Actiontec-electronic Wireless-Ready Manual de usuario

User ManualWireless–ReadyDSL Gateway

7Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway2. Plug the loose end of the Purple Cable into the USB Port on the front orback of your computer.Connecting the Phone

8Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway3. Plug a phone filter into the phone jack.4. Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone jack and keep the ot

9Chapter 2 Connecting the GatewayUSBUse the procedure for connecting the first computer to the Gateway via USB (see“USB” on page xx) to connect networ

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11Configuringthe GatewayOnce the Gateway has been connected to a computer, it must be configured. Usethe following procedure.1. If you connected the D

12Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway3. In the next window, type in the User ID and Password.Ifthe ISP doesn’trequire this information, check the app

13Chapter 3 Configuring the Gateway5. In the next window, type in the IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, DNS 1, andDNS 2 addresses in their respective text

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15Using Qwest DSLQwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest DSLservice. For this reason, the Qwest DSL connection is not

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iTable of ContentsIntroduction 1Package Contents 1Minimum System Requirements 1Technical Support 2Connecting the Gateway 3Connecting the Power and

17Basic SetupThis section is a guide through a basic configuration of the Gateway, includinghow to connect the Gateway to the ISP.Basic SetupTo conf

18Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway4. Complete the two steps listed in the “Basic Setup” screen, then click Next.6. Enter the User Name and Passwor

19Chapter 5 Basic SetupThe power LED flashes rapidly while the Gateway restarts, then glows steadilygreen when fully operational. The Gateway is now c

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21Chapter 5 Basic Setup

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23Advanced SetupThis section contains information concerning advanced configuration, such aswireless settings, remote management, and Web site blockin

24Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced setupon the Gateway, click Begin Advance

25Chapter 6 Advanced ConfigurationAfter selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection.Obtain an IP Address through PP

26Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayObtain an IP Through DHCPSelect this option (used for cable modem configurations without a Static IPassigned by

iiLocating Computer Information 43Locating Windows Operating System Files 44Wiring Information 46Computer Security 49Securing the Gateway and Comp

27Chapter 6 Advanced ConfigurationWireless SettingsSelecting Wireless Settings in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the“Wireless Settings”

28Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayOffSelecting Off disables encryption. Selecting this option allows any computer withwireless capability and the

29Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration☞Note:Not all wireless PC Cards support 128-bit WEP. Ensurethat all PC Cards installed in the networked computers su

30Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayDHCP ServerSelecting DHCPServer in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the“DHCP Server” screen. The Ga

31Chapter 6 Advanced ConfigurationThe beginning and ending IP addresses define the IP address range of theGateway. If the default values are left inta

32Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayWebsite BlockingSelecting We bsite Blocking in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the“Website Blockin

33Chapter 6 Advanced ConfigurationRemote ManagementSelecting Remote Management in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generatesthe “Remote Management”

34Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayPort ForwardingSelecting Port Forwarding in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the“Port Forwarding” s

35Chapter 6 Advanced Configurationble from the Internet.DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computeroutside of the Gateway’s network. Access

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1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Gateway. The Gateway isthe simplest way to connect a multiple number of computers t

37UtilitiesTo access the Gateway’s utilities select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The“Utilities” screen appears.From here, the Web activity

38Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayDSL SettingsTo access DSL Settings, select DSL Settings from the “Utilities” screen. TheGateway’s VPI, VCI, an

39Chapter 7 UtilitiesTo upgrade the Gateway’s firmware:1. Click the link in the “Upgrade Firmware” window and download the upgradefiles to the hard

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41TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using theGateway, and solutions to overcome the problem.LAN Co

42Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayTime out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Ve r ify all the computers are working properly.Ensure

43ReferenceThis appendix contains information about various topics, including accessinginformation about your Windows computer and wiring under specia

44Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayLocating Windows Operating System FilesIf the operating system files reside on the hard drive of the computer, f

45Appendix A Reference4. Click the down arrow next to the “Look in” text box and select MyComputer from the list that appears.5. Click Search Now.6a.

46Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayWindows Me, 20001. From the desktop, click Start.2. Select Search, then For Files and Folders.3. The “Search Res

2Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayTechnical SupportActiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-perform-ance products.

47Appendix A Referenceeasiest way to do this is to purchase a pair of two-line modular adapters, a line-cord coupler, and some short lengths of phone

48Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayAutomatic Water MeterIf an automatic water meter and Qwest DSL share a phone line, a DSL phone filtermust be ins

49Computer SecurityThe Internet is a giant network of computers all over the world. When a computeris connected to the Internet, it can exchange infor

50Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayWith both types of Internet connections, access to the computer must be con-trolled to make sure someone on the

51Appendix B Computer SecurityInternet BrowsersAlways exit the Internet browser (for example, Internet Explorer or NetscapeNavigator). Never “minimize

52Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayFor more information about firewalls,including vendors who sell firewall prod-ucts, go to the Qwest DSL web site

53SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberGS204AD9-01 (Four-Port Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayStandardsIEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)IEEE 802.11b

54Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewaySpeedLAN Ethernet: 10/100MbpsWireless:See “Wireless Operating Range” (if used)Cabling Type10BaseT: UTP/STP Categ

55Appendix C SpecificationsEnvironmentalPower InputExternal, 12V DC, 1.2 ACertificationsFCC Class BFCC Class C (part 15, 68)CE Mark CommercialULOperat

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3Connectingthe GatewayThe instructions that follow parallel closely with the steps contained in the InstallationBuddy, which provides a visual guide t

57GlossaryAccess Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access pointcan also act as a bridge between wireless clien

58Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL GatewayFirewallPrevents users outside the network from accessing and/or damaging files orcomputers on the network.Gatew

59Appendix D GlossarySubnet MaskA set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP addressnumbers used within a particular network

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61NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,

62Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause unwanted operation.☞N

63Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) thatthis hardware product will be free from defects in

64Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User ManualTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLEDWITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHI

65Limited WarrantyNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR ITANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN-

66Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Router User ManualGoverning Law:This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the Stateof California, U.S.A.,

4Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway3. Confirm that the Power Light on the DSL Gateway is green.4. Get the Phone Line Splitter out of the Black Bag.a

5Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway7. Confirm that the Power and Internet Lights on the DSL Gateway are solidgreen.☞Note:Ifthe Internet Light continues

6Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway2. Plug the loose end of the Ye l l ow C a b le into the Ethernet Port on the back ofthe computer.3. Confirm tha