ActionTec GT704WR User manual

Solutions for the Digital Life™
User Manual
54 Mbps
Wireless
Cable/DSL
Router
Model #: GT704WR
Firmware version: 3.0.1.0.5b-GT704WR
IB: 1.1.1.42

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
Package Contents 1
Minimum System Requirements 2
Features 2
Getting to Know the Router 3
2 Setting Up the Router 7
Connecting a Computer to the Router 7
3 Performing a Basic Setup 21
Basic Setup 21
Changing the Admin User Name and Password 24
4 Using Advanced Setup 27
Accessing Advanced Setup 27
WAN IP Address 29
Wireless Settings 32
Wireless MAC Authentication 35
Wireless Advanced Settings 36
LAN IP Address 37
DHCP Server 37
Services Blocking 39
Website Blocking 40
Remote Management 41
Port Forwarding 42
DMZ Hosting 43
Firewall 44
Dynamic Routing 44
Static Routing 45
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) 45
MAC Address Cloning 46
5 Viewing the Router’s Settings 47
Status 47
Routing Table 49
WAN Status 49
LAN Status 50
Active User List 50
6 Using Utilities 51
Web Activity Log 51
Restore Default Settings 52
Upgrade Firmware 53

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7 Setting Up a Network 55
Ethernet 55
Wireless 60
8 Troubleshooting 63
Troubleshooting 63
Frequently Asked Questions 64
A Reference 71
Locating Computer Information 71
Locating Windows Operating System Files 72
B Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 75
Windows 98 SE 75
Windows Me 78
Windows 2000 81
Windows XP 85
C Computer Security 89
Comparing Broadband Service
with a Dial-Up Modem 89
Router Security 90
Computer Security 90
Electronic Security 91
D Specifications 93
General 93
Wireless Operating Range 94
LED Indicators 94
Environmental 94
E Glossary 95
F Firewall Security Level Services Table 99
High Security Level 99
Medium Security Level 100
Low Security Level 100
Basic Security Level 101
Service Acronym Definitions 101
G Non-Windows System Setup 103
Classic 103
OS X 105
Notices 107
Regulatory Compliance Notices 107
Modifications 107
Miscellaneous Legal Notices 108
Limited Warranty 109

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router. The
Router is the simplest way to connect computers to a high-speed broadband con-
nection using a Ethernet cable/DSL 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 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router is sure to be one of the keys
to your success.
Package Contents
s Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router
s Power cord
s Yellow (Ethernet) cable
s Installation CD
s Quick start guide
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Minimum System Requirements
s Active DSL service with Ethernet cable/DSL modem
s Computer with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection
s Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me), NT 4.0,
2000, or XP; Mac OS 7.1 and above
s Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator
4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended)
s TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer
Features
s Plug-and-Play installation support for systems with Windows operating
systems (98SE, Me, 2000, and XP)
s Ethernet WAN port (RJ-45)
s IP packet routing and transparent bridge
s Routing protocol (RIP-1, RIP-2) and static routing support
s Built-in NAT, DHCP server
s DNS relay support
s PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet
s 64-, 128-, and 256-bit WEP/WPA wireless LAN security
s 802.1x, WPA, and WPA-PSK for additional security wireless LAN security
s Compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard
s 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (4)
s Flow control support for Fast Ethernet
s Web-based configuration setup
s Default configuration backup restore

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s FTP firmware upgradeable
s Web download support
s 802.11b/g support
Getting to Know the Router
This section contains a quick description of the Router’s lights, ports, etc.
The Router contains several indicator lights (LEDs) on its front panel and a series
of ports on its rear panel.
Front Panel
The front panel of the Router features seven lights: Power, Internet, Wireless, and
Ethernet (4).
Power
Internet
Ethernet
Wireless
Power
Internet
Ethernet
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Wireless234
1234
Power Light
The Power light displays the Router’s current status. If the Power light glows
steadily green, the Router is receiving power and fully operational. When the
Power light flashes rapidly, the Router is initializing. If the Power light is not
illuminated when the power cord is plugged in, the Router has suffered a critical
error and technical support should be contacted.

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Internet Light
When the Internet light glows steadily, the Router is connected to the DSL pro-
vider via an Ethernet cable/DSL modem.
Wireless Light
The Wireless light illuminates when the Router is connected wirelessly.
Ethernet Lights
The Ethernet lights illuminate when the Router is connected via one or more of
its Ethernet ports.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Router contains six ports (Ethernet [4], Cable/DSL, and
Power), as well as a Reset switch.
Power
Ethernet 4
Reset
Cable/DSL
Ethernet 3Ethernet 2Ethernet 1
Ethernet Ports
The Ethernet ports are used to connect computers to the Router 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
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Cable/DSL Port
The Cable/DSL port is used to connect the Router to an Ethernet cable/
DSL modem.
Reset Switch
Depressing the Reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle the Router
(similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Router’s Power cord). To
restore the Router’s factory default settings, depress and hold the Reset switch
for approximately 15 seconds. The reset process will start about 10 seconds after
releasing the switch.
Power Port
The Power port is used to connect the Power cord to the Router.
N Warning: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router dur-
ing the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage
to the Router.

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Setting Up
the Router
The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation
Buddy®, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Router. It is recommended the
user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.
To set up the Router, it must be connected to a computer, and then configured.
After connecting this first computer, other computers can be added to the network
via Ethernet, or wirelessly (see “Setting Up a Network” on page 55).
Connecting a Computer to the Router
1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The
Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the country in which you live
by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Next.
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2. Read the instructions, select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check
box, then click Next.
3. Read the on-screen instructions, select the type of modem to which the Router
will be connected (DSL or Cable) by clicking in the appropriate check box,
then click Next.

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4. Read the on-screen instructions concerning connecting the Router to a net-
work with another router/gateway connected to it, then click Next.
5. Make sure the items needed to connect the Router to the first computer are
included in the kit, then click Next.

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6. Locate the Ethernet cable connecting the cable/DSL modem to the computer,
then click Next.
7. Unplug the Ethernet cable connected to the cable/DSL modem from the
computer, then click Next.

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8. Get the Router from the kit, then click Next.
9. Get the yellow Ethernet cable from the kit, then click Next.

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10. Plug one end of the yellow Ethernet cable into one of the yellow Ethernet
ports on the back of the Router, then click Next.
11. Plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on
the back of the computer. Click Next.
☞ Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is
slightly larger.

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12. Get the black Power cord from the kit. Click Next.
13. Plug the smaller end of the black Power cord into the black Power port on
the back of the Router. Click Next.

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14. Plug the larger end of the black Power cord into a power outlet. Click Next.
15. Make sure the Power light glows solid green (it may take a few moments)
and one of the Ethernet lights flickers. Click Next.

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16. Plug the Ethernet cable disconnected from the computer in step 3 into the
red Cable/DSL port on the back of the Router, then click Next.
17. Make sure the other end of the Ethernet cable connected to the Router in step
16 is still plugged into the cable/DSL modem, then click Next.

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18. Unplug the power cord of the cable/DSL modem, count to 10, then plug
the power cord back in again. This resets the cable/DSL modem, allowing it to
communicate with the Router. Cick Next.
19. Make sure the Power, Internet, and one of the Ethernet lights glow solid
green, then click Next. The Ethernet light may also flicker.

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20. Enter the user name and password in the appropriate text boxes (or click the
check box next to “My ISP does not require this information.”), then click Next.
21. Select the appropriate IP type. This information should be available from the
ISP. When finished, click Next.
If Static IP is selected, go directly to step 22.
If Dynamic IP (DHCP) is selected, got directly to step 23.