Actiontec electronic Network Router GE344000 01 User Manual

Wireless

Cable/DSL Router

User Manual

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A Specifications

General

Wireless Operating Range

Environmental

Configuring TCP/IP

Windows 95, 98, and Me

Windows NT 4.0

Windows 2000

Macintosh

Sharing Files and Printers

Windows 95, 98, and Me

Windows 2000

Macintosh

Finding the MAC Address

Windows 95, 98

Windows Me

Windows 2000

Windows NT 4.0

Macintosh

Glossary

Notices

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Modifications

Limited Warranty

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router. This Router is

the simplest way to connect a number of computers to a single high-speed broad-

band modem. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the home office or small

business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec

Wireless Cable/DSL Router is the key to your success.

Package Contents

ꢀ Single-port Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router

ꢀ Power adapter

ꢀ Ethernet cable

ꢀ USB cable

ꢀ Installation CD

ꢀ Quick start guide

ꢀ Warranty and registration card

Minimum System Requirements

ꢀ Broadband Internet connection using an external Ethernet modemꢀ

ꢀ Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 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

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Router Features

The Router has a series of informational LEDs (lights) on its front panel, and a

variety of ports on its rear panel. It is recommended that the user become familiar

with these features before installing or setting up the Router.

Front Panel

There are five LEDs (light emitting diodes, or lights) on the front panel of the

Router, as shown in the figure, below.

USB

LAN

Interne

Power LED

The Power LED glows green when power is supplied to the Router. When it

flashes, the Router is going through its initialization process.

Internet LED

When the Internet LED glows steadily, the Router is connected to the broadband

modem.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Wireless LED

When the Wireless LED glows steadily, the Router is ready for wireless network-

ing.

LAN LED

The LAN LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a com-

puter with the yellow (Ethernet) cable.

USB LED

The USB LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a com-

puter with the purple (USB) cable.

Rear Panel

The Router has four ports and a Reset button on its rear panel, as shown in the fig-

ure below.

Pow

USB

Reset

le/DS

LAN

LAN Port

The Yellow port is used to connect the Router to the cable modem or set top box

using the Yellow Ethernet cable.

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Cable/DSL Port

The Red port is used to connect the Router to a cable or DSL modem with an

Ethernet cable.

USB Port

The Purple port is used to connect the Router to a computer on the home net-

work with the Purple (Ethernet) cable.

Power Port

The Black port is used to connect the Router’s Power cord.

Reset Button

The Reset button is used to reset the Router. Holding the button down for less

than 10 seconds causes the Router to restart, with all settings remaining intact. If

the Reset button is held for more than 10 seconds, the default settings will be

reloaded onto the Router, and any changes made to the settings must be rein-

stalled on the Router.

Technical Support

Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-perform-

ance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is

available all day ever day to provide professional support.

Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

760 N. Mary Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Technical Support

Phone: 1.888.436.0657

E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php

Internet: www.actiontec.com/support

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Connecting

the Router

The Router can be physically connected to the computers in two ways: by Ethernet

cable, or USB cable, as well as wirelessly. Select the type of connection and follow

the instructions.

Ethernet Connection

1. Start up the computer.

2. Plug one end of the red cable (included with the Router) to the port labeled

“LAN” on the back of the Router. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port

on the computer.

3. Plug the Router’s power supply into a wall outlet, and then plug the other end

in the port labeled “Power” on the back of the Router. The Router is now con-

nected to the computer with an Ethernet cable.

e/DS

abl

Power Cord

(to Power

Outlet)

Ethernet Cable

(to Cable/DSL

Modem)

Ethernet Cable

(to Computer)

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USB Connection

1. Start up the computer.

2. Connect the square plug of the purple cable to the port labeled “USB”on the back of

the Router. Connect the rectangular plug of the blue cable to a USB port on the

computer.

3. Plug the Router’s power supply into a electrical wall outlet, then plug the

other end in the port labeled “Power” on the back of the Router. Next, follow

the instructions in the “Loading the USB Software” section to finish connect-

ing the Router with a USB cable.

eset

le/DS

Ethernet Cable

(to Cable/DSL

Modem)

Power Cord

(to Power

Outlet)

USB Cable

(to Computer)

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Basic Setup

This section is a guide through a basic configuration of the R0uter, including how

to connect the Router to the ISP.

Basic Setup

To configure the router for basic operation:

1. Open the Web browser. In the address bar, enter

http://192.168.0.1

then press Enter on the keyboard.

2. The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration.

3. Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click Begin

Basic Setup.

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4. Complete the three steps listed in the “Basic Setup” screen, then click Next.

5. Select either DSL Option 1, DSL Option 2, or Cable (depending on what

kind of broadband service is received) in the “Broadband Connection” screen

, then click Next.

Note: If using a DSL modem, select DSL Option 1. If an

Internet connection cannot be established after selecting DSL

Option 1, return to this screen and select DSL Option 2.

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Note: If a T1 line or a fixed point broadband connection is

being used, select Cable.

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6a. If DSL Option 1 is selected, enter the user name and password provided by

the ISP in the “DSL Broadband Connection - PPPoE” screen. Click Next.

6b. If DSL Option 2 is selected, go directly to step 7. DSL Option 2 should only be

selected if the Router cannot connect using DSL Option 1

6c. If Cable is selected and the ISP requires a host name and/or domain name to

access their network, enter them in the Host Name and/or Domain Name

text boxes in the “Cable Broadband Connection-DHCP” screen. Click Next.

Note: If the ISP does not require a host or domain name, leave

the Host Name and Domain Name text boxes blank.

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7. Click Save and Restart in the “Save and Restart” screen.

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8. The “Congratulations” screen appears. The Router is successfully configured.

The power LED flashes rapidly while the Router restarts, then glows steadily green

when fully operational. The Router is now configured and users can start surfing

the Web.

If an error stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet appears,

check the configuration settings. Ensure all the information required by the ISP is

entered correctly.

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Advanced Setup

This section contains information concerning advanced configuration, such as

wireless settings, remote management, and Web site blocking.

Accessing Advanced Setup

To access the Advanced Setup configuration screens, follow these instructions:

1. Open the Web browser. In the address bar enter:

http://192.168.0.1

then press Enter on the keyboard.

2. The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration.

3. In the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, read the instructions, then select

Advanced Setup from the menu on the left side.

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4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced setup

on the Router, click Begin Advanced Setup.

5. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen appears. To check all the set-

tings, or if unsure of which settings to modify, select Next. To modify a specif-

ic configuration, click on its name in the menu bar on the left.

Note: Click Save and Restart on the bottom left-hand side of

the screen after finishing the configuration of one or more of

the Advanced Setup settings.

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WAN IP Address

Selecting WAN IP Address in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“WAN IP Address” screen. WAN IP Address allows manual set up of the IP address

of the Router. There are three ways to do this: Obtain an IP Address through

PPPoE, Obtain an IP Address Through DHCP, and Specify a Static IP Address.

Note: Some DSL providers use PPPoE to establish communica-

tion with an end user, while others use static IP. Cable modem

providers and other types of broadband Internet connections

(such as fixed point wireless) may use either DHCP or Static IP

address. If unsure about which connection is present, check with

the Internet Service Provider (ISP) before continuing.

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After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection.

Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE

Select this option to allow the Router to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet pro-

tocol.

Dialout on-demand

Select this option to disconnect from the current Internet session after an idle

time designated in the “Idle Timeout” text box.

Idle Timeout

Designates the number of minutes of idle time before the Router ends the cur-

rent Internet session when the “Dial on-demand” option is activated.

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User Name and Password

If a User Name and Password was entered during Basic Setup, it should be dis-

played in the “Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screen. If not, enter the informa-

tion now. If the information is unavailable, contact the Internet Service Provider

(ISP).

Obtain an IP Through DHCP

Select this option (used for cable modem configurations without a Static IP

assigned by an ISP) to allow the modem to query the Internet Service Provider (ISP)

and receive IP address and routing information. Some ISPs need to authenticate

their end users with a Host Name and/or Domain Name. If this is the case, check

with the ISP for a host name and domain name and enter them in the “Broadband

Connection via DHCP” screen. If the ISP does not require these settings, leave the

text boxes blank.

Note: Host and domain name information may also be accessed

from the computer originally connected to the cable modem.

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Specify a Static IP Address

Select this option if assigned a static (specific) IP Address by the Internet Service

Provider (ISP). Enter the IP Address, along with the Subnet Mask and Default

Gateway Address (also provided by the ISP), in the “Broadband Connection via

Static IP Address” screen. If required to provide a Host Name and Domain Name,

enter them here as well.

Wireless Settings

Selecting Wireless Settings in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“Wireless Settings” screen. Modify the wireless capabilities of the Router here.

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ESSID

ESSID is the network name assigned to the wireless network. The factory default

setting is “ACTIONTEC.” Although Actiontec recommends keeping the default

value intact, the ESSID value can be modified, using any combination of alphanu-

meric characters (i.e., A-Z, a-z, 0-9). All wireless-capable computers included on

the Router’s wireless network must have this same ESSID value. (For the Actiontec

802.11b Wireless PC Card, the ESSID value must be the same as the SSID value.)

Channel

Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Router communicates. In the

United States, use channels 1-11. (The factory default value is set to 1.)

Wireless Equivalent Privacy

Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption method used with the 802.11b

standard to ensure data security over wireless networks. The Router offers three

levels of WEP: Off, 64-bit, and 128-bit.

Off

Selecting Off disables encryption. Selecting this option allows any computer with

wireless capability and the correct ESSID value to join the wireless network.

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64-bit WEP

64-bit WEP requires four separate keys. Each key comprises five hexadecimal

digit pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging

from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 64-bit WEP key is: 4E-A3-3D-68-72. To create

a set of 64-bit WEP keys, enter five hexadecimal digit pairs in each Key text box

(Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4). After activating 64-bit WEP on the Router, a com-

puter with wireless capability can join the network only if these same keys are

entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.

128-bit WEP

128-bit WEP requires one key of 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digit con-

sists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 128-bit

WEP key is: 3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4-21-74-5D-B1. To create a 128-bit

WEP key, enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box. After activating 128-

bit WEP on the Router, a computer with wireless capability can join the network

only if this key is entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.

Note: Not all wireless PC Cards support 128-bit WEP. Ensure

that all PC Cards installed in the networked computers support

128-bit WEP before activating.

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Wireless MAC Authentication

Selecting Wireless MAC Authentication in the “Advanced Configuration” screen

generates the “Wireless MAC Authentication” screen. Here, the user can manage

the access other wireless networking devices have on the wireless network.

Accept All Clients

Select this option to allow all wireless networking devices (except those entered in

the “Exception List” list box; see below) access to the wireless network.

Deny All Clients

Select this option to deny all wireless networking devices (except those entered in the

“Exception List” list box; see below) access to the wireless network.

Exception List

Lists the MAC addresses of the wireless network clients designated as exceptions.

To delete a MAC address from the Exception list, select it, then click Remove.

Client MAC Address

Enter the MAC address of the wireless network clients designated as exceptions in

this text box, then click Add. The MAC address then appears in the “Exception

List” text box. If Accept All Clients was selected, above, all wireless network clients

whose MAC addresses appear in the Exception List text box are denied access to

the wireless network. If Deny All Clients was selected, above, all wireless network

clients whose MAC addresses appear in the Exception List text box are allowed

access to the wireless network.

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LAN IP Address

Selecting LAN IP Address in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“LAN IP Address” screen. The value in the LAN IP Address text box is the IP

address of the Router as seen on the network.

The LAN IP address of the Router can be modified, but Actiontec recommends

keeping the default factory setting (192.168.0.1).

Note: If the Router’s LAN IP Address is modified, verify the

DHCP Server range is within the same subnet. For more infor-

mation, see “DHCP Server Configuration.”

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DHCP Server

Selecting DHCP Server in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“DHCP Server” screen. The Router has a built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol) server that automatically assigns a different IP address to

each computer on the network, eliminating IP address conflicts.

The factory default setting is On. To disable the DHCP Server, select Off.

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Actiontec strongly recommends leaving the DHCP Server option On. If the DHCP

Server option is Off, ensure the IP addresses of the networked computers are on

the same subnet as the IP address of the Router. For more information, see “DHCP

Server Configuration.”

DHCP Server Configuration

Clicking Next in the “DHCP Server” screen generates the “DHCP Server

Configuration” screen. Change IP address range and DNS server information here.

Beginning IP Address - the IP address at which the DHCP server

starts assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the

factory default setting (192.168.0.2).

Ending IP Address - the IP Address at which the DHCP Server stops

assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the facto-

ry default settings (192.168.0.254).

The beginning and ending IP addresses define the IP address range of the

Router. If the default values are left intact, the Router supplies a unique IP

address between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 to each computer on the net-

work. Note that the first three groups of numbers of the addresses are identical;

this means they are on the same subnet. The IP address of the Router must be

on the same subnet as the IP address range it generates. For instance, if the

Router’s IP address is changed to 10.33.222.1, set the beginning IP address to

10.33.222.2, and the ending IP address to 10.33.222.254.

DNS (Dynamic or Static) - the type of DNS server provided by the

Internet Service Provider (ISP). If the ISP provided DNS server

information, select the type here. If not, leave as is.

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DNS Server 1 - the primary DNS server provided by the Internet

Service Provider (ISP). If the ISP provided DNS server informa-

tion, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact.

DNS Server 2 - the secondary DNS provided by the Internet Service

Provider (ISP). If the ISP provided secondary DNS server infor-

mation, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact.

Services Blocking

Selecting Services Blocking in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“Services Blocking” screen.

To modify Internet privileges (Web, FTP, Newsgroups, etc.) for the computers on

the network:

1. Enter the computer’s IP address in the Enter IP Address: text box.

2. Select the Internet service(s) to be blocked.

3. Click Add to enter the computer’s IP address in the “Blocked IP Address List”

text box.

4. To remove blocked services, select the computer’s IP address in the “Blocked

IP Address List” text box and click Remove.

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Netmeeting

To allow the computers on the Router’s network to access Netmeeting, enter the

Netmeeting IP address in the IP text box, then select On. If Netmeeting is not

needed, select Off.

Website Blocking

Selecting Website Blocking in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“Website Blocking” screen. This feature enables the Router to block Web sites to all

computers on the network. To block a Web site, enter the address of the Web site

in the “Website” text box and click Add. The blocked Web site address will be dis-

played in the “Blocked Website List” text box, and will not be available to comput-

ers on the network. To remove a blocked Web site, click on it in the “Blocked

Website List,” then click Remove.

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VPN Pass Through

Selecting VPN Pass Through in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates

the “VPN Pass Through” screen. To set up Virtual Private Networking (VPN) using

IPSec/L2TP (which allows multiple, client-initiated VPN pass-through sessions),

select On. Note that VPN via PPTP pass through is always active.

Remote Management

Selecting Remote Management in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates

the “Remote Management” screen. Remote Management allows access to the

Router through the Internet via another computer. Actiontec recommends leaving

the Remote Management Off (the factory default setting).

To access the Router from the Internet, activate Remote Management by selecting

On and writing down the WAN IP address of the Router (see “WAN IP Address”).

On a computer outside of the network, open a Web browser and enter the Router’s

WAN IP address in the address text box. The Router’s Main Menu (or a password

prompt, if a password has been set) appears in the browser window.

Note: Before Remote Management can be activated, the admin-

istrator password must be set. To do this, go to the Basic Setup

screen and select Change Admin Password. Follow the instruc-

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Port Forwarding

Selecting Port Forwarding in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“Port Forwarding” screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the

Router’s built-in firewall, allowing access to parts of the network (for hosting a

Web or ftp server, for example). To use port forwarding, enter the IP port range in

the “IP Port Range” text boxes. (If more than 10 ports are needed, Actiontec rec-

ommends using DMZ Hosting. See “DMZ Hosting,” below, for more information.)

Choose the protocol type from the “Protocol” list box, then enter the IP address of

the computer on the network to be used as a host. Click Add. The forwarded ports

appear in the “List of Forwarded Ports” text box. For a list of programs that use

port forwarding, as well as port numbers used, see “Appendix C - Program and

Port List.”

To remove forwarded ports, highlight them, then click Remove.

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DMZ Hosting

Selecting DMZ Hosting in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“DMZ Hosting” screen. To use DMZ hosting, enter the IP address of the computer

on the network to be used as a DMZ host in the “DMZ Host IP Address” text box,

then click On.

DMZ hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services.

These programs usually require multiple open ports, making the network accessi-

ble from the Internet. DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computer

outside of the Router’s network. Access to the network resources while DMZ host-

ing is active is blocked. Actiontec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as long

as necessary.

Warning: The DMZ Host computer will be vulnerable to com-

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puter hackers on the Internet while in DMZ mode.

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Firewall

Selecting Firewall in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Firewall

Security Level” screen. Select the level of security needed for the network. See

Appendix E for details concerning each level of security.

Dynamic Routing

Selecting Dynamic Routing in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the

“Dynamic Routing” screen.

If another route/gatewayr is set up behind the Router in the network configura-

tion, consult the documentation that came with the router to see what kind of

Dynamic Routing is required, then select the needed option.

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Static Routing

Selecting Static Routing in the “Advanced Settings” screen generates the “Static

Routing” screen. Enter the addresses in their respective text boxes, then click Add.

The address will appear in the “Static Routing Table.” To remove an address, high-

light it by clicking on it in the Static Routing Table, then click Remove.

MAC Address Cloning

Selecting MAC Address Cloning in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates

the “MAC Address Cloning” screen. A MAC (media access control) address is an

identifier unique to every networkable device. Some Internet Service Providers

(ISP) require a MAC address to validate a computer’s permission to be on their net-

work. If the ISP requires this information, obtain the MAC address of the computer

originally configured for the ISP (see Appendix D for instructions to determine the

computer’s MAC address). Enter the MAC address in the “User Select WAN MAC

Address” text boxes in the “MAC Address Cloning” screen.

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Status

After configuring the Router, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the

Main Menu. The “Current Status” screen appears, displaying many of the Router’s

settings. No settings (other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet)

can be changed from the Current Status screen.

In the left hand column, there are other Status options available: Routing Table,

WAN Status, LAN Status, and Active User List. Click to generate the option of

choice.

Changing the Password

To change the administrator’s password on the Router:

1. From the Main Menu screen, select Setup/Configuration.

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2. From the Setup/Configuration screen, select Change Admin Password.

3. The “Change Admin Password” screen appears.

Enter the new password in the “New Password” text box, then enter it again in

the “Re-enter New Password” text box.

4. Click Save and Restart. The new password will be in effect when the Router

restarts.

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Utilities

To access the Router’s utilities select Utilities from the “Main Menu” screen. The

“Utilities” screen appears.

From here, the Web activity log can be viewed, the Router’s factory default settings

restored, and the Router’s firmware upgraded.

Web Activity Log

The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on

the Router’s network has visited. To access the Web Activity Log, select Web

Activity Log from the “Utilities” screen.

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Restore Default Settings

To restore the Router 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 Router’s settings

will be lost and the factory default settings will be restored. During this process,

the Router’s power LED flashes and the Router is disabled. When the power LED

stops flashing and glows steadily green, the Router is fully operational.

Upgrade Firmware

Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the “Utilities” screen generates the “Upgrade

Firmware” screen. Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the

Router’s capabilities.

To upgrade the Router’s firmware, click the link in the “Upgrade Here” in the

Upgrade Firmware screen and follow the instructions. An Internet connection

must be established to upgrade the Router’s firmware.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the

Router, and solutions to overcome the problem.

Cannot Use the Internet

If the Router cannot connect to the Internet, check the following:

Physical Connection

ꢀ Ensure that the power light is on, as well as lights for any active connec-

tions, such as USB, Wireless, or Ethernet. If they are not on, reconnect the

cable or adapter.

Connection to the Router

ꢀ Having verified that the appropriate network light is lit on the router. The

computer connected to the router should be receiving an IP address from

the router. Unless the default address has been changed, it should be in the

range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254. This can be checked by opening a

DOS/Command prompt and typing “ipconfig” and pressing Enter. The IP

address for the network adapter should be 192.168.0.x and the Default

Gateway should be 192.168.0.1. If it is not, restart the computer to have an

IP address assigned by the router. (If a static IP address has been assigned

previously to the adapter, it will need to be removed and set to obtain an IP

address via DHCP/automatically before restarting.) Check the IP address

assigned to the network adapter using “ipconfig;” if it is still not a

192.168.0.x number, use “ipconfig /?” to view the command necessary to

release & renew the IP address.

ꢀ Having verified that the IP address is 192.168.0.x, open a Web browser and

in the address bar type 192.168.0.1 and click Go. You should see the Main

Menu, verifying that the connection to the router is good.

Connection to the Internet

ꢀ Open a Web browser and in the address bar type 192.168.0.1 and click GO.

You should see the Actiontec Main Menu. Click Status, the Connection line

under the WAN section near the top, should read “Connected”. If not, power

cycle the router by disconnecting and then reconnecting the power cable. (It

will take 1 minute for the router to restart.) Recheck the Connection Status.

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If still disconnected, click Setup at the top of the page and go through the

Basic setup to configure the router for your connection to the Internet. Make

the appropriate selections for DSL/Cable, Ethernet/USB and

Username/Password. Click Save and Restart to save the configuration. (It will

take 1 minute for the router to restart.) Recheck the Connection Status.

When the status is “Connected” web browsing is possible.

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If after following the above steps, the Status page still indicates

“Disconnected”, unplug the power cable to your broadband modem, and

leave it disconnected for 10 minutes. At the end of that time reconnect the

power to it, and when the modem has fully restarted, power cycle the router

to restart it. (It will take 1 minute for the router to restart.) Recheck the

Connection Status. When the Connection line under the WAN section near

the top of the page reads “Connected”, the router has successfully connected

to the Internet.

ꢀ Test the Internet connection by opening a favorite Web page.

LAN Light

If the LAN light on the Router does not come on, it could be caused a bad connec-

tion, a disabled Ethernet card, or by a static speed setting on your Ethernet card.

Double check all cable connections to make sure everything is firmly connected.

Next, check the Device Manager and make sure there are no red “x” or yellow “!”

on your Ethernet card.

To get into device manager in Windows 95, 98, 98SE or ME, click My Computer

on the desktop, then click Properties. Click Device Manager.

For Windows 2000 or XP, click My Computer on the desktop then click on

Properties. Click Hardware , then press Device Manager.

If there are no red “x” or yellow “!” on the Ethernet card, the speed setting will

need to be changed before you will be able to connect to the Router.

Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME

1. From the desktop, click Network Neighborhood (My Network Places in

Me) and click Properties.

2. This will bring up the “Network Properties” window. Find your Ethernet card

in the list and click on it to highlight it and then click on Properties down

below. (Ethernet card should have a green icon next to it).

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3. Click Advanced and in the “Property” list find an entry for speed or media

type and click it to highlight it. To the right of that should be a “Value” drop

down menu. Click on the drop down arrow and then click on Auto,

Autoselect, or Auto sense in that menu. Then, click OK to close the window.

4. Click Ok in the “Network Properties” window and you will be prompted to

restart your computer. Click Ye s . Once you computer has restarted the LAN

light should turn solid green on the Router. Continue on with the Quick Start

Guide.

Windows 2000, XP

1. From your desktop, right-click on the My Network Places (In XP, this icon

may not be on the desktop. See below for instructions on how to place it on

the desktop) and left click on properties.

2. The “Network Connections” window appears. Find the connection for your

Ethernet card (It may Local Area Connection) right click on it and left click

on properties.

3. In the next window, click Configure (listed under your Ethernet card). Click

Advanced and, in the “Property” list, find an entry for speed or media type

and click it to highlight it. To the right of that should be a “Value” drop down

menu. Click on the drop down arrow and then click on the auto, autoselect,

or auto sense in that menu. Then click OK to close the window.

4. The LAN light on the router should turn solid green on the Router. Continue

on with the Quick Start Guide.

XP Users

To place the My Network Places icon on your desktop, right-click on your desk-

top and click on Properties. This will bring up the “Display Properties” win-

dow. Click Desktop and towards the bottom left, click Customize Desktop.

Under “Desktop Icons,”click My Network Places and click OK. Click OK in the

Display Properties window. You should now have a My Network Places icon on

your desktop.

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Other Problems

LAN Connection Failure

ꢀ Ensure the Router is properly installed, the LAN connections are correct,

and the power is on.

ꢀ Confirm the computer and Router are on the same network segment. If

unsure, let the computer get the IP address automatically by initiating the

DHCP function (see “DHCP Server”), then verify the computer is using an

IP address within the default range (192.168.1.2 through 198.168.1.254). If

the computer is not using an IP address within the range, it will not connect

to the Router.

ꢀ

Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255.255.255.0 by clicking Status in

the “Main Menu” screen.

Cannot Connect to the Internet

ꢀ Ensure both ends of the power adapter and network cables are properly

connected and the status LEDs on the front panel are working properly.

ꢀ If running Windows 95 or Windows 98, check the computer’s TCP/IP setings.

Select Start, Run, enter

winipcfg

in the “Open” text box, then press Enter on the keyboard. The computer should

have an IP address in the default range (192.168.1.2 through 198.168.1.254).

ꢀ Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255.255.255.0 by clicking Status in

the “Main Menu” screen.

ꢀ Verify the Router’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in

the “Main Menu” screen.

Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address.

ꢀ Verify all the computers are working properly.

ꢀ

Ensure the IP settings are correct.

ꢀ Ensure the Router is on and connected properly.

ꢀ Verify the Router’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in

the “Main Menu” screen.

ꢀ Check the cable/DSL modem by attempting to connect to the Internet.

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Unable to get an IP address from Cable/DSL Modem.

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Ensure the Router is properly connected to the computer and is plugged in.

ꢀ Turn off the cable/DSL modem and wait a few seconds. Turn the modem

back on, wait for it to go through its self-test, then check for the IP address.

ꢀ Verify the modem is DHCP compatible.

ꢀ Ensure the user name and password are entered for the cable/DSL modem

by using to the Router’s Web-based utility (see “Advanced Setup” for more

information).

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Specifications

General

Model Number

GE344000-01 (Single-Port Wireless Cable/DSL Router)

Standards

IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)

IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)

IEEE 802.11b (Wireless)

Protocol

CSMA/CD

WAN

10Base-T RJ-45 port for cable/DSL modem (1)

LAN

GE344000-01

10/100 RJ-45 port (1)

Shared uplink port (1)

USB port (1)

Expansion

PCMCIA expansion slots (1)

Speed

WAN: 10Mbps

LAN Ethernet: 10/100Mbps

Wireless: See “Wireless Operating Range”

Cabling Type

10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5

100BaseTX: UTP/STP Category 5

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Wireless Operating Range

Indoors

Up to 30M (100 ft.) @ 11 Mbps

Up to 50M (165 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps

Up to 70M (230 ft.) @ 2 Mbps

Up to 91M (300 ft.) @ 1 Mbps

Outdoors

Up to 152M (500 ft.) @ 11 Mbps

Up to 270M (885 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps

Up to 396 (1300 ft.) @ 2 Mbps

Up to 457M (1500 ft.) @ 1 Mbps

Topology

Star (Ethernet)

Environmental

Power Input

External, 6.5V DC, 2 A

Certifications

FCC Class B

FCC Class C

CE Mark Commercial

Wi-Fi

Operating Temperature

0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF)

Storage Temperature

-20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)

Operating Humidity

10% to 85% non-condensing

Storage Humidity

5% to 90% non-condensing

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Configuring TCP/IP

To configure computers using operating systems other

than Windows XP (for Windows XP instructions, see “Before Connecting”), choose

the operating system and follow the instructions:

Windows 95, 98, and Me

Ensure the Windows installation disks or CD-ROM is available before beginning,

since some driver information may need to be copied during the configuration

process. If the installed Ethernet adapter was supplied with a driver diskette, it

should be available as well.

Note: When installing any software, consult the user guide and

help files supplied with the software for detailed information.

Actiontec provides the following information as a guideline only..

☞

To configure the computer:

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. In the “Control Panel” window, double-click Network.

3. When the “Network” window appears, select Configuration.

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4. Select TCP/IP from the “The following network components are installed” list

box, then click Properties. If TCP/IP is not listed, add it by clicking Add…

and following the prompts.

5. When the “TCP/IP Properties” window appears, select IP Address, then

Obtain an IP Address automatically.

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6. Select Gateway. If there is an IP address in the “Installed gateways” list box,

click on it, then click Remove.

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7. Select DNS Configuration, then click Disable DNS.

8. Select WINS Configuration. Ensure Use DHCP for WINS Resolution is acti-

vated, and Disable WINS Resolution is not activated.

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9. Click OK and, in the “Network” window, select Identification.

The “Identification” tab contains three text boxes:

Computer Name - Enter the name of the computer (i.e., MyComputer,

John, CPU654) in this text box. All computers on the network must have a

unique name.

Note: Actiontec recommends the “Computer Name” contain no

spaces. For example, entering “jackscomputer” is correct; enter-

ing “big beige box” is incorrect.

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Workgroup - Enter the name of the network in this text box. The

“Workgroup” name is used to include other computers on the network.

Computer Description - Enter any description in this text box. Usually,

computer’s location or the name of the main user is entered here.

10. Click OK. Windows loads the necessary files. If prompted for the Windows

disks, insert them now.

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11. The “System Settings Change” window appears. Click Ye s to restart the com-

puter.

Note: If the “System Settings Change” window does not appear,

restart the computer manually after completing step 10.

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12. Once the computer restarts and Windows has finished loading, a prompt for a

password appears. Do not click Cancel! This is the password that Windows

will use to authenticate a user’s permission to be on the network. The pass-

word entered now becomes the permanent network password. If OK is

clicked without a entering a password, the password will be blank (no key-

strokes).

Note: Entering this password is required each time Windows

is restarted.

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Windows NT 4.0

Ensure the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 installation disks or CD-ROM is avail-

able before beginning, since some driver information may need to be copied dur-

ing the configuration process. If the installed Ethernet adapter was supplied with a

driver diskette, it should be available as well.

Note: When installing any software, consult the user manual and

help files supplied with the software for detailed information.

Actiontec provides the following information as a guideline only..

☞

To configure the computer:

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. In the “Control Panel” window, double-click Network.

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3. When the “Network” window appears, select Identification.

4. In the “Identification” tab, enter a Computer Name (if needed) and

Workgroup in their respective text boxes.

5. Restart the computer.

Caution: Do not change both the Computer Name and

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Workgroup at the same time. Change one, restart the computer,

change the other, and restart the computer a second time.

6. After restarting, return to the “Network” window and select Services.

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7. In the “Network Services” list box, ensure the following services are listed:

Computer Browser, RPC Configuration, Server, and Workstation. These

services should be present after a TCP/IP installation. Note that not all of the

services listed below are required for Router operation. For additional infor-

mation, refer to the Windows documentation or Microsoft support services.

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8. Select Protocols and verify TCP/IP Protocol is listed in the “Network

Protocols” list box. If not, add it by clicking Add… and following the

prompts.

9. Select TCP/IP Protocol in the “Network Protocols” list box and click

Properties.

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10. When the “Microsoft TCP/IP” window appears, select IP Address.

11. Click Obtain an IP Address from a DHCP Server. Verify DHCP is enabled by

clicking Advanced.

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12. Select WINS Address and verify the only entry in the “Adapter” list box is the

Ethernet adapter installed in the computer.

13. Select Routing, verify Enable IP Forwarding is not checked, then click OK to

return to the “Network” window.

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14. When the “Network” window appears, click Adapters and verify the installed

Ethernet adapter is listed. If the card is not listed, add it by clicking Add…

and following the prompts.

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15. Click the Bindings tab, select All Services from the “Show Bindings for” drop-

down list, and verify TCP/IP is bound to the Ethernet adapter, as shown below.

16. Select All Protocols from the “Show Bindings for” drop-down list in the

“Bindings” tab and expand all entries shown by clicking the plus signs (+).

Verify that both the TCP/IP Protocol and WINS Client (TCP/IP) entries are

both bound to the Ethernet adapter.

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17. Select All Adapters from the “Show Bindings for” drop-down list in the

“Bindings” tab and expand all entries shown by clicking the plus signs (+).

Verify the Ethernet adapter is bound to the TCP/IP Protocol, and the WINS

Client (TCP/IP) is bound to both Server and Workstation, as shown below.

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18. Restart the computer. After the computer restarts, verify the settings. Click

Start, Programs and Command Prompt. At the command prompt, enter:

ipconfig /all

Verify an IP address was received, then close the window.

Windows 2000

Windows 2000 installs with default TCP/IP configuration. If the computer is new

with Windows 2000 installed, or Windows 2000 has just been installed on the com-

puter, connect the computer to the Router. No further configuration is necessary.

If the Windows 2000 TCP/IP settings on the computer have been changed since

installation, the TCP/IP settings must be configured. If this is the case, ensure the

Windows 2000 installation disks or CD-ROM is available before beginning, since

some driver information may need to be copied during the configuration process.

If the installed Ethernet adapter was supplied with a driver diskette, it should be

available as well.

Note: When installing any software, consult the user guide and

help files supplied with the software for detailed information.

Actiontec provides the following information as a guideline only.

☞

To configure Windows 2000 TCP/IP settings:

1. Click Start, Settings and Control Panel.

2. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial-

Up Connections.

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3. From the “Network and Dial-Up Connections” window, double-click Local

Area Connection Status.

4. Click Properties in the “Local Area Connection Status” window.

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5. In the “Connect using” text box of the “Local Area Connection Properties”

window, the Ethernet adapter used by the Local Area Connection is displayed.

In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, the compo-

nents bound to the Ethernet adapter are displayed, with a check next to them if

currently active. Verify there is a check next to the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”

entry, or click the box if not checked. Then, highlight Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP), and click Properties.

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4. When the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears, ensure both

Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address auto-

matically are activated. If not, click their respective radio buttons.

5. Click OK to finish. The Windows 2000 TCP/IP settings are configured.

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Macintosh

The Router supports both the Classic Macintosh operating systems (9.2.1 and

below), as well as OS X.

Note: When installing any software, consult the user manual and

help files supplied with the software for detailed information.

Actiontec provides the following information as a guideline only.

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Classic

To configure the Router, Open Transport 2.5.2 or above must be loaded on the

computer.

1. Click Apple, Control Panels, then TCP/IP.

2. When the “TCP/IP” window appears, select Edit from menu bar, then select

User Mode.

3. When the “User Mode” window appears, select Advanced, then click OK.

3. In the “TCP/IP” window, select Ethernet from the “Connect via” drop-down

list.

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4. Select Using DHCP Server from the “Configure” drop-down list.

5. Ensure the “Use 802.3” option is not checked.

6. Disregard any addresses in the IP Address text boxes. They will be reacquired

when the first connection is made.

7. Click Options and when the “TCP/IP Options” window appears, select Active.

Ensure the “Load only when needed” option is not checked, then click OK.

8. Close the “TCP/IP” window and when prompted to save changes, click Save.

9. Restart the computer. The TCP/IP settings are configured.

OS X

1. Open the “System Preferences” application via the Dock or Apple Menu. The

“Network” window appears.

2. Select Built-In Ethernet from the “Show” drop-down list.

3. Select TCP/IP and, from the “Configure” drop-down list, select Using DHCP.

4. Click Apply Now and close the “System Preferences” application. The TCP/IP

settings are configured.

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Sharing Files

and Printers

The Router supports file and printer sharing, allowing any computer on the net-

work to share files and access a shared printer. To configure file and printer shar-

ing, select the operating system and follow the instructions.

Windows 95, 98, and Me

File Sharing

1. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel.

2. In the “Control Panel” window, click Network.

3. The “Network” window appears. If “File and Printer Sharing” is not listed in

“The following network components are installed” list box, click Add….

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4. In the “Select Network Component Type” window, select Service in the “Click

the type of network component you want to install” list box, then click Add….

5. The “Select Network Service” window appears. Select File and printer shar-

ing for Microsoft Networks from the “Models” list box, then click OK.

6. In the “File and Print Sharing” window, ensure both of the listed options are

checked. If not, click the boxes, then click OK.

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7. The “Network” window reappears. Select Identification.

The “Identification” tab contains three text boxes:

Computer Name - Enter the name of the computer (i.e., MyComputer,

John, CPU654) in this text box. All computers on the network must have a

unique name.

Note: Actiontec recommends the “Computer Name” contain

no spaces. For example, entering “jackscomputer” is correct;

entering “big beige box” is incorrect.

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Workgroup - Enter the name of the network in this text box. The

“Workgroup” name is used to include other computers on the network.

Computer Description - Enter any description in this text box. Usually,

computer’s location or the name of the main user is entered here.

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8. Select Configuration. In the “Primary Network Logon” list box, ensure

Client for Microsoft Networks is selected. If not, select it from the drop-

down list, then click OK.

9. The “System Settings Change” window appears. Click Ye s to restart the com-

puter.

Note: If the “System Settings Change” window does not appear,

restart the computer manually after completing step 7.

☞

10. After the computer restarts and a password and user name entered, a file or

drive for sharing must be activated. Locate the file or drive to share (navigate

via “My Computer” or use Windows Explorer).

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11. Right-click the file or drive to share. In the pop-up menu that appears,

select Sharing.

12. Select Shared As from the “File Share Screen Properties” windows and enter a

name in the “Share Name” text box. This name will show up on the other

computers on the network as a shared device.

13. Select an “Access Type,” as explained below.

Read Only - Allows other users on the network to view the file or drive

selected, but not modify it. Sharing privileges can be restricted by entering a

password in the “Read-Only Password” text box.

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Full - Allows other users on the network to read, modify, move, and delete

any information in the selected file or drive. Sharing privileges can be

restricted by entering a password in the “Full Access Password” text box.

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Depends on Password - Allows both read-only and full access on the

shared file or drive. The level of access depends on the passwords entered in

the “Read-Only Password” and “Full Access Password” text boxes.

Users with access to the read-only password have read-only privileges to the

shared file or drive; users with access to the full-access password have full

access to the shared file or drive.

When finished, click Apply, then OK.

Printer Sharing

1. To share a printer on the network, click Start, Settings, then Printers.

2. In the “Printers” window, right-click the printer to share and select Sharing

from the pop-up menu.

3. Select “Shared As” in the window that appears. A default “Share Name” is

automatically generated for the printer. Sharing privileges can also be modi-

fied from this window. When finished, click OK.

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Windows 2000

1. After configuring the computer (including installing and configuring the net-

work adapter), Windows 2000 automatically enables file and print sharing.

The only item to be checked is the computer and workgroup names. All com-

puters on the network must have a unique computer name and the same

workgroup name. To check or change the computer and workgroup names,

right-click My Computer, then select Properties from the pop-up menu.

2. In the “System Properties” window, select Network Identification. If the “Full

computer name” is unique and the “Workgroup” name is the same as all other

computers on the network, click OK. If not, click Properties.

3. The “Identification Changes” window appears. In the “Computer Name” text

box, enter a name different than the names of the other computers on

the network.

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4. In the “Workgroup” text box, enter the network name. This name must be the

same on every computer on the network. Click OK.

5. The “Network Properties” window appears. Click OK, and restart

the computer.

Macintosh

File Sharing

1. Select Apple, Control Panels, then File Sharing.

2. When the “File Sharing” window appears, select “Start/Stop.” In the “Network

Identity” section, enter an Owner Name and Owner Password.

Caution: To deter potential hackers from guessing the pass-

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word, Actiontec recommends the password contain a minimum

of eight characters and a mix of numbers and upper- and lower-

case letters.

3. In the “File Sharing” section, click Start. If the button in this section reads

“Stop,” file sharing is already enabled.

4. To activate program linking, click “Start” in the “Program Linking” section.

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5. To allow other users to access the computer without giving out the owner

name and owner password, select Users and Groups, then New User.

6. When the “New User” window appears, enter the Name and Password of the

user in their respective text boxes. If allowing the user to change his/her pass-

word, click the Allow user to change password box.

7. From the “Show” list menu, select Sharing. In the “File Sharing” section, click

the Allow user to connect to this computer box. If allowing program link-

ing by this user, click the Allow user to link to programs on this computer

box.

8. Close the “New User” window. The new user is displayed in the list box under

“Users and Groups.”

9. Close the “File Sharing” window by clicking the small box in the upper left cor-

ner. File sharing and/or program linking is now enabled.

Printer Sharing

1. Click Apple, Control Panels, then AppleTalk.

2. When the “AppleTalk” window appears, select Ethernet or Ethernet Built-In

from the “Connect via” drop-down list.

3. Close the “AppleTalk” window. If prompted to save changes, click Save.

4. Click Apple, then Chooser.

5. When the “Chooser” window appears, click Active from the “AppleTalk”

options.

6. When prompted to make sure the computer is connected to an AppleTalk

network, click OK.

7. Close the “Chooser” window.

Caution: When printer sharing is enabled on a Macintosh, the

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printer is not password protected, and any user on the network

can use it. When other users have finished printing files on the

printer, Actiontec recommends disabling printer sharing by

selecting Apple, then Chooser. In the “Chooser” window, turn

off AppleTalk by clicking Inactive.

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Finding the MAC

Address

This appendix explains how to determine the MAC address of an Ethernet adapter

installed on a computer. Select the operating system and follow the instructions.

Windows 95, 98

1. Click Start, then Run.

2. The “Run” window appears. In the “Open” text box, enter:

ipconfig /all

3. Click OK. The “IP Configuration” window appears.

4. Note the “Adapter Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed

Ethernet adapter.

Windows Me

1. Click Start, then Run.

2. The “Run” window appears. In the “Open” text box, enter:

winipcfg

3. Click OK. The “IP Configuration” window appears.

4. Note the “Adapter Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed

Ethernet adapter.

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Windows 2000

1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt.

2. When the “Command Prompt” window appears, enter:

ipconfig /all

then press Enter on the keyboard.

A list of information about the Ethernet adapter appears.

4. Note the “Physical Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed

Ethernet adapter.

Windows NT 4.0

1. Click Start, Programs, Command Prompt.

2. When the “Command Prompt” window appears, enter:

ipconfig /all

then press Enter on the keyboard.

A list of information about the Ethernet adapter appears.

4. Note the “Physical Address,” which is the MAC address of the installed

Ethernet adapter.

Macintosh

1. Select Apple, Control Panels, TCP/IP.

2. In the “TCP/IP” window, click Info.

3. The “TCP/IP Info” window appears. In the “Addresses” section, note the

“Hardware address,” which is the MAC address of the installed Ethernet

adapter.

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Glossary

Access Point

A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point

can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a “wired” network, such as

an Ethernet network. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover-

age area of the access point and remain connected to the network. If connected

to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards

appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while also monitoring

wireless traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet network.

Client

A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on

a network.

DNS (Domain Name System) Server Address

Allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP

addresses. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective

domain names and IP addresses so that when a user enters a domain name into

a Web browser, the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server address

used by computers on the home network corresponds to the location of the

DNS server the ISP has assigned.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Modem

A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Encryption

Provides security for wireless data transmissions.

ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)

A unique identifier for a wireless network.

Ethernet Network

A standard wired network configuration using cables and hubs.

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Firewall

Prevents users outside the network from accessing and/or damaging files or

computers on the network.

Gateway

A device that manages the data traffic of a network, as well as data traffic to and

from the Internet.

IP (Internet Protocol) Address

A series of four numbers separated by periods identifying a unique Internet

computer host.

ISP Gateway Address

An IP address for the Internet gateway. This address is only required when using

a cable or DSL modem.

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

A business that connects individuals or businesses to the Internet.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area

(such as a house or an office). A home network is considered a LAN.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address

The hardware address of a device connected to a network.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Allows all computers on a network to use one IP address, enabling access to the

Internet from any computer on the the network without purchasing more IP

addresses from an ISP.

PC Card

An Ethernet adapter connected to the PCMCIA slot in a computer, enabling the

communication with the Gateway.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)

A method of secure data transmission.

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Appendix E Glossary

Subnet Mask

A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address

numbers used within a particular network only.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network)

A network connecting computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different build-

ings, cities, countries). The Internet is a WAN.

WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)

An industry group that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility

of IEEE 802.11b wireless networking products and promotes the standard for

enterprise, small business, and home environments.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

A group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area.

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Notices

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Class B Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-

ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by implementing one or more of the following measures:

ꢀ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

ꢀ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

ꢀ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected;

ꢀ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made

to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., may

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo – United States

only.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference;

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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause unwanted operation.

Note: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require-

☞

ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to

provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons

and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration, contact:

Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

760 North Mary Ave.

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

United States

Tel: (408) 752-7700

Fax: (408) 541-9005

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Limited Warranty

Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that

this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials,

under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase

from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller.

Actiontec Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at

Actiontec’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to

Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither

of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, Actiontec Electronics may, in its

sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective prod-

uct. All products that are replaced will become the property of Actiontec Electronics,

Inc. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. Actiontec Electronics war-

rants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment,

or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.

Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program

licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifica-

tions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec

Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con-

taining 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 specifi-

cations. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate appli-

cations program and associated reference materials. Actiontec Electronics makes no

warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer’s

requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software

products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software products will

be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be

corrected. For any third-party products listed in the Actiontec Electronics software

product documentation or specifications as being compatible, Actiontec

Electronics will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility, except where the

non-compatibility is caused by a “bug” or defect in the third party’s product or

from use of the software product not in accordance with Actiontec Electronics

published specifications or user guide.

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THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED

WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPA-

RATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.

THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD-

PARTY SOFTWARE. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE.

Obtaining Warranty Service: Customer may contact Actiontec Electronics

Technical Support Center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warran-

ty service authorization. Dated proof of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its

authorized reseller may be required. Products returned to Actiontec Electronics

must be pre-authorized by Actiontec Electronics with a Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) number marked on the outside of the package, and sent

prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment, and it is recommended that

they be insured or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package. The

repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at Actiontec Electronics’

expense, not later than thirty (30) days after Actiontec Electronics receives the

defective product.

Return the product to:

(In the United States)

Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

760 North Mary Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, informa-

tion, memory data, or Customer data contained in, stored on, or integrated with

any products returned to Actiontec Electronics for repair, whether under warranty

or not.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ PRODUCT DOES

NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY FOR

BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF

THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ OPTION. TO THE

FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REME-

DIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS OR

CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF

LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS OR CONDI-

TIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFAC-

TORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGE-

MENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS

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Limited Warranty

NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT

ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN-

TENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF

ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR

MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUS-

TOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION

OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE

PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE,

OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ACTION-

TEC ELECTRONICS ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABIL-

ITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF

ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF

INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN

CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFOR-

MANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ACTIONTEC

ELECTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POS-

SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACE-

MENT,OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRON-

ICS’ OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE

AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL

PURPOSE.

Disclaimer: Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limi-

tation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

ages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for

personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their

application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in

their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law.

Dispute Resolution: The customer may contact the Director of Technical Support

in the event the Customer is not satisfied with Actiontec Electronics’ response to

the complaint. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the response

of the Director of Technical Support, the Customer is instructed to contact the

Director of Marketing. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the

response of the Director of Marketing, the Customer is instructed to contact the

Chief Financial Officer and/or President.

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Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State

of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding

the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

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