Actiontec electronic GT701WRU

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable Router User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

WAN Light

When the WAN light glows steadily, the Router is connected to the cable modem

or set top box.

Internet Light

When the Internet light glows green, the Router is connected to the Internet

through the ISP (Internet Service Provider). When it glows red, the Router is not

connected to the Internet.

Ethernet Light

The Ethernet light illuminates when the Router is connected via its

Ethernet port.

USB Light

When the USB light glows, the Router is connected via its USB port.

Wireless Light

The Wireless light illuminates when the Router is connected wirelessly.

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