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Configuring the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router Configuring the Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router
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Status Screen
After you have configured your Wireless Cable/DSL Router with the Basic Setup fea-
ture, 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. (See second screen
shot, under step 2, on page 18)
Firmware Version:
This will give you the version number of the current firmware.
MAC Address:
This field will display the MAC address of the Wireless Cable/DSL Router. The MAC
address is an identifier that is specific to each device that can connect to any network,
sort of a fingerprint for the Internet. Some ISP’s use this information to validate the PC’s
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.
7. Your Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router is now finished with the configuration
process. Click Save and Restart.
8. A congratulations screen will announce the end of the Basic Setup.
The power LED will flash rapidly while the Wireless Cable/DSL Router restarts, before
turning a solid green. The Wireless Cable/DSL Router is now ready and you can begin
surfing the web.
If you receive an error that your browser was unable to connect to the Internet, check
your configuration settings. Please ensure that you entered all the information required
by your ISP.