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Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Minimum System Requirements

s Active DSL service

s Computer with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection

☞ Note: USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows

95, Windows NT 4.0, and Mac OS.

s Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition

(Me), Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 7.1 and above

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

4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended)

s TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer

Features

s Plug-and-Play installation support for systems with Windows operating

systems (98, 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP)

s ADSL WAN port (RJ-11)

s Compliant with full-rate ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) and

G.992.2 (G.lite) standard

s Auto-handshake for different ADSL flavors

s USB 1.1 device specification compliance

s 11 Mbps USB data rate (full speed)

s Bridged Ethernet over ATM, PPP over ATM, PPP over Ethernet

s Precise ATM traffic shaping

s IP packet routing and transparent bridge

s Routing protocol supports RIP-1, RIP-2, static routing

s Built-in NAT, DHCP server

s DNS relay support

s PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet

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