Firewall, Dynamic Routing | Actiontec electronic GT701WRU instruction

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable Router User Manual

Firewall

Selecting Firewall in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “Firewall Security Level” screen. Select the level of security needed for the network. See Appendix F on page 119 for details concerning each level of security.

Dynamic Routing

Selecting Dynamic Routing in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen generates the “Dynamic Routing” screen.

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

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Actiontec electronic GT701WRU user manual Firewall, Dynamic Routing

Contents

Wireless Cable Router Table of Contents Using Utilities Non-Windows System Setup 123 This page left intentionally blank Introduction1 Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Router Power Light WAN Light Wireless LightInternet Light Ethernet Light USB Port Ethernet PortCable/DSL Port Power Port Reset Switch Connecting the Router to a Computer and Cable Modem Setting Up Router If NTL was selected in , skip this step and go to step Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Connecting the Router to a Computer and Set Top Box Page Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Setting Up the Router Page Router is configured Page Basic Setup Performing a Basic SetupPage Performing a Basic Setup Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Changing the User Name and Password Accessing Advanced Setup Using Advanced SetupPage WAN IP Address Obtain an IP Through Dhcp Dialout on-demand/Idle timeout Using Advanced Setup Essid 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 Dynamic or Static Services BlockingDNS Server Website Blocking Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Dynamic Routing Firewall UPnP Universal Plug and Play Static Routing MAC Address Cloning Status Viewing Router’s SettingsPage WAN Status Routing Table Active User List LAN Status Web Activity Log Using Utilities Restore Default 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 Setting Up a Network Page Setting Up a Network This page left intentionally blank Troubleshooting TroubleshootingConnecting to an NTL cable modem Physical Connections Using on Network With Another Router/Gateway Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich protocols does the Router support? Which connection speeds does the Router support? Does the Router function as a DSL modem? Is the Router flash-upgradeable? How do I do it?Do I need a specific cable or DSL modem to use the Router? Will cordless phones interfere with the Router? What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network? Which wireless cards will work with the Router? How do I find out which IP address my computer is using? What is the default username for the Router? What is WEP?How many computers can be connected through the Router? What is NAT and how does it protect my network? What is WPA?How do I make a HEX-based WEP key? Does the Router function as a firewall? This page left intentionally blank 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 Windows Me Appendix B Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 100 Windows 102 103 104 Windows XP 106 107 108 Computer Security Comparing Broadband Service with a Dial-Up Modem Computer Security Router Security Electronic Security 112 General Specifications D LED Indicators Wireless Operating RangeEnvironmental Glossary Access Point 116 Ssid 118 High Security Level Firewall Security Level Services Table Low Security Level Medium Security Level Basic Security Level Service Acronym Definitions Icmp Real audio/video323 120 Classic Non-Windows G System Setup 124 Appendix G Non-Windows Setup 126 Modifications Regulatory Compliance Notices Miscellaneous Legal Notices 129 Limited Warranty 130 Limited Warranty 132