Actiontec electronic GT701-WG Using Qwest DSL

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Using Qwest DSL

Qwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest

DSL service. For this reason, the Qwest DSL connection is not portable; it can’t be

accessed while away from the home or business. To connect while traveling, ask the

ISP about a dial-up account. Most Qwest DSL ISPs provide a dial-up account for

free, while others charge a minimal fee.

Qwest DSL is a highly reliable service, but it is possible to have a dial-up connection

in the unlikely event that problems arise with the DSL service. Most Qwest DSL ISPs

provide a dial-up account for free. If not, there are a number of free Internet pro-

viders whose products make great backup Internet access in the unlikely event they

are ever needed.

Connecting to the Internet

Whether connecting via Point-to-Point Protocol (PPPoE, PPPoA) or Bridging Mode

(RFC 1483), after connecting and configuring the Gateway, the Internet connection

is always on. Therefore, to connect or reconnect to the Internet, simply turn on

your computer, open the Web browser and go to the Web site of your choice. No

further set up is needed.

Disconnecting from the Internet

Closing the Web browser does not disconnect you from the Internet. To fully dis-

connect, turn off your computer.

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Contents

Main Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9 3 Using Qwest DSL 41 4 Basic Setup 43 Page Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Page Page N Technical Support Page Page Page Setting Up the Gateway Attention! Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Note: The following procedures are for U.S. installations only. Note: If I purchased my modem from Qwest was selected in Page Page Page Page Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is Page Page Page Note: If I purchased my modem from Qwest was selected in Page Page Page Page Page Page Installing Phone Filters M Caution: Do not unplug the green DSL cable from the phone M Caution: Do not plug a phone filter in the phone jack in which Page Note: You may have already unplugged this phone cord. M Caution: Do not unplug the green DSL cable from the phone Page Page Page Setting Up the DSL Connection Page Page Page Page Page Page Using Qwest DSL Connecting to the Internet Disconnecting from the Internet Page Basic Setup Basic Setup Page Page Page Setting Up Static IP Address Configuring for a Single Static IP Address Page Page Page Configuring for a Block of Static IP Addresses Page Page Page Page Page Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Page Page Page Page Wireless Settings Page Page Page P Wireless MAC Authentication LAN IP Address DHCP Server Page Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting M Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Static Routing Status Page Page Page Using Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings N Upgrade Firmware Page Setting Up a Network Ethernet Page Page Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port, but is Page Page USB Page Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Reference A Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files Page Page Static IP Address on the Computer B Windows 98 SE Page Page Windows Me Page Page Windows 2000 Page Page Page Windows XP Page Page Page Page Page Computer Security C Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Gateway Security Computer Security Electronic Security Page Specifications D General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Glossary E Page Page Page Firewall Security Level Services Table F High Security Level Medium Security Level Low Security Level Basic Security Level Service Acronym Definitions Page G Page Page Connecting to the ISP Page Page Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Page Limited Warranty