Actiontec electronic GT701 Setting Up the Modem

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Setting Up the Modem

The instructions that follow in this chapter parallel the steps contained in the

Actiontec Installation Buddy®, which provides a visual, step-by-step guide to setting

up the Modem. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before

attempting any other procedures.

If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) provided a welcome letter or worksheet

containing information needed to complete the installation, have it available. If this

document was not received, contact the ISP to get the needed information.

☞ Note: The following procedures are for US installations. If you

live in the UK or another country, the procedures will be slightly

different.

Connecting a Computer to the Modem

Connecting a computer to the Modem involves three steps: initial setup, plugging

in the power cord, and connecting the Modem to the computer and phone jack.

Connecting Via Ethernet

1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The

Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen

appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the country in which you live

by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Next.

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Contents

Main Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Setting Up the Modem 7 3 Performing a Basic S etup 29 4 Using Advanced Setup 33 Page Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Modem DSL Modem Page Page N Setting Up the Modem Note: The following procedures are for US installations. If you Connecting a Computer to the Modem Note: For more details regarding these settings, see Appendix H Page Page Page Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is Page Page Note: For more details regarding these settings, see Appendix H Page Page Page Page Page Installing Phone Filters M Caution: Do not unplug the gray or black DSL cable from the M Caution: Do not plug a phone filter in the phone jack in which Page Page Setting Up the DSL Connection Page Page Performing a Basic Setup Basic Setup Page Page Changing the Admin User Name and Password # Using Advanced Setup 4 Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Page Page Page Page LAN IP Address DHCP Server Page Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding Page DMZ Hosting M Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Page Viewing the Modems Settings Status Page Page Page Using Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings N Upgrade Firmware Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Page Page Page Page Reference A Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files Page Page Setting Up Static IP on the Computer B Windows 98 SE Page Page Windows Me Page Page Windows 2000 Page Page Page Windows XP Page Page Page Computer Security C Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Modem Security Computer Security Electronic Security Page Specifications D General LED Indicators Environmental 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 Page Installation Buddy Settings H Page Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices Limited Warranty Page Page Page Index