ActionTec PK5000 User manual

Actiontec
PK-5000
Wireless DSL Gateway
User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless DSL Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest
way to connect computers to a high-speed broadband connection. 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 WirelessDSL Gateway is sure to be one of the keys
to your success.
Minimum System Requirements
s !CTIVEDSL service
s #OMPUTERWITHAN10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB
connection
s -ICROSOFT7INDOWS98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me),NT 4.0,
2000, XP, Vista
Mac OS 7.1+, 8.0+, 9.0+, OS X+
!Note: USB ,!. port is not supported with Microsoft Windows
NT 4.0, Windows Vista 64-bit, or Mac OS.
s )NTERNET%XPLORER4.0 or higher (5.x+ recommended) or Netscape Navigator
4.0 or higher (4.7+ recommended)
s 4#0)0 network protocol installed on each computer
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Features
s 0LUGAND0LAYINSTALLATIONSUPPORTFORCOMPUTERSRUNNING7INDOWSOPER-
ating systems (98SE, Me, 2000, XP, and Vista)
s !$3,7!. port (RJ-11)
s &ULLRATE!.3)4 Issue 2, ITU G.992.1(G.dmt) and G.992.2(G.lite)
standard compliance
s !UTOHANDSHAKEFORDIFFERENT!$3,flavors
s USB 1.1 device specification compliance
s 12 Mbps USB data rate (full speed) support
s "RIDGED%THERNETOVER!4-, PPP over !4-, PPP over Ethernet
s 0RECISE!4-traffic shaping
s IP packet routing and transparent bridge
s RIP-1, RIP-2, and static routing protocol support
s "UILTIN.!4, $(#0server
s DNS relay support
s 0!0#(!0 authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet
s 64-, 128-, and 256-bit 7%070! wireless ,!.security
s )%%% Ethernet standard compliance
s 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (4)
s &AST%THERNETFLOWCONTROLSUPPORT
s 7EBBASEDCONFIGURATIONSETUP
s &40 firmware upgradeable
s 7EBDOWNLOADSUPPORT
s 802.11b/g support
s WPS support

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Getting to Know the Gateway
This section contains a quick description of the Gateway’s lights, ports, etc.
The Gateway has several indicator lights (LEDs) and a button on its front panel,
and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel.
Front Panel
The front panel of the Gateway features nine lights: Power,DSL, Internet,
Ethernet (4), USB, and Wireless.
Power Light
The Power light displays the Gateway’s current status. If the Power light glows
steadily green, the Gateway is receiving power and fully operational. When the
Power light is rapidly flashing, the Gateway is initializing. If the Power light is
glows red when the Power cord is plugged in, the Gateway has suffered a critical
error and technical support should be contacted.
DSL Light
The DSL light illuminates when the Gateway is connected to aDSL line.
Internet Light
When the Internet light glows steadily, the Gateway is connected to theDSL
provider. When it flashes, the Gateway’s built-inDSL modem is training for the
DSL service.
Ethernet Lights
The Ethernet lights illuminate when the Gateway is connected to one or more of
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USB Light
The USB light illuminates when the Gateway is connected via itsUSB port.
Wireless Light
The Wireless light illuminates when the Gateway is connected wirelessly (if the
Gateway’s Wireless feature is turned on).
WPS Button
The WPS button activates WPS7I&I0ROTECTED3ETUPONTHE'ATEWAY3EE
CHAPTERh#ONFIGURING7IRELESS3ETTINGSvFORMOREINFORMATIONABOUTWPS.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Gateway contains seven ports (Ethernet [4], Phone,USB, and
Power), as well as Reset and Power switches.
Ethernet Ports
The Ethernet ports are used to connect computers to the Gateway via Ethernet
cable. The Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a
straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to
the ports.
DSL Port
The DSL port is used to connect the Gateway to a DSL (Digital Subcriber Line)
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Reset Switch
Depressing the Reset switch for one second will restore the Gateway’s factory
default settings. To reset the Gateway, depress and hold the Reset switch for
approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start after releasing the switch.
USB Port
The USB port is used to connect a computer to the Gateway viaUSB cable.
Power Port
The Power port is used to connect the Power cord to the Gateway.
!Warning:Do not unplug the Power cord from the Gateway
during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent
damage to the Gateway.
Power Switch
The Power switch is used to power the Gateway on and off.

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Performing a
Quick Setup
This chapter is a guide through a quick set up of the Gateway, including how to
connect the Gateway to the ISP.
To complete the quick setup, have the Welcome Letter orISP Worksheet handy. If
the document is not available, contact theISP immediately.
Accessing Quick Setup Screens
To access the Quick Setup screens:
1. /PENA7EBBROWSER)NTHEh!DDRESSvTEXTBOXTYPE
http://192.168.1.1
then press Enter on the keyboard.
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2.  4HEh(OMEvSCREENAPPEARS#LICKQuick Setup.
3.  !LOGINWINDOWAPPEARS%NTERTHEUSERNAMEANDPASSWORDINTHEAPPROPRI-
ate text boxes, then click OK.
!Note: 4HEDEFAULTUSERNAMEIShADMINv4HEDEFAULTPASSWORDIS
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Chapter 2 Performing a Quick Setup
4. &OLLOWTHEINSTRUCTIONSINTHEh7ELCOMETOTHE1UICK3ETUPvSCREENTHENCLICKNext.
5. !TTHETOPOFTHENEXTWINDOWSELECT PPPoE or DHCP.
5a. If PPPoEwas selected in step 5, the default user name and password are
entered in the appropriate text boxes.
If “$(#0vWASSELECTEDGOTOSTEP
5b. If PPPoEwas selected in step 5, select theIP type (“Dynamic )0$(#0
;$EFAULT=vORh3INGLE3TATICIP !DDRESSv)F3INGLE3TATICIP !DDRESSWASSELECT-
ed, enter the address in the appropriate text box.
6. Optional - Select the DNS type (“Dynamic DNS !DDRESSES;$EFAULT=vOR
“Static DNS !DDRESSESv)F3TATICDNS !DDRESSESWASSELECTEDENTERTHEPRIMA-
ry and secondary DNS addresses in the appropriate text boxes. If unsure what
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7. #LICKApply at the bottom of the screen.
8. Read the instructions on the next screen. The Gateway is successfully
configured.
The Power light flashes rapidly while the Gateway restarts, then glows steadily
green when fully operational. The Internet light will also glow steadily green. The
Gateway is now configured and users can start surfing the Internet.
If an error appears, stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet,
check the configuration settings. Ensure all the information required by theISP is
entered correctly.
Changing the Password
To create or change the password allowing access to the Gateway’s Web
#ONFIGURATIONSCREENSFOLLOWTHESEINSTRUCTIONS
1. &ROMTHEh(OMEvSCREENSELECTSecurity.
2. 4HEh3ECURITYvSCREENAPPEARS3ELECTh!DMIN5SER.AMEAND0ASSWORDv

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3. 4HEh#HANGE!DMIN5SERNAME0ASSWORDvSCREENAPPEARS%NTERANEW
5SERNAMEINTHEh!DMIN5SER.AMEvTEXTBOXTTHENENTERANEWPASSWORDIN
THEh!DMIN0ASSWORDvTEXTBOX-AKESURETOWRITEDOWNTHEUSERNAMEAND
password and keep it in a secure location. They will be needed to access the
'ATEWAYS7EB#ONFIGURATIONSCREENSINTHEFUTURE
4. #LICKApply at the bottom of the screen.
5. Read the instructions on the next screen. The user name and password are
successfully changed.
Once the Gateway has rebooted, the new user name and password are active. To
ACCESSTHE'ATEWAYS7EB#ONFIGURATIONSCREENSTHENEWUSERNAMEANDPASSWORD
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Viewing the
Gateway’s Status
!FTERCONFIGURINGTHE'ATEWAYTHE'ATEWAYSCONNECTIONANDNETWORKSTATUSCAN
BEVIEWED4HE)NTERNETCONNECTIONSTATUSISVIEWEDINTHEh"ROADBAND#ONNECTION
3TATUSvSCREENWHILETHENETWORKSTATUSISVIEWEDINTHEh-Y.ETWORKvSCREEN
Broadband Connection Status
To view the Gateway’s connection statistics, selectStatus in the Home screen. The
h"ROADBAND#ONNECTION3TATUSvSCREENAPPEARS4HEREARETHREESECTIONSINTHIS
screen: General Statistics, PPP Status, and DSL Status.
!
Note: No settings (other than connecting or disconnecting from
the Internet by clicking on Connect or Disconnect) can be
CHANGEDFROMTHE"ROADBAND#ONNECTION3TATUSSCREEN
General Statistics
4HETOPSECTIONOFTHE"ROADBAND#ONNECTION3TATUSSCREENDISPLAYSGENERALSTATIS-
tics regarding the Gateway, including model number, firmware version, IP address,
and gateway IP address.
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PPP Status
4HEMIDDLESECTIONOFTHE"ROADBAND#ONNECTION3TATUSSCREENDISPLAYSTHESTATUS
of the Gateway’s PPP connection, including user name, authentication failures,
and packets sent and received.
DSL Status
4HEBOTTOMSECTIONOFTHE"ROADBAND#ONNECTION3TATUSSCREENDISPLAYSTHESTATUS
of the Gateway’s DSL connection, including mode settings, connection status, and
NUMBEROFDISCARDEDPACKETS#LICKReset to refresh all statistics on this screen

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Chapter 3 Viewing the Gateway’s Status
)NTHEMENUONTHELEFTSIDEOFTHE"ROADBAND#ONNECTION3TATUSSCREENTHEREARE
two other options available to view:NAT Table and Routing Table#LICKTOGEN-
erate the option of choice.
NAT Table
Selecting NAT TableGENERATESTHEh.!44ABLEvSCREEN4HISSCREENDISPLAYSANOVERVIEW
of the current list of open connections through.!4.ETWORK!DDRESS4RANSLATIONTHE
Gateway supports between the networked computers and the Internet.
Routing Table
Selecting Routing TableGENERATESTHEh2OUTING4ABLEvSCREEN4HISSCREENDISPLAYS
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Network Status
To view the Gateway’s network status, selectMy Network INTHEh(OMEvSCREEN
4HEh-Y.ETWORKvSCREENAPPEARSLISTINGALLDEVICESCONNECTEDTOTHENETWORK
&ROMTHISSCREENVARIOUSSETTINGSCANBEACCESSEDINCLUDING7EBSITEBLOCKING
3CHEDULE2ULESAND%NABLE!PPLICATION
To view the network status of a particular device, clickView Device Details for
THEDEVICE!NOVERVIEWOFTHEDEVICESNETWORKSTATUSAPPEARS

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Configuring
Wireless Settings
This chapter explains how to set up the Gateway’s wireless network capabilities,
including setting up wireless security and viewing the wireless connection status.
Accessing Wireless Setup
To access the Wireless Settings configuration screens, follow these instructions:
1. /PENA7EBBROWSER)NTHEh!DDRESSvTEXTBOXTYPE
http://192.168.1.1
then press Enter on the keyboard.
2.  4HEh(OMEvSCREENAPPEARS#LICKWireless Setup.
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3.  !LOGINWINDOWAPPEARS%NTERTHEUSERNAMEANDPASSWORDINTHEAPPROPRI-
ate text boxes, then click OK.
!Note: 4HEDEFAULTUSERNAMEIShADMINv4HEDEFAULTPASSWORDIS
hPASSWORDv

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Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Settings
4. 4HEh7IRELESS"ASIC3ETTINGSvSCREENAPPEARS4OMODIFYASPECIFICCONFIGURA-
tion, click on its name in the menu bar on the left, or from the list in the mid-
dle of the screen.