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Gateway GT704 user manual Internet Light, Ethernet Lights, USB Light, Phone Port, Rear Panel

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Internet Light

Chapter 1 Introduction

Internet Light

When the Internet light glows steadily, the Gateway is connected to the DSL provider.

Ethernet Lights

The Ethernet lights illuminate when the Gateway is connected via one or more of its Ethernet ports.

USB Light

The USB light illuminates when the Gateway is connected via its USB port.

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Gateway contains seven ports (Ethernet [4], Phone, USB, and Power), as well as Reset and Power switches.

Power

USB

Reset

Phone

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Phone Port

The Phone port is used to connect the Gateway to a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connection.

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Gateway GT704 user manual Internet Light, Ethernet Lights, USB Light, Phone Port, Rear Panel

Contents

Solutions for the Digital Life DSL GatewayUser Manual USB/EthernetTable of Contents 2 Setting Up the Gateway3 Performing a Basic Setup Using Advanced SetupUsing Utilities Package Contents Introduction1Features Minimum System Requirementss Web-based configuration setup s Default configuration backup restore s Firmware upgradeables Built-in NAT, DHCP server s DNS relay support s Compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standardDSL Light Power LightGetting to Know the Gateway Internet Light Ethernet LightsUSB Light Phone PortReset Switch Power PortPower Switch USB Portthe Gateway Setting UpConnecting a Computer to the Gateway 2. Read the instructions, select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 5. Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next6. Get the Power cord and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway, then click Next 8. Click the On/Off switch to its on position as shown in the picture on- screen, then click Next 10. Get the yellow Ethernet cable from the kit and plug one end into a yellow Ethernet port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next 12. Make sure one of the Ethernet lights on the front of the Gateway glows solid green. Click Next Connecting Via USB Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 3. Click the check box next to USB, then click Next5. Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualChapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 10. Get the blue USB cable from the kit and plug the square end into the blue USB port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next 12. Make sure the USB light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green. Click Next Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Installing Phone Filters 3. Get the phone filters. Click Next 5. Plug the ends of the phone lines disconnected in step 2 into the phone filters plugged into phone jacks. Click Next Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway USB connection setup Click NextNext, go to “Setting Up the DSL Connection” on the next page Setting Up the DSL Connection Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual If Dynamic IP DHCP is selected, got to step Chapter 2 Setting Up the GatewayIf Static IP is selected, go to step 5. The Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway Performing a Basic SetupBasic Setup 3. Follow the instructions in the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, then click Begin Basic Setup Changing the Admin User Name and Password 3. Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualAccessing Advanced Setup Using AdvancedSetup WAN IP Address Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Transparent BridgingObtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA “Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screenPPP Auto Connect Encapsulation PPPoA only“Broadband Connection via PPPoA” screen PPP Auto Connect ONChapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Select this option if the ISP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed using a Static IP Address. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address provided by the ISP in the “Broadband Connection via Static IP Address” screen, which causes the IP address and routing information to termi- nate at the Gateway, as opposed to the IP address and routing information being bridged to terminate at the computer. This allows the use of the router capabilities for the Local Area Network LANLAN IP Address DHCP ServerDHCP Server Configuration Beginning IP AddressEnding IP Address Services Blocking Lease TimeDomain Name DNS Dynamic or StaticWebsite Blocking Remote Management Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding Chapter 4 Using Advanced SetupDMZ Hosting High FirewallChapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Medium Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualDynamic Routing NAT Network Address Translation Static RoutingUPnP Universal Plug and Play Time ZoneRemote Syslog Capture Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualGeneral Status Viewing theGateway’s Status WAN - Connection Chapter 5 Viewing the Gateway’s Status Routing TableARP Table WAN Status Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualChapter 5 Viewing the Gateway’s Status LAN StatusActive User List This page left intentionally blank Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualUsing Utilities Web Activity LogSystem Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade FirmwareSetting Up a Network Ethernet3. Select Ethernet, then click Next Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualChapter 7 Setting Up a Network 6. Plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next 8. In the next window, the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 3. Select USB, then click Next5. Plug one end of the blue USB cable into the blue USB port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next Chapter 7 Setting Up a Network 7. Make sure the USB light glows steadily green, then click NextThe computer is connected to the Gateway via USB Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualTroubleshooting TroubleshootingPhysical Connections Connection to the RouterFrequently Asked Questions Connection to the InternetWhich protocols does the Gateway support? Which connection speeds does the Gateway support?Is the Gateway flash-upgradeable? How do I do it? What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?How do I find out which IP address my computer is using? Will my Xbox work with the Gateway?Can I play games between computers on my network, or on the Internet? Yes, if the application is designed to run over a networkWhat is the default username for the Gateway? What is NAT and how does it protect my network?How many computers can be connected through the Gateway? Does the Gateway function as a firewall?This page left intentionally blank Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualReference Locating Computer InformationLocating Windows Operating System Files Appendix a Reference Page Windows 98 SE Setting Up Static IPon the Computer Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel 6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Select IP Address Windows Me 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click NetworkAppendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Click IP Address Windows 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualAppendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 9. The “Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties” window appears Windows XP Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 7. The “Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties” window appears 9. Enter the following address in the “IP Address” text box Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Computer SecurityGateway Security Computer SecurityElectronic Security This page left intentionally blank Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualSpecifications d GeneralLED Indicators EnvironmentalGlossary Ethernet Network PPPoE Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet This page left intentionally blank Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User ManualNon-Windowsf System Setup Classic3. When the “User Mode” window appears, select Advanced, then click OK 1. From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences 2. When the “System Preferences” window appears, click NetworkAppendix f Non-Windows Setup Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Modifications NoticesRegulatory Compliance Notices Miscellaneous Legal Notices Limited Warranty Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Return the product to In the United StatesLimited Warranty Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual