ActionTec GT704WR, User Manual

Page 1: ...Solutions for the Digital Life User Manual 54 Mbps Wireless Cable DSL Router Model GT704WR Firmware version 3 0 1 0 5b GT704WR IB 1 1 1 42...

Page 2: ...WAN IP Address 29 Wireless Settings 32 Wireless MAC Authentication 35 Wireless Advanced Settings 36 LAN IP Address 37 DHCP Server 37 Services Blocking 39 Website Blocking 40 Remote Management 41 Port...

Page 3: ...uter Security 89 Comparing Broadband Service with a Dial Up Modem 89 Router Security 90 Computer Security 90 Electronic Security 91 D Specifications 93 General 93 Wireless Operating Range 94 LED Indic...

Page 4: ...Ethernet cable DSL modem This easy to use product is perfect for the home office or small business If you want to take your computing to the next level the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable DSL Router...

Page 5: ...s Plug and Play installation support for systems with Windows operating systems 98SE Me 2000 and XP s Ethernet WAN port RJ 45 s IP packet routing and transparent bridge s Routing protocol RIP 1 RIP 2...

Page 6: ...of the Router features seven lights Power Internet Wireless and Ethernet 4 Power Internet Ethernet Wireless Power Internet Ethernet 1 Wireless 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Power Light The Power light displays the R...

Page 7: ...illuminate when the Router is connected via one or more of its Ethernet ports Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router contains six ports Ethernet 4 Cable DSL and Power as well as a Reset switch Power...

Page 8: ...d then plugging in the Router s Power cord To restore the Router s factory default settings depress and hold the Reset switch for approximately 15 seconds The reset process will start about 10 seconds...

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Page 10: ...e connected to a computer and then configured After connecting this first computer other computers can be added to the network via Ethernet or wirelessly see Setting Up a Network on page 55 Connecting...

Page 11: ...d the instructions select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box then click Next 3 Read the on screen instructions select the type of modem to which the Router will be connected DSL or...

Page 12: ...on screen instructions concerning connecting the Router to a net work with another router gateway connected to it then click Next 5 Make sure the items needed to connect the Router to the first compu...

Page 13: ...ireless Cable DSL Router User Manual 6 Locate the Ethernet cable connecting the cable DSL modem to the computer then click Next 7 Unplug the Ethernet cable connected to the cable DSL modem from the co...

Page 14: ...11 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 8 Get the Router from the kit then click Next 9 Get the yellow Ethernet cable from the kit then click Next...

Page 15: ...low Ethernet cable into one of the yellow Ethernet ports on the back of the Router then click Next 11 Plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer...

Page 16: ...13 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Router 12 Get the black Power cord from the kit Click Next 13 Plug the smaller end of the black Power cord into the black Power port on the back of the Router Click Next...

Page 17: ...Cable DSL Router User Manual 14 Plug the larger end of the black Power cord into a power outlet Click Next 15 Make sure the Power light glows solid green it may take a few moments and one of the Ether...

Page 18: ...able disconnected from the computer in step 3 into the red Cable DSL port on the back of the Router then click Next 17 Make sure the other end of the Ethernet cable connected to the Router in step 16...

Page 19: ...the cable DSL modem count to 10 then plug the power cord back in again This resets the cable DSL modem allowing it to communicate with the Router Cick Next 19 Make sure the Power Internet and one of t...

Page 20: ...or click the check box next to My ISP does not require this information then click Next 21 Select the appropriate IP type This information should be available from the ISP When finished click Next If...

Page 21: ...xt boxes This information should be available in the ISP When finished click Next and go directly to step 24 23 If DHCP was selected in step 21 the screen below appears If other comput ers will be con...

Page 22: ...en information then click through the next few screens then click Finish in the last screen to exit the Installation Buddy The Router is successfully configured and ready for use To make changes to th...

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Page 24: ...e letter or ISP worksheet If this document is not available contact the ISP immediately and request one Basic Setup To configure the Router for basic operation Note If you already set up the Router us...

Page 25: ...screen follow the onscreen instructions then click Next 5 In the next screen select the type of connection provided by the ISP by click ing in the circle next to DSL Option 1 Recommened DSL Option 2...

Page 26: ...t leave it blank Click Next and go directly to step 8 7 If DSL Option 2 or Cable was selected in step 5 enter the Host Name and Domain Name provided by the ISP in the Cable Broadband Connection DHCP s...

Page 27: ...orrectly Changing the Admin User Name and Password To create or change the admin user name and password allowing access to the Router s Web Configuration screens follow these instructions 1 From the S...

Page 28: ...art page appears Click Save and Restart to save the set tings changed in the Change Admin Username Password screen Once the Router has rebooted the password is active To access the Router s Web Config...

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Page 30: ...site blocking Accessing Advanced Setup To access the Advanced Setup configuration screens 1 Open a Web browser In the Address text box type http 192 168 0 1 then press Enter on the keyboard 2 The Mai...

Page 31: ...etup 5 The Configuring the Advanced Settings screen appears To check all the set tings or if unsure of which settings to modify select Next To modify a spe cific configuration click on its name in the...

Page 32: ...Specify a Static IP Address Note Some DSL providers use PPPoE to establish communica tion with an end user Other types of broadband Internet con nections such as fixed point wireless may use either D...

Page 33: ...minutes before disconnection occurs in the text box before Minutes Obtain an IP Through DHCP Select this option if the IP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed used for configuratio...

Page 34: ...efault Router Address provided by the ISP in the Broadband Connection via Static IP Address screen which causes the IP address and routing information to terminate at the Router as opposed to the IP a...

Page 35: ...less network The factory default setting is ACTIONTEC Although Actiontec recommends keeping the default value intact the ESSID value can be modified using any combination of alphanu meric characters i...

Page 36: ...th Open authentication allows any wireless enabled device to recognize the Router if the correct WEP key is enabled on the device Shared allows only wire less enabled devices with the correct WEP key...

Page 37: ...WEP key activate Key 1 by clicking in the appropriate circle then enter 29 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box After activating 256 bit WEP on the Router a computer with wireless capability c...

Page 38: ...uld only be accessed by an experienced informa tion systems professional See WEP 802 1x on the previous page for more information PSK String is for home network security To set up a PSK Pre Shared Key...

Page 39: ...eless Advanced Settings screen SSID Broadcast To prevent unknown users from associating with the Router s network by using ANY as an SSID for example disable the Router s SSID broadcast by clicking in...

Page 40: ...255 0 Note If the Router s LAN IP Address is modified ensure the DHCP Server range is within the same subnet For more infor mation see DHCP Server Configuration After changing settings click Next or B...

Page 41: ...ontec recommends keeping the factory default setting 192 168 0 2 Ending IP Address The Ending IP Address is the IP Address at which the DHCP Server stops assigning IP addresses Actiontec recommends ke...

Page 42: ...he ISP If the ISP provided sec ondary DNS server information enter it here If not leave the text box intact Services Blocking Selecting Services Blocking in the Advanced Configuration screen generates...

Page 43: ...nfigured for Unnumbered Mode and has a Public IP Address Netmeeting does not have to be enabled Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Website B...

Page 44: ...e Internet activate Remote Management by selecting On and writing down the WAN IP address of the Router see WAN IP Address on page 29 On a computer outside of the network open a Web browser and enter...

Page 45: ...example To use port forwarding enter the IP port range in the IP Port Range text boxes If more than 10 ports are needed Actiontec recom mends using DMZ Hosting See DMZ Hosting below for more informati...

Page 46: ...anced Configuration screen generates the DMZ Hosting screen To use DMZ hosting enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a DMZ host in the DMZ Host IP Address text box then cli...

Page 47: ...n page 99 for details concerning each level of security Dynamic Routing Selecting Dynamic Routing in the Advanced Configuration screen generates the Dynamic Routing screen If another router or gateway...

Page 48: ...versal Plug and Play Selecting UPnP in the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen generates the UPnP screen In this screen the Universal Plug and Play option is turned on or off by activating the ap...

Page 49: ...ress is an identifier unique to every networkable device including the Router Some ISPs require a MAC address to validate a computer s permission to be on their network If the ISP requires this inform...

Page 50: ...e WAN Status LAN Status and Active User List No settings other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet can be changed from the Current Status screen Status Selecting Status from the Main Me...

Page 51: ...Router WAN Subnet Mask Displays the Subnet Mask address the ISP assigned to the Router WAN Router Displays the Router address for the IP Address and Subnet Mask the ISP assigned to the Router WAN DNS...

Page 52: ...g Table generates the Routing Table screen This screen displays on overview of the Router s routes WAN Status Selecting WAN Status in the Current Status screen generates the WAN Status screen This scr...

Page 53: ...screen displays on overview of the Router s LAN Local Area Network port connections Active User List Selecting Active User List generates the Active User List screen This screen dis plays a list of t...

Page 54: ...he Web activity log can be viewed the DSL settings changed the Router s factory default settings restored and the Router s firmware upgraded Web Activity Log The Web Activity Log provides information...

Page 55: ...Activity Log screen To refresh the Web Activity Log screen click Refresh Restore Default Settings To restore the Router to its factory default settings select Restore Default Settings from the Utilit...

Page 56: ...grade Firmware in the Utilities screen generates the Upgrade Firmware screen Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the capabilities and boost the performance of the Router Follow t...

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Page 58: ...onnection The networked computers can be connected to the Router in two ways Ethernet or wirelessly Ethernet 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy sta...

Page 59: ...ntec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable DSL Router User Manual 2 Read the instructions select Additional Computers by clicking on the appro priate check box then click Next 3 Select Wired USB or Ethernet then cli...

Page 60: ...Network 4 When the next window appears get the yellow Ethernet cable from the kit then click Next 5 Plug one end of the yellow Ethernet cable into one of the open yellow Ethernet ports on the back of...

Page 61: ...ug 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 7 Make sure o...

Page 62: ...n Buddy checks the configuration of the Router 9 A series of congratulations windows appears Click through them to exit the Installation Buddy The computer is connected to the Router via Ethernet To c...

Page 63: ...wireless adapter etc 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer The Installation Buddy will start automatically Wait until the following screen appears read the on screen instru...

Page 64: ...4 Read the on screen instructions then click Finish After performing the procedure outlined in the screen above make sure the com puter and the Router are using the same wireless network name To wire...

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Page 66: ...displayed in the WAN section of the screen If not power cycle the Router by unplugging and then replugging the Power cord After power cycling the Router check the connection status again If still disc...

Page 67: ...SPX and AppleTalk The External WAN connection supports only TCP IP Which connection speeds does the Router support The LAN connections on the Router support 10 100 Mbps The 802 11g wireless connection...

Page 68: ...nce it is a single access point system If you install several Router devices and move between cov erage areas your wireless device would actually have to reconnect to a separate network Will cordless...

Page 69: ...the Router to gain maximum throughput and distance The best placement for the Router is in an elevated position centrally located in the area of service To reduce the effect of physical barriers place...

Page 70: ...or wireless card and plug it back in Can I run an application located on another computer over the network Yes if the application is designed to run over a network Can I play games between computers...

Page 71: ...gh the Router The Router is capable of 254 connections but having no more than 45 connec tions is recommended As the number of connections increases the available speed for each computer decreases Sec...

Page 72: ...etwork NAT Network Address Translation is a type of security that masks the private IP addresses of the computers on your network with a single public IP address With NAT the private IP address of the...

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Page 74: ...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...

Page 75: ...ick 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...

Page 76: ...s 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...

Page 77: ...or all of the criteria below appears In the Look in text box click the down arrow and select My Computer from the menu that appears 5 In the All or part of the file name text box enter i386 6 Click Se...

Page 78: ...nd the Router are on the same network 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 Router s fac tory...

Page 79: ...76 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable DSL Router User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network...

Page 80: ...IP Properties window appears Select IP Address 7 In the IP Address tab make sure the circle next to Specify an IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle alrea...

Page 81: ...ies window disappears 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 compute...

Page 82: ...79 Appendix B Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network...

Page 83: ...e TCP IP Properties window appears Click IP Address 7 In the IP Address tab make sure the circle next to Specify an IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle a...

Page 84: ...xt to Detect connection 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...

Page 85: ...82 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable DSL Router User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network and Dial up Connections...

Page 86: ...number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If more than one Local Area Connection is listed locate the one that corre sponds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the n...

Page 87: ...Protocol TCP IP 9 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears 10 In the General tab make sure the circle next to Use the following IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in...

Page 88: ...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 wind...

Page 89: ...ions 4 In the Network Connections window double click Local Area Connection A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If more than one Local Area Connection is listed locate the one th...

Page 90: ...connection uses the following items list box double click Internet Protocol TCP IP 7 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears 8 In the General tab make sure the circle next to Use the fo...

Page 91: ...space bar on the keyboard 11 Click OK The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window disappears 12 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click Close The Local Area Connection Properties wind...

Page 92: ...With a dial up modem a computer user makes an Internet connection by dialing a telephone number surfs the Internet for a period of time and then disconnects the dial up modem No one on the Internet c...

Page 93: ...ics cover software programs and operating system features affecting the security of the computer s data Anti Virus Programs The computer should have an anti virus program and the virus definitions sho...

Page 94: ...being used NAT provides a very basic level of security Firewalls The safest way to prevent attacks on the computer is through a firewall a hard ware device or software program that protects the compu...

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Page 96: ...seTX auto negotiation IEEE 802 11b g Wireless Protocol LAN CSMA CD WAN 10 100 RJ 45 Ethernet port LAN 10 100 RJ 45 switched Ethernet ports 4 Speed LAN Ethernet 10 100 Mbps auto sensing Wireless 802 11...

Page 97: ...er Internet Wireless Ethernet 4 Environmental Power External 12V DC 600mA Certifications FCC Class B FCC Class C part 15 68 CE Mark Commercial UL Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storag...

Page 98: ...le computer connected to a network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on the network DNS Domain Name System Server Add...

Page 99: ...ess is only 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 compute...

Page 100: ...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 102: ...d in the In column a user outside the Router s network cannot access a computer on the network via the http service in this case no computers on the network can be used as a Web server i e to host a W...

Page 103: ...3 1720 no yes T 120 1503 yes yes SSH 22 no yes imap 163 yes yes https 443 yes yes secure imap 983 yes yes secure pop3 885 yes yes Low Security Level Service Port In Out http 80 no yes dns 53 yes yes f...

Page 104: ...9 000 111 ftp File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over the Internet telnet An Internet communications protocol enabling one computer to function as a terminal working from another...

Page 105: ...dard 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...

Page 106: ...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...

Page 107: ...e 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 ap...

Page 108: ...105 Appendix G Non Windows Setup OS X 1 From the Apple Menu select System Preferences 2 When the System Preferences window appears click Network...

Page 109: ...how drop down list 4 Select TCP IP and from the Configure drop down list select Using DHCP 5 Click Apply Now and close the System Preferences application The TCP IP settings are configured To finish s...

Page 110: ...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 s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna s Incr...

Page 111: ...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 Sunnyva...

Page 112: ...ronics 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 av...

Page 113: ...he repaired 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...

Page 114: ...VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS OPTION THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WI...

Page 115: ...ser 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...