ActionTec GT704-WG Operating instructions

Actiontec Router Troubleshooting
You can use the Power, DSL, and Ethernet lights on the front panel of the Actiontec router to help
diagnose home networking connectivity problems. Follow the steps below to diagnose and test the
possible solutions for any connectivity problems you are experiencing.
Note: You might want to print these directions to make the troubleshooting process easier.
1. Has your Service Ready Date passed? DSL service is not available until Verizon Online
activates your line.
2. Is the Power light illuminated?
•Light is green: The DSL router power is on. Go to Step 3.
•Light is not solid green: The router isn't getting power.
3. Is the DSL light illuminated?
•Light is green: The connection between the DSL router and Verizon Online is
established. Go to Step 4.
•Light is off: The link between the DSL and Verizon Online is not connected.
4. Are any Ethernet lights illuminated (E1, E2, E3, or E4)?
•Light for the port where a cable is connected is green: The Ethernet connection
between the router and your computer is established. Go to Step 5.
•Light for the port where a cable is connected is off: No link is established between
the DSL router and your computer.
5. If the Actiontec router is connected to your computer using a USB cable, is the USB light
illuminated?
•Light is green: The USB connection between the router and your computer is
established. Go to Step 6.
•Light is off: No link is established between the DSL router and your computer.
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6. Reboot your computer by turning it off, waiting for 45 seconds, and then turning it back on.
Re-check your router lights.
7. Disconnect all networked computers and restart the computer connected to the router.
Reconnect the other computers one-by-one to isolate the problem.
8. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, please contact Verizon Online at 800-567-
6789.
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What Is the Service Ready Date?
The Service Ready Date is the day your DSL signal is activated on your telephone line. When your
DSL order is complete, Verizon Broadband informs you of the date your service is ready.
Please wait for the Service Ready Date before installing the DSL software.
If your Service Ready Date has arrived but your DSL connection is not active, please call the
Technical Support phone number listed in your Getting Started Guide.
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Power Light Is Not Illuminated Solid Green
1. Power light is off
•The modem isn’t getting power.
•Confirm that the power switch on the back panel of the router is in the “on” position.
•If the Power light is still not green, verify the connection between the power cord and the
back of the Actiontec router. Ensure that the other end of the power cord is securely
connected to the electrical outlet.
2. Power light is flashing red
•The modem failed the power-up test. Turn off the power switch on the back panel of the
Actiontec router for 45 seconds and then turn it back on.
3. Power light is red
•The modem failed the power-up test. Turn off the power switch on the back panel of the
Actiontec router for 45 seconds and then turn it back on.
4. If the power light is now solid green but you can't connect to the Internet return to Step 3 of
troubleshooting.
5. If the power light is still not solid green, contact Verizon Online at 800-567-6789.
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The DSL Light Isn’t Illuminated
1. Verify that your phone line connection to the DSL port of the router is secure.
2. Check the connection where your phone line connects to your wall outlet.
3. If the light is still off, verify that a DSL filter is installed between all telephone equipment and
the telephone line. The Line side of the DSL filter should be connected to the telephone line,
while the Phone side of the DSL filter should be connected to the telephone equipment.
4. If the light is still off, verify that the DSL router connects to the telephone line without a DSL
filter.
5. If the DSL light is now illuminated but you can't connect to the Internet, continue with Step 4
of troubleshooting.
6. If the DSL light remains off, contact Verizon Online at 800-567-6689.
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An Ethernet Light Isn’t Illuminated
An Ethernet light should be illuminated for each port (1 - 4) where you have connected an Ethernet
cable. If you have an Ethernet cable plugged into a port that does not have its light illuminated, follow
the steps below to diagnose the problem.
1. Disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your
computer.
2. If the Ethernet light is still off, plug the yellow Ethernet cable into a different available Ethernet
port.
3. If the Ethernet light is still off, verify that you plugged the other end of the Ethernet cable
securely into the Network Interface Card (NIC).
4. If the Ethernet light is still off, use Windows Device Manager to verify that your NIC is working
correctly.
5. If the Ethernet light is now illuminated but you still can't connect to the Internet, continue with
Step 5 of troubleshooting.
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6. If the Ethernet light remains off, contact Verizon Online at 800-567-6789.
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The USB Light Isn’t Illuminated
1. Verify that the smaller square end of the USB cable is plugged securely into the USB port on
the back panel of the Actiontec router.
2. Verify that the other end of the USB cable is plugged securely into the USB port of your
computer.
3. If the USB light is now illuminated but you still can't connect to the Internet, continue with
Step 6 of troubleshooting.
4. If the USB light is still not illuminated, contact Verizon Online at 800-567-6789.
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Verify Network Adaptor Using Device Manager
1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
2. Select Properties from the menu. The System Properties window appears.
3. Select the Hardware tab.
4. Select Device Manager. The Device Manager appears.
5. Expand Network Adaptors by clicking on the plus (+) sign. Problems with the network adaptor
(or other hardware devices) are indicated with a yellow exclamation mark.
6. Close the Device Manager window.