Actiontec electronic GT701WRU Setting Up a Network

Setting Up a Network

Other computers can be connected to the Router to form a network, which

allows the computers to transfer files, communicate with each other, and share an

Internet connection. The networked computers can be connected to the Router in

three ways: Ethernet, USB, or wirelessly.

Ethernet

☞ Note: An additional computer can be added to the Router’s net-

work via Ethernet only if the first computer was connected to the

Router via USB (leaving the Router’s Ethernet port free). If the

first computer was connected to the Router via Ethernet, addi-

tional computers can be connected to the Router via USB

or wirelessly.

1. Insert the Installation Buddy CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

The Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen

appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the service provider by clicking

in the appropriate circle, then click Next.

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