Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual
There should be an entry for IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Additionally, the “IP Address” entry should be on the 192.168.0.X network (with “X” defining a range from 2 though 255).
If the Ethernet adapter is showing an incorrect IP address, click Release, which sets all values back to 0 (zero). Then, click Renew (this process may take a few seconds). The renewed IP address should be on the 192.168.0.X network.
If an error occurs, or the IP address renews with an address outside the 192.168.0.X network, contact the ISP immediately
sIf running Windows 98 SE or Me, check the computer’s TCP/IP settings. Select Start, Run, enter
CMD
in the “Open” text box, then press OK. A “DOS” window appears, with a blink- ing cursor (prompt). Enter
ipconfig
at the prompt, then press Enter on the keyboard.
The IP address of the Ethernet adapter should appear in the DOS window. Ensure the IP address is on the 192.168.0.X network (with “X” defining a range from 2 though 255).
If the Ethernet adapter is showing an incorrect IP address, enter
ipconfig /release
at the prompt (note the space before the forward slash), then press Enter on the keyboard, which sets all values back to 0 (zero). Next, enter
ipconfig /renew
at the prompt (note the space before the forward slash), then press Enter on the keyboard (this process may take a few seconds). The renewed IP address should be on the 192.168.0.X network.
If an error occurs, or the IP address renews with an address outside the 192.168.0.X network, contact the ISP immediately.
sEnsure the browser is not set to “Never dial a connection” and there are no previous LAN settings.
To check this, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel. In the Control Panel,
sShutdown and restart the computer. After the computer restarts, unplug the Power cord from the Modem and plug it back in. When the lights glow solid green, try accessing the Internet.
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