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Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual

Chapter 6 Using Utilities

N Warning: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Modem

or switch the On/Off switch to off during the Restore Default

Settings process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to

the Modem.

When the Power light stops flashing and glows steadily green, the Modem is fully

operational, and the default settings have been restored.

Upgrade Firmware

Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the “Utilities” screen generates the “Upgrade

Firmware” screen. Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance

the capabilities and boost the performance of the Modem. Follow the on-screen

instructions to upgrade the Modem’s firmware.

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