Firewall, Dynamic Routing | Actiontec electronic GT701WG guide

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual

Firewall

Selecting Firewall in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Firewall Security Level” screen. Select the level of security needed for the network. See Appendix F for details concerning each level of security.

Dynamic Routing

Selecting Dynamic Routing in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates the “Dynamic Routing” screen.

If another router or gateway is set up behind the Gateway in the network configu- ration, consult the documentation that came with the other router/gateway to see what kind of Dynamic Routing is required operate it with the Gateway, then select the appropriate option.

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Actiontec electronic GT701WG user manual Firewall, Dynamic Routing

Contents

Wireless DSL Gateway Table of Contents Specifications 111 Setting Up a NetworkTroubleshooting Setting Up Static IP on the Computer Introduction1 Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Introduction DSL Light Power LightGetting to Know the Gateway USB Light Wireless LightInternet Light Ethernet Light USB Port Reset SwitchPower Port Phone Port Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Setting Up GatewayPage Setting Up the Gateway Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next Setting Up the Gateway Page Setting Up the Gateway Page Connecting Via USB Page Setting Up the Gateway Page Setting Up the Gateway Page Setting Up the Gateway Installing Phone Filters Setting Up the Gateway Page Setting Up the Gateway Click Next Ethernet Setting Up the Gateway Next, go to Setting Up the DSL Connection, below Setting Up the DSL Connection Setting Up the Gateway Page Gateway is successfully configured and ready for use Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway This page left intentionally blank To configure the Gateway for basic operation Performing a Basic SetupBasic Setup Page Performing a Basic Setup Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Changing the Admin User Name and Password To access the Advanced Setup configuration screens Using Advanced SetupAccessing Advanced Setup Page WAN IP Address Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Transparent Bridging Encapsulation PPPoA only PPP Auto Connect Specify a Static IP Address Using Advanced Setup Channel Wireless Settings WEP Off WEP+802.1x WPA Wireless MAC Authentication Wireless Advanced Settings Dhcp Server LAN IP Address Ending IP Address Beginning IP Address DNS Server Services BlockingDNS Dynamic or Static Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Dynamic Routing Firewall Static Routing NAT Network Address Translation UPnP Universal Plug and Play Status Viewing Gateway’s SettingsPage WAN Status Routing Table Active User List LAN Status Web Activity Log Using Utilities Restore Default Settings DSL Settings Upgrade Firmware This page left intentionally blank Ethernet Setting Up a NetworkPage Setting Up a Network Page Setting Up a Network USB Setting Up a Network Page Setting Up a Network Page Wireless Page Read the on-screen instructions, then click Finish This page left intentionally blank Physical Connections TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Cannot Use the Internet Which connection speeds does the Gateway support? Frequently Asked QuestionsConnection to the Internet Which protocols does the Gateway support? Will my Xbox work with the Gateway? Is the Gateway flash-upgradeable? How do I do it?Yes, the Gateway has a built-in DSL Modem Wireless Which wireless cards will work with the Gateway? How do I find out which IP address my computer is using? What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network? Yes, if the application is designed to run over a network Does the Gateway function as a firewall? What is the default username for the Gateway?What is NAT and how does it protect my network? How many computers can be connected through the Gateway? Locating Computer Information Reference Locating Windows Operating System Files Appendix a Reference Click Search Windows 98 SE Setting Up Static IP On the ComputerPage 192.168.0.2 Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text box Windows Me Appendix B Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 192.168.0.2 Windows Page Appendix B Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 100 Windows XP 102 103 104 105 106 Computer Security Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Internet Browsers Gateway SecurityComputer Security Electronic Security 110 WAN PPP, DHCP, Static IP Specifications DGeneral Lite T1.413 RFC 1483, 2364 Protocol Environmental Wireless Operating RangeLED Indicators Power, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USB, Wireless Glossary Access Point 114 Ssid 116 High Security Level Firewall Security Level Services Table Low Security Level Medium Security Level Basic Security Level Service Acronym Definitions 120 Real audio/videoIcmp 323 Classic Non-Windows G System Setup 122 Appendix G Non-Windows Setup 124 Installation Buddy Settings Default Mode PPPoA Default VPI Default VCI Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications All other names are the property of their respective owners Miscellaneous Legal Notices 129 Limited Warranty 130 Limited Warranty 132