Computer Network Configuration | Actiontec electronic MI408 manual

Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual

6.Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer.

7.Make sure at least one of the Ethernet LAN lights on the front of the Router glows steadily green. This may take a few moments.

8.Locate the Ethernet wall jack the phone company previously installed some- where in the house.

9.Get the white Ethernet cable from the box and plug one end in the white port on the back of the Router. Plug the other end of the white Ethernet cable into the high-speed Ethernet jack.

10.Make sure the Ethernet WAN light on the front of the Router glows steadily green. If connecting via coaxial cable, this may take a few minutes.

☞Note: If the Ethernet WAN light does not illuminate, make sure the Ethernet cable is connected properly at both ends.

Computer Network Configuration

Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a stati- cally defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically obtain an IP address using the Network DHCP server. The Router is set up, by default, with an active DHCP server, and Actiontec recommends leaving this setting as is.

Configuring Dynamic IP Addressing

To set up a computer to use dynamic IP addressing:

Windows XP

1.Select Network Connections in the Control Panel.

2.Right-click Ethernet Local Area Connection, then click Properties.

3.In the “General” tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.

4.The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

5.Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.

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Actiontec electronic MI408 manual Computer Network Configuration, Windows XP

Contents

Table of Contents Limited Warranty 135 Troubleshooting 111 Quality of Service 115Specifications 131 Monitoring the Router 107 Package Contents Introduction1 Features Minimum System Requirements Getting to Know the Router Internet Light Power LightBroadband Light Ethernet Lights 1 Ethernet Ports Reset ButtonBroadband Port Power switch powers the Router on and off Power SwitchPower Port Connecting Router Setting Up the Router Computer Network Configuration Windows XP Windows 98/Me WindowsWindows NT Linux Configuring the RouterThen press Enter on the keyboard Connecting the Router Home Quick Links My RouterBroadband Connection Action Zone This page left intentionally blank Configuring My Network Settings Accessing My Network Using My Network Configuring My Network Settings Page Click Add. The Add Port Forwarding Rule screen appears Page Rename This Device This page left intentionally blank Using Network Connections Network Home/Office General Internet Protocol Bridge DNS Server IP Address Distribution Routing Routing Table Ethernet ConnectionAdditional IP Addresses General Ports Ethernet Switch Broadband Ethernet Connection Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection Internet Protocol IP Address Distribution Routing Internet Connection Firewall WAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE General PPP session automatically ends PPP ConfigurationPPP Authentication PPP reconnect attempts, as provided by the ISP PPP Compression Internet Protocol Routing Table This page left intentionally blank Configuring Router’s Security Page General Limited Only commonly Configured in the AccessSecurity Level Incoming traffic Network outgoing traffic Network from Internet Access Control Click Apply to save changesPage Configuring the Router’s Security Port Forwarding DMZ Demilitarized Zone Host Click Apply to save the changes Port Triggering Configuring the Router’s Security Remote Administration Configuring the Router’s Security Static NAT Advanced Filtering Page Configuring the Router’s Security Security Log Configuring the Router’s Security Page Configuring the Router’s Security Page Configuring the Router’s Security Page Using Parental Controls Activating Parental ControlsPage Advanced Parental Controls Parental ControlsPage Using Advanced Settings Page Firmware Upgrade Upgrading From the Internet Automatically Check and UpgradeAutomatically Check and Send E-mail Automatic Check Disabled Firmware RestoreManual Checking and Upgrading Configuration File System Settings Broadband Router’s Hostname Warn User Before Network Configuration ChangesConfigure a number of concurrent users… Local Domain Allowed Capacity Before Email Notification Enable LoggingLow Capacity Notification Enabled System Log Buffer Size Enter the size of the security log buffer in this text box Click in this check box to activate security loggingSecurity Log Buffer Size Server Dhcp Timeout Server Requires AuthenticationPPP Timeout Port Date and Time Scheduler Rules Page Routing Page IP Address Distribution Domain RoutingPage Using Advanced Settings Page Diagnostics Restoring Default Settings Reboot the Router ARP Address Resolution Protocol Table MAC Cloning Users Local Administration QoS Dynamic DNS Offline Connection To UpdatePassword User Name Host Name Backup MXDNS Server Wildcard 101 Network Objects Universal Plug and Play UPnP 104 Protocols 105 106 Monitoring Router Router Status Advanced Status Monitoring the Router Traffic Monitoring Accessing the Router if Locked Out TroubleshootingRestoring the Router’s Default Settings Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP AddressLAN Connection Failure Which connection speeds does the Router support? How do I find out what IP address my computer is using? No. Follow these steps to refresh the IP address What is the default user name for the Router? How many computers can be connected through the Router? Traffic Priority Quality of Service802.1p Priority MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger 323 Port triggering applications Appendix a Quality of Service 118 Traffic Shaping 120 121 To define a shaping class Name the new class and click Apply 123 124 125 126 127 802.1p Settings 129 130 LED Indicators Specifications BPower, LAN 8, WAN, Internet Environmental Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment 134 Limited Warranty 135 136 Limited Warranty 138