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Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration

Wireless Settings

Selecting Wireless Settings in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Wireless Settings” screen. Modify the wireless capabilities of the Gateway here.

ESSID

ESSID is the network name assigned to the wireless network. The factory default setting is “ACTIONTEC.” Although Actiontec recommends keeping the default value intact, the ESSID value can be modified, using any combination of alphanumeric characters (i.e., A-Z, a-z, 0-9). All wireless-capable computers included on the Gateway’s wireless network must have this same ESSID value. (For the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PC Card, the ESSID value must be the same as the SSID value.)

Channel

Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Gateway communicates. In the United States, use channels 1-11. (The factory default value is set to 1.)

Wireless Equivalent Privacy

Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption method used with the 802.11b standard to ensure data security over wireless networks. The Gateway offers three levels of WEP: Off, 64-bit, and 128-bit. If encryption is not required, Actiontec rec- ommends selecting Off (the factory default setting). Encryption is not required for wireless operation, and can reduce network performance. If selecting 64-bit or 128-bit encryption, click Next to continue WEP configuration.

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Contents Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Table of Contents Computer Security Package Contents Introduction1Minimum System Requirements Technical Support Actiontec Electronics, IncConnecting Gateway Connecting the Power and DSL CableActiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Connecting to a Computer EthernetUSB Connecting the Phone Filters Connecting Network Computers Wireless Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Configuring Gateway Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Configuring the Gateway Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Using Qwest DSL Connecting to the InternetDisconnecting from the Internet Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Basic Setup Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Gateway Features Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Basic Setup Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced SetupWAN IP Address Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Obtain an IP Through Dhcp Specify a Static IP AddressWireless Settings Wireless Equivalent PrivacyChannel Off LAN IP Address Dhcp Server Configuration Dhcp ServerServices Blocking Website Blocking VPN Pass ThroughRemote Management Port Forwarding DMZ HostingMAC Address Cloning StatusActiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Utilities7 Web Activity LogDSL Settings Restore Default SettingsUpgrade Firmware Utilities Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Troubleshooting LAN Connection FailureTime out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Reference Locating Computer InformationLocating Windows Operating System Files Windows 98, 98 SEWindows Me Windows NT Wiring Information Two-Line PhoneSecurity Alarm System Automatic Water Meter PBX or Key SystemComputer Security Anti-Virus Programs Internet Browsers Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Specifications C GeneralWireless Operating Range LED IndicatorsEnvironmental Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Glossary Firewall ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Media Access Control Address GatewaySubnet Mask Weca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility AllianceWlan Wireless Local Area Network TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolActiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Regulatory Compliance Notices ModificationsClass B Equipment Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty