ActionTec UD800TP User Manual

User ManualUSB HomeDSL Modem

7Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem5. The next window appears. Plug the larger end of the Power Cord into aPower Outlet in a wall, then click Next.6. When

8Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User Manual8. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the DSL Cable into theWall Ja ck closest to your comp

9Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem11. When the next window appears, read the instructions, then get the PhoneFilters from the Clear Bag.Click Next.12. Wh

10Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User Manual13. The following window appears. Plug a phone filter in every phone jack, thenclick Next.☞Note: Do not inst

11Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem16. If Yes was chosen in step 15, the next window appears. Unplug the phonecable connected to the computer or nearby p

12Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User Manual18. When the next window appears, plug the phone filter into the Phone Porton the rear panel of the Modem. T

13Chapter 2 Setting Up the ModemConfiguring the ModemThe following procedure details the steps involved in configuring the Modem toactivate the DSL co

14Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User Manual3. In the next window, select Specify a location by clicking in the check boxnext to the text. Then, enter d

15Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem6. The first “Actiontec Home DSL Configuration Wizard” window appears. Readthe instructions, then click Next.7. In the

16Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User Manual8. If the last option was selected in step 8, use the Information Worksheet providedby the ISP to enter the

iTable of Contents1Introduction 1Package Contents 1Minimum System Requirements 2Technical Support 2Modem Features 32Setting Up the Modem 5Connect

17Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem10. The “DNS” window appears. If the DSL provider supplied specific DNS infor-mation, click the circle next to “Enable

18Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User Manual12. The “WINS” window appears. If the DSL provider supplied specific WINSinformation, click the circle next

19Chapter 2 Setting Up the Modem14. Make sure the PW (Power) and LK (Link) lights on the front of the Modemglow solid green, orange, or red.The Modem

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21Using the Home DSLSystem MonitorTo check the operation of the Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem and view its con-nection status, use the Home DSL System

22Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualRed bar above red arrows:indicates an error has occurred with the Modem or itssoftware. If this occurs, chec

23Chapter 3 Using the Home DSL System MonitorConnection RatesThe two text boxes in “Connection Rates” section(“Upstream” and“Downstream”) indicate the

24Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualProvider InfoClicking Provider Info in the Monitor window brings up the “Provider Info” tab.This tab feature

25Chapter 3 Using the Home DSL System MonitorVersionsClicking Ve r sions in the Monitor window brings up the “Versions” tab. This tabfeatures statisti

26Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualOptionsClicking Options in the Monitor window brings up the “Options” tab. This tabfeatures two option check

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27Troubleshootingand FAQsThis chapter contains a list of solutions for problems the user may encounter whileusing the Modem, as well as answers to som

28Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualCan I fax over DSL?No.You still need to send your faxes over your regular phone line using an ana-log modem

29ReferenceThis appendix contains information about various topics, including accessinginformation about your Windows computer and wiring under specia

30Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualLocating Windows Operating System FilesIf the operating system files reside on the hard drive of the compute

31Appendix 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.

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33SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberUD800TP (USB Home DSL Modem)DimensionsLength: 5.375 in.Width: 4.35 inHeight: 1.25 inStandardsANSI specification T1

34Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualEnvironmentalPower InputExternal, +5V +- 5% @ 1.5 ACertificationsFCC Class C (part 15, 68)ULOperating Temper

35GlossaryAccess Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access pointcan also act as a bridge between wireless clien

36Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualFirewallPrevents users outside the network from accessing and/or damaging files orcomputers on the network.G

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem. The Modem pro-vides connection speeds up to 125 times faster than a standard 5

37Appendix C 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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39NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,

40Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User Manual2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause unwanted operatio

41Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) thatthis hardware product will be free from defects in

42Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLEDWITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS G

43Limited WarrantyNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR ITANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN-

44Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User ManualGoverning Law:This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the Stateof California, U.S.A., excludi

2Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User GuideMinimum System Requirements Active DSL service Computer with a USB connection Microsoft Windows 98,Windows

3Chapter 1 IntroductionModem FeaturesThe Modem features two LEDs (lights) on its front panel, and series of ports on itsrear panel. We recommend the u

4Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User GuideRear PanelThe Modem has four ports on its rear panel: Line, Phone, USB, and Power.Line Port The Line port is u

5Setting Upthe ModemSetting up the Modem involves two basic steps: connecting a computer to theModem, and configuring the Modem to activate the DSL co

6Actiontec USB Home DSL Modem User Manual2. The next window appears. Get the Modem, Power Cord, USB Cable, DSLCable, and Clear Bag from the Quick Star