Actiontec electronic GT701WRU Performing a Basic Setup

Performing a

Basic Setup

This chapter is a guide through a basic setup of the Router, including how to con-

nect the Router to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and changing the user name

and password.

To complete a basic setup, the user will need information provided by the ISP. This

information is sometimes provided 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 Router for basic operation:

☞ Note: If you already set up the Router using the Installation Buddy

(as described in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Router,” on page 7),

the settings described in this section have already been configured.

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.

Contents

Main Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Setting Up the Router 7 3 Performing a Basic Setup 35 4 Using Advanced Setup 39 Page Page Page Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Router Page Page N Setting Up the Router Connecting the Router to a Computer and Cable Modem Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is Page Page Page Page Connecting the Router to a Computer and Set Top Box Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Performing a Basic Setup Basic Setup Page Page Changing the User Name and Password # Using Advanced Setup 4 Accessing Advanced Setup Page WAN IP Address Page Page Wireless Settings Page Page Wireless MAC Authentication Wireless Advanced Settings LAN IP Address DHCP Server Page Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting M Firewall Dynamic Routing Static Routing UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) MAC Address Cloning Viewing the Routers Settings Status Page Page Page Using Utilities Web Activity Log Restore Default Settings N Upgrade Firmware Page Setting Up a Network Ethernet Note: An additional computer can be added to the Routers net- Page Page Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone port, but is Page USB Note: An additional computer can be added to the Routers Page Page Page Page Wireless Page Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Page Page 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 Broadband Service with a Dial-Up Modem Router Security Computer Security Electronic Security Page Specifications D General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators 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 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices Limited Warranty