Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide Table of Contents General Information..........................1 Verify Computer Settings...................1 Router Installation..............................3 Configuring Your Router.....................3 Configuring Your Computer...............7 Configuring Your Email .....................
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide General Information Router Kit Components Your router kit should include the following: • Actiontec GT784WN modem/router • Power cord • Ethernet cable • Phone cord • DSL filters Note: In order to connect the router to your computer, your computer must have an Ethernet Network Interface (NIC) installed. Powercycling If you’re experiencing trouble getting an Internet connection, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the Actiontec GT784WN router. 2.
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide To verify connection configurations: Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. Select the Start Circle, then in the Start Search field, type “ncpa.cpl”. 2. Right-click Local Area Connection and click Properties. 3. Highlight (do not uncheck) Internet Protocol TCP/IP Version 4. 4. From the dropdown list, select Properties. 5. Make sure to Obtain IP Address Automatically and Obtain DNS Server Addresses Automatically are selected, and then click OK. 6. Click Close.
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide Router Installation The router needs proper ventilation to function. Be sure to set up your router in a ventilated area and away from any heat sources. To wire a single computer: 1. Plug the power cord into the power port on the back of the router. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the grey phone port the back of the router. 4.
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide 3. Click the WAN IP Address link to begin. 4. Click the RFS 1483 via Static IP radial button under Select the ISP protocol below. 5. E nter WAN IP, Subnet Mask and WAN Default Gateway IP addresses in section 3. This information can be found on your Customer Information Sheet.
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide 6. Click Apply. 7. A Thank You screen will appear. Please wait until the message is gone before proceeding to ensure the WAN configurations are saved. Stop here and proceed to Configuring Your Computer on page 6, if the devices behind your computer do not need a Static IP address. 8. Select LAN IP settings in the left navigation bar. 9. Click the Disable radial button half way down the page under Set the DHCP server state.
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide 10. Select Apply at the bottom of the page. Note: There are two Apply buttons on this page. Select the one at the bottom. 11. Enter your LAN Modem IP Address and Subnet Mask addresses in section 1. This information can be found on your Customer Information Sheet. 12. Select Apply and Reboot.
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide 13. Click OK when the message appears. Configuring Your Computer Once your router has been configured, you’ll need to configure your computer to test and make sure your Static IP addresses are working correctly. To configure your computer: Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. Select the Start Circle. Then in the Start Search field, type “ncpa.cpl.”. 2. Right click Local Area Connection. 3. Select Properties. 4.
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide Mac OS X: 1. Select the Apple menu, then select System Preferences. 2. Select Network. 3. On the Show dropdown box, select Built-In Ethernet. 4. On the TCP/IP tab, make certain the Configure IPv4 dropdown box is set to Manually. 5.
Actiontec GT784WN Router Setup and User Guide Configuring Your TDS Email Included with your High-Speed Internet service are 20 free email accounts. To configure your email: 1. Enter “www.tdsbusiness.com/myaccount” in your Web browser. 2. Log in with your TDS username and password Note: If you are a new TDS customer this was mailed to you for security reasons. If you did not receive this, call 1-888-850-5915. 3.
