 100. These numbers are preset as factory default. Do not change them.

Do I need a micro filter?

Microfilters filter out ADSL signals to allow ADSL and regular voice calls simultaneously over a single telephone line.

Any equipment sharing an ADSL telephone line, other than an ADSL modem, must be connected to a telephone jackpoint via a microfilter. Examples include telephone headsets, fax machines, dial-up modems and set top boxes (eg Foxtel Digital).

A quality microfilter/splitter featuring two jacks (ADSL/MODEM and PHONE) is recommended for performance and convenience. A suitable Dynalink microfilter/ splitter can be purchased from your local computer store or your service provider.

Before you start

Your computer must have:

• Ethernet port (or USB for models RTA1320, RTA1030W, RTA1025W)

• TCP/IP protocol enabled

• A web browser, such as Internet Explorer 5.x, Firefox 1.x 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).

Connection options:

1. Ethernet (Recommended - this option is Operating System independent.) The modem router comes with single Ethernet port (RTA1320 & RTA1030W),

or a built in 4-port switch (RTA1025W & RTA1046VW). If you require more ports, purchase a network switch to provide for more connections, or use wireless (see the next option). Only one Ethernet cable is provided. Extra cables and network switch can be purchased from your supplier.

2. Wireless LAN (Only for computers that support wireless LAN. This option

is also Operating System independent.)

The router is also a wireless access point that supports IEEE 802.11g and

802.11b standards. To configure for wireless it is best to connect to a computer via Ethernet and then follow the Setup Procedure under Section 6 Setting up wireless. Model RTA1320 does not have this option.

3. USB (Not recommended - this option is intended for a standalone

Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE computer only)

Choose this option only if a computer does not have an Ethernet port and it

is not feasible to add an Ethernet port or use wireless. You must then install a driver to operate the router. The USB driver and detailed installation instructions (in the User Manual) are located on the enclosed CD. Model RTA1046VW does not have this option.

ADSL 2+ Modem Router Quick Set-up Guide

Connecting the modem router

1. Connect the DSL port of the modem directly into your ADSL jackpoint (telephone wall socket) with the provided line cord. If connecting through a filter, the filter must have a designated ADSL/MODEM port for bypassing filtering of ADSL signals.

2. Connect the Ethernet port of each computer to Ethernet/LAN port of the router. One Ethernet cable is provided.

Note: If you choose to connect via the USB port (not recommended), there

is no need to use the Ethernet cable. Do not plug in the USB cable yet. During driver installation, you will be advised to do so. Refer to the User Manual for instructions.

3. Connect the provided AC/AC power adaptor to the Power jack of the router. Plug the adaptor into a mains power outlet. Switch on the router. In normal operation the following lights should be on: Power, DSL, Ethernet/LAN (1, 2, 3 or 4 if using 4-port models), WLAN (wireless models only). Section 10 of this Guide explains how these indicator lights work.

Getting the computer ready

You have two options. Option (1) is recommended and is the Windows default network setting.

1. Obtain an IP address automatically

Most computers are already configured this way. By default the router

is a DHCP server which automatically assigns an IP address to a computer that is connected to it. Now go to Section 5 – Going On-Line.

If you are unsure of your computer’s network configuration, refer to Q1-6

in Section 11 – Troubleshooting.

2. Assign an IP address manually

The router’s default address is 192.168.1.1. If you prefer to assign an IP

address manually to your computer, 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. Go to the next section for going on-line.

Going on-line

Step 1 GO TO THE ‘CONNECT TO INTERNET’ PAGE

Start your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc). Enter the default address http://192.168.1.1. Type admin for both User name and Password.

See Q1 in Section 11 - Troubleshooting if you cannot get this screen.

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

Step 2 ENTER INTERNET ACCOUNT DETAILS

Enter your Internet account User Name & Password in the exact format as specified by the ISP. Typically the User name resembles an e-mail address with the suffix “@isp.com.au”. Make sure the page displays “Your DSL router

is ready to connect” before clicking Connect.

ADSL 2+ Modem Router Quick Set-up Guide

See Q2 in Section 11 – Troubleshooting, if after several minutes the message “Your DSL router is not ready to connect” still shows.

Once connected the screen changes to displaying on-line time. The PPP light on the front panel of the router will come on, indicating that you are online. Click Disconnect only if you wish to disconnect manually.

You are now successfully connected to the Internet. Your Internet account user name & password will be saved automatically.

If previously the computer had a dial-up modem for Internet connection, check your browser setting. The system may still try to communicate through the previous connection. In Internet Explorer, go to select

Never dial a connection

. Close Internet Explorer to take effect.

Tools–Internet options–Connections

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