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tec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual

6 Utilities 59

Web Activity Log 

59

DSL Settings 

60

Restore Default Settings 

60

Upgrade Firmware 

61

7 Building a Network 

63

Ethernet 63
USB 66
Wireless 69

8 Troubleshooting 71
A Reference 75

Locating Computer Information 

75

Locating Windows Operating System Files 

76

Wiring Information 

78

B Setting Up Static IP Address 

81

Windows 98 and 98 SE 

81

Windows Me 

84

Windows 2000 

87

Windows XP 

91

C Computer Security 

97

Securing the Gateway and Computer 

97

D Specifications 101

General 101
Wireless Operating Range      

102

LED Indicators 

102

Environmental 102

E Glossary 103
F Security Level Services Table 

107

High Security Level 

107

Medium Security Level 

108

Low Security Level 

108

Basic Security Level 

108

Acronym Definitions 

109

G Non-Windows System Setup 

111

Classic 111
OS X 

113

Connecting to the ISP 

114

Notices 117

Regulatory Compliance Notices 

117

Modifications 117

Limited Warranty 

119

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Страница 1: ...User Manual Wireless Ready DSL Gateway ...

Страница 2: ... Internet 27 Disconnecting from the Internet 27 4 Basic Setup 29 Basic Setup 29 Gateway Features 32 5 Advanced Setup 33 Accessing Advanced Setup 33 Using Advanced Setup 34 WAN IP Address 35 Wireless Settings 38 LAN IP Address 40 DHCP Server 41 Services Blocking 43 Website Blocking 44 VPN Pass Through 44 Remote Management 45 Port Forwarding 45 DMZ Hosting 47 Firewall 48 Dynamic Routing 48 NAT Netwo...

Страница 3: ...ess 81 Windows 98 and 98 SE 81 Windows Me 84 Windows 2000 87 Windows XP 91 C Computer Security 97 Securing the Gateway and Computer 97 D Specifications 101 General 101 Wireless Operating Range 102 LED Indicators 102 Environmental 102 E Glossary 103 F Security Level Services Table 107 High Security Level 107 Medium Security Level 108 Low Security Level 108 Basic Security Level 108 Acronym Definitio...

Страница 4: ...he keys to your success Package Contents Four port Actiontec Wireless Ready DSL Gateway Power adapter Phone filters DSL cable Ethernet cable USB cable Installation CD Quick start guides Minimum System Requirements Active DSL service Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10 100 Mbps Ethernet connection or USB connection Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows Millennium Edition M...

Страница 5: ...the browser s address text box and when the first screen appears click HELP Basic Setup Support If unable to access the Internet look at the Internet light on the front of the DSL Gateway If the light is solid green call the ISP immediately If it is not solid green call Qwest at 1 800 247 7285 Other Problems Contact the ISP if experiencing problems with DHCP addressing configuration Static IP addr...

Страница 6: ...n the DSL Gateway only Implementation of the above features within the network LAN is not supported Wired Wireless Upgrade Wired and wireless upgrade installation support is available from Actiontec free of charge if the wired wireless equipment was purchased from Actiontec Contact Actiontec at 1 888 436 0675 for installation and configuration support information Networking LAN Support If a wired ...

Страница 7: ...5 Actiontec net working support is provided for a fee of 29 95 per incident Other fee based fea ture support includes Port Forwarding Static NAT Static Routing MAC Address Cloning Third party vendor wireless equipment configuration DMZ Hosting NAT Routes RIP Dynamic Routing This support service does not include an on site field technician To purchase Actiontec wireless cards and peripherals visit ...

Страница 8: ...u did not order a technician install at the time of sale please contact Qwest Sales as soon as possible to order and schedule your installation If you security alarm is wired incorrectly it may not be able to make a notification call when the alarm is triggered Professional wiring is required to insure interoper ability Do not attempt the installtion yourself Qwest strongly recommends that you con...

Страница 9: ...n Ethernet cable follow the procedure that begins below For USB connec tions see Connecting Via USB on page 14 Note The following procedures are for U S installations only Connecting Via Ethernet 1 Insert the Actiontec Installation Buddy CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the onscreen instructions ...

Страница 10: ...and read it as well Then select I accept this agreement and click Next 4 The next window appears Select Ethernet then click Next 5 The next window appears Read the onscreen instructions then click Next Note You must have your Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet to complete this installation If you have not received this docu ment contact your ISP immediately ...

Страница 11: ...w appears read the information concerning home alarm systems then click Next 7 Another window concerning home alarms appears Read the onscreen infor mation then click Next 8 When the next window appears read the information concerning automatic water meters then click Next ...

Страница 12: ...arding the items needed to set up the Gateway then click Next 10 As shown in the next window get the Gateway from the DSL Quick Start Kit then click Next 11 The next window appears Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Gateway then click Next ...

Страница 13: ... Power Cord into a Power Outlet then click Next 13 When the next window appears confirm the Power Light on the Gateway glows steadily green Click Next 14 The following window appears Get the Phone Line Splitter from the DSL Quick Start Kit and plug it into the Phone Jack closest to the computer then click Next ...

Страница 14: ...xt window appears get the Black DSL Cable and plug one end of it into the DSL Port on the back of the Gateway then click Next 16 Another window appears Plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into one of the two ports on the Splitter then click Next ...

Страница 15: ...Note If the Power and Internet Lights on the Gateway are not solid green check all connections to the Gateway If all connec tions are plugged in properly call Qwest DSL Technical Support at 1 800 247 7285 18 In the next window get the Yellow Ethernet Cable from the Quick Start Kit and plug one end of it in one of the Yellow Ports on the back of the Gateway Click Next ...

Страница 16: ...e back of the computer Click Next Note An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack but is slightly larger 20 When the next window appears make sure one of the four Ethernet Network Lights glows solid green The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet Click Next to install the fil ters as described in Installing the Filters on page 21 ...

Страница 17: ...cally Wait until the fol lowing screen appears read the onscreen instructions then click Next 2 The next window appears Read the instructions select First Computer by clicking on the check box then click Next 3 The next window appears Read the onscreen information then get the Terms and Agreement document from the White Bag and read it as well Then select I accept this agreement and click Next ...

Страница 18: ...w appears Read the onscreen instructions then click Next Note You must have your Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet to complete this installation If you have not received this docu ment contact your ISP immediately 6 When the next window appears read the information concerning home alarm systems then click Next ...

Страница 19: ...home alarm systems appears Read the onscreen information then click Next 8 When the next window appears read the information concerning automatic water meters then click Next 9 In the next window read the instructions regarding the items needed to set up the Gateway then click Next ...

Страница 20: ...ay from the DSL Quick Start Kit then click Next 11 The next window appears Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Gateway then click Next 12 When the next window appears plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet then click Next ...

Страница 21: ...s steadily green Click Next 14 The following window appears Get the Phone Line Splitter from the DSL Quick Start Kit and plug it into the Phone Jack closest to the computer then click Next 15 When the next window appears get the Black DSL Cable and plug one end of it into the DSL Port on the back of the Gateway then click Next ...

Страница 22: ...itter then click Next 17 When the next window appears confirm the Power and Internet Lights on the Gateway glow steadily green Click Next Note If the Power and Internet Lights on the Gateway are not solid green check all connections to the Gateway If all connec tions are plugged in properly call Qwest DSL Technical Support at 1 800 247 7285 ...

Страница 23: ...ck Next 18 When the next window appears plug the rectangular end of the Purple USB Cable into a USB Port on the front or back of the computer Click Next 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 Gateway is connected to a computer via USB Click Next to install the filters as described in Installing the Filters on pa...

Страница 24: ...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 read the onscreen instructions then click Next to continue 2 When the next window appears unplug all phone cords from their respective phone jacks then click Next Caution Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer...

Страница 25: ...s then click Next Caution Do not install a filter in the phone jack used by the black DSL cable 4 In the next window read the onscreen instructions concerning wall mount phones Click Next 5 After the next window appears plug a Phone Filter into ever Phone Jack that has a device phone fax machine answering machine etc then click Next ...

Страница 26: ... Click Next to go to Setting Up the DSL Connection as described below Setting Up the DSL Connection After connecting the Gateway and installing phone filters the DSL connection must be configured Use the following procedure 1 When the window below appears read the onscreen instructions and if the information needed is available select the type of ISP Protocol to be used Click Next ...

Страница 27: ...ire them click the box next to My ISP does not require a User Name or Password Click Next If RFC 1483 was selected go directly to step 3 3 The next window appears Select the IP type used by the ISP Click Next If DHCP was selected go directly to step 6 4 The next window appears Read the onscreen instructions concerning pur chased blocks of Static IP addresses select the proper option then click Nex...

Страница 28: ...ateway DNS 1 and DNS 2 information in the proper text boxes This information should be provided by the ISP When finished click Next 6 In the next window the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway 7 A Congratulations window appears Read the onscreen instructions then click Next ...

Страница 29: ...n the next window read the onscreen information about computer security then click Next 9 In the last window read the onscreen information regarding additional refer ence material on the CD ROM then click Finish The Gateway has been successfully configured ...

Страница 30: ...e DSL service Most Qwest DSL ISPs provide a dial up account for free If not there are a number of free Internet providers whose products make great backup Internet access in the unlikely event they are ever needed Connecting to the Internet Whether connecting via Point to Point Protocol PPPoE PPPoA or Bridging Mode RFC 1483 after connecting and configuring the Gateway the Internet connection is al...

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Страница 32: ...LEDs and switches To complete the basic setup the user will need the Welcome Letter ISP Worksheet If the document is not available contact the ISP immediately Basic Setup To configure the gateway for basic operation 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 Configuration 4 ...

Страница 33: ...in the Set Up Configuration screen then click Begin Basic Setup 4 In the next window follow the onscreen instructions then click Next 5 In the next window select the type of connection by clicking on the circle next to PPPoA or PPPoE If unsure about the selection contact the ISP ...

Страница 34: ...e Save and Restart screen 8 The Congratulations screen appears The Gateway is successfully configured The Power Light flashes rapidly while the Gateway restarts then glows steadily green when fully operational The Internet Light will also glow steadily green The Gateway is now configured and users can start surfing the Web If an error stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet a...

Страница 35: ...er When it flashes data is being send via the WAN port Wireless Light When the Wireless Light glows steadily the Gateway is ready for wireless networking Ethernet Network Light The Ethernet Network Light s glow when a network link is established with a computer A flashing Light signifies network traffic across the specific Ethernet connection Reset Switch Depressing the reset switch for one or two...

Страница 36: ...dvanced Setup To access the Advanced Setup 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 Configuration 3 In the Set Up Configuration screen read the instructions then select Advanced Setup from the menu on the left side 5 ...

Страница 37: ...g Advanced Setup To select a particular setting click on it in the gray menu on the left side of the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen When the setting has been changed click Save and Restart at the bottom of the gray menu to save the setting However if more than one setting needs to be changed click Save and Restart after all changes have been made Clicking Next in an Advanced Setup screen...

Страница 38: ...set up of the IP address of the Gateway There are four ways to do this Transparent Bridging Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE PPPoA Obtain an IP Address Through DHCP and Specify a Static IP Address Note Some DSL providers use PPPoE PPPoA to establish com munication with an end user while others use static IP Some types of broadband Internet connections such as fixed point wireless may use either ...

Страница 39: ...or Point to Point over ATM PPPoA protocol If a User Name Password and or Static IP was entered during Basic Setup it should be displayed in the Broadband Connection via PPPoE PPPoA screen If not enter the information now If the information is unavailable contact your Internet Service Provider ISP Obtain an IP Through DHCP Select this option to allow the modem to query the Internet Service Provider...

Страница 40: ...y a Static IP Address Select this option if assigned a static specific IP Address by the Internet Service Provider 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 If required to provide a Host Name and Domain Name enter them here as well ...

Страница 41: ...t be configured separately to use a static IP address After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless Settings in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Wireless Settings screen Modify the wireless capabilities of the Gateway here ESSID ESSID is the network name assigned to the wireless network T...

Страница 42: ...cting this option offers minimal protec tion and allows any computer with wireless capability and the correct ESSID value to join the wireless network 64 bit WEP 64 bit WEP requires four separate keys Each key comprises five hexadecimal digit pairs A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0 9 or A F An example of a 64 bit WEP key is 4E A3 3D 68 72 To create a set of 6...

Страница 43: ...te Not all wireless PC Cards support 128 bit WEP Ensure that all PC Cards installed in the networked computers support 128 bit WEP before activating After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent Important Wireless networking devices use public radio chan nels to transmit voice and data communications Although WEP is the standard security t...

Страница 44: ...ress is modified verify the DHCP Server range is within the same subnet For more infor mation see DHCP Server Configuration After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent DHCP Server Selecting DHCP Server in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the DHCP Server screen The Gateway has a built in DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol...

Страница 45: ... ry default settings 192 168 0 254 The beginning and ending IP addresses define the IP address range of the Gateway If the default values are left intact the Gateway supplies a unique IP address between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 254 to each computer on the net work 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 th...

Страница 46: ...s Blocking Selecting Services Blocking in the Advanced Configuration 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 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...

Страница 47: ...omputers 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 After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or S...

Страница 48: ... Internet activate Remote Management by selecting On and writing down the WAN IP address of the Gateway see WAN IP Address On a computer outside of the network open a Web browser and enter the Gateway s WAN IP address in the address text box The Gateway s Main Menu or a password prompt if a password has been set appears in the browser window Note Before Remote Management can be activated the admin...

Страница 49: ...he IP Port Range text boxes If more than 10 ports are needed Actiontec rec ommends using DMZ Hosting See DMZ Hosting below for more information Choose the protocol type from the Protocol list box then enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a host Click Add The forwarded ports appear in the List of Forwarded Ports text box For a list of programs that use port forwarding a...

Страница 50: ...orts will appear in the List of Forwarded Ports text box To deactivate a forwarded port select it from the List of Forwarded Ports text box then click Remove After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent DMZ Hosting Selecting DMZ Hosting in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the DMZ Hosting screen To use DMZ hosting enter the IP a...

Страница 51: ...ec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as long as necessary Warning The DMZ Host computer will be vulnerable to com puter hackers on the Internet while in DMZ mode After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent Firewall Selecting Firewall in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Firewall Security Level screen Select the level o...

Страница 52: ...then select the needed option After changing settings click Next or Back to continue or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent NAT Network Address Translation Selecting NAT in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the NAT screen The Gateway s basic firewall security is based on NAT This protocol allows computers to use different IP addresses when connected to the Gateway a...

Страница 53: ...te routes to other networks connected to the Gateway Other networks may include routers or computers connected to the Gateway which are configured to reside in a network other than the Gateway s default network 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 Routi...

Страница 54: ... ISP require a MAC address to validate a computer s permission to be on their net work If the ISP requires this information obtain the MAC address of the computer originally configured for the ISP see Appendix D for instructions to determine the computer s MAC address Enter the MAC address in the User Select WAN MAC Address text boxes in the MAC Address Cloning screen After changing settings click...

Страница 55: ...m the Internet can be changed from the Current Status screen In the left hand column there are other Status options available Routing Table WAN Status LAN Status and Active User List Click to generate the option of choice Connect Disconnect Pressing Connect in the Status screen if the Gateway is disconnected reestablish es theGateway s connection to the Internet Pressing Disconnect in the Status S...

Страница 56: ...reen This screen displays an overview of the Gateway s routes These routes are the pathways used to trans fer information to and from the Internet When disconnected from the Internet only one route is displayed when connected at least two routes for incoming and outgoing information are displayed ...

Страница 57: ...Packets Sent and Packets Received Status Displays the PPP connection status When connected is displayed the Gateway can access to the Internet When connecting or authenticating is displayed the Gateway is attempting to connect to the Internet When uncon figured is displayed the Gateway has been disconnected from the Current Status window see Current Status on page 52 User Name Displays the user na...

Страница 58: ... the DSL Settings screeen see DSL Setting on page 60 Connection Status Displays the state of the DSL port connection When con necting to the Internet this field will display Handshake Training and Showtime Handshake and Training are pre connection states the Gateway must go through before establishing a link to the Internet Showtime signifies that the connection has been made Speed Displays the do...

Страница 59: ... of the Ethernet connection Packets Sent Displays the number of packets amount of data sent over the Ethernet connection Packets Received Displays the number packets amount of data received over the Ethernet connection USB There are three USB categories Link Speed Packets Sent Packets Received Link Speed Displays the link speed of the USB connection Packets Sent Displays the number of packets amou...

Страница 60: ...nt over the Wireless connection Packets Received Displays the number packets amount of data received over the Wireless connection Active User List Selecting Active User List generates the Active User List screen This screen dis plays a list of the users currently connected to the Gateway accessing the Internet with Network Address Translation NAT security activated ...

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Страница 62: ...ity log can be viewed the DSL settings changed the Gateway s factory default settings restored and the Gateway s firmware upgraded Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Gateway s network has visited To access the Web Activity Log select Web Activity Log from the Utilities screen 6 ...

Страница 63: ...ttings select Restore Default Settings from the Utilities screen When the Restore Default Settings screen appears click Restore Default Settings Any changes made to the Gateway s settings will be lost and the factory default settings will be restored During this process the Gateway s power LED flashes and the Gateway is disabled Warning Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the Rest...

Страница 64: ...he QWEST upgrade Web page will appear Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the Actiontec 1520 Gateway firmware Warning Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the Upgrade Firmware process Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway 4 After the upgrade is complete unplug the power adapter from the Gateway then plug it back in again 5 When the power LED st...

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Страница 66: ...USB or wirelessly Ethernet 1 Insert the Actiontec Installation Buddy CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installaton Buddy will start automatically Wait until the fol lowing 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 7 ...

Страница 67: ...Gateway User Manual 3 The next window appears Select Wired then click Next 4 The next window appears Select Ethernet then click Next 5 When the next window appears get the Yellow Ethernet Cable from the Quick Start Kit then click Next ...

Страница 68: ...he Gateway then click Next 7 Another window appears Plug the other end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer then click Next Note An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port but is slightly bigger 8 When the next window appears make sure one of the Ethernet Network Lights glow steadily green then click Next ...

Страница 69: ...tion of the Gateway A congratulations window appears The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet 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 ...

Страница 70: ...rk 2 The next window appears Read the instructions select Additional Computer by clicking on the check box then click Next 3 The next window appears Select Wired then click Next 4 The next window appears Select USB then click Next ...

Страница 71: ...he Quick Start Kit then click Next 6 When the next window appears plug the square end of the Purple Cable into the Purple USB Port on the back of the Gateway then click Next 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 ...

Страница 72: ... window appears The Gateway is connected to a computer via USB Wireless Note Computers to be added to the network wirelessly must have wireless capabilities PCI wireless adapter USB wireless adapter etc 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 ...

Страница 73: ...Computer by clicking on the check box then click Next 3 The next window appears Select Wireless then click Next 4 The next window appears Follow the instructions and insert the Connection 1 2 3 CD into the computer s CD ROM drive to set up the wireless connection The computer is now connected to the network wirelessly ...

Страница 74: ...onnect to the Gateway 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 all network cables are properly connected Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255 255 255 0 by clicking Status in the Main Menu screen Verify the Gateway s settings are the same as the computer by clicking...

Страница 75: ...ugh 255 If the Ethernet adapter is showing an incorrect IP address enter ipconfig release at the prompt then press Enter on the keyboard which sets all values back to 0 zero Next enter ipconfig renew at the prompt then press Enter on the keyboard this process may take a few seconds The renewed IP address should be on the 192 168 0 X network If an error occurs or the IP address renews with an addre...

Страница 76: ...y all the computers are working properly Ensure the IP settings are correct Ensure the Gateway is on and connected properly Verify the Gateway 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 ...

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Страница 78: ...that appears 3 When the System Properties window appears select General The version of the operating system processor type and amount of RAM installed in the computer are listed here 4 Close the System Properties window 5 From the desktop double click on My Computer 6 Right click the icon representing your hard disk For example Local Disk C Some computers have multiple hard disks 7 From the menu t...

Страница 79: ...k the down arrow next to the Look In text box and select My Computer from the list that appears 6 Click Find Now 7 When the search is complete note the directory path that appears most often in the In Folder column For example C WINDOWS SYSTEM 8 The Windows operating system files are located in this directory Write down the directory path for future reference 9 Close the Find All Files window Wind...

Страница 80: ...is directory Write down the directory path for future reference 8 Close the Search Results window Windows NT 4 0 1 From the desktop click Start 2 When the menu appears select Find then Files or Folders 3 When the Find All Files window appears select Name Location 4 In the Named text box enter i386 5 Click the down arrow next to the Look In text box and select My Computer from the list that appears...

Страница 81: ... reference 9 Close the Search Results window Wiring Information This section contains information about how to connect the Gateway to a two line phone a security alarm system an automatic water meter and a PBX or key phone system sharing a line with Qwest DSL Two Line Phone If Qwest DSL is connected in a location with two phone lines using two separate phone numbers the DSL phone filters must be i...

Страница 82: ...ne cord coupler to 2 line modular adapter 2 7 Install a short length of phone cable between the line cord coupler and the telephone If Qwest DSL is on Line 2 use the same procedure but install the phone filter on Line 2 Security Alarm System If your home or business has an alarm system and Qwest DSL shares the same phone line you have special wiring needs If you did not order a technician install ...

Страница 83: ...y System To share Qwest DSL with telephone line in an office PBX or key system 1 In the building s phone closet splice into two lines the telephone line on which Qwest DSL is installed 2 On one of the spliced lines connect the Gateway The Gateway should be con nected as close as possible to the telephone network to assure a strong signal 3 Connect the Gateway to a computer or LAN hub via Ethernet ...

Страница 84: ...he Gateway 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 Gateway s fac tory default IP address If the Gateway 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 lef...

Страница 85: ...82 Actiontec Wireless Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network ...

Страница 86: ... 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 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered ...

Страница 87: ...appears 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 Yes 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 t...

Страница 88: ...85 Appendix C Setting Up Static IP Address 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network ...

Страница 89: ...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 ...

Страница 90: ...nnection 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 Yes 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 Star...

Страница 91: ...88 Actiontec Wireless Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network and Dial up Connections ...

Страница 92: ... may be displayed after the Local Area 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 Device Name column 6 The Local Area Connection Status window appears Select General then click Properties ...

Страница 93: ... 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 ...

Страница 94: ... 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 des...

Страница 95: ...92 Actiontec Wireless Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network Connections ...

Страница 96: ...e 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 ...

Страница 97: ...hecked 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 ...

Страница 98: ...ed 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 ...

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Страница 100: ...r and modem from attack Go to http www qwest com dsl then click Security The topics featured include Modem security Computer operating system security Physical system security The following sections briefly discuss some major security concerns and explain the risks involved Please go to the Qwest DSL web site for full explanations and instructions Comparing DSL Service with a Dial Up Modem With a ...

Страница 101: ... Gateway and change its configuration or steal your PPP login name and password For instructions on setting the password see the Advanced Setup chapter If connecting to the ISP through bridging mode the Gateway should be safe from unwarranted and illegal intrusion Computer Security To protect the valuable information on the computer review the following topics These topics cover software programs ...

Страница 102: ...P addresses through a DHCP server are being used Network Address Translation NAT is being used NAT provides a very basic level of security See the Qwest DSL LAN book for more information about NAT Firewalls The safest way to prevent attacks on the computer is through a firewall a hard ware device or software program that protects the computer from unauthorized access by controlling who can access ...

Страница 103: ...way User Manual For more information about firewalls including vendors who sell firewall prod ucts go to the Qwest DSL web site and click the Security topic Firewall prod ucts are available from computer and networking equipment retailers ...

Страница 104: ... RFC 1483 2364 2516 Protocol LAN CSMA CD WAN PPP DHCP Static IP WAN Full rate ADSL Interface LAN GS204AD9 01 10 100 RJ 45 switched ports 4 USB port 1 Expansion PCMCIA expansion slot 2 Speed LAN Ethernet 10 100Mbps Wireless 802 11b 11Mbps optimal see Wireless Operating Range for details Cabling Type Ethernet 10BaseT UTP STP Category 3 or 5 Ethernet100BaseTX UTP STP Category 5 USB D ...

Страница 105: ...5 5 Mbps Up to 396 1300 ft 2 Mbps Up to 457M 1500 ft 1 Mbps Topology Star Ethernet LED Indicators Power Internet Wireless Ethernet Network 4 Environmental Power Input External 12V DC 1 2 A Certifications FCC Class B FCC Class C part 15 68 CE Mark Commercial UL 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 ...

Страница 106: ...tocol A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on a 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 pr...

Страница 107: ... Provider A business that connects individuals or businesses 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 Allows all computers on a network to...

Страница 108: ...ea Network A network connecting computers located in separate areas i e different build ings cities countries The Internet is a WAN 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 Loca...

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Страница 110: ...he Gateway s network can not access a computer on the network via the http service in this case no comput ers on the network can be used as a Web server i e hosting a Web site accessible to outside users However since yes is listed in the Out column all computers on the Gateway s network can access the Internet via the http port If Basic Security is selected in the Firewall screen firewall filteri...

Страница 111: ...es real audio video 7070 yes no icmp n a no yes H 323 1720 no yes T 120 1503 no yes SSH 22 no yes Low Security Level Service Port In Out http 80 no yes dns 53 yes yes ftp 21 no yes telnet 23 no yes smtp 25 no yes pop3 110 no yes nntp 119 no yes real audio video 7070 yes no icmp n a yes yes H 323 1720 yes yes T 120 1503 yes yes SSH 22 yes yes Basic Security Level NAT Network Address Translation onl...

Страница 112: ...fer files over the Internet telnet An Internet communications protocol enabling one computer to function as a terminal working from another remote computer smtp Simple Mail Tranfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer email between com puters over the Internet Can be used to send and receive mail pop3 Post Office Protocol 3 Another protocol used to transfer email between com puters Usually employs...

Страница 113: ...nformational messages to be transferred over the Internet H 323 A standard protocol for sending audio and video over the Internet T 120 A standard protocol for multimedia teleconferencing over the Internet SSH Secure Shell A method for the secure transfer of files from another computer Also enables remote capabilities terminal log in ...

Страница 114: ...X Note 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 configure the Router Open Transport 2 5 2 or above must be loaded on the computer 1 Click Apple Control Panels then TCP IP G ...

Страница 115: ...om the Configure 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 and when the TCP IP Options window appears select Active Ensure the Load only when needed option is not checked then click OK 9 Close the TCP IP window and when prompted to save changes click Sa...

Страница 116: ...pple 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 System Preferences application The TCP IP settings are configured Next go to Connecting to the ISP on page 86 ...

Страница 117: ...ng to the ISP 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 Configuration 3 In the Set Up Configuration screen select Non Windows Setup from the menu on the left side ...

Страница 118: ... Static Using the Internet Service Provider ISP Worksheet provided by the ISP enter the information in the appropriate text boxes If no worksheet has been provided contact the ISP 5 Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the Actiontec DSL Modem Setup Page screen The Gateway will be ready to use when the Power and Internet LEDs stop blinking For other configuration options see Using Advanced Setup...

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Страница 120: ...rmined 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 rad...

Страница 121: ...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 North Mary Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 United States Tel 408 752 7700 Fax 40...

Страница 122: ...ctronics 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 Actiontec Web site www actiontec com Actiontec Electronics sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at Actiontec Electronics option and expense to refund the ...

Страница 123: ...epaired 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 United States Actiontec Electronics Inc 760 North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software firmware informa tion memory data or Customer data ...

Страница 124: ...DVISED 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 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 limi tation of implied warranties o...

Страница 125: ... Manual 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 ...

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