Actiontec electronic GEU404000-01 user manual Connecting a Computer to the Router

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Setting Up	2
the Router

The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Intstallation Buddy, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Router. It is recommended that the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.

To set up the Router, the user must connect it to both a cable or DSL modem and a computer. After connecting this first computer, other computers can be added to the network via USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly (see “Connecting Additional Computers on page 21).

Connecting a Computer to the Router

Connecting a computer to the Router for setup involves three basic steps: initial setup and plugging in the Router’s Power Cord, connecting the Router to the cable/DSL modem, and connecting the Router to the computer.

Initial Set Up and Plugging in the Power Cord

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

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Contents Wireless-Ready Cable DSL Router Table of Contents Page Package Contents Minimum System RequirementsRouter Features Front PanelLAN LED Red Port Modem Ethernet Reset Button Technical SupportPage Connecting a Computer to the Router Initial Set Up and Plugging in the Power CordPage Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Connecting to the Modem Connecting to a Computer Connecting via Ethernet RecommendedSetting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Connecting via USB Setting Up the Router Page Connecting Additional Computers Connecting via EthernetPage Setting Up the Router Page Connecting via USB Page Setting Up the Router Page Connecting Wirelessly Page Setting Up the Router Page Using Custom Setup Accessing Custom SettingsWireless Equivalent Privacy Wireless SettingsChannel Off Dhcp Server Dhcp Server Configuration VPN Pass Through Advanced Port Forwarding SettingsPort Forwarding DMZ Hosting Status Using Utilities Web Activity LogDSL Settings Restore Default SettingsUpgrade Firmware Page Troubleshooting Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 and 98 SEPage Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Me Appendix a Setting Up Static IP Address Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Appendix a Setting Up Static IP Address Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows XP Page Appendix a Setting Up Static IP Address Page 198.162.0.2 Page General Wireless Operating Range CertificationsEnvironmental Page Glossary IP Internet Protocol Address Ssid Page Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B EquipmentModifications Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty