Actiontec electronic R7000M user manual Setting Up Modem, Connecting the First Computer

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Setting Up the	2
Modem

The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation Buddy™, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Modem. Actiontec recommends the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.

Connecting the First Computer

Connecting the first computer to the Modem for setup involves three basic steps: connecting the Modem to the computer with an Ethernet cable, plugging in the Power cord of the Modem, and connecting the Modem to a phone wall jack.

1.Insert the Installation Buddy CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The Installation Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.

2.Read the onscreen instructions in the next window, then click Next.

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Contents Dual PC Modem Table of Contents Glossary Limited WarrantyFile and Printer Sharing Minimum System Requirements Package ContentsIntroduction1 Modem Features Power Light Front Panel Modem LightReset Switch Power PortRear Panel PortTechnical Support Line PortPhone Port Actiontec Electronics, IncSetting Up Modem Connecting the First ComputerPage Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Configuring the Modem Page Connecting a Second Computer Page Setting Up the Modem Page Basic Setup Basic SetupDOD & Disconnect After Idle… Dial X To Reach an Outside LineDial X To Disable Call Waiting Page Custom Setup Custom SetupDhcp Server Dhcp Server ConfigurationLAN IP Address Setting the IP Address Range Save ConfigurationBeginning IP Address Ending IP AddressStatus DiagnoseRestore Default Settings Utilities5Upgrade Firmware Active User ListTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingSlow Speed/Dropped Connections Windows 98, 98SE, and MeWindows 2000 and XP Placing the My Network Place Icon on the DesktopFrequently Asked Questions Is the Modem flash-upgradeable? How do I do it?What connection speeds does the Modem support? Does the Modem function as a cable or DSL modem?What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network? How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?What is NAT and how does it protect my network? Is my Modem a firewall?No. The Modem does not support MOH Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 and 98 SEPage Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box Windows Me Page Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box Windows Page Appendix a Setting Up Static IP Address Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 192.168.0.1 Windows XP Appendix a Setting Up Static IP Address Page 198.162.0.4 Page General Specifications BLED Indicators Environmental Non-Windows C System Setup ClassicPage Appendix C Non-Windows System Setup Page File Sharing File and Printer SharingWindows 98 and Me Page Appendix D File and Printer Sharing Page Appendix D File and Printer Sharing Page Appendix D File and Printer Sharing Printer Sharing Windows Macintosh Glossary ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Media Access Control AddressEthernet Network FirewallWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkRouter TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolPage Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty