Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

Main Menu

The “Main Menu” contains links to all of the configuration options of the Router: Wireless Setup (explained in chapter 4 of this manual), My Network (chapter 5), Firewall (chapter 6), Parental Controls (chapter 7), Advanced (chapter 8), and System Monitoring (chapter 9).

My Router

This section displays the status of the Router’s network and Internet connection. A green light signifies the Router is connected; a yellow light means the Router is attempting to connect; and a red light signifies the Router’s connection is down.

Broadband Connection

The “Broadband Connection” section of My Router displays the state of the Router’s broadband connection (“Connected” or “Disconnected”) for the two connection options (“Coax Status” and “Ethernet Status”), and the WAN IP address of the broadband connection.

Quick Links

The “Quick Links” section of My Router contains a list of frequently accessed settings, including “Change Wireless Settings,” “Change Login User Name & Password,” “Enable Gaming,” and “Logout.”

My Network

The “My Network” section of the Home screen displays the connection type, name, and IP address of all devices connected to the Router’s network. The icon associated with the device will be displayed normally (signifying an active device) or shaded (signifying the device has not been active for at least 60 seconds). The user can also configure the basic settings of each device by clicking on its icon. These settings are described in more detail in chapter 3, “Configuring My Network Settings.”

Action Zone

This section contains links to various Verizon Web sites, and other informational links. Clicking on the icon above “Go to Internet Now” connects the user to the home page configured on the user’s web browser.

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Actiontec electronic MI424-WR user manual Broadband Connection, Quick Links, Action Zone