Actiontec MI424WR (GigE) User Manual

WirelessBroadbandRouterModel #: MI424WRFirmware Version: 4.0.16.1.44.28User ManualVer 2.0Solutions for the Digital Life™

6Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual7Chapter 1 IntroductionEthernet WAN PortThe Ethernet WAN port connects the Router to the ISP using an

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99Using Parental ControlsThe abundance of harmful information on the Internet poses a serious challenge for employers and parents alike - “How can I r

100Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual101Chapter 7 Parental Controls5. The Surf Control subscription site will then be displayed in a n

100Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual101Chapter 7 Parental Controls2. Click Filtering Policy from the list on the left side of the scr

102Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual103Chapter 7 Parental Controls4. Enter a name for the new policy in the “Name” text box. 5. Ent

102Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual103Chapter 7 Parental ControlsLAN Filtering Policy To select a default filtering policy for the loc

104Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual105Chapter 7 Parental ControlsAdvanced Options The “Advanced Options” screen contains features prov

104Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual105Chapter 7 Parental ControlsStatistics The Router’s MegaControl Panel monitors content filtering

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107Using Advanced SettingsThe “Advanced” section of the Wireless Broadband Router’s MegaControl Panel is intended primarily for more advanced users. S

108Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual109Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsUniversal Plug and Play - configure Universal Plug and Play set

108Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual109Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsAbout To view technical information regarding the Router, click

110Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual111Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsRestart To restart the Router: 1. Click Restart in the Advanc

110Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual111Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsDiagnostics The Diagnostics screen can assist in testing networ

112Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual113Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsMAC Cloning A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique he

112Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual113Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsSystem Settings Clicking System Settings in the Advanced screen

114Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual115Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsLocal DomainSpecify the network’s local domain by entering it i

114Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual115Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsSystem Logging Use this section to configure the following syst

116Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual117Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsAllowed Capacity Before Email NotificationEnter the percentage

9Connecting the RouterConnecting a computer or local network to the Wireless Broadband Router is a simple procedure, varying slightly depending on the

116Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual117Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsAuto WAN DetectionWhen activated, Auto WAN Detection causes the

118Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual119Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsUniversal Plug and Play (UPnP) To access the UPnP settings perf

118Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual119Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsFirmware Upgrade The Router offers a built-in mechanism for upg

120Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual121Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings2. In the “Upgrade From a Computer in the Network” section, c

120Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual121Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsAutomatically Check and Send E-mailIf “Automatically Check for

122Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual123Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsScheduler Rules Scheduler rules are used for limiting the activ

122Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual123Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings6. Click Add Rule Schedule. The “Edit Rule Schedule” screen ap

124Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual125Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsDate and Time To configure date, time, and daylight savings tim

124Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual125Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsTo perform an automatic time update: 1. Click in the “Enabled”

126Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual127Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings2. Click New User, which generates the “User Settings” screen.

10Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual11Chapter 2 Connecting the Router6. Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end o

126Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual127Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings3. Select the “System” and “Security” notification levels in t

128Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual129Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsRouting rules can be added, edited, or deleted from the Routing

128Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual129Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsIGMP multicasting enables UPnP capabilities over networks and m

130Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual131Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsTo define a network object: 1. Click Network Objects in the A

130Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual131Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsFirmware RestoreFirmware restore lets the Router’s firmware ret

132Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual133Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsOpening a Dynamic DNS Account To use Dynamic DNS, a free Dynami

132Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual133Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsUser NameEnter the Dynamic DNS user name in this text box. Pass

134Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual135Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsThe host can choose to renew an expiring lease or let it expire

134Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual135Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsEditing DHCP Server Settings To edit the DHCP server settings f

136Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual137Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings• Lease Time - each device will be assigned an IP address by

10Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual11Chapter 2 Connecting the Router2. The “Login” screen appears. Enter the default user name (admin

136Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual137Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsTo define a new connection with a fixed IP address: 1. Click

138Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual139Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsThe Router’s DNS also provides the following services: • Shar

138Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual139Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings2. Enter the computer’s host name in the “Host Name” text box

140Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual141Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsProtocolsProtocols features a list of preset and user-defined a

140Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual141Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings3. Name the service in the “Service Name” text box and, if nee

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143Monitoring the RouterThe Wireless Broadband Router’s System Monitoring screens display important system information, including: • Key network devi

144Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual145Chapter 9 Monitoring the RouterTraffic MonitoringThe Router constantly monitors traffic within t

144Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual145Chapter 9 Monitoring the RouterSystem Log The System Log displays a list of the most recent acti

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12Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual13Chapter 2 Connecting the Router6. Click Advanced at the top of the Home screen. The “Advanced” sc

147TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Broadband Router, and techniques to try an

148Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual149Chapter 10 TroubleshootingLAN Connection Failure• Ensure the Router is properly installed, the

148Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual149Chapter 10 TroubleshootingAre the Router’s Ethernet ports auto-sensing?Yes. Either a straight-th

150Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User ManualI cannot access the Router’s Graphical User Interface? What should I do?If you cannot access the Rou

151Quality Of Service Network-based applications and traffic are growing at a high rate, producing an ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and network

152Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual153Appendix A Quality of ServiceThe matching of packets by rules is connection-based, known as Stat

152Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual153Appendix A Quality of ServiceSetting Priority RulesTo set priority rules:1. Click Quality of S

154Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual155Appendix A Quality of ServiceSet the following parameters:Source Address - The source address of

154Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual155Appendix A Quality of ServiceTraffic Shaping Traffic Shaping is the solution for managing and av

156Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual157Appendix A Quality of Service2. Click Add. The “Add Device Traffic Shaping” screen appears.3.

12Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual13Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterConnecting Other Computers/Set Top BoxesThe Router can connect to o

156Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual157Appendix A Quality of ServiceShaping ClassesThe bandwidth of a device can be divided to reserve

158Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual159Appendix A Quality of ServiceConfigure the following parameters:Name Enter the name of the clas

158Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual159Appendix A Quality of ServiceClass Rules Class rules define which packets belong to the class.

160Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual161Appendix A Quality of ServiceProtocol - Select a specific traffic protocol from the drop-down li

160Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual161Appendix A Quality of ServiceQoS for ingress data has the following limitations, which do not ex

162Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual163Appendix A Quality of Service1. Click Quality of Service at the top of the Home screen, then c

162Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual163Appendix A Quality of Service802.1p SettingsThe IEEE 802.1p priority marking method is a standar

164Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User ManualClass StatisticsThe Router provides accurate, real-time information on the traffic moving through th

165SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberMI424WR (4-Port Wireless Broadband Router)StandardsIEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.11b, g (Wireless)IPIP version

166Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User ManualWireless Operating RangeIndoorsUp to 91 M (300 ft.)OutdoorsUp to 533 M (1750 ft.)TopologyStar (Ether

14Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual15Chapter 2 Connecting the Router3. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial wall jack,

167NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic

168Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual1682. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwa

14Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual15Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterWindows 2000/98/Me 1. Select Network and Dialing Connections in th

16Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual17Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterHome Page After logging into the Router’s MegaControl Panel (see “C

iTable of Contents1 Introduction 1Package Contents

16Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual17Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterNetwork StatusThis section displays the status of the Router’s netw

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19Configuring My Network SettingsOnce the Wireless Broadband Router is physically connected and the MegaControl Panel’s Home screen is displayed in a

20Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual21Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsUsing My NetworkVarious settings can be accessed for a pa

20Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual21Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings3. If website blocking needs to be active all the time,

22Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual23Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings2. Select the Internet protocol to be blocked from the

22Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual23Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settingsblocked by access control. Enable ApplicationActivating “

24Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual25Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settingsthat appears, enter the port number. If no port is identi

24Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual25Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings1. Click Test Connectivity. The “Diagnostics” screen app

26Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User ManualEnter the new name of the device in the “New Name” text box and, if needed, select a new icon for the

iiActiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manualii8 Using Advanced Settings 107About

27Creating a Wireless NetworkThis chapter explains how to create a wireless network using the Wireless Broadband Router, including accessing and confi

28Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual29Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network Wireless Network ConnectionAs soon as the Router is turned o

28Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual29Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkSSID BroadcastSelect this check box to enable SSID broadcast.

30Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual31Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkConfigure Wireless Access PointClick Advanced at the bottom-r

30Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual31Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkPhysical Address Displays the physical address of the networ

32Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual33Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkAdvanced Wireless OptionsThe bottom of the Configure Wireless

32Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual33Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkRTS Threshold Enter the RTS (Request to Send) threshold in t

34Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual35Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network802.1X WEP If 802.1X WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) was chos

34Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual35Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network4. Enter the key in the appropriate text box in the “Encryp

36Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual37Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network2. Double-click the wireless connection icon. The “Wireless

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router. The Wireless Broadband Router supports Multimedia over Coax Alliance (M

36Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual37Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkConnecting a Wireless Windows XP ClientThis section assumes t

38Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual39Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network3. Click the connection once to mark it, then click Connect

38Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual39Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network2. The “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window appe

40Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual6. Enter the pre-shared key in both the “Network key” and the “Confirm net-work key” text boxes. 7.

41Using Network Connections The Wireless Broadband Router supports various local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN, on Internet) connectio

42Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual43Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsTo select a connection, click on its name. The rest of this ch

42Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual43Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Home/Office NetworkClick Settings in the “Netw

44Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual45Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsInternet ProtocolThis section has three options: No IP Address

44Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual45Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsSTP Click in the device’s “STP” check box to enable Spanning

46Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual47Chapter 5 Using Network Connections4. Enter the subnet mask address in the “Subnet Mask” text bo

2Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual3Chapter 1 Introductions Wall-mount templates Vertical stands WarrantyMinimum System Requirementss

46Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual47Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsTo add a new product or product family, click New IP Range. Th

48Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual49Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsRouting TableClicking New Route generates the “New Route” wind

48Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual49Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Ethernet ConnectionClick Settings at the botto

50Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual51Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsInternet Connection FirewallClick in the “Enabled” check box t

50Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual51Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsCoax Connection A Coax connection connects devices (such as se

52Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual53Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfigure CoaxClick Settings at the bottom-right of the Coax P

52Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual53Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsCoax Link Set up the coax link options in this section of the

54Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual55Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsBroadband Ethernet Connection A Broadband Ethernet connection

54Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual55Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Broadband Ethernet ConnectionClick Settings at

56Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual57Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsMTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest pac

2Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual3Chapter 1 IntroductionIntrusion detectionMAC address filteringNATDMZ hostingAccess controlAdvanced w

56Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual57Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsIP Address Distribution The “IP Address Distribution” section

58Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual59Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsIP Address Distribution According to DHCP Option 60DHCP Option

58Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual59Chapter 5 Using Network Connections3. Click in the “Default Route” check box to define this devi

60Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual61Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsCoax Broadband Connection A Coax Broadband connection connects

60Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual61Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Coax Broadband ConnectionClick Settings at the

62Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual63Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsPhysical Address Displays the physical address of the network

62Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual63Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsDNS ServerDomain Name System (DNS) is the method by which webs

64Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual65Chapter 5 Using Network Connections5. If a Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used,

64Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual65Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsRouting TableClick New Route to generate the “New Route” windo

66Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual67Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the WAN PPPoE ConnectionClick Settings in the WAN

4Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionGetting to Know the RouterThis section contains a quick description of the Rou

66Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual67Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsWhen should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active

68Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual69Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsPPP AuthenticationPoint-to-Point Protocol (PPP) currently supp

68Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual69Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsFor each compression algorithm (BSD and Deflate), select one o

70Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User ManualRoutingSelect Advanced or Basic from the “Routing” drop-down list. If Advanced is selected, additiona

71Configuring the Router’s Security The Wireless Broadband Router’s security suite includes comprehensive and robust security services: Stateful Packe

72Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual73Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityThis chapter covers these Security features: • Genera

72Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual73Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityGeneral The “General” screen is used to configure the R

74Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual75Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityNote that is it is the origin of the request, not subse

74Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual75Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security2. Check the “Block IP Fragments” box to protect the

76Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual77Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityAllow or Restrict ServicesTo view and allow/restrict th

4Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionEthernet WAN Light The Ethernet WAN light illuminates when the Router is conn

76Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual77Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security3. If this access control rule applies to all network

78Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual79Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityPort Forwarding In its default state, the Router blocks

78Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual79Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security4. Select the Internet protocol to be provided from th

80Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual81Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host The DMZ host feature allo

80Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual81Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityPort Triggering Port triggering can be used for dynamic

82Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual83Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security3. Click Add. An “Edit Service” screen appears.3. Sp

82Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual83Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTelnetTelnet is used to create a command-line session a

84Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual85Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityWebsite BlockingThe Router can be configured to block s

84Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual85Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security4. If website blocking needs to be active all the tim

86Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual87Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityStatic NAT☞Note: A block of static IP addresses must b

6Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual7Chapter 1 IntroductionRear PanelThe rear panel of the Router features seven ports (Coax, Ethernet WA

86Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual87Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security6. Select the protocol that needs to be accessible fro

88Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual89Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTwo sets of rules can be configured: input rules and ou

88Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual89Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTo configure advanced filtering rules, click Add next t

90Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual91Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security• Accept - Allow access to packets that match the sou

90Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual91Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTimeThe time (based on the Router’s date and time setti

92Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual93Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security• ICMP replay - an ICMP (Internet Control Message Prot

92Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual93Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security• PPTP connection - a packet inquiring whether the Rou

94Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual95Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security• Fragmented packet, packet too big - a packet has bee

94Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual95Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security• FTP port request to 3rd party is forbidden (Possible

96Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual97Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security3. Select the type of blocked events to be listed in t