ActionTec T2200H User Manual

USB/EthernetDSL ModemModel #: GT701RFirmware Version: QW05.5-3.60.3.0.7.6-GT701User ManualVer 1.1Solutions for the Digital Life™

4Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionPower PortThe Power port is used to connect the power cord to the Modem.N Warnin

94Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual95Appendix G Setting up a Non-Windows System OS X1. From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences.2.

96Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual97Appendix G Setting up a Non-Windows System 3. The Network window appears. Select Built-In Ethernet

96Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual97Appendix G Setting up a Non-Windows System 2. The Home screen appears, set to the “Status” tab. Sel

98Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual5. In the next screen, select the type of connection provided by the ISP by click-ing in the radio butt

99Additional Technical Support OptionsThis appendix contains information about additional technical support options.Self HelpTo obtain more answers to

100Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual101Appendix H Additional Technical Support OptionsAdvanced Feature SupportQwest Technical Support (1-8

100Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual101Appendix H Additional Technical Support OptionsThis service also provides support (at $29.95 per in

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103NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic

104Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual104This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit

6Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual7Chapter 1 IntroductionAdvanced Feature SupportQwest DSL technical support provides the following advanc

105Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects i

106Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User ManualTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHIC

106Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual107 Limited WarrantyNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILIT

108Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User ManualGoverning Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A.,

6Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual7Chapter 1 IntroductionOther fee-based feature support includes:s Port Forwarding (Static NAT)s Static

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9Using Qwest DSLQwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest DSL service. For this reason, the Qwest DSL connection is not

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11Performing a Quick SetupThis chapter is a guide through a quick and basic setup of the Modem, and includes instructions on how to connect the Modem

12Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual13Chapter 3 Performing a Quick Setup3. The “Welcome to the Quick Setup” screen appears. Follow the on

12Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual13Chapter 3 Performing a Quick Setup5. In the next screen, select the type of connection provided by t

14Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual15Chapter 3 Performing a Quick Setup7. Make sure the Internet light on the front of the Modem glows so

iTable of Contents1 Introduction 1Package Contents

14Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual15Chapter 3 Performing a Quick SetupChanging the User Name and PasswordTo change the user name and pass

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17Setting up Static IP AddressesThis chapter details how to set up the Modem with a static IP address. The first section explains the configuration us

18Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual19Chapter 4 Setting up Static IP Addresses3. The “Advanced Setup” tab appears. Select WAN IP Address

18Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual19Chapter 4 Setting up Static IP Addresses5. The “WAN IP Address” screen appears. Scroll down to step

20Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual21Chapter 4 Setting up Static IP Addresses9. The Modem saves the settings and returns to the Home scr

20Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual21Chapter 4 Setting up Static IP AddressesConfiguring for a Block of Static IP AddressesTo set up a the

22Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual23Chapter 4 Setting up Static IP Addresses3. The “Advanced Setup” tab appears. Select WAN IP Address

22Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual23Chapter 4 Setting up Static IP Addresses5. The “WAN IP Address” screen appears. Scroll down to “Sel

24Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual9. The Modem saves the settings and returns to the Home screen. Select Quick Setup from the row of tab

iiActiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User ManualiiiTable of Contentsii7 Using the Modem’s Utilities 51Reboot

25#Monitoring the Modem’s StatusAfter configuring the Modem, settings can be viewed by selecting the “Status” tab in the Home screen. Most of these se

26Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual27Chapter 5 Monitoring the Modem’s StatusIP Traffic QoS StatusSelecting IP Traffic QoS Status from the

26Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual27Chapter 5 Monitoring the Modem’s StatusNAT TableSelecting NAT Table from the Status tab generates the

28Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual29Chapter 5 Monitoring the Modem’s StatusWAN StatusSelecting WAN Status from the Status tab generates t

28Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual29Chapter 5 Monitoring the Modem’s StatusActive User ListSelecting Active User List from the Status tab

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31#Configuring Advanced SettingsThis chapter contains information concerning the advanced configuration options (Advanced Setup) of the Modem, such as

32Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual33Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced Settings3. The “Advanced Setup” tap appears. From here, select a conf

32Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual33Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsWebsite BlockingSelecting Website Blocking in the Advanced Set

34Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual35Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsDHCP SettingsSelecting DHCP Settings in the Advanced Setup tab

iiActiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User ManualiiiTable of Contents Notices

34Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual35Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsBeginning IP Address, Ending IP AddressThese are the IP addres

36Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual37Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsThe “LAN IP Address” screen appears.The values in the “LAN IP

36Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual37Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsThe “WAN IP Address” screen appears.WAN IP Address allows manu

38Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual39Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsPPPoA/PPPoESelect one of these options to allow the Modem to u

38Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual39Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsRFC 1483 via Static IPSelect this option if the ISP service is

40Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual41Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsIP QoS Settings UpstreamSelecting IP QoS Settings Upstream fro

40Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual41Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsTotal Available BandwidthDisplays the total amount of availabl

42Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual43Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsIP QoS Settings DownstreamSelecting IP QoS Settings Downstream

42Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual43Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsRemote Management/TelnetSelecting Remote Management in the Adv

44Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual45Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsDynamic Routing (RIP) Selecting Dynamic Routing (RIP) in the A

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44Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual45Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsAdmin User Name and Password Selecting Admin User Name and Pas

46Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual47Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsAdvanced Port ForwardingSelecting Advanced Port Forwarding in

46Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual47Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsApplicationsSelecting Applications in the Advanced Setup tab g

48Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual49Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsDMZ HostingSelecting DMZ Hosting in the Advanced Setup tab gen

48Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual49Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced SettingsNAT (Network Address Translation)Selecting NAT in the Advanced

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51Using the Modem’s UtilitiesThe Modem’s Graphical User Interface includes a collection of utilities to keep the Modem operating successfully, includi

52Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual53Chapter 7 Using the Modem’s Utilities3. The “Utilities” tab appears. From this screen, select a Uti

52Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual53Chapter 7 Using the Modem’s UtilitiesRestore Default SettingsTo restore the Modem to its factory defa

54Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User ManualWeb Activity LogThe Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Modem

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem. The Modem is the simplest way to connect computers to a high-speed broadba

55TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Modem, and techniques to try and overcome the proble

56Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual57Chapter 8 TroubleshootingThere should be an entry for IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. A

56Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual57Chapter 8 TroubleshootingTime out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Addresss Verify all the com

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59ReferenceThis appendix contains information about various topics, including accessing information about your Windows computer.Locating Computer Info

60Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual61Appendix A ReferenceLocating Windows Operating System FilesIf the operating system files reside on th

60Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual61Appendix A Reference4. Click the down arrow next to the “Look in” text box and select My Computer fr

62Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User ManualWindows XP1. From the desktop, click Start.2. Select Search, then For Files and Folders.3. The “Searc

63Setting up Static IPon a ComputerTo communicate with the Modem from a computer on the network (to use the Modem’s GUI, for example), the user may ha

64Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual65Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. W

2Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual3Chapter 1 Introductions Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Win

64Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual65Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The followin

66Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual67Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” t

66Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual67Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. W

68Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual69Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following

68Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual69Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” tex

70Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual71Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. W

70Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual71Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, dou

72Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual73Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appe

72Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual73Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” te

74Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual75Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-cli

2Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual3Chapter 1 IntroductionPower LightThe Power light displays the Modem’s current status. If the Power ligh

74Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual75Appendix B Setting up Static IP on a Computer5. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appea

76Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual9. Enter the following address in the “IP Address” text box: 192.168.0.

77Computer SecurityThe Internet is a giant network of computers located all over the world. When a computer is connected to the Internet, it can excha

78Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual79Appendix C Computer SecurityModem SecurityIf connecting to the ISP through Point-to-Point Protocol (P

78Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual79Appendix C Computer SecurityNetwork ApplicationsNetwork applications (such as software programs) that

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81SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberGT701R (USB/Ethernet DSL Modem)StandardsIEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)G.dmtG.litet1.413RFC 1483, 2364

82Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User ManualLED IndicatorsPower, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USBEnvironmentalPowerExternal, 12V DC, 600mACertifications

83GlossaryAccess Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point can also act as a bridge between wireless cli

84Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual85Appendix E GlossaryEthernet NetworkA standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs.Fi

4Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionRear PanelThe rear panel of the Modem contains four ports (Phone, USB, Ethernet,

84Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual85Appendix E GlossaryPPPoE (Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet)/PPPoA (Point-To-Point Protocol over

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87Firewall Security LevelsThe following information is related to the Firewall section of the “Configuring Advanced Settings” chapter (see page 48). T

88Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual89Appendix F Firewall Security LevelsLow Security LevelApply the lowest firewall security setting by se

88Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual89Appendix F Firewall Security LevelsMedium Security LevelApply a medium firewall security setting by s

90Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual91Appendix F Firewall Security LevelsHigh Security LevelApply the highest firewall security setting by

90Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual91Appendix F Firewall Security LevelsCustom Security LevelApply a customized firewall security setting

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93Setting up a Non-Windows System The Modem supports both the Classic Macintosh operating systems (9.2.1 and below), as well as OS X.☞ Note: When inst

94Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual95Appendix G Setting up a Non-Windows System 2. When the “TCP/IP” window appears, select Edit from me