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Basic Setup

This chapter is a guide through the basic setup of the 

Action

tec Dual PC

Modem’s functions, including how to connect to the ISP.

Basic Setup

To perform a basic setup of the Modem:

1.

Open a Web browser. In the address bar, enter

http://192.168.0.1

then press 

Enter

on the keyboard.

2.

The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select 

Setup/Configuration

.

3.

Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click 

Begin

Basic Setup

.

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Summary of Contents for Dual PC Modem R7000M

Page 1: ...User Manual Dual PC Modem...

Page 2: ...Custom Setup 21 Custom Setup 21 DHCP Server Configuration 22 Status 24 5 Utilities 25 Restore Default Settings 25 Active User List 26 Upgrade Firmware 26 6 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questi...

Page 3: ...ontec Dual PC Modem User Manual D File and Printer Sharing 57 Windows 98 and Me 57 Windows 2000 64 Macintosh 65 E Glossary 67 Notices 71 Regulatory Compliance Notices 71 Modifications 71 Limited Warra...

Page 4: ...m is one of the keys to your success Package Contents Actiontec Dual PC Modem Power adapter Ethernet cables 2 Phone cord Installation CD Quick start guide Start Here guide User name addendum Warranty...

Page 5: ...e Modem is receiving power and is fully operational If the Power Light is not illuminated when the power adapter is plugged in the Modem has suffered a critical error and technical support should be c...

Page 6: ...the smaller end of the Power cord Port 2 This Ethernet port is used to connect an Ethernet cable between the Modem and an additional computer Port 1 This Ethernet port is used to connect an Ethernet...

Page 7: ...Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high quality durable high perform ance products If you need assistance the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day e...

Page 8: ...Connecting the first computer to the Modem for setup involves three basic steps connecting the Modem to the computer with an Ethernet cable plugging in the Power cord of the Modem and connecting the...

Page 9: ...m User Manual 3 In the next window click in the box next to First computer then click Next 4 Select No in the next window then click Next This Modem does not operate with AOL 5 Read the onscreen instr...

Page 10: ...ter 2 Setting Up the Modem 6 Read the onscreen instructions then click Next 7 Get the Modem from the Quick Start Kit then click Next 8 Get the Yellow Ethernet cable from the Quick Start Kit then click...

Page 11: ...rked 1 on the back of the Modem then click Next 10 Insert the other end of the Yellow cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer then click Next An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone...

Page 12: ...port on the back of the Modem then click Next 13 Plug the larger end of the Power cord into a power outlet then click Next 14 Make sure the Power and Network 1 lights glow steadily green then click N...

Page 13: ...When the Installation Buddy detects the modem click Next 16 Get the gray Phone cord from the Quick Start Kit then click Next 17 Insert one end of the gray Phone cord into the Orange port marked Line...

Page 14: ...nstalling a phone next to the computer click in the box next to Yes then click Next If not installing a phone next to the computer click in the box next to No click Next and go to step 22 20 Find the...

Page 15: ...ser Manual 21 Insert the other end of the Phone cord into the Green port marked Phone on the back of the Modem then click Next 22 The Modem is connected to the computer Click Next the go to Configurin...

Page 16: ...t window enter the main telephone number used to connect to the ISP in the 1st number text box then click Next The other options in this window can be entered in the Dial Configuration screen See chap...

Page 17: ...ars Click Next 5 Click Finish The Modem is connected to the first computer To connect to the ISP click the Connect icon two arrows one pointing up and one pointing down in the system tray next to the...

Page 18: ...o to Connecting a Second Computer below Connecting a Second Computer 1 Insert the Installation Buddy CD in the CD ROM drive of the second com puter to be connected to the Modem The Installation Buddy...

Page 19: ...window click in the box next to Additional computer then click Next 4 Get the second Yellow Ethernet cable from the Quick Start Kit then click Next 5 Insert one end of the Yellow cable in the Yellow p...

Page 20: ...of the computer then click Next An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port but is slightly larger 7 Make sure the Network 2 Light on the front of the Modem glows steadily green then click Next If...

Page 21: ...Actiontec Dual PC Modem User Manual 9 Click Finish The Modem is connected to the second computer To change other Modem set tings see chapter 3 Basic Setup chapter 4 Custom Setup and chapter 5 Utiliti...

Page 22: ...to connect to the ISP Basic Setup To perform a basic setup of the Modem 1 Open a Web browser In the address bar enter http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard 2 The Main Menu screen appears...

Page 23: ...e configured at this time to connect the Modem to the ISP DOD Disconnect After Idle Activate this option by clicking in the check box to automatically sever the Internet connection after a certain amo...

Page 24: ...waiting is left enabled when someone calls on the same line on which the Modem is connected the Modem will disconnect After disabling call waiting incoming caller will hear a busy signal 5 When finis...

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Page 26: ...etup configuration screens follow these instructions 1 Open the Web browser In the address bar enter http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard 2 The Main Menu screen appears Select Setup Confi...

Page 27: ...1 Note If the Modem s LAN IP Address is modified verify the DHCP Server range is within the same subnet For more information see DHCP Server below DHCP Server The Dual PC Modem has a built in DHCP Dy...

Page 28: ...address is changed to 10 33 222 1 set the beginning IP address to 10 33 222 4 and the ending IP address to 10 33 222 254 Beginning IP Address Displays the IP address at which the DHCP server starts as...

Page 29: ...ng or disconnecting from the Internet can be changed from the Current Status screen After clicking the Connect icon in the system tray of the desktop the Current Status screen appears Click Connect to...

Page 30: ...lt Settings from the Utilities screen When the Restore Default Settings screen appears click Restore Default Settings Any changes made to the Modem s settings will be lost and the factory default sett...

Page 31: ...de 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 click Here...

Page 32: ...nd Me 1 From the desktop right click on the Network Neighborhood icon My Network Places in Me 2 Click on Properties 3 The Network Properties window appears Select the type of Ethernet card installed i...

Page 33: ...lect the entry for speed or media type 7 Click on the down arrow on the right then click on auto autoselect or auto sense from the menu that appears 8 Click OK The speed setting on the Ethernet card h...

Page 34: ...t connection speeds does the Modem support The two LAN connections on the Modem are auto switching and support speeds of 10 100Mbps The WAN connection supports V 92 V 90 and K56flex analog dial up sta...

Page 35: ...sh my IP address No Select the operating system used on the computer below and follow the instructions to refresh the IP address Windows 98 98SE and Me Select Start Run enter winipcfg then click Enter...

Page 36: ...The Modem provides its security through the use of a NAT firewall which acts as a physical barrier between your network and the Internet What is NAT and how does it protect my network NAT Network Add...

Page 37: ...34 Actiontec Dual PC Modem User Manual I use an ISP that offers V 92 service Will Modem On Hold MOH work with the Modem No The Modem does not support MOH...

Page 38: ...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 fac tory default IP ad...

Page 39: ...36 Actiontec Dual PC Modem User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network...

Page 40: ...rd installed in the computer 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...

Page 41: ...55 0 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 10 Select DNS Configuration 11 Activate Enable DNS by clicking in the appropriate circle then enter 192 168 0 1 in the DNS Server Search...

Page 42: ...s 16 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes The computer restarts It is now set up with a static IP address allowing the user to access the...

Page 43: ...40 Actiontec Dual PC Modem User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network...

Page 44: ...rd installed in the computer 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...

Page 45: ...55 0 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 10 Select DNS Configuration 11 Activate Enable DNS by clicking in the appropriate circle then enter 192 168 0 1 in the DNS Server Search...

Page 46: ...Network window click OK The Network window disappears 17 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes The computer restarts It is now set up wit...

Page 47: ...44 Actiontec Dual PC Modem User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network and Dial up Connections...

Page 48: ...rea Connection If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed locate the one that corre sponds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Devi...

Page 49: ...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 alrea...

Page 50: ...mbers in the Preferred DNS server text box 192 168 0 1 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 16 Click OK The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window disappears 17 In the Local A...

Page 51: ...ctiontec Dual PC Modem User Manual Windows XP 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings 3 Another menu appears Select Control P...

Page 52: ...he 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 co...

Page 53: ...l Area Connection Status window appears Select General then click Properties 7 The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select General 8 In the Components checked are used by this connectio...

Page 54: ...eriods 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 Enter the following numbers...

Page 55: ...window disappears 18 Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window The window disappears 19 Close the Network and Dial up Connections window by clicking on the x button at the upper right co...

Page 56: ...375 in Width 4 35 in Height 1 25 in Standards IEEE 802 3 10BaseT IEEE 802 3u 100BaseTX LAN 10 100 RJ 45 switched ports 2 Speed LAN Ethernet 10 100 Mbps Cabling Type Phone Ethernet Modem 56 Kbps V 92 q...

Page 57: ...al Power Input External 9V 5 1 A Certifications FCC Class B part 15 68 UL Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Operating Humidity 10 to 85 non...

Page 58: ...ote When installing any software consult the user manual and help files supplied with the software for detailed information Actiontec provides the following information as a guideline only Classic To...

Page 59: ...onfigure drop down list 6 Ensure the Use 802 3 option is not checked 7 Disregard any addresses in the IP Address text boxes They will be reacquired when the first connection is made 8 Click Options an...

Page 60: ...or Apple Menu The Network window appears 2 Select Built In Ethernet from the Show drop down list 3 Select TCP IP and from the Configure drop down list select Using DHCP 4 Click Apply Now and close the...

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Page 62: ...To configure file and printer shar ing select the operating system and follow the instructions Windows 98 and Me File Sharing 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window cl...

Page 63: ...network component you want to install list box then click Add 5 The Select Network Service window appears Select File and printer shar ing for Microsoft Networks from the Models list box then click O...

Page 64: ...que name Note Actiontec recommends the Computer Name contain no spaces For example entering jackscomputer is correct entering big beige box is incorrect Workgroup Enter the name of the network in this...

Page 65: ...ettings Change window appears Click Yes to restart the com puter Note If the System Settings Change window does not appear restart the computer manually after completing step 7 10 After the computer r...

Page 66: ...ct Shared As from the File Share Screen Properties windows and enter a name in the Share Name text box This name will show up on the other computers on the network as a shared device 13 Select an Acce...

Page 67: ...User Manual Full Allows other users on the network to read modify move and delete any information in the selected file or drive Sharing privileges can be restricted by entering a password in the Full...

Page 68: ...nd Printer Sharing Depends on Password Allows both read only and full access on the shared file or drive The level of access depends on the passwords entered in the Read Only Password and Full Access...

Page 69: ...or drive When finished click Apply then OK Printer Sharing 1 To share a printer on the network click Start Settings then Printers 2 In the Printers window right click the printer to share and select S...

Page 70: ...he computer and workgroup names right click My Computer then select Properties from the pop up menu 2 In the System Properties window select Network Identification If the Full computer name is unique...

Page 71: ...wner Name and Owner Password Caution To deter potential hackers from guessing the pass word Actiontec recommends the password contain a minimum of eight characters and a mix of numbers and upper and l...

Page 72: ...le 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 Ad...

Page 73: ...nly 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 d...

Page 74: ...rotocol 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...

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Page 76: ...ined 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 Incr...

Page 77: ...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...

Page 78: ...tronics 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 a...

Page 79: ...or replaced item will be shipped to Customer at Actiontec Electronics expense not later than thirty 30 days after Actiontec Electronics receives the defective product Return the product to In the Unit...

Page 80: ...ISED OF THE POS SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR REPLACE MENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRON ICS OPTION THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES...

Page 81: ...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 Contrac...

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