Actiontec electronic GT701 Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem. The Modem

is the simplest way to connect computers to a high-speed broadband connection.

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 USB/Ethernet DSL

Modem is sure to be one of the keys to your success.

Package Contents

s Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem

s Black bag (includes Power cord and gray DSL cable)

s Phone filters

s Yellow (Ethernet) cable

s Blue (USB) cable

s Installation CD

s Quick start guide

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