ActionTec GT701A User manual

USB/Ethernet

DSL Modem

Model #: GT701

Firmware Version: 3.0.1.0.6.0-GT701

User Manual

Ver 1.0

Solutions for the Digital Life™

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1

Package Contents 1

Minimum System Requirements 2

Features 2

Getting to Know the Modem 4

2 Setting Up the Modem 7

Connecting a Computer to the Modem 7

Installing Phone Filters 22

Setting Up the DSL Connection 26

3 Performing a Basic Setup 31

Basic Setup 31

Changing the Admin User Name and Password 33

4 Using Advanced Setup 35

Accessing Advanced Setup 35

WAN IP Address 36

LAN IP Address 40

DHCP Server 40

Services Blocking 42

Website Blocking 43

Remote Management 44

Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding 45

DMZ Hosting 46

Firewall 47

Dynamic Routing 49

NAT (Network Address Translation) 50

Static Routing 50

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) 51

Time Zone 51

Remote Syslog Capture 52

5 Viewing the Modem’s Status 53

General Status 53

Routing Table 55

ARP Table 55

WAN Status 56

LAN Status 57

Active User List 57

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6 Using Utilities 59

Web Activity Log 59

System Log 60

DSL Settings 61

Restore Default Settings 62

Upgrade Firmware 62

7 Setting Up a Network 63

Ethernet 63

USB 68

8 Troubleshooting 73

Troubleshooting 73

Frequently Asked Questions 74

a Reference 79

Locating Computer Information 79

Locating Windows Operating System Files 80

b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 83

Windows 98 SE 83

Windows Me 86

Windows 2000 89

Windows XP 93

c Computer Security 97

Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem 97

Modem Security 98

Computer Security 98

Electronic Security 99

d Specifications 101

General 101

LED Indicators 102

Environmental 102

e Glossary 103

f Non-Windows System Setup 107

Classic 107

OS X 109

Notices 111

Regulatory Compliance Notices 111

Modifications 111

Miscellaneous Legal Notices 112

Limited Warranty 113

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem. The Modem

is the simplest way to connect computers to a high-speed broadband connection.

This easy-to-use product is perfect for the home office or small business. If you

want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL

Modem is sure to be one of the keys to your success.

Package Contents

s Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem

s Power cord

s Phone filters

s DSL cable

s Yellow (Ethernet) cable

s Blue (USB) cable

s Installation CD (includes user manual)

s Quick Start guide

s Start Here guide

s Technical Support card

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Minimum System Requirements

s Internet DSL service

s Compatible laptop, desktop, or Macintosh computer with an available

Ethernet or USB (USB compatible with PCs only)

s Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me), NT

4.0, 2000, XP; Mac OS 7.1 and above

☞ Note: USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows

95 and NT 4.0, or any Mac OS.

s Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator

4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended)

s TCP/IP network protocol installed

Features

s Plug-and-Play installation support for systems with Windows operating

systems (98SE, Me, 2000, and XP)

s ADSL WAN port (RJ-11)

s Compliant with full-rate ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) and

G.992.2 (G.lite) standard

s Auto-handshake for different ADSL flavors

s USB 1.1 device specification compliance

s 12 Mbps USB data rate (full speed)

s Multiprotocol encapsulation over ATM, PPP over ATM, PPP over Ethernet

s Precise ATM traffic shaping

s IP packet routing and transparent bridge

s Routing protocol supports RIP-1, RIP-2, static routing

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s Built-in NAT, DHCP server

s DNS relay support

s PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet and

HTTP

s Compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard

s 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port

s Flow control support for Fast Ethernet

s Web-based configuration setup

s Default configuration backup restore

s Firmware upgradeable

s Web download support

Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Getting to Know the Modem

This section contains a quick description of the Modem’s lights, ports, etc.

The Modem contains several indicator lights (LEDs) on its front panel and a series

of ports on its rear panel.

Front Panel

The front panel of the Modem features five lights: Power, DSL, Internet,

Ethernet, and USB.

Power

DSL

Internet

Ethernet

USB

Power

DSL InternetEthernetUSB

USB/Ethernet

DSL Modem

Power Light

The Power light displays the Modem’s current status. If the Power light glows

steadily green, the Modem is receiving power and fully operational. When the

Power light flashes rapidly, the Modem is initializing. If the Power light is not

illuminated when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power switch is turned

on, the Modem has suffered a critical error and technical support should be

contacted.

DSL Light

The DSL light illuminates when the Modem is connected to a DSL line. When it

flashes, the Modem is training for your DSL service.

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Internet Light

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

Ethernet Light

The Ethernet light illuminates when the Modem is connected via its Ethernet

port.

USB Light

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

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Modem contains four ports (Phone, USB, Ethernet, and

Power), as well as Reset and Power switches.

Power

Reset

PhoneUSB

Ethernet

Phone Port

The Phone port is used to connect the Modem to a DSL (Digital Subscriber

Line) connection.

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USB Port

The USB port is used to connect a computer to the Modem via USB cable.

☞ Note: It is not recommended to perform a recovery or update

for the Modem from a computer connected via USB.

Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port is used to connect computers to the Modem via Ethernet

cable. The Ethernet port is a 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing port, and either a

straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to

the port.

Power Port

The Power port is used to connect the Power cord to the Modem.

N Warning: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Modem dur-

ing the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage

to the Modem.

Reset Switch

Depressing the Reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle the Modem

(similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Modem’s Power cord). To

restore the Modem’s factory default settings, depress and hold the Reset switch

for approximately 15 seconds. The reset process will start about 10 seconds after

releasing the switch.

Power Switch

The Power switch is used to power the Modem on and off.

N Warning: Do not click the Power switch to its “off” postion

during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent

damage to the Modem.

Setting Up

the Modem

The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation

Buddy™, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Modem. It is recommended

the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.

To set up the Modem, it must be connected to a computer, and then configured.

After connecting this first computer, other computers can be added to the network

via USB or Ethernet (see “Setting Up a Network” on page 63).

Connecting a Computer to the Modem

Connecting a computer to the Modem for setup involves three basic steps: initial

setup, plugging in the Modem’s power cord, and connecting the Modem to the

computer.

Connecting Via Ethernet

1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The

Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen

appears, read the on-screen instructions, then click Next.

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