Performing a Basic Setup | Actiontec electronic GT701WG-QW04

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Performing a
Basic Setup

This chapter is a guide through a basic setup of the Modem. The Basic Setup includes instructions on how to connect the Modem to the ISP and changing the user name and password allowing access to the Web Configuration screens.

To complete a basic setup, the user will need information provided by the ISP. This information is sometimes contained in a welcome letter or ISP worksheet. If this document is not available, contact the ISP immediately and request one.

Basic Setup

To configure the Modem for basic operation:

1.Open a Web browser. In the “Address” text box, type http://192.168.0.1

then press Enter on the keyboard.

2.The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration.

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Actiontec electronic GT701WG-QW04 user manual Performing a Basic Setup, To configure the Modem for basic operation

Contents

DSL Modem Table of Contents Using Utilities Troubleshooting ReferenceSpecifications Glossary Firewall Security Level Services Limited Warranty 107 105 This page left intentionally blank Introduction1 Package ContentsMinimum System Requirements Features Power Light Wireless LightDSL Light Internet Light Reset Switch Line PortPhone Port USB Port Power Port Used to connect the Power Cord to the ModemOther Problems DSL service outage support and repair DSL service installation support Advanced Feature Support Wired/Wireless Upgrade Introduction This page left intentionally blank Connecting to the Internet Using Qwest DSLDisconnecting from the Internet This page left intentionally blank Basic Setup Performing a Basic SetupTo configure the Modem for basic operation Page Changing the User Name and Password Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Configuring for a Single Static IP Address Setting Up Static IP AddressTo set up the Modem to use a single static IP address Page Setting Up Static IP Page Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Configuring for a Block of Static IP Addresses To set up the Modem to use a block of static IP addresses Setting Up Static IP Page Dhcp Server Configuration screen, select Static from Click Save and Restart from the menu on the left side Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Configuring5 Advanced Settings Accessing Advanced Settings WAN IP Address Transparent Bridging PPP Auto Connect Encapsulation PPPoA only Save & Apply Specify a Static IP Address Wireless Settings Channel Off WEP WEP+802.1x WPA Wireless MAC Authentication Wireless Advanced Settings Dhcp Server Dhcp Server Configuration Beginning IP Address, Ending IP AddressDNS Dynamic or Static DNS Server Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management/Telnet Port Forwarding To remove forwarded ports, highlight them, then click Remove DMZ Hosting Clicking Advanced brings up the Advanced Port Forward screen Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT Network Address Translation Static Routing IP QoS Setting Source Telnet Timeout Setting LAN IP Address This page left intentionally blank To access the Status screens, follow these instructions Accessing StatusViewing Modem’s Status Current Status Viewing the Modem’s Status WAN Status LAN Status Dhcp User ListPage Using Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware This page left intentionally blank LAN Connection Failure TroubleshootingCannot Connect to the Internet CMD Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address This page left intentionally blank Reference Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files Appendix a Reference Click Search Static IP Address On the Computer Windows 98 SEPage 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box Appendix b Static IP on the Computer Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Appendix b Static IP on the Computer Enter the following numbers in the IP Address text box Windows XP Page Appendix b Static IP on the Computer Enter the following address in the IP Address text box Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Computer Security Computer Security Modem SecurityInternet Browsers Electronic Security This page left intentionally blank Specifications d GeneralWAN PPP, DHCP, Static IP Full-rate Adsl Interface Wireless Operating Range LED IndicatorsPower, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USB, Wireless Environmental Access Point GlossaryPage Ssid This page left intentionally blank Firewall Security Level Services Medium Security Level Low Security Level Service Acronym Definitions Real audio/video Icmp323 120 Alternativeg System Setup ClassicPage Appendix g Alternative System Setup Connecting to the ISP Then press Enter on the keyboard Appendix g Alternative System Setup 100 Basic Setup Support Getting Online Additional Technical Support OptionsSelf Help Qwest Advanced Feature Support Networking LAN Support Appendix h Additional Technical Support Options 104 Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment Miscellaneous Legal Notices All other names are the property of their respective owners Limited Warranty 107 108 Limited Warranty 110