Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway
User Manual
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Technical Support
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2 Setting Up the Gateway
Warning!Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection
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3 Using Qwest DSL
Connecting to the Internet Disconnecting from the Internet
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4 Basic Setup
Basic Setup Gateway Features
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5 Advanced Setup
Accessing Advanced Setup Using Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Wireless Settings LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking VPN Pass Through Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Static Routing MAC Address Cloning Status
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6 Utilities
Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware
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7 Building a Network
Ethernet USB Wireless
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8 Troubleshooting A Reference
Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files Wiring Information
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B Setting Up Static IP Address
Windows 98 and 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP
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C Computer Security
Securing the Gateway and Computer
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D Specifications
General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental
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E Glossary F Security Level Services Table
High Security Level Medium Security Level Low Security Level Basic Security Level Acronym Definitions
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G Non-Windows System Setup
Classic OS X Connecting to the ISP
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Notices
Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications
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Limited Warranty
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect a number of computers to a single high-speed broadband connection. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec WirelessReady DSL Gateway is sure to be one of the keys to your success.
Package Contents
Four-port Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Power adapter Phone filters DSL cable Ethernet cable
USB cable
Installation CD Quick start guides
Minimum System Requirements
Active DSL service Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT 4. 0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 7. 1+, Mac OS 8. 0+, Mac OS 9. 0+, or Mac OS X+
Note: USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT 4. 0, and Mac OS
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Internet Explorer 4. 0 or higher (5. x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4. 0 or higher (4. 7 recommended)
TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer
Technical Support
Self Help To obtain answers to DSL configuration questions, visit the Qwest DSL Actiontec support page at this address:
http://www. qwest. com/dsl/customerservice/Actiontec1520. html
A help page is also available on the main page of the Actiontec DSL Gateway Web interface. [. . . ] This screen displays a list of the users currently connected to the Gateway accessing the Internet with Network Address Translation (NAT) security activated.
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Utilities
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To access the Gateway's utilities select Utilities from the "Main Menu" screen. The "Utilities" screen appears.
From here, the Web activity log can be viewed, the DSL settings changed, the Gateway's factory default settings restored, and the Gateway's firmware upgraded.
Web Activity Log
The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on the Gateway's network has visited. To access the Web Activity Log, select Web Activity Log from the "Utilities" screen.
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DSL Settings
To access DSL Settings, select DSL Settings from the "Utilities" screen. The Gateway's VPI, VCI, and Mode settings can be changed from here. Actiontec recommends not changing these values without consulting the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Restore Default Settings
To restore the Gateway to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings from the "Utilities" screen. When the "Restore Default Settings" screen appears, click Restore Default Settings. Any changes made to the Gateway's settings will be lost and the factory default settings will be restored. During this process, the Gateway's power LED flashes and the Gateway is disabled. Warning: Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the Restore Default Settings process. When the power LED stops flashing and glows steadily green, the Gateway is fully operational.
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Upgrade Firmware
Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the "Utilities" screen generates the "Upgrade Firmware" screen. Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the Gateway's capabilities.
To upgrade the Gateway's firmware: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the Actiontec 1520 Gateway firmware. Warning: Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the Upgrade Firmware process. After the upgrade is complete, unplug the power adapter from the Gateway, then plug it back in again. When the power LED stops flashing and glows steadily green, the Gateway is fully operational. Reconfigure the Gateway settings.
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Building a Network
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Other computers can be connected to the Gateway to form a network. The network computers can be connected to the Gateway in three ways: Ethernet, USB, or wirelessly.
Ethernet
1. Insert the Actiontec Installation Buddy CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. Wait until the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.
2. Read the instructions, select Additional Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next.
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3. When the next window appears, get the Yellow Ethernet Cable from the Quick Start Kit, then click Next.
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6. When the next window appears, plug one end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into one of the Yellow Ports on the back of the Gateway, then click Next.
7. [. . . ] Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates that will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be available for download at the Actiontec Web site, www. actiontec. com. Actiontec Electronics' sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Actiontec Electronics' option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifications. [. . . ]