Actiontec electronic GT701WRU Changing the User Name and Password

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Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable Router User Manual

Changing the User Name and Password

To create or change the user name and password, allowing access to the Router’s

Web Configuration screens, follow these instructions:

1. From the Setup/Configuration screen, select Change Admin Password from

the menu on the left side.

2. The “Change Admin Username/Password” screen appears. Enter a new

user name (optional) in the “New Username” text box, then a password in

the “New Password” text box. Re-enter the password in the “Re-enter New

Password” text box. Make sure to write the user name and password down

and keep them in a secure location. They will be needed to access to the

Router’s Web Configurations screens in the future.

3. Click “Save and Restart” at the bottom of the screen.

4. The “Save and Restart” page appears. Click “Save and Restart” to save the set-

tings changed in the Change Admin Username/Password screen.

Once the Router has rebooted, the password is active. To access the Router’s Web

Configuration screens, the user name and password must be entered.

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