Introduction1, Package Contents | Actiontec electronic GE344000-01

Introduction1

Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router. This Router is the simplest way to connect a number of computers to a single high-speed broad- band modem. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the home office or small business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router is the key to your success.

Package Contents

Single-port Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router

Power adapter

Ethernet cable

USB cable

Installation CD

Quick start guide

Warranty and registration card

Minimum System Requirements

Broadband Internet connection using an external Ethernet modem

Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection

Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 7.1+, Mac OS 8.0+, Mac OS 9.0+, or Mac OS X+

☞Note: USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and Mac OS

Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended)

TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer

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Actiontec electronic GE344000-01 user manual Introduction1, Package Contents, Minimum System Requirements

Contents

Cable/DSL Router Table of Contents Specifications Configuring TCP/IPLimited Warranty Sharing Files and Printers Introduction1 Package ContentsMinimum System Requirements Router Features Power LEDFront Panel Internet LED Rear Panel Wireless LEDLAN Port Technical Support Connecting Router Ethernet Connection USB Connection Basic Setup Basic SetupPage Basic Setup Page Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE Idle TimeoutDialout on-demand User Name and Password Obtain an IP Through Dhcp Wireless Settings Specify a Static IP Address Channel Wireless Equivalent PrivacyOff Bit WEP Wireless MAC Authentication Accept All ClientsDeny All Clients Exception List LAN IP Address Dhcp Server Dhcp Server Configuration Services Blocking Website Blocking Netmeeting VPN Pass Through Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing Static Routing MAC Address Cloning Changing the Password Status Advanced Setup Page Utilities5 Web Activity Log Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware Troubleshooting Cannot Use the InternetPhysical Connection Connection to the Router LAN Light Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME Windows 2000, XP XP Users Other Problems Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP AddressLAN Connection Failure Cannot Connect to the Internet Unable to get an IP address from Cable/DSL Modem Page General Specifications aGE344000-01 Wireless Operating Range Environmental Appendix a Specifications Page Configuring TCP/IP Windows 95, 98, and MePage Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Windows NT Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Windows Page Appendix B Configuring TCP/iP Page Macintosh ClassicPage Sharing Files Printers File SharingPage Appendix C Sharing Files and Printers Page Appendix C Sharing Files and Printers Page Printer Sharing Windows Macintosh Printer Sharing Windows 95 Finding the MAC AddressWindows Me Windows Glossary ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Media Access Control AddressFirewall Gateway Weca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkSubnet Mask TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolPage Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty