Actiontec electronic GT701A user manual Changing the Admin User Name and Password

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Chapter 3 Performing a Basic Setup

6.Click the Save and Restart button in the “Save and Restart” screen.

7.The “Congratulations” screen appears. The Modem is successfully configured.

The Power light flashes rapidly while the Modem restarts, then glows steadily green when fully operational. The Internet light will also glow steadily green. The Modem is now configured and users can start surfing the Web.

If an error stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet appears, check the configuration settings. Ensure all the information required by the ISP was entered correctly.

Changing the Admin User Name and Password

To create or change the admin user name and password, controlling access to the Modem’s Web Configurator screens, follow these instructions:

1.From the Setup/Configuration screen, select Admin Username/Password from the menu on the left side.

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Contents DSL Modem Table of Contents Using Utilities Setting Up a NetworkTroubleshooting Setting Up Static IP on the ComputerPackage Contents Introduction1Features Minimum System RequirementsIntroduction Power Light Getting to Know the ModemDSL Light Internet Light Ethernet LightUSB Light Phone PortPower Port Reset SwitchPower Switch USB PortSetting Up Modem Connecting a Computer to the ModemPage Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Installing Phone Filters Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Setting Up the DSL Connection Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Performing a Basic Setup Basic SetupPage Changing the Admin User Name and Password Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Using Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced SetupTo access the Web Configurator’s Advanced Setup screens WAN IP Address Transparent Bridging PPP Auto Connect PPP Auto Connect onEncapsulation PPPoA only Specify a Static IP Address LAN IP Address Dhcp ServerBeginning IP Address Ending IP AddressServices Blocking Lease TimeDomain Name DNS Dynamic or StaticWebsite Blocking Remote Management Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall HighMedium LowDynamic Routing NAT Network Address Translation Static RoutingUPnP Universal Plug and Play Time ZoneRemote Syslog Capture Viewing Modem’s Status General StatusPage Routing Table ARP TableWAN Status LAN Status Active User ListThis page left intentionally blank Using Utilities Web Activity LogSystem Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade FirmwareSetting Up a Network EthernetPage Setting Up a Network Page Setting Up a Network USB Setting Up a Network Page Setting Up a Network Page Troubleshooting TroubleshootingCannot Use the Internet Physical ConnectionsFrequently Asked Questions Connection to the InternetWhich protocols does the Modem support? Which connection speeds does the Modem support?Is the Modem flash-upgradeable? How do I do it? What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?How do I find out which IP address my computer is using? Will my Xbox work with the Modem?Yes, if the application is designed to run over a network What is the default username for the Modem? What is NAT and how does it protect my network?How many computers can be connected through the Modem? Does the Modem function as a firewall?This page left intentionally blank Reference Locating Computer InformationLocating Windows Operating System Files Appendix a Reference Click Search Setting Up Static IP On the Computer Windows 98 SEPage 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text boxAppendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 192.168.0.2 Windows Page Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 192.168.0.2 Windows XP Page Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 192.168.0.2 Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Computer SecurityModem Security Computer SecurityInternet Browsers Electronic Security 100 Specifications d GeneralWAN PPP, DHCP, Static IP Full-rate Adsl InterfaceLED Indicators Power, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USBEnvironmental Access Point Glossary104 Ssid 106 Non-Windowsf System Setup Classic108 Appendix f Non-Windows Setup 110 Regulatory Compliance Notices ModificationsClass B Equipment Miscellaneous Legal Notices All other names are the property of their respective ownersLimited Warranty 113114 Limited Warranty 116