ActionTec R4500U User manual

User Manual
USB/Ethernet
Home DSL Modem

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Table of Contents
1Introduction 1
Package Contents 1
Minimum System Requirements 1
Modem Features 2
Technical Support 4
2Setting Up The Modem 5
Connecting a Computer to the Modem 5
Installing Filters 17
Setting Up the DSL Connection 20
Connecting Additional Computers 23
3Using Advanced Settings 29
Accessing Advanced Settings 29
WAN IP Address 31
DHCP Server 34
Services Blocking 36
Website Blocking 37
VPN Pass Through 37
Remote Management 38
Port Forwarding 38
DMZ Hosting 39
MAC Address Cloning 40
NAT (Network Address Translation) 40
Static Routing 41
Status 42
4Using Utilities 43
Web Activity Log 43
DSL Settings 44
Restore Default Settings 44
Upgrade Firmware 45
5Troubleshooting and FAQs 47
Troubleshooting 47
Frequently Asked Questions 48
ASetting Up Static IP Address 65
Windows 98 and 98 SE 65
Windows Me 68
Windows 2000 71
Windows XP 75

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BSpecifications 81
General 81
Certifcations 82
Environmental 82
CMAC Address 83
Windows 95, 98 83
Windows Me 83
Windows 2000 83
Windows NT 4.0 84
Macintosh 84
DProgram and Port List 85
Glossary 87
Notices 91
Regulatory Compliance Notices 91
Modifications 92
Limited Warranty 93

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem. This
Modem can act as a DSL modem for a single computer, or as a router to connect
multilple computers to a single 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 Actiontec USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem is one of the keys to
your success.
Package Contents
Actiontec USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem
Power cord
Ye l l ow cable (Ethernet)
Purple cable (USB)
Installation CD (Disk 1 [includes user manual])
START HERE guide
BLACKQuick Start guide
Minimum System Requirements
Active DSL service
Computer(s) with the following:
a 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection
Microsoft Windows 98,98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me),
2000, XP,or Apple Macintosh operating system
☞Note:USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows
95, NT 4.0, and Macintosh operating systems.
Internet Explorer 4.0+ (5.0+ recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4.0+
(4.7+ recommended)
TCP/IP network protocol installed
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Modem Features
The Modem has a series of LEDs (lights) and a variety of ports. It is recommended
that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the
Modem.
Front Panel
There are 4 LEDs (light emitting diodes, or lights) on the front panel of the
Modem.
Power LED
The Power LED glows green when power is supplied to the Modem. When it
flashes, the Modem is going through its initialization process.
Ready LED
The Modem LED glows green when the Modem is connected to the Internet.
When it flashes, the Modem is synchronizing the connection.
Link LED
The Link LED glows solid green when the Modem is connected to a computer
via Ethernet or USB cable.
Activity LED
The Activity LED flashes when information is moving between the computer to
which the Modem is connected and the Internet.

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Rear Panel
The Modem has five ports on its rear panel.
Black Port (Power)
The Black port is used to connect the Modem’s Power cord.
Yellow (Ethernet) Port
The Yellow port is used to connect the Modem to a computer on the home net-
work with the Yellow (Ethernet) cable.
Purple (USB) Port
The Purple port is used to connect the Modem to a computer on the home network
with the Purple (USB) cable.
Phone Port
The Phone port is used to connect the Modem to a telephone.
Line Port
The Line port is used to connect the Modem to the DSL connection.

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Technical Support
Actiontec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-
performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support
Department is always available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide pro-
fessional support.
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.
760 N. Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Technical Support
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.actiontec.com/support

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Setting Up
The Modem
The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation
Buddy™,which provides a visual guide to setting up the Modem. It is recommended
the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.
To set up the Modem, connect it to a computer. After connecting this first com-
puter, other computers can be added to the network via USB,Ethernet, or wireless-
ly (see “Connecting Additional Computers on page 21).
☞Note:The Installation Buddy is not supported on computers
running Windows 95 and NT 4.0, Macintosh, or Linix operating
systems.
Connecting a Computer to the Modem
Connecting a computer to the Modem for setup involves three basic steps: initial
setup, plugging in the Modem’s Power Cord, and connecting the Modem to the
computer.
☞Note:The following procedures are for U.S. installations only.
Connecting Via Ethernet
1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.
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2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select one of the options by
clicking in the appropriate box, then click Next.Ifthe ISP did not provide this
information, contact the ISP and request the information.
3. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by
clicking on the check box, then click Next.
4. In the next window, select Ethernet,then click Next.

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5. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7-
day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657.
Click Next.
6. The next window appears, showing the items needed to set up the Modem.
Click Next.
7. The next window appears. Get the Modem, take it out of its protective plastic
bag, then click Next.

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8. When the next window appears, get the Black Bag,take out the Power Cord
and Black DSL Cable,then click Next.
9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding plugging in the smaller end of
the Power Cord into the Power Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next.
10. As shown in the next window, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a
Power Outlet,confirm the Power Light on the front of the Modem is solid
green,then click Next.
☞Note:Depending on the country, the picture in the previous fig-
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11. The next window appears. Plug one end of the Black DSL Cable into the
Line Jack on the back of the Modem, then click Next.
12. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable
into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer, then click Next.
13. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Ready Lights on the
Modem glow steadily green.This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next.
☞Note:Ifthe Power and Ready Lights on the Modem are not solid
green, confirm your DSL service provider has activated the DSL
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14. The following window appears. Get the Ye l l o w (Ethernet) Cable from the
DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next.
15. When the next window appears, plug one end of the Ye l l o w ( E thernet)
Cable into the Ye l l o w Po r t on the back of the Modem until it clicks, then
click Next.
16. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Ye l l o w (Ethernet) Cable into
an Ethernet port on the back of the computer until it clicks, then click Next.
☞Note:An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is
slightly larger.

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17. When the next window appears, confirm the Power,Ready,and Link Lights
on the Modem glow steadily green.Click Next.
☞Note:Ifthe Power, Ready and Link Lights on the Modem are not
solid green, check all connections to the Modem. If all connec-
tions are plugged in properly, call your DSL service provider.
The Modem is connected to a computer via Ethernet. Next, install the filters as
described in “Installing the Filters” on page 17.
Connecting Via USB
1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.

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2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by
clicking on the check box, then click Next.
3. In the next window, select USB,then click Next.
4. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7-
day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657.
Click Next.

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5. The next window appears, with information regarding the items needed to set
up the Modem. Click Next.
6. The next window appears. Get the Modem, take it out of its protective plastic
bag, then click Next.
7. When the next window appears, get the Black Bag,take out the Power Cord
and Black DSL Cable,then click Next.

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8. In the next window, read the instructions, plug the smaller end of the Power Cord
into the Power Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next.
9. As shown in the next window, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a
Power Outlet,confirm the Power Light on the front of the Modem is solid
green,then click Next.
☞Note:Depending on the country, the picture in the previous fig-
ure may or may not reflect the type of power cord supplied.
10. The next window appears. Plug one end of the Black DSL Cable into the
Line Jack on the back of the Modem, then click Next.

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11. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable
into the Phone Jack nearest to the computer, then click Next.
12. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Ready Lights on the
Modem glow steadily green.This may take up to 30 seconds. Click Next.
☞Note:Ifthe Power and Ready Lights on the Modem are not solid
green, confirm your DSL service provider has activated the DSL
line, and check all connections to the Modem.
13. The following window appears. Get the Purple (USB) Cable from the DSL
Quick Start Kit, then click Next.

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14. When the next window appears, plug the square end of the Purple (USB)
Cable into the Purple Port on the back of the Modem, then click Next.
15. Another window appears. Plug the rectangular end of the Purple (USB)
Cable into a USB port on the front or back of the computer, then click Next.
☞Note:AUSB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch
by 1/2 inch, and may be vertically or horizontally oriented.
16. When the next window appears, confirm the Power,Ready,and Link Lights
on the Modem glow steadily green.Click Next.

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☞Note:Ifthe Power, Ready and Link Lights on the Modem are not
solid green, check all connections to the Modem. If all connec-
tions are plugged in properly, call your DSL service provider.
The Modem is connected to a computer via USB. Next, install the phone filters as
described in “Installing the Phone Filters” on page 17.
Installing Filters
Filters allow the user to use the phone while online. All phones and other devices
(answering machines, fax machines, etc.) using the same line (i.e., using the same
phone number) as the DSL line must have a filter installed. To install a filter, follow
these instructions:
1. When the following window appears, get the Clear Bag from the DSL Quick
Start Kit and take out the Filters.Click Next to continue.
2. When the next window appears, unplug all phone cords from their respective
phone jacks, then click Next.
Caution:Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone
jack near your computer.