Page Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents System Requirements Contacting Technical Support Introduction to the Wireless Cable/DSL Router Before you Connect the Wireless Cable/DSL Router Connecting the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router Installing the USB Drivers Configuring the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router Basic Setup Status Screen Advanced Configuration of the Wireless Cable/DSL Router WAN IP Address Wireless Settings LAN IP Address DHCP Server DHCP Server Configuration Services Blockin
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router. The Wireless Cable/DSL Router is the simplest way to connect a small number of PC’s to a single high speed Broadband modem. This easy to use product is perfect for the home office or small business. If you would like to take your computing to the next level then the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router is the key to your success.
Introduction to the Wireless Cable/DSL Router Description of the LEDs and Reset Switch for the Wireless Cable/DSL Router 4Port Ethernet/USB (GE144000-01) Power LED: The Power LED displays the Gateway’s current status. If the LED is solid green the Gateway is powered and fully operational. When the LED is rapidly flashing, the Gateway is initializing. If the LED is not illuminated when the power adapter is plugged in, the Gateway has suffered a critical error and you should contact Technical Support.
Before you Connect the Wireless Cable/DSL Router 2. On the right hand side of the screen, left click once on you the LAN or high speed interenet connection that is listed. Then on the left hand side of the screen click View status of this Connection. You will need specific information from your ISP to configure the Wireless Cable/DSL Router. You can obtain most of this information from your broadband configured PC by following these 4 steps. (Windows XP instructions shown below.
4. The Network Connection Details screen will supply you with neccessary information. Write down this information for installation and future reference: Default Gateway (If assigned) ______.______.______.______ (Example: 24.253.117.
Configuring your Computer for Networking Before configuring the Wireless Cable/DSL Router, a computer must be configured for standard networking. If you are not running Windows XP, (shown below), then refer to Appendix A for information on configuring other Windows or MacOS based operating systems. It may be necessary to have the Windows CD or Ethernet card driver diskette to complete the configuration. 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window select TCP/IP and then click Properties.
5. On your computer’s desktop right click on My Computer and select Properties from the given list. 7. Type your chosen computer name in the given field. The “Computer name” field must have a 15 character limit and must be unique. Make sure that Workgroup is selected, and then type in the name of your workgroup. The “Workgroup” field must have the same name on all computers attached to your network. Click OK when you are finished. You will return to the same screen in step 6, click OK again.
Configuring Your Internet Browser 4. Click on Proxies and ensure that Direct connection to the Internet is selected. If “Internet Explorer” is your default browser: 1. Click Start, click Settings, select Control Panel. 2. Double click Internet Options, select the Connections tab. 3. Click LAN Settings. Remove any checks from the 3 boxes and click OK. 5. Click OK to close the Preferences window. 4. Click OK to close the Internet Properties window. 5. Close the Control Panel window.
Connecting the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router For Ethernet Connection: 1. Please start up your computer. The Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router allows you to connect to your computer in two (wired) ways, by USB cable or Ethernet cable, and wireless. Follow these instructions for the connection you choose: 2. After your computer has started up, locate the blue Ethernet cable marked "Ethernet cable".
Installing the USB Drivers For Windows 98 3. Click the box for CD-ROM drive. Before advancing to the next screen, insert the Actiontec Gateway Installation CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Finally, click the Next button. Note: There are two drivers that will need to be installed, so please follow these instructions 1. After you have connected the Wireless Cable/DSL Router to your computer, the Add New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click Next to continue. 4.
5. Windows will install the first drivers needed for your computer. Click the Finish button to continue. 6. The following screen will appear. Click Next to install the second driver. 20 Installing the USB Drivers 6. Select the option “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and then click Next. 7. Click the box for CD-ROM drive. and then click the Next button.
8. Windows will find the appropriate file on the CD-ROM. Click the Next button. For Windows ME Note: There are two drivers that will need to be installed, so please follow these instructions 1. After you have connected the Wireless Cable/DSL Router to your computer, the Add New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Make sure “Automatic search...” is selected and then click Next to continue. 9. Click Finish to end the installation process. 2. Windows will install the first drivers needed for your computer.
3. Make sure “Automatic search...” is selected and then click Next to continue. For Windows 2000 Note: There are two drivers that will need to be installed, so please follow these instructions 1. After you have connected the Wireless Cable/DSL Router to your computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click Next to continue. 4. Click Finish to end the installation process. 2. Select the option “Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended)” and then click the Next button. 5.
3. Click the box for CD-ROM drive. Before advancing to the next screen, insert the Actiontec Gateway Installation CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Finally, click the Next button. 5. Click Finish to end the installation process. For Windows XP 4. Windows will find the appropriate file on the CD-ROM. Click the Next button. Note: There are two drivers that will need to be installed, so please follow these instructions 1.
2. Windows XP will Install the first set of drivers. Click Next to continue. 4. Windows XP will Install the final set of drivers. Click Next to finish the installation process. 3. The following screen will appear. Make sure “Install software automatically (Recomended)” is selected and then click Next to continue.
Configuring the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router 4. Make sure that you have completed the 3 steps listed then click Next. Basic Setup Follow the step below to configure your Cable/DSL Router: 1. Open your Internet Web Browser and in the address bar type: http://192.168.0.1 and then press the key. 5. Select either DSL or Cable depending on your broadband service then click Next. (If your have a T1 Line or Fixed Point Broadband, click Cable.) 2.
6b. If you selected Cable and your ISP requires a Host Name or Domain name to access their network enter it now. Click Next. Note: If your Cable ISP does not require a host or domain name then leave the fields blank. Status Screen After you have configured your Wireless Cable/DSL Router with the Basic Setup feature, you can check the status of your Wireless Cable/DSL Router. Click Status an the main page of the Wireless Cable/DSL Routers’ web based utility.
identification before it will allow you to access its network. This is the primary Domain Name Server address. This is like a telephone book of all internet addresses. WAN Connection: Connected: A valid connection through the Cable/DSL modem to the Internet exists. Connecting...: The Cable/DSL Router is trying to establish a connection with the ISP. Disconnected: A valid connection to the Cable/DSL modem exists, but there is no connection to the Internet.
Advanced Configuration of the Wireless Cable/DSL Router 4. Click on Begin Advanced Setup. The Advanced Setup section allows advanced users to configure such features as the wireless settings. The following sections explain each feature you can configure in the advanced setup section. 1. Open your Internet Web Browser and in the address bar type: http://192.168.0.1 and then press the key. 5. You will see the following screen showing all the options available in Advanced Setup.
Wan IP Address This screen allows you to manually set up your Wireless Cable/DSL Router. The following are three methods by which your ISP will assign an IP Address to your Wireless Cable/DSL Router. with their host name and/or domain name. Please check with your ISP for what host name and domain name you have to use in the following fields. Note: Some DSL providers use PPPoE to establish communication with an end user, while others use static IP.
Wireless Settings 64-bit Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) The Wireless Settings screen allows you to take advantage of the Wireless Cable/DSL Router’s wireless capabilities. The 64-bit eencryption requires 4 fields of 5 hexadecimal pairs. (A hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters in the range of 0-9 or A-F). An example of 64-bit encryption would be: 4E-23-3D-68-72.
LAN IP Address DHCP Server Configuration This is the IP Address of the Wireless Cable/DSL Router as seen on the internal LAN. Beginning IP Address It is recommended that you keep the default settings, but if you need to change them then be sure to verify the DHCP Server range is within the same subnet. Enter the IP Address for the DHCP Server to start when assigning IP Address. It is recommended that you keep the default settings of 192.168.0.
1. Enter the clients IP address in the given field. 2. At the bottom of the page select the Internet services that you want blocked for that particular client PC. 3. Click Add to place your choice in the “Blocked IP Address List”. 4. If you would like to remove any of the blocked services, click on the IP Address in the “Blocked IP Address List” and click Remove. Website Blocking This feature enables you to block specific websites.
Router. You will be unable to access your network resources while in the DMZ. It is recommended to place the computer in the DMZ mode only as long as it is necessary. You will also be unable to access your network resources. WARNING: This computer will be vulnerable to outside hackers while in the DMZ mode. MAC Address Cloning Utilities On the main screen of your Wireless Cable/DSL Router you will find a section called Utilities.
Restore Default Settings This allows you to restore your Wireless Cable/DSL Router to its original default settings. 1. Click on Utilities 2. Click on Restore Default Settings. Troubleshooting There is a LAN connection failure to the Wireless Cable/DSL Router. Make sure that the Wireless Cable/DSL Router is properly installed, the LAN connections are correct and the power is on. Next, confirm that your PC and the Wireless Access Point and Gateway are on the same network segment.
Glossary Access Point An access point is a device that allows wireless clients to connect to other wireless clients and it acts as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired network’ like Ethernet. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the coverage area of the access point and still connect with eachother.
This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. This will enable access to the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP. Specifications Model Number: PC Card GE344000-01 Wireless Cable/DSL Router 1-Port GE144000-01 Wireless Cable/DSL Router 4-Port This is an ethernet card that connects to the PCMCIA slot on your lap top or desktop PC.
Environmental Appendix A Power Input: External, 5V DC, 2.5 A Configuring TCP/IP For Windows NT 4.0 Certifications: FCC Class B, FCC Class C, CE Mark Commercial, UL, Wi-Fi Please make sure you have your Windows NT Workstation 4.0 installation disks or CDROM handy before beginning. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 may need to copy some driver information during the configuration process. If your Ethernet card was supplied with a driver diskette, be sure to have that available as well.
Services Configuration Click the Services tab, and make sure the following default services are listed. These are installed by default when you initially installed TCP/IP. Note that not all of the services listed below are required for the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router. For additional information, refer to your NT Workstation documentation or Microsoft support services. Computer Browser RPC Configuration Server Workstation If you need to add a Service, click Add and do so.
DNS and Host Name Settings Click the DNS tab to display the host name properties. Routing Configuration Click the Routing tab, and then verify that the Enable IP Forwarding is not checked. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box. WINS Address Configuration Click the WINS Address tab. Verify that the only entry here is your Ethernet card. (Please see the screen image on the next page.
Adapter Settings Click the Adapters tab, and then verify that your Ethernet Card is listed. If your card is not listed, please add it. Click OK, then click Close and restart your computer when prompted. Protocols Select All Protocols from the drop down list in the Bindings tab.
Adapters Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 2000 Select All Adapters from the drop down list in the Bindings tab. Please make sure you have your Windows 2000 installation disks or CD-ROM handy before beginning. Windows 2000 may need to copy some driver information during the configuration process. If your Ethernet card was supplied with a driver diskette, be sure to have that available as well.
3. Under Connect Using, the Ethernet card to which the Local Area Connection in question is pointing is displayed. Underneath, the components that are bound to the card are shown, with a check box next to them if they are currently active. Verify that there is a check next to TCP/IP, and place one there if it is not checked. Highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) option, and click Properties. 5. Click OK to finish 4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window will open. There is only one tab.
Configuring TCP/IP For Mac OS 5. Make sure the Use 802.3 option is unchecked. As with all software, you should consult your users manual or the Macintosh help files for detailed information. Actiontec provides the information that follows as a guideline only. Configuring Open Transport 2.5.2 To configure Open Transport: 1. From the top toolbar, click the Apple icon. Select TCP/IP from the Control Panels menu. 6. Disregard any # in the IP Address field. This will be correct after your first connection. 7.
Configuring MacOS X: Appendix B To configure MacOS X for DHCP: 1. Open the System Preference application via the Dock or Apple Menu. Configuring File and Print Sharing For Windows 95, 98 and ME With your Wireless Cable/DSL Router you can establish a network that will allow you to share files and printers. This is an easy method to set up a network in your home or small office. Please follow these steps to setup file and print sharing: 1.
6. After you have clicked OK you will return to the network screen from step 2. Please click on the Identification tab (see the first image on page 26). Computer Name: In this field you can type any name you want. (i.e. My Computer, John, CPU654) Do not use the same name for each computer you wish to have on your network, and we do not recommend including spaces in the computer name. 4. In the following screen please select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks from the given list. Click OK.
your computer restarts you will be asked to supply a User Name and Password. Enter whatever you would like but be sure to write down these values, as they will enable you to access your network. 9. After your computer has restarted and you entered a password and user name, you must enable a file or drive for sharing. Locate the file or drive you wish to share. (The easiest way to achieve this is through your Windows Explorer, located in the start menu) Right click on the File or Drive you wish to share.
13. The next step will be to enable the sharing by selecting the “Share As” button. It will automatically insert a default name for the Share Name. You may set a password for the printer at this time if you want to restrict who on the network can use this resource. You may also set the default printer settings by modifying information on the other tabs of this window. For Windows 2000 1.
3. In the “Computer Name:” box type a name that is different from your other PC’s on your network. Then, in the “Workgroup” box type the name that you are using to identify your network. This will be the same on each computer on your network. Click OK and you will return to the “Network Properties” screen. Click OK again and even if you are not asked to do so, please restart your computer. and the buttons underneath should both say “Start”. If this is the case, file sharing is disabled.
2. In the drop-down menu after Connect via, choose Ethernet or Ethernet Built-In. Appendix C 3. Close the Appletalk window by clicking the small box in the upper left corner. 4. You may be asked to save changes to your Appletalk setting. If so, click the OK button. Standard Program and Port List: 5. Click the Apple menu in the upper left corner and scroll down to Chooser; then, after the word Appltalk toward the bottom right, click the radio button before the word “Active”. 6.
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Appendix D 7. Make note of the Physical Address of the Ethernet Adapter (labeled 'Physical Address') as it is the same as you MAC address To determine the MAC address of an installed Ethernet card on Windows 95/98: To determine the MAC address of an installed Ethernet card on Windows NT: 1. Click the Start menu 2. Select Programs 2. Select Run 3. Select Command Prompt 3. In the text field type: winipcfg 4. Type: ipconfig/all 4. Click OK 5. Press Enter 5.
FCC Statement For questions regarding your product, or the FCC declaration, contact: Actiontec Electronics, Inc Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
