ActionTec GT724WGR User manual

Note: The DSL light may blink.
Note: If the Ethernet Light does NOT turn green, make sure the Yellow Cable is
properly connected on both ends.
1Connect the Modem to a Computer
Step1Get the Wireless DSL
Modem from your DSL Quick
Start Kit and take it out of the bag.
Step4Plug the larger end of the
Power Cord into a Power Outlet.
Step6ake sure the Power Light on
the odem is SOLID Green.
Step5ake sure the Power Switch
is ON.
Step7Get the Yellow Cable.
Step8Plug one end of the Yellow
Cable into any of the Yellow Ports on
the back of the Wireless DSL odem.
Flip this Quick Start Guide over to continue NEXT
Power
Outlet
Power
Cord
Step10 ake sure that 1 of the 4
Ethernet lights on the odem is
Green. This may take a few moments.
Yellow Port
Yellow
Cable
Step11 Get the Black or Gray DSL
Cable from your DSL Quick Start Kit.
Step12 Plug one end of the DSL
Cable into the Gray Port located on
the back of the odem.
Step9ake sure that your
computer is turned on. Then, plug
the other end of the Yellow Cable
into the Ethernet Port on the
back of the computer.
An Ethernet Port looks similar to
a regular Phone Jack, but is
slightly larger.
Step13 Plug the other end of the
DSL Cable into the Phone Jack closest
to your computer.
Gray Port
Black Cable
example of a typical inline
phone filter
Phone
Port
Black
Cable
Step14 ake sure All Devices with
the same phone number as your DSL
Line have Phone Filters. This includes
telephones, fax machines, caller ID
boxes, satellite TV receivers, TiVo devices,
and answering machines.
Note: Your Power Cord may look different.
Step2Get the Power Cord
from your DSL Quick Start Kit.
Step3Plug the smaller end of
the Power Cord into the Black
Port on the back of the odem.
Power
Cord
Black
Port
Note: If the DSL Light continues to blink, make sure you received notification
from your DSL Internet Service Provider that your DSL service has been activated.
Step15 ake sure that the Power
and DSL Lights are solid Green. This
may take up to 30 seconds.
2Configure the Modem
Step1Open a Web browser
(Netscape Navigator or Internet
Explorer, for example). In the address
bar, enter http://192.168.0.1
then press Enter on the keyboard.
Step2The “ ain enu” screen
appears.Select Auto Configure Your
Modem.
Step3The“Welcome”screen
appears. Click Next.
Note: If this screen does not appear, make sure your Ethernet port is configured
for Dynamic IP.
Note: When you open your web browser you may get a page cannot be displayed
error.This is normal and will not effect the instructions in step 1.
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Configure Wireless Connection and Security
Quick Start Guide
Connect the Modem to a Computer
Configure the Modem
Configure Wireless Connection
and Security
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Note: Compatible with Macintosh, Linux and Windows.
This Quick Start Guide will walk you through the
easy steps to set up your Wireless DSL odem.
During this process, we’ll show you how to:
You will need the following items from your Actiontec
Quick Start Kit:
You will also need to know your DSL Username and
Password provided by your Internet Service Provider.
•Wireless DSL odem
•Black Power Cord
•Black or Gray DSL Cable
•Yellow Cable
NEXT
Wireless
DSL Modem
odel# GT724WGR
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed your Wireless DSL odem.
You can now access the Internet wirelessly.
We strongly recommend that you follow the instructions on the
Wireless Security Setup sheet to protect your wireless network.
Step5In the next window, enter
the ser Name and Password
provided by the ISP. Click Next.
Hint: Your Username may be your main e-mail address. For more details
please refer to the“Please Read This First”insert included with this product.
If you have any problems connecting or configuring
this device please contact our Tech Support at
1-888-436-0657
Step4The odem is now
detecting your Internet provider’s
settings.This process can take up
to 3 minutes.
Step1Click the YES button.
Step2Select a name for your
wireless network and enter it in
the“ESSID” field. Then click NEXT
to continue.
Step4Select the type of wireless
security that you want to use.
Actiontec recommends using
WPA&WPA2. The following steps
will show you how to enable
WPA&WPA2 wireless security.
Step5Enter in a password or
pre-shared key. The key must b e
at least 8 characters long. Click
NEXT to continue.
Step6The “Congratulations”
screen appears. The DSL Light will
glow SOLID Green and the Internet
Light will flicker Green indicating
Internet activity.
Step3It is recommended that
you secure your wireless network
by clicking Yes. If you choose not
to secure your network, click No
and you will have completed the
installation.
Note: All of your other wireless devices will need to support that same type of
wireless security chosen in order to connect to your wireless network..