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Wireless-Ready
DSL Gateway
User Manual
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Table of Contents 1Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Minimum System Requirements 1 Technical Support 2 2Setting Up the Gateway 5 Warning! 5 Connecting a Computer to the Gateway 6 Installing Filters 21 Setting Up the DSL Connection 23 3Using Qwest DSL 27 Connecting to the Internet 27 Disconnecting from the Internet 27 4Basic Setup 29 Basic Setup 29 Gateway Features 32 5Advanced Setup 33 Accessing Advanced Setup 33 Using Advanced Setup 34 WAN IP Address 35 Wireless Settings 38 LAN IP Address 40 D
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 6Utilities 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 8Troubleshooting 71 AReference 75 Locating Computer Information 75 Locating Windows Operating System Files 76 Wiring Information 78 BSetting Up Static IP Address 81 Windows 98 and 98 SE 81 Windows Me 84 Windows 2000 87 Windows XP 91 CComputer Security 97 Securing the Gateway and Computer 97 DSpeci
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Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect a number of computers to a single high-speed broad- band connection. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the office or small busi- ness. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec Wireless- Ready DSL Gateway is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents Four-port Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Power adapter Phone filt
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended) TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer Technical Support Self Help To obtain answers to DSL configuration questions, visit the Qwest DSL Actiontec support page at this address: http://www.qwest.com/dsl/customerservice/Actiontec1520.html A help page is also available on the main page of the Actiontec DSL Gateway Web interface. Ent
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Chapter 1 Introduction Advanced Feature Support Qwest DSL technical support provides the following advanced feature support for the Actiontec DSL Gateway. Contact Qwest at 1-800-247-7285 for configuration assistance. Enabling Website Blocking Enabling VPN Pass-Through Enabling/Disabling NAT Firewall configuration Changing the LAN IP address of the DSL Gateway Enabling Services Blocking Enabling/Disabling DHCP VIP feature These features are supported in the DSL Gateway only. Imple
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Non-Actiontec-provided network card/Ethernet cable installation, configu- ration, or troubleshooting Commercial firewall software configuration contact the Actiontec Pay For Support Center at 1-888-825-9025. 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 configur
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Setting Up 2 the Gateway The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation ™ Buddy ,which provides a visual guide to setting up the Gateway. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To set up the Gateway, it must be connected to a computer, and then configured. After connecting this first computer, other computers can be added to the network via USB,Ethernet, or wirelessly (see “Building a Network”
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Connecting a computer to the Gateway involves three basic steps: initial setup, plugging in the Gateway’s Power Cord, and connecting the Gateway to the com- puter via Ethernet or USB cable. To connect this initial computer to the Gateway using an 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. installa
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Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 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. 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, co
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 6. When the next window 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. 8
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Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding 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. 9
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 12. When the next window appears, plug the larger end of the 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. 10
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Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 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. 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. 11
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 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. 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 Yell
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Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 19. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into an Ethernet Port on the 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
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Connecting Via USB 1. Insert Actiontec Installation Buddy CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The Installation 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 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 Agree
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Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 4. The next window appears. Select USB, 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. 6. When the next window appears, read the information concerning home alarm systems, then click Next. 15
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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 7. Another window concerning 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. 16
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Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 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. 12. When the next window appears, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet, then click Next. 17
