ActionTec R3000 User manual

User Guidev1
Wireless Router
Model # R3000

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Minimum System Requirements 1
Features 1
Getting to Know the R3000 3
Performing a Quick Setup 7
Accessing Quick Setup Screens 7
Changing the Password 11
Configuring Wireless Settings 12
Accessing Wireless Settings 12
Basic Settings 14
Advanced Settings 15
WPS 17
Wireless MAC Authentication 19
Wireless Schedule 20
Wireless Auto Configuration 21
Configuring Firewall Settings 22
Accessing Firewall Settings 22
Firewall 24
Port Forwarding 25
Applications 26
DMZ Hosting 27
UPnP 28
ConfiguringAdvanced Setup 29
Accessing Advanced Setup Options 29
Services Blocking 32
Website Blocking 33
Scheduling Access 34
LAN IP and DHCP Settings 36
WAN VLAN 38
QoS Settings 40
Remote GUI 42
Remote Telnet 43
Dynamic Routing 44
Static Routing 45
Admin Password 46
Port Forwarding 47
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Applications 48
DMZ Hosting 50
Firewall 51
NAT 52
UPnP 52
Viewing the R3000’s Status 56
Accessing Wireless Settings 56
Connection Status 58
WAN Status 59
WAN Ethernet Status 60
Routing Table 61
Firewall Status 61
NAT Table 62
Wireless Status 62
Modem Utilization 63
LAN Status 64
Specifications 65
General 65
Wireless Operating Range 66
LED Indicators 66
Environmental 66
Notices 67
Regulatory Compliance Notices 67
Modifications 67
GPL (General Public License) 68

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the R3000. With its powerful wireless N radio, gigabit
Ethernet switch, and WAN port, as well as its dual-core processor and support for
HPNA, the R3000 will propel you to new speeds as you traverse the Internet. We
are sure the R3000 will provide you with years of hassle-free performance.
Minimum System Requirements
• Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS 7.1+, 8.0+, 9.0+, OS X+
• Internet Explorer (7.0 or higher), Firefox, Safari web browsers
• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer
Features
• Gigabit Ethernet (WAN and LAN)
• Optional Java Virtual Machine and Java Runtime software
• TR-069 support with remote management
• TR-064 local management
• 64-, 128-, and 256-bit WEP/WPA/WPA2 wireless LAN security
• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard compliance
• Four 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports (LAN)
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• One 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports (WAN)
• DHCP server option
• MAC address cloning
• QoS support, including diffserv and random early detection
• PPPoE support
• External Radius support
• Web-based configuration support
• FTP firmware upgradeable
• Web download support
• 802.11n/ac support
• WPS support
• Advanced firewall
• ALG

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Introduction
Getting to Know the R3000
This section contains a quick description of the R3000’s lights, ports, etc.
The R3000 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 R3000 features 11 LEDs: Power, WAN Ethernet, Internet,
Ethernet (4), USB, 2.4G WiFi, 5G WiFi and WPS Push Button.

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Power
The Power LED displays the R3000’s current status. If the Power LED glows
steadily green, the R3000 is receiving power and fully operational. When the
Power LED is rapidly flashing, the R3000 is initializing. If the Power LED is glows
red when the Power cord is plugged in, the R3000 has suffered a critical error
and technical support should be contacted. If the Power LED is flashing red, the
R3000 is performing a firmware update.
WAN Ethernet
When the WAN Ethernet LED glows steadily, the R3000 is connected to an
Ethernet WAN. When it flashes, it signifies that data traffic is traveling across the
connection.
Internet
When the Internet LED glows steadily, the R3000 is connected to the DSL pro-
vider. When it flashes, data traffic is passing across the R3000.
LAN Ethernet
The LAN Ethernet LEDs illuminate when the R3000 is connected to another
device via one of its LAN Ethernet ports. When one of the LAN Ethernet LEDs
flashes, data traffic is passing across the corresponding connection.
USB
The USB LED illuminates when a USB device is connected via the R3000’s USB
port. This port is not currently operational, but may be enabled in a future firm-
ware update.
Wireless
The Wireless LED illuminates when the R3000 is connected wirelessly, assuming
the R3000’s Wireless feature is turned on.

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Introduction
WPS Button
The WPS button activates WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) on the R3000. To use
WPS, press the WPS button on the R3000, then, within two minutes, press the
WPS button on a device you wish to connect to the R3000’s wireless network.
The device will automatically join the R3000’s wireless network. Repeat for other
wireless devices.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the R3000 features 8 ports (Line, HPNA, LAN Ethernet, WAN
Ethernet, USB, and Power), as well as a Reset switches.
Line Port
The Line port is used to connect the R3000 to a telephone line connection.
HPNA Port
The HPNA port is used to connect the R3000 to an HPNA connection via
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LAN Ethernet Ports (4)
The LAN Ethernet ports are used to connect computers to the R3000 via
Ethernet cable. The Ethernet ports are 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing ports,
and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when con-
necting to the ports.
WAN Ethernet Port
The WAN Ethernet port is used to connect the R3000 to a WAN via an
Ethernet cable.
USB Port
The USB port is used to connect the R3000 to a USB device. This port is not yet
active; it may be activated in a future firmware update.
Reset Switch
Depressing the Reset switch for one second will restore the R3000’s factory
default settings. To reset the R3000, depress and hold the Reset switch for
approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start after releasing the switch.
Power Port
The Power port is used to connect the Power cord to the R3000.
WARNING! Do not unplug the Power cord from the R3000 during the
reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the R3000.

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Performing a
Quick Setup
This chapter is a guide through a quick set up of the R3000, including how to con-
nect the R3000 to the ISP.
To complete the quick setup, have the Welcome Letter or ISP Worksheet handy. If
the document is not available, contact the ISP immediately.
Accessing Quick Setup Screens
To access the Quick Setup screens:
1. Open a Web browser. In the “Address” text box, type:
http://192.168.0.1
then press Enter on the keyboard.
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2. Another screen appears. Click Manual Setup for Internet Access.
3. Follow the instructions in the “Quick Setup” screen, then click Next.

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Performing a Quick Setup
4. At the top of the next window, select the type of connection used by the IS P.
5. If PPPoA or PPPoE was selected in step 4, the default user name and pass-
word are entered in the appropriate text boxes.
If “DHCP” was selected, go to step 5.
6. Click Apply at the bottom of the screen.
7. The Power light flashes rapidly while the R3000 restarts, then glows steadily
green when fully operational. The Internet light will also glow steadily green.
The R3000 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 the ISP is entered correctly.

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4. Click Apply at the bottom of the screen.
Once the R3000 has rebooted, the new user name and password are active. To
access the R3000’s Web Configuration screens, the new user name and password
must be entered.

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Changing the Password
To create or change the password allowing access to the R3000’s Web
Configuration screens, follow these instructions:
1. From the “Home” screen, select Advanced Setup.
2. The “Advanced Setup” screen appears. Select “Admin Password” from the
menu on the left side of the screen (underneath “Security”).
3. The “Admin Password” screen appears. Enter a new user name and password
in the appropriate text boxes. Make sure to write down the user name and
password and keep it in a secure location. They will be needed to access the
R3000’s Web Configuration screens in the future.

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Configuring
Wireless Settings
This chapter explains the options provided in the Wireless section of the R3000’s
firmware, including setting up wireless security and WPS.
Accessing Wireless Settings
To access the Wireless screens:
1. Open a Web browser. In the Address text box, type:
http://192.168.2.1
then press Enter on the keyboard.
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2. The Home screen appears, with a row of large icons across the top of the
screen. Click Wireless Setup.
3. The Wireless Setup screen appears, with list of options on the left side of
the screen.
The rest of this chapter explains the options found in the menu on the left side of
every wireless settings screen.

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Basic Settings
Click Basic Settings from any Wireless screen to generate the Basic Settings
screen. This screen displays step-by-step instructions to set up a secure wireless
network with the Modem Router.
To configure the basic wireless settings of the R3000:
1. Select a frequency at which the wireless signal will be broadcast (5G or 2.4G).
2. Click in the Enable button next to Wireless Radio.
3. Enter an SSID name in the appropriate text box. Alternatively, select a name
from the drop-down menu by clicking on the down arrow.
4. Enable/disable SSID broadcasting by clicking in the appropriate button next to
SSID Broadcasting. Enabling this option broadcasts the name of the network to
any wireless devices in range; disabling prevents the network name from being
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Wireless Settings
5. Select a WPA type (WPA2-Personal, WPA- or WPA2-Personal, or WPA-
Personal).
6. To use the default security key, click in the button next to Use Default Key/
Passphrase. Make sure to write the passkey down (displayed in green text), as it
will be needed to access the wireless network.
7. To create a custom password, click in the button next to Use Custom Key/
Passphrase, then enter the password in the text box at the bottom of the screen.
8. Click Apply.
Advanced Settings
Click Advanced Settings from any Wireless screen to generate the Advanced
Settings screen. After making any changes in this screen, click Apply.
Frequency
To change the wireless network’s frequency, click in the appropriate button.

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Compatibility Mode
Select the wireless networking standard with which the network will work.
Selections include 802.11a, n, and ac.
Channel Width
Select the channel width. Options include 20, 40, and 80MHz.
MDSU Aggregation
Enable/disable MDSU aggragation by clicking in the appropriate button.
MPDU Aggregation
Enable/disable MPDU aggragation by clicking in the appropriate button.
WMM
Enable/disable WMM by clicking in the appropriate button.
WMM Power Save
Enable/disable WMM Power Save by clicking in the appropriate button.
Channel
Select a channel number by clicking on the down arrow, then making a selection
from the drop-down menu.
Wireless Power Level
Select a wireless power level by clicking on the down arrow, then making a selec-
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WPS
Click WPS in any Wireless screen to generate the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
screen. WPS provides a simple method of setting up a wireless network by automati-
cally sharing the network key between the R3000 and other wireless devices. To begin,
select the frequency of the network, enable WPS by clicking in the appropriate button,
then click Apply.
There are three ways to set up WPS on the R3000: AP PIN, Push Button (PBC),
and End Device PIN.
AP Pin
1. Use the current WPS AP PIN (displayed in blue), or generate another PIN by
clicking Generate PIN. Clicking Restore Default PIN uses the factory default
PIN.
2. Write the PIN down.
3. Enter the PIN on another wireless device’s WPS AP PIN configuration to have that
device join the wireless network.