ActionTec Broadband Router MI408 User Manual

BroadbandRouterModel #: RI408Firmware Version: 4.0.16.1.44.11User ManualVer 1.0Solutions for the Digital Life™

7Connecting the RouterConnecting a computer or local network to the Broadband Router is a simple procedure, varying slightly depending on the computer

96Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual97Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings6. Click Add Rule Schedule. The “Edit Rule Schedule” screen appears. 7.

98Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual99Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsDate and Time To configure date, time, and daylight savings time settings

98Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual99Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsTo perform an automatic time update: 1. Click in the “Enabled” check box

100Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual101Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings When adding a user, specify the following parameters: • Full Name -

100Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual101Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsARP (Address Resolution Protocol) TableClicking ARP Table in the Advance

102Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual103Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsWhen adding a routing rule, the following parameters must be specified:

102Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual103Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsDomain RoutingDomain routing is used in multi-router local network confi

104Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual105Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings2. Click Add. The “Edit Network Object” screen appears. 3. Specify a

104Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual105Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsFirmware RestoreFirmware restore resets the Router’s firmware to an earl

106Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual107Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsOpening a Dynamic DNS Account To use Dynamic DNS, a free Dynamic DNS acc

8Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual9Chapter 2 Connecting the Router6. Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the yello

106Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual107Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsUser NameEnter the Dynamic DNS user name in this text box. PasswordEnter

108Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual109Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsThe host can choose to renew an expiring lease or let it expire. If it c

108Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual109Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsEditing DHCP Server Settings To edit the DHCP server settings for a devi

110Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual111Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings• Lease Time - each device will be assigned an IP address by the DHCP

110Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual111Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsTo define a new connection with a fixed IP address: 1. Click New Stati

112Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual113Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsThe Router’s DNS also provides the following services: • Shares a comm

112Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual113Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings2. Enter the computer’s host name in the “Host Name” text box.3. Ente

114Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual115Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsProtocolsProtocols features a list of preset and user-defined applicatio

114Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual115Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings3. Name the service in the “Service Name” text box and, if needed, ente

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8Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual9Chapter 2 Connecting the Router3. The “Login Setup” screen appears. Select a new user name and password and

117Monitoring the RouterThe Broadband Router’s System Monitoring screens display important system information, including: • Key network device parame

118Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual119Chapter 8 Monitoring the RouterTraffic MonitoringThe Router constantly monitors traffic within the local

118Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual119Chapter 8 Monitoring the RouterSystem Log The System Log displays a list of the most recent activities of

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121TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Broadband Router, and techniques to try and overcom

122Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual123Chapter 9 TroubleshootingLAN Connection Failure• Ensure the Router is properly installed, the LAN connec

122Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual123Chapter 9 TroubleshootingHow do I find out what IP address my computer is using? Windows 95, 98, 98SE, an

124Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualWhat is the default user name for the Router? The default user name for the router is “admin” and the default

125Quality Of Service Network-based applications and traffic are growing at a high rate, producing an ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and network

126Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual127Appendix A Quality of ServiceThe matching of packets by rules is connection-based, known as Stateful Pack

10Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual11Chapter 2 Connecting the Router6. Click Advanced at the top of the Home screen. The “Advanced” screen appe

126Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual127Appendix A Quality of ServiceSetting Priority RulesTo set priority rules:1. Click Quality of Service on

128Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual129Appendix A Quality of ServiceSet the following parameters:Source Address - The source address of the pack

128Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual129Appendix A Quality of ServiceTraffic Shaping Traffic Shaping is the solution for managing and avoiding co

130Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual131Appendix A Quality of Service2. Click Add. The “Add Device Traffic Shaping” screen appears.3. Select

130Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual131Appendix A Quality of ServiceTCP Serialization - Enable TCP Serialization from its drop-down list, either

132Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual133Appendix A Quality of Service3. Click the class name to edit the shaping class. The “Edit Class” screen

132Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual133Appendix A Quality of Service• RED - The RED (Random Early Detection) algorithm utilizes statistical met

134Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual135Appendix A Quality of ServiceDestination Address - The destination address of the packets sent to or rece

134Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual135Appendix A Quality of ServiceIngress DataThe Router can control outgoing data fairly easily. It can queue

136Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual137Appendix A Quality of ServiceThe Router provides a table of predefined DSCP values, which are mapped to 8

10Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual11Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterConnecting Other ComputersThe Router can connect to other computers via Ethe

136Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual137Appendix A Quality of Service802.1p SettingsThe IEEE 802.1p priority marking method is a standard for pri

138Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualClass StatisticsThe Router provides accurate, real-time information on the traffic moving through the defined

139SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberMI408 (8-Port Broadband Router)StandardsIEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3u IPIP version 4FirewallICSA certified SpeedLAN Ethe

140Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualEnvironmentalPowerExternal, 5V DC, 3ACertificationsFCC Part 15, UL-60959-1Operating Temperature0º C to 40º C

141NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic

142Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual1422. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted oper

12Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual13Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterWindows 2000/98/Me 1. Select Network and Dialing Connections in the Control

12Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual13Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterHome ScreenAfter logging into the Router’s MegaControl Panel (see “Configuri

14Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualNetwork StatusThis section displays the status of the Router’s network and Internet connection. A green light

15Configuring My Network SettingsOnce the Broadband Router is physically connected and the MegaControl Panel’s Home screen is displayed in a web brows

16Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual17Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsUsing My NetworkVarious settings can be accessed for a particular

iTable of Contents1 Introduction 1Package Contents

16Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual17Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings3. If website blocking needs to be active all the time, select “

18Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual19Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings2. Select the Internet protocol to be blocked from the “Protocol

18Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual19Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsEnable ApplicationActivating “Enable Application” (also known as p

20Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual21Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings5. If this port will be active all the time, select “Always” fro

20Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual21Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings1. Click Test Connectivity. The “Diagnostics” screen appears.2.

22Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualTimeout for Inactive DeviceThe amount of time a device continues to be displayed on the network after it has b

23Using Network Connections The Broadband Router supports various local area network (LAN) and wide area net-work (WAN, on Internet) connections via E

24Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual25Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsNetwork (Home/Office) Select Network (Home/Office) in the Network Conne

24Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual25Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Home/Office NetworkClick Settings in the “Network (Home

26Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual27Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsInternet ProtocolThis section has three options: No IP Address, Obtain

iiActiontec Broadband Router User Manualii7 Using Advanced Settings 81About

26Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual27Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsAction The “Action” column contains an icon that, when clicked, genera

28Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual29Chapter 4 Using Network Connections5. If Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used, enter the

28Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual29Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsRouting The Router can be configured to use static or dynamic routing.

30Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual31Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsEthernet Connection An Ethernet connection connects computers to the Ro

30Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual31Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Ethernet ConnectionClick Settings at the bottom-right o

32Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual33Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsMTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size

32Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual33Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsBroadband Ethernet Connection A Broadband Ethernet connection connects

34Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual35Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Broadband Ethernet ConnectionClick Settings at the bott

34Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual35Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsInternet ProtocolThis section includes three options: No IP Address, Ob

36Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual37Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsIP Address Distribution The “IP Address Distribution” section of the Co

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec Broadband Router. The Router features eight Ethernet ports, making it one of the most versatile ro

36Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual37Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsIP Address Distribution According to DHCP Option 60DHCP Option 60 is us

38Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual39Chapter 4 Using Network Connections3. Click in the “Default Route” check box to define this device as a t

38Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual39Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsWAN PPPoEWAN Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) relies on tw

40Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual41Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the WAN PPPoE ConnectionClick Settings in the WAN PPPoE Pro

40Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual41Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsNetwork Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-d

42Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual43Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsPPP AuthenticationPoint-to-Point Protocol (PPP) currently supports four

42Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual43Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsReject Selecting this option rejects PPP connections with peers that u

44Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual• NAT - Select this option to activate Network Address Translation (NAT), which translates IP addresses to a

45Configuring the Router’s Security The Broadband Router’s security suite includes comprehensive and robust security services: Stateful Packet Inspect

46Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual47Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityThis chapter covers these Security features: • General - selec

2Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual3Chapter 1 IntroductionMinimum System Requirementss Computer with Ethernet capabilitys Microsoft Windows 98S

46Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual47Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityGeneral The “General” screen is used to configure the Router’s b

48Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual49Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityNote that is it is the origin of the request, not subsequent res

48Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual49Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security2. Check the “Block IP Fragments” box to protect the local net

50Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual51Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityAllow or Restrict ServicesTo view and allow/restrict these servi

50Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual51Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security3. If this access control rule applies to all networked device

52Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual53Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityPort Forwarding In its default state, the Router blocks all exte

52Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual53Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security4. Select the Internet protocol to be provided from the “Protoc

54Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual55Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host The DMZ host feature allows one de

54Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual55Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityPort Triggering Port triggering can be used for dynamic port for

56Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual57Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security3. Click Add. An “Edit Service” screen appears.3. Specify the

2Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual3Chapter 1 IntroductionPort forwardingPPPoE supportQoS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv, 802.

56Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual57Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTelnetTelnet is used to create a command-line session and gain a

58Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual59Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityWebsite BlockingThe Router can be configured to block specific w

58Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual59Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security4. If website blocking needs to be active all the time, select

60Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual61Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityStatic NAT☞Note: A block of static IP addresses must be purchas

60Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual61Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security6. Select the protocol that needs to be accessible from the pub

62Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual63Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityInbound Packets - Input Rule Sets • Initial rules • All rule

62Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual63Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityThere are numerous rules automatically inserted by the firewall

64Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual65Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityOperation This is where the action the rule will take is defined

64Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual65Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecuritySecurity Log The security log displays a list of firewall-relate

66Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual67Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityEvent-TypeDisplays a textual description of the event. DetailsTh

4Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionPower Light The Power light displays the Router’s current status. If the Power light g

66Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual67Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security• Trusted device - a packet from a trusted device has been acce

68Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual69Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security• Router initiated traffic - all traffic the Router initiates i

68Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual69Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security• Wildcard connection hooked - debug message regarding connecti

70Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual71Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecuritySecurity Log SettingsTo view or change the security log settings

70Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual71Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security4. Click in the “Remote Administration Attempts” check box to w

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73Using Parental ControlsThe abundance of harmful information on the Internet poses a serious challenge for employers and parents alike - “How can I r

74Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual75Chapter 6 Using Parental Controls5. The Surf Control subscription site will then be displayed in a new br

74Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual75Chapter 6 Using Parental Controls2. Click Filtering Policy from the list on the left side of the screen.

76Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual77Chapter 6 Using Parental Controls4. Enter a name for the new policy in the “Rule Name” text box. 5. Ent

4Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionRear PanelThe rear panel of the Router features ten ports (Ethernet [8], Broadband, and

76Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual77Chapter 6 Using Parental ControlsLAN Filtering Policy To select a default filtering policy for the local ne

78Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual79Chapter 6 Using Parental ControlsAdvanced Options The “Advanced Options” screen contains features providing

78Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual79Chapter 6 Using Parental ControlsStatistics The Router’s MegaControl Panel monitors content filtering stati

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81Using Advanced SettingsThe “Advanced” section of the Broadband Router’s MegaControl Panel is intended primarily for more advanced users. Some change

82Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual83Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsFirmware Upgrade - download and install new versions of the Router’s firmw

82Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual83Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsAbout To view technical information regarding the Router, click About in t

84Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual85Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsRestart To restart the Router: 1. Click Restart in the Advanced screen.

84Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual85Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsDiagnostics The Diagnostics screen can assist in testing network connectiv

86Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual87Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsMAC Cloning A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique hexadecimal c

6Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualPower SwitchThe Power switch powers the Router on and off.Power PortThe Power port connects the Router to an el

86Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual87Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsSystem Settings Clicking System Settings in the Advanced screen generates

88Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual89Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsLocal DomainSpecify the network’s local domain by entering it into this te

88Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual89Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsSystem Logging Use this section to configure the following system log opti

90Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual91Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsAllowed Capacity Before Email NotificationEnter the percentage of security

90Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual91Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsAuto WAN DetectionWhen activated, Auto WAN Detection causes the Router to

92Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual93Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsUniversal Plug and Play (UPnP) To access the UPnP settings perform the fol

92Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual93Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsFirmware Upgrade The Router offers a built-in mechanism for upgrading its

94Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual95Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings2. In the “Upgrade From a Computer in the Network” section, click Upgrad

94Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual95Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsAutomatically Check and Send E-mailIf “Automatically Check for New Version

96Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual97Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsScheduler Rules Scheduler rules are used for limiting the activation of fi