ActionTec Wireless DSL Gateway GT704WG-QW04 User Manual

Wireless DSL GatewayModel #: GT704WG-QW04Firmware Version: QW04-3.60.2.0.6.3-GT704-WGUser ManualVer 1.0Solutions for the Digital Life™

6Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual7Chapter 1 Introduction Note: Before attempting any of the above, make sure access to the Internet is available.A

8Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manuals Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)s Advanced LAN configuration with multiple computerss Non-Actiontec-

9Performing a Basic SetupThis chapter is a guide through a basic setup of the Gateway. The Basic Setup includes instructions on how to connect the Gat

10Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual11Chapter 2 Performing a Basic Setup3. Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click

10Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual11Chapter 2 Performing a Basic Setup6. Click Save and Restart in the “Save and Restart” screen.7. The “Congratul

12Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual2. The “Change Admin Username/Password” screen appears. Enter a new user name (optional) in the “New Username” te

13Setting Up Static IP AddressThis chapter details how to set up the Gateway with a static IP address. The first section explains the configuration us

14Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual15Chapter 3 Setting Up Static IP3. In the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, select Alternative Setup from the menu

14Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual15Chapter 3 Setting Up Static IP4. The “Actiontec DSL Gateway Setup Page” screen appears. Using the Internet Ser

16Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual17Chapter 3 Setting Up Static IP5. Scroll down to the “IP Configuration” section on the Actiontec DSL Gateway Se

iTable of Contents1 Introduction 1Package Contents

16Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual17Chapter 3 Setting Up Static IP9. Once the Gateway restarts, return to the Setup/Configuration screen and selec

18Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual19Chapter 3 Setting Up Static IPConfiguring for a Block of Static IP AddressesTo set up the Gateway to use a block

18Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual19Chapter 3 Setting Up Static IP4. Click Begin Advanced Setup.5. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen

20Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual21Chapter 3 Setting Up Static IP6. Select “Obtain an IP Address through PPPoA,” select “Unnumbered Mode,” then e

20Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual21Chapter 3 Setting Up Static IP9. In the “DHCP Server Configuration” screen, select “Static” from the “DNS” opt

22Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual13. The “Change Admin Username/Password” screen appears. Enter a new user name (optional) in the “New Username” te

23#Configuring Advanced SettingsThis chapter contains information concerning the advanced configuration options of the Gateway, such as wireless setti

24Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual25Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced

24Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual25Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings Note: Some DSL providers use PPPoE/PPPoA to establish com-munication wi

26Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual27Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsObtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoASelect one of these options to

iiActiontec DSL Gateway User ManualiiDSL Settings 54Restore Default Settings

26Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual27Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsEncapsulation (PPPoA only)Select one of the encapsulation options, based

28Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual29Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsSpecify a Static IP AddressSelect this option if the ISP service is confi

28Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual29Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsUnnumbered Mode/VIP ModeIf a block of public static IP addresses was purc

30Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual31Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsTo activate the wireless “radio” of the Gateway, click in the circle next

30Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual31Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsWEPActivating WEP and clicking Next in the Wireless Settings screen gener

32Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual33Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings256-bit WEP 256-bit WEP requires one key, comprising 29 hexadecimal pair

32Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual33Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsWPAActivating WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and clicking Next in the Wirel

34Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual35Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsWireless MAC AuthenticationSelecting Wireless MAC Authentication in the “

34Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual35Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings802.11b/g ModeAccess to the Gateway’s network can be restricted to wirele

36Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual37Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsDHCP Server ConfigurationClicking Next in the “DHCP Server” screen genera

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect computers to a high-speed

36Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual37Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsServices BlockingSelecting Services Blocking in the “Advanced Settings” s

38Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual39Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsWebsite BlockingSelecting Website Blocking in the “Advanced Settings” scr

38Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual39Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Settings Note: Before Remote Management can be activated, the admin-istrator pas

40Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual41Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsClicking Advanced brings up the “Advanced Port Forward” screen.In this sc

40Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual41Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsM Warning: The DMZ host computer will be vulnerable to com-puter hackers

42Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual43Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsNAT (Network Address Translation)Selecting NAT in the “Advanced Settings”

42Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual43Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsIP QoS SettingSelecting IP QoS Setting in the “Advanced Settings” screen

44Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual45Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsPrioritySelect either “High” or “Normal” for the priority level of the ty

44Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual45Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced SettingsTelnet Timeout SettingSelecting Telnet Timeout Setting in the “Advanced S

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2Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual3Chapter 1 Introductionconnections Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Wind

47Viewing the Gateway’s StatusThis chapter contains information about checking the status of the Gateway, such as wireless settings, remote management

48Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual49Chapter 5 Viewing the Gateway’s StatusCurrent StatusAfter selecting Status in the Main Menu screen, the “Current

48Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual49Chapter 5 Viewing the Gateway’s StatusWAN - Subnet MaskDisplays the subnet mask address the ISP assigned to the

50Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual51Chapter 5 Viewing the Gateway’s StatusWAN StatusSelecting WAN Status generates the “WAN Status” screen. This scr

50Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual51Chapter 5 Viewing the Gateway’s StatusLAN StatusSelecting LAN Status generates the “LAN Status” screen. This scr

52Actiontec DSL Gateway User ManualIP QoS Traffic StatusSelecting QoS Status generates the “IP QoS Traffic Status” screen. This screen displays the Qo

53Using UtilitiesTo access the Gateway’s Web-based Utilities options, select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The “Utilities” screen appears.Fro

54Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual55Chapter 6 Using UtilitiesAuto RefreshTo set the Web Activity Log screen to automatically refresh at certain inte

54Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual55Chapter 6 Using UtilitiesRestore Default SettingsTo restore the Gateway to its factory default settings, select

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2Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual3Chapter 1 IntroductionDNS relay supports PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet and HTTP

57TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Gateway, and techniques to try and overcome the prob

58Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual59Chapter 7 TroubleshootingThere should be an entry for IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Additionally

58Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual59Chapter 7 TroubleshootingTime out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Addresss Verify all the computers are

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61ReferenceThis appendix contains information about various topics, including accessing information about your Windows computer.Locating Computer Info

62Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual63Appendix a ReferenceLocating Windows Operating System FilesIf the operating system files reside on the hard drive

62Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual63Appendix a Reference4. Click the down arrow next to the “Look in” text box and select My Computer from the list t

64Actiontec DSL Modem User ManualWindows XP1. From the desktop, click Start.2. Select Search, then For Files and Folders.3. The “Search Results” wi

65Static IP Address on the ComputerTo communicate with the Gateway from a computer on the network (to use the Web Configuration Utility, for example),

66Actiontec DSL User Manual67Appendix b Static IP on the Computer4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.5. The “Netwo

4Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionFront PanelThe front panel of the Gateway features nine lights: Power, DSL, Internet, Ethern

66Actiontec DSL User Manual67Appendix b Static IP on the Computerare installed” list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP.6. The “TCP/IP Properties

68Actiontec DSL User Manual69Appendix b Static IP on the Computer 255.255.255.0Press the space bar on the keyboard to

68Actiontec DSL User Manual69Appendix b Static IP on the Computer3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. When the “Control Panel” wind

70Actiontec DSL User Manual71Appendix b Static IP on the Computer5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are insta

70Actiontec DSL User Manual71Appendix b Static IP on the Computer9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:

72Actiontec DSL User Manual73Appendix b Static IP on the Computer3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. When the “Control Panel” wind

72Actiontec DSL User Manual73Appendix b Static IP on the Computer5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connect

74Actiontec DSL User Manual75Appendix b Static IP on the Computer7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General.8. In

74Actiontec DSL User Manual75Appendix b Static IP on the Computer12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:

76Actiontec DSL User Manual77Appendix b Static IP on the Computer3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections.4. I

4Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionUSB LightThe USB light illuminates when the Gateway is connected via its USB port.Wireless L

76Actiontec DSL User Manual77Appendix b Static IP on the Computer5. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General.6. In th

78Actiontec DSL User Manual9. Enter the following address in the “IP Address” text box: 192.168.0.2Enter the periods

79Computer SecurityThe Internet is a giant network of computers located all over the world. When a computer is connected to the Internet, it can excha

80Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual81Appendix c Computer SecurityModem SecurityIf connecting to the ISP through Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), be sure

80Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual81Appendix c Computer SecurityNetwork ApplicationsNetwork applications (such as software programs) that allow remote

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83SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberGT704WG - QW04 (54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway)StandardsIEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)G.dmtG.litet1.413R

84Actiontec DSL Gateway User ManualWireless Operating RangeIndoorsUp to 91M (300 ft.) @ 54 MbpsOutdoorsUp to 457M (1500 ft.) @ 54MbpsTopologyStar (Eth

85GlossaryAccess Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point can also act as a bridge between wireless cli

86Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual87Appendix e GlossaryEthernet NetworkA standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs.FirewallA metho

6Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual7Chapter 1 IntroductionReset Switch Depressing the Reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle the Gateway

86Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual87Appendix e GlossaryPPPoE (Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet)/PPPoA (Point-To-Point Protocol over ATM)Methods o

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89Firewall Security Level ServicesThis appendix concerns the Firewall options (High, Medium, and Low) section in the “Configuring Advanced Settings” c

90Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual91Appendix f Firewall Security Level ServicesMedium Security LevelLow Security Level

90Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual91Appendix f Firewall Security Level ServicesOffIf Off is selected, only NAT (Network Address Translation) securit

92Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manualreal audio/videoA protocol used to transfer Real Audio or Real Video files.icmpInternet Control Message Protocol. A

93NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device

94Actiontec DSL Gateway User Manual94This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Thi