Page Table of Contents l. Introduction Package Contents System Requirements ll. Contacting Technical Support lll. Introduction to the Home Gateway lV. Before you Connect the Home Gateway V. Connecting the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Home Gateway VI. Configuring the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Home Gateway Basic Setup Status Screen VII.
l Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Home Gateway. The Home Gateway 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-Ready Home Gateway is the key to your success.
Introduction to the Home Gateway You will need specific information from your ISP to configure the Home Gateway. You can obtain most of this information from your broadband configured PC by following these 4 steps. Description of the LEDs and Reset Switch lll Before you Connect the Home Gateway Power LED: If it is off then there is no power to the Home Gateway or a critical error has occurred. (Contact Technical Support if this happens) If it is Rapidly Flashing, then the Home Gateway is initializing.
3. Your Host/Computer name and Workgroup name (Your ISP may use this information to verify your identity on their network) (Cable only) Ensure your Ethernet device is selected Select your Ethernet device here ___________________________ ___________________________ Host Name __________________________ (Example: CY57640-A.cospgs1.co.home.com) DNS Servers lV ______.______.______.______ lV (Example: 24.5.68.33) Your Secondary DNS server address ______.______.______.______ (Click on the ...
lV Mail and Web Server Information Configuring your Computer for Networking Some broadband providers use single words to direct the connection to their E-mail or web servers (i.e. web, mail, pop3, www). If your ISP uses single words rather than a whole internet address (pop.mail.actiontec.com), or IP address (24.55.224.34), then you will need the full address information to configure your internet browser and/or Email clients. Ensure you have your Windows installation CD handy before you begin.
3. In the Network window under the configuration tab select TCP/IP. Click Properties. If there is not a listing for TCP/IP, then refer to Appendix B for installation instructions now. If there are no Ethernet Adapters listed, then refer to the Ethernet card manufacturer for installation instructions. 5. Click the Gateway tab. If there is an IP address in the Installed gateways box, click on the IP address and then click Remove. lV lV “Installed Gateways” box 6. Click on the DNS Configuration tab.
. Click on the WINS Configuration tab. Make sure that the Use DHCP for WINS Resolution circle is selected. (This is the default setting) The Disable WINS Resolution circle may also be selected for proper functioning. Computer name: It has a 15 character limit and must be unique. Workgroup: THIS MUST BE LISTED WITH THE SAME NAME ON ALL COMPUTERS ATTACHED TO YOUR NETWORK. Computer Description: You can put anything in this field. A location name or the main user’s name is generally used. 9. 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. lV lV 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-Ready Home Gateway (See Page 17 for Diagram) 1. Shutdown your PC, turn off your broadband modem, and ensure the Home Gateway is not plugged in. 2. V Locate the cable currently plugged into your PCs Ethernet adapter. Disconnect the cable from the PC and plug it into the Home Gateway Cable/DSL port. 3. Connect the network cable that was included with your Home Gateway to Ethernet port 1 and the other end to your PCs Ethernet adapter. V 4.
Configuring the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Home Gateway 4. Make sure that you have completed the 3 steps listed then click Next. Basic Setup Follow the step below to configure your Home Gateway: 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.) Vl Vl 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 Home Gateway with the Basic Setup feature, you can check the status of your Home Gateway. Click Status an the main page of the Home Gateways’ web based utility. (See second screen shot, under step 2, on page 18) Vl Vl 7.
cation before it will allow you to access its network. WAN of all internet addresses. DNS #2 Connection: Connected: A valid connection through the Cable/DSL modem to the Internet exists. Connecting...: The Home Gateway 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. Vl Off: A valid physical connection to the Cable/DSL modem is not present Mode: This is the secondary Domain Name Server address.
Advanced Configuration of the Wireless-Ready Home Gateway 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 Home Gateway. The following are three methods by which your ISP will assign an IP Address to your Home Gateway. 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 Home Gateway’s wireless capabilities. With your Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PC Card plugged in, your Home Gateway will act as a wireless Access Point. 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 Home Gateway as seen on the internal LAN. Beginning IP Address Vll 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. 1. Find out the WAN IP Address of your Home Gateway from the Status page. 2. At the bottom of the page select the Internet services that you want blocked for that particular client PC. 2. From a location outside of your network, open your Internet browser. In the address field type your WAN IP address (i.e. http//192.123.4.1) and press . This will bring up your Home Gateway menu or password prompt (if a password has been set. 3.
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. Utilities On the main screen of your Home Gateway you will find a section called Utilities. This section allows you to view your Web Activity Log, Restore Default Settings and Upgrade your Firmware.
Restore Default Settings This allows you to restore your Home Gateway to its original default settings. Vlll 4. Input the IP address of your home gateway (typically it will be 192.168.0.1), and click Start. The upgrade progress will begin. 1. Click on Utilities 5. After the Upgrade is complete, unplug the power from the Home Gateway then re-plug it. 2. Click on Restore Default Settings. 6. Wait for the power LED to stop blinking and become a steady green. 3. Click the Restore Default Settings button.
Troubleshooting There is a connection failure to Home the Gateway. 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.
ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier) You must have the same ESSID entered into the gateway and each of its wireless clients. The ESSID is a unique identifier for your wireless network. Ethernet Ethernet networks are connected by cables and hubs, and move data around. This is a standard for computer networks. Firewall A Firewall prevents anyone outside of your network from accessing your computer and possibly damaging or viewing your files.
Specifications Environmental Model Number: GE204000-01 Power Input: External, 5V DC, 2.5 A Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.
Appendix A Configuring TCP/IP For Windows NT 4.0 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. Note: As with all software, you should consult your users manual or the help files for detailed information.
DNS and Host Name Settings Click the DNS tab to display the host name properties. TCP/IP Properties, IP Addressing, DHCP With the TCP/IP Protocol highlighted, click Properties, and then click the IP Address tab and click Obtain an IP Address from a DHCP Server. Click the Advanced tab to verify that DHCP is enabled. 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. 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. Bindings Configuration: Protocols, Services, Adapters The Bindings tab contains a drop down list box that allows you to display different views of your networking configuration.
Adapters Select All Adapters from the drop down list in the Bindings tab. Expand all entries by clicking on plus (+) signs The adapter should be bound to the TCP/IP Protocol WINS Client (TCP/IP) should be bound to Server and Workstation Click OK, then click Close and restart your computer when prompted. Protocols Select All Protocols from the drop down list in the Bindings tab.
Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 2000 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. Note: As with all software, you should consult your users manual or the help files for detailed information. Actiontec provides the information that follows as a guideline only.
Configuring TCP/IP For Macintosh 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. 5. Click OK to finish XlII XlII 54 Appendix A 2.
5. Make sure the Use 802.3 option is unchecked. Appendix B Configuring File and Print Sharing For Windows 95, 98 and ME With your Home Gateway 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. On your computer’s desktop click Start, then select Settings and then select Control Panel. In the “Control Panel” window double click the Network icon. 2.
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.
IP/TV Cisco IP/TV 2.0.0 None Laplink . 1547 /client IP Lotus Notes 1352 /client IP NetMeeting3 Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1 & 2.11 PC Anywhere Host must be on the LAN side and client IP set. RealPlayer RealPlayer G2 None 22 /client IP 5631 - 5632 /client IP None Remote Anything Virtual Network Computing (VNC) VDOLive . GAMES None NOTES Outgoing Connection Aliens vs. Predator Asheron's Call .
Appendix D To determine the MAC address of an installed Ethernet card on Windows 95/98: 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 NT: 1. Click the Start menu 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.
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