User manual ACTIONTEC 802P125

Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Technical Support 1 1 1 2 2 Setting Up the Gateway Warning! Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection 5 5 6 21 23 3 Using Qwest DSL Connecting to the Internet Disconnecting from the Internet 27 27 27 4 Basic Setup Basic Setup Gateway Features 29 29 32 5 Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup Using Advanced Setup WAN IP Address Wireless Settings LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking VPN Pass Through Remote Management Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Static Routing MAC Address Cloning Status 33 33 34 35 38 40 41 43 44 44 45 45 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 i Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 6 Utilities Web Activity Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware 59 59 60 60 61 7 Building a Network Ethernet USB Wireless 63 63 66 69 8 Troubleshooting A Reference Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files Wiring Information 71 75 75 76 78 B Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 and 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 81 81 84 87 91 C Computer Security Securing the Gateway and Computer 97 97 D Specifications General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental 101 101 102 102 102 E Glossary F Security Level Services Table High Security Level Medium Security Level Low Security Level Basic Security Level Acronym Definitions 103 107 107 108 108 108 109 G Non-Windows System Setup Classic OS X Connecting to the ISP 111 111 113 114 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications 117 117 117 Limited Warranty 119 ii Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Wireless-Ready Gateway. The Gateway is the simplest way to connect a number of computers to a single high-speed broadband connection. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the office or small business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec WirelessReady DSL Gateway is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents Four-port Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway Power adapter Phone filters DSL cable Ethernet cable USB cable Installation CD Quick start guides Minimum System Requirements Active DSL service Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 7.1+, Mac OS 8.0+, Mac OS 9.0+, or Mac OS X+ Note: USB LAN port is not supported with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and Mac OS 1 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended) TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer Technical Support Self Help To obtain answers to DSL configuration questions, visit the Qwest DSL Actiontec support page at this address: http://www.qwest.com/dsl/customerservice/Actiontec1520.html A help page is also available on the main page of the Actiontec DSL Gateway Web interface. Enter 192.168.0.1 in the browser's address text box, and when the first screen appears, click HELP. Basic Setup Support If unable to access the Internet, look at the Internet light on the front of the DSL Gateway. If the light is solid green, call the ISP immediately. If it is not solid green, call Qwest at 1-800-247-7285. Other Problems Contact the ISP if experiencing problems with: DHCP addressing configuration Static IP addressing configuration Transparent bridging configuration Contact Qwest at 1-800-247-7285 for: DSL service outage support and repair DSL service installation support NIC card installation of the Qwest-supplied Realtek NIC Card Note: Before attempting any of the above, make sure access to the Internet is available. 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Advanced Feature Support Qwest DSL technical support provides the following advanced feature support for the Actiontec DSL Gateway. Contact Qwest at 1-800-247-7285 for configuration assistance. Enabling Website Blocking Enabling VPN Pass-Through Enabling/Disabling NAT Firewall configuration Changing the LAN IP address of the DSL Gateway Enabling Services Blocking Enabling/Disabling DHCP VIP feature These features are supported in the DSL Gateway only. Implementation of the above features within the network (LAN) is not supported. Wired/Wireless Upgrade Wired and wireless upgrade installation support is available from Actiontec free of charge if the wired/wireless equipment was purchased from Actiontec. Contact Actiontec at 1-888-436-0675 for installation and configuration support information. Networking (LAN) Support If a wired/wireless network has been set up and support is needed in one of the following areas: LAN support of multiple computers and peripherals Microsoft Windows Networking Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Advanced LAN configuration with multiple computers 3 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Non-Actiontec-provided network card/Ethernet cable installation, configuration, or troubleshooting Commercial firewall software configuration contact the Actiontec Pay For Support Center at 1-888-825-9025. Actiontec networking support is provided for a fee of $29.95 per incident. Other fee-based feature support includes: Port Forwarding (Static NAT) Static Routing MAC Address Cloning Third-party vendor wireless equipment configuration DMZ Hosting NAT Routes RIP (Dynamic Routing) This support service does not include an on-site field technician. To purchase Actiontec wireless cards and peripherals, visit the Actiontec Web site at www.actiontecstore.com/qwest 4 Setting Up the Gateway 2 The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation BuddyTM, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Gateway. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To set up the Gateway, 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, Ethernet, or wirelessly (see "Building a Network" on page 57). Warning! Read the following two sections (Alarm System, Automatic Water Heater) before proceeding with any installation! Alarm System If your home or business has an alarm system and Qwest DSL shares the same phone line, you have special wiring needs. If you did not order a technician install at the time of sale, please contact Qwest Sales as soon as possible to order and schedule your installation. If you security alarm is wired incorrectly, it may not be able to make a notification call when the alarm is triggered. Professional wiring is required to insure interoperability. Do not attempt the installtion yourself. Qwest strongly recommends that you contact your security organization for more information about your security alarm system before you attempt to install Qwest DSL. Qwest also strongly recommends that you contact your security organization after installing Qwest DSL to have them conduct a test of your alarm system. Automatic Water Meter If your home or office has an automatic water meter that uses the same phone line as the Qwest DSL Gateway, you must put a DSL Phone Filter on the water meter. Call your water company for help when installing the DSL Phone Filter on your water meter. 5 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Connecting a computer to the Gateway involves three basic steps: initial setup, plugging in the Gateway's Power Cord, and connecting the Gateway to the computer via Ethernet or USB cable. To connect this initial computer to the Gateway using an Ethernet cable, follow the procedure that begins below. For USB connections, see "Connecting Via USB" on page 14. Note: The following procedures are for U.S. installations only. Connecting Via Ethernet 1. Insert the Actiontec Installation Buddy CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The Installation Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next. 2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 6 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 3. The next window appears. Read the onscreen information, then get the "Terms and Agreement" document from the White Bag and read it as well. Then, select I accept this agreement and click Next. 4. The next window appears. Select Ethernet, then click Next. 5. The next window appears. Read the onscreen instructions, then click Next. Note: You must have your Welcome Letter (ISP Worksheet) to complete this installation. If you have not received this document, contact your ISP immediately. 7 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 6. When the next window appears, read the information concerning home alarm systems, then click Next. 7. Another window concerning home alarms appears. Read the onscreen information, then click Next. 8. When the next window appears, read the information concerning automatic water meters, then click Next. 8 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding the items needed to set up the Gateway, then click Next. 10. As shown in the next window, get the Gateway from the DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next. 11. The next window appears. Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 9 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 12. When the next window appears, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet, then click Next. 13. When the next window appears, confirm the Power Light on the Gateway glows steadily green. Click Next. 14. The following window appears. Get the Phone Line Splitter from the DSL Quick Start Kit and plug it into the Phone Jack closest to the computer, then click Next. 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 15. When the next window appears, get the Black DSL Cable and plug one end of it into the DSL Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 16. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into one of the two ports on the Splitter, then click Next. 11 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 17. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Internet Lights on the Gateway glow steadily green. Click Next. Note: If the Power and Internet Lights on the Gateway are not solid green, check all connections to the Gateway. If all connections are plugged in properly, call Qwest DSL Technical Support at 1-800-247-7285. 18. In the next window, get the Yellow Ethernet Cable from the Quick Start Kit and plug one end of it in one of the Yellow Ports on the back of the Gateway. Click Next. 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 19. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Yellow Ethernet Cable into an Ethernet Port on the back of the computer. Click Next. Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is slightly larger. 20. When the next window appears, make sure one of the four Ethernet Network Lights glows solid green. The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet. Click Next to install the filters as described in "Installing the Filters" on page 21. 13 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Connecting Via USB 1. Insert Actiontec Installation Buddy CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. The Installation Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next. 2. The next window appears. Read the instructions, select First Computer by clicking on the check box, then click Next. 3. The next window appears. Read the onscreen information, then get the "Terms and Agreement" document from the White Bag and read it as well. Then, select I accept this agreement and click Next. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 4. The next window appears. Select USB, then click Next. 5. The next window appears. Read the onscreen instructions, then click Next. Note: You must have your Welcome Letter (ISP Worksheet) to complete this installation. If you have not received this document, contact your ISP immediately. 6. When the next window appears, read the information concerning home alarm systems, then click Next. 15 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 7. Another window concerning home alarm systems appears. Read the onscreen information, then click Next. 8. When the next window appears, read the information concerning automatic water meters, then click Next. 9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding the items needed to set up the Gateway, then click Next. 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 10. As shown in the next window, get the Gateway from the DSL Quick Start Kit, then click Next. 11. The next window appears. Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 12. When the next window appears, plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet, then click Next. 17 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 13. When the next window appears, confirm the Power Light on the Gateway glows steadily green. Click Next. 14. The following window appears. Get the Phone Line Splitter from the DSL Quick Start Kit and plug it into the Phone Jack closest to the computer, then click Next. 15. When the next window appears, get the Black DSL Cable and plug one end of it into the DSL Port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 18 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 16. Another window appears. Plug the other end of the Black DSL Cable into one of the two ports on the Splitter, then click Next. 17. When the next window appears, confirm the Power and Internet Lights on the Gateway glow steadily green. Click Next. Note: If the Power and Internet Lights on the Gateway are not solid green, check all connections to the Gateway. If all connections are plugged in properly, call Qwest DSL Technical Support at 1-800-247-7285. 19 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 18. In the next window, get the Purple USB Cable from the Quick Start Kit and plug the square end of it in the Purple Port on the back of the Gateway. Click Next. 18. When the next window appears, plug the rectangular end of the Purple USB Cable into a USB Port on the front or back of the computer. Click Next. Note: A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch by 1/2 inch, and may be vertically or horizontally oriented. The Gateway is connected to a computer via USB. Click Next to install the filters as described in "Installing the Filters" on page 21. 20 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway Installing Filters Filters allow the user to talk on the phone while online. All phones and other devices (answering machines, fax machines, etc.) using the same line (i.e., using the same phone number) as the DSL line must have a filter installed. To install a filter, follow these instructions: 1. When the following window appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next to continue. 2. When the next window appears, unplug all phone cords from their respective phone jacks, then click Next. Caution: Do not unplug the black DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer. 21 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3. When the following window appears, get the Clear Bag, take out the phone filters, then click Next. Caution: Do not install a filter in the phone jack used by the black DSL cable. 4. In the next window, read the onscreen instructions concerning wall-mount phones. Click Next. 5. After the next window appears, plug a Phone Filter into ever Phone Jack that has a device (phone, fax machine, answering machine, etc.), then click Next. 22 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 6. When the next window appears, read the onscreen instructions on how to connect the phone filters, then click Next. The phone filters are installed. Click Next. to go to "Setting Up the DSL Connection," as described below. Setting Up the DSL Connection After connecting the Gateway and installing phone filters, the DSL connection must be configured. Use the following procedure: 1. When the window below appears, read the onscreen instructions and, if the information needed is available, select the type of ISP Protocol to be used. Click Next. 23 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 2. If PPPoE or PPPoA was selected, the following window appears. Enter the User Name and Password in the proper text boxes, or, if the ISP does not require them, click the box next to "My ISP does not require a User Name or Password." Click Next. If RFC 1483 was selected, go directly to step 3. 3. The next window appears. Select the IP type used by the ISP. Click Next. If DHCP was selected, go directly to step 6 4. The next window appears. Read the onscreen instructions concerning purchased blocks of Static IP addresses, select the proper option, then click Next. 24 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 5. When the next window appears, enter the IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, DNS 1, and DNS 2 information in the proper text boxes. This information should be provided by the ISP. When finished, click Next. 6. In the next window, the Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway. 7. A "Congratulations!" window appears. Read the onscreen instructions, then click Next. 25 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 8. In the next window, read the onscreen information about computer security, then click Next. 9. In the last window, read the onscreen information regarding additional reference material on the CD-ROM, then click Finish. The Gateway has been successfully configured. 26 Using Qwest DSL 3 Qwest DSL operates over home or business phone lines equipped with Qwest DSL service. For this reason, the Qwest DSL connection is not portable; it can't be accessed while away from home or business. To connect while traveling, ask the ISP about a dial-up account. Most Qwest DSL ISPs provide a dial-up account for free, while others charge a minimal fee. Qwest DSL is a highly reliable service, but it is possible to have a dial-up connection in the unlikely event that problems arise with the DSL service. Most Qwest DSL ISPs provide a dial-up account for free. If not, there are a number of free Internet providers whose products make great backup Internet access in the unlikely event they are ever needed. Connecting to the Internet Whether connecting via Point-to-Point Protocol (PPPoE, PPPoA) or Bridging Mode (RFC 1483), after connecting and configuring the Gateway, the Internet connection is always on. Therefore, to connect or reconnect to the Internet, simply turn on your computer, open the Web browser and go to the Web site of your choice. No further set up is needed. Disconnecting from the Internet To disconnect from the Internet, close the Web browser. To completly disengage, turn off the computer. 27 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 28 Basic Setup 4 This chapter is a guide through a basic configuration of the Gateway, including how to connect the Gateway to the ISP, as well as an overview of the Gateway's LEDs and switches. To complete the basic setup, the user will need the Welcome Letter (ISP Worksheet). If the document is not available, contact the ISP immediately. Basic Setup To configure the gateway for basic operation: 1. Open the Web browser. In the address bar, enter http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter on the keyboard. 2. The "Main Menu" screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration. 29 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 3. Follow the instructions in the "Set Up/Configuration" screen, then click Begin Basic Setup. 4. In the next window, follow the onscreen instructions, then click Next. 5. In the next window, select the type of connection by clicking on the circle next to PPPoA or PPPoE. If unsure about the selection, contact the ISP. 30 Chapter 4 Basic Setup 6. Enter the User Name, Password, and Static IP provided by the ISP in the "DSL Broadband Connection - PPP" screen. Click Next. Note: If the ISP uses a connection method other than PPPoE (DHCP or Static IP, for example) see "Advanced Setup" to connect the Gateway. 7. Click Save and Restart in the "Save and Restart" screen. 8. The "Congratulations" screen appears. The Gateway is successfully configured. The Power Light flashes rapidly while the Gateway restarts, then glows steadily green when fully operational. The Internet Light will also glow steadily green. The Gateway is now configured and users can start surfing the Web. If an error stating the Web browser was unable to connect to the Internet appears, check the configuration settings. Ensure all the information required by the ISP is entered correctly. 31 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Gateway Features This section contains a quick description of the Gateway's lights and switches. Power Light - The Power Light displays the Gateway's current status. If the Power Light glows steadily green, the Gateway is receiving power and fully operational. When the Power Light is rapidly flashing, the Gateway is initializing. If the Power Light is not illuminated when the power cord is plugged in, the Gateway has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted. Internet Light - When the Internet Light glows steadily, the Gateway is connected to the DSL provider. When it flashes, data is being send via the WAN port. Wireless Light - When the Wireless Light glows steadily, the Gateway is ready for wireless networking. Ethernet Network Light - The Ethernet Network Light s glow when a network link is established with a computer. A flashing Light signifies network traffic across the specific Ethernet connection. Reset Switch - Depressing the reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle (similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Gateway's power cord) the Gateway. To restore the Gateway's factory default settings, depress and hold the Reset Switch for approximately 10 seconds. The reset process will start about 10 seconds after releasing the Reset Switch. Warning: Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway. 32 Advanced Setup 5 This section contains information concerning advanced configuration, such as wireless settings, remote management, and Web site blocking. Accessing Advanced Setup To access the Advanced Setup configuration screens, follow these instructions: 1. Open the Web browser. In the address bar enter: http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter on the keyboard. 2. The "Main Menu" screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration. 3. In the "Set Up/Configuration" screen, read the instructions, then select Advanced Setup from the menu on the left side. 33 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 4. In the next screen, read the recommendations. To perform an advanced setup on the Gateway, click Begin Advanced Setup. 5. The "Configuring the Advanced Settings" screen appears. To check all the settings, or if unsure of which settings to modify, select Next. To modify a specific configuration, click on its name in the menu bar on the left. Using Advanced Setup To select a particular setting, click on it in the gray menu on the left side of the Configuring the Advanced Settings screen. When the setting has been changed, click Save and Restart at the bottom of the gray menu to save the setting. However, if more than one setting needs to be changed, click Save and Restart after all changes have been made. Clicking Next in an Advanced Setup screen generates the next Advanced Setup screen, in the order they appear in the gray menu. Changes in the previous Advanced Setup screen will be saved temporarily. When finished, click Save and Restart. 34 Chapter 5 Advanced Setup one or Note: If changes have been made to has notmore Advanced Setup settings and Save and Restart been clicked before leaving the Advanced Setup screens (i.e., switching to Utilities or Basic Setup), all Advanced Setup settings changes will be lost. WAN IP Address Selecting WAN IP Address in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "WAN IP Address" screen. WAN IP Address allows manual set up of the IP address of the Gateway. There are four ways to do this: Transparent Bridging, Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE/PPPoA, Obtain an IP Address Through DHCP, and Specify a Static IP Address. establish com Note: Some withproviders usewhile others usetostatic Some munication an end user, DSL PPPoE/PPPoA IP. types of broadband Internet connections (such as fixed point wireless) may use either DHCP or Static IP address. If unsure about which connection is present, check with the Internet Service Provider (ISP) before continuing. After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection. 35 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Transparent Bridging Select this option to use the Gateway as a transparent bridge only if directed to do so by your ISP. This option should only be used if the Gateway is being used as a Modem to connect one computer to the Internet via a DSL connection. When the Gateway is being used as a transparent bridge, it does not provide any firewall security. Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA Select this option to allow the Gateway to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) or Point-to-Point over ATM (PPPoA) protocol. If a User Name, Password and/or Static IP was entered during Basic Setup, it should be displayed in the "Broadband Connection via PPPoE/PPPoA" screen. If not, enter the information now. If the information is unavailable, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Obtain an IP Through DHCP Select this option to allow the modem to query the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and receive IP address and routing information. Some ISPs need to authenticate their end users with a Host Name and/or Domain Name. If this is the case, check with the ISP for a host name and domain name and enter them in the "Broadband Connection via DHCP" screen. If the ISP does not require these settings, leave the text boxes blank. 36 Chapter 5 Advanced Setup Host and domain name information may also be accessed Note:the computer originally connected to the DSL modem. from Specify a Static IP Address Select this option if assigned a static (specific) IP Address by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). Enter the IP Address, along with the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Address (also provided by the ISP), in the "Broadband Connection via Static IP Address" screen. If required to provide a Host Name and Domain Name, enter them here as well. 37 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Unnumbered/VIP Mode If the user has purchased a block of static IP addresses, select Unnumbered Mode by clicking on the box. Then, enter the IP address and Subnet Mask assigned to the Gateway in the "Gateway Address" and "Unnumbered Subnet Mask" text boxes below "Unnumbered IP Address." This information should be sent to the user when purchasing a block of static IP addresses. VIP mode reserves the DHCP server for any computer connected to the Gateway configured to use a DHCP server. When VIP mode is activated, all computers using static IP addresses must be configured separately to use a static IP address. After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless Settings in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "Wireless Settings" screen. Modify the wireless capabilities of the Gateway here. ESSID ESSID is the network name assigned to the wireless network. The factory default setting is "ACTIONTEC." Although Actiontec recommends keeping the default value intact, the ESSID value can be modified, using any combination of alphanumeric characters (i.e., A-Z, a-z, 0-9). All wireless-capable computers included on the Gateway's wireless network must have this same ESSID value. (For the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PC Card, the ESSID value must be the same as the SSID value.) 38 Chapter 5 Advanced Setup Channel Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Gateway communicates. In the United States, use channels 1-11. (The factory default value is set to 1.) Wireless Equivalent Privacy Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption method used with the 802.11b standard to provide limited data security over wireless networks. The Gateway offers three levels of WEP: Off, 64-bit, and 128-bit. Qwest recommends setting up WEP to offer some security to your wireless connection. Off Selecting Off disables encryption. Selecting this option offers minimal protection and allows any computer with wireless capability and the correct ESSID value to join the wireless network. 64-bit WEP 64-bit WEP requires four separate keys. Each key comprises five hexadecimal digit pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 64-bit WEP key is: 4E-A3-3D-68-72. To create a set of 64-bit WEP keys, enter five hexadecimal digit pairs in each Key text box (Key 1-, Key 2-, Key 3-, Key 4-). After activating 64-bit WEP on the Gateway, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if these same keys are entered in the computer's wireless encryption scheme. 64-bit WEP offers more security than Off under most circumstances 39 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual 128-bit WEP 128-bit WEP requires one key of 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 128-bit WEP key is: 3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4-21-74-5D-B1. To create a 128-bit WEP key, enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box. After activating 128bit WEP on the Gateway, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if this key is entered in the computer's wireless encryption scheme.128-bit WEP offers greater security than 64-bit WEP under most circumstances Note:allNot all wireless Cards support 128-bit Ensure that Cards installed in the networked computers support PC PC 128-bit WEP before activating. WEP. After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. Important: Wireless networking devices use public radio channels to transmit voice and data communications. Although WEP is the standard security technology used today and offers some degree of security, Qwest cannot guarantee the security, privacy, or confidentiality of any transmissions made via such devices, and Qwest makes no assurances or warranties relating to their use by you. You are responsible for all use of your Qwest DSL service, regardless of the source of a transmission, whether by you or an authorized third party, over your Qwest DSL service. 40 Chapter 5 Advanced Setup LAN IP Address Selecting LAN IP Address in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "LAN IP Address" screen. The value in the LAN IP Address text box is the IP address of the Gateway as seen on the network. The LAN IP address of the Gateway can be modified, but Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory setting (192.168.0.1). the Address verify the Note: IfServerGateway'swithin the same is modified,more inforrange is subnet. For LAN IP DHCP mation, see "DHCP Server Configuration." After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. DHCP Server Selecting DHCP Server in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "DHCP Server" screen. The Gateway has a built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server that automatically assigns a different IP address to each computer on the network, eliminating IP address conflicts. The factory default setting is On. To disable the DHCP Server, select Off. 41 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Actiontec strongly recommends leaving the DHCP Server option On. If the DHCP Server option is Off, ensure the IP addresses of the networked computers are on the same subnet as the IP address of the Gateway. For more information, see "DHCP Server Configuration" on page 42. DHCP Server Configuration Clicking Next in the "DHCP Server" screen generates the "DHCP Server Configuration" screen. Change IP address range and DNS server information here. Beginning IP Address - the IP address at which the DHCP server starts assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the factory default setting (192.168.0.2). Ending IP Address - the IP Address at which the DHCP Server stops assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the factory default settings (192.168.0.254). The beginning and ending IP addresses define the IP address range of the Gateway. If the default values are left intact, the Gateway supplies a unique IP address between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 to each computer on the network. Note that the first three groups of numbers of the addresses are identical; this means they are on the same subnet. The IP address of the Gateway must be on the same subnet as the IP address range it generates. For instance, if the Gateway's IP address is changed to 10.33.222.1, set the beginning IP address to 10.33.222.2, and the ending IP address to 10.33.222.254. DNS (Dynamic or Static) - the type of DNS server provided by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). If the ISP provided DNS server information, select the type here. If not, leave as is. DNS Server 1 - the primary DNS server provided by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). If the ISP provided DNS server informa- tion, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact. 42 Chapter 5 Advanced Setup DNS Server 2 - the secondary DNS provided by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). If the ISP provided secondary DNS server infor- mation, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact. After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. Services Blocking Selecting Services Blocking in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "Services Blocking" screen. To modify Internet privileges (Web, FTP, Newsgroups, etc.) for the computers on the network: 1. Enter the computer's IP address in the Enter IP Address: text box. 2. Select the Internet service(s) to be blocked. 3. Click Add to enter the computer's IP address in the "Blocked IP Address List" text box. 4. To remove blocked services, select the computer's IP address in the "Blocked IP Address List" text box and click Remove. 43 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Netmeeting To allow the computers on the Gateway's network to access Netmeeting, enter the Netmeeting IP address (LAN IP address using Netmeeting) in the IP text box, then select On. If Netmeeting is not needed, select Off. After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "Website Blocking" screen. This feature, which works only with NAT IP addressing, enables the Gateway to block Web sites to all computers on the network. To block a Web site, enter the address of the Web site in the "Website" text box and click Add. The blocked Web site address will be displayed in the "Blocked Website List" text box, and will not be available to computers on the network. To remove a blocked Web site, click on it in the "Blocked Website List," then click Remove. After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. VPN Pass Through Selecting VPN Pass Through in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "VPN Pass Through" screen. To set up Virtual Private Networking (VPN) using IPSec/L2TP (which allows multiple, client-initiated VPN pass-through sessions), select On. Four VPN connections can be used at one time. Note that VPN via PPTP pass through is always active. 44 Chapter 5 Advanced Setup After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "Remote Management" screen. Remote Management allows access to the Gateway through the Internet via another computer. Actiontec recommends leaving the Remote Management Off (the factory default setting). To access the Gateway from the Internet, activate Remote Management by selecting On and writing down the WAN IP address of the Gateway (see "WAN IP Address"). On a computer outside of the network, open a Web browser and enter the Gateway's WAN IP address in the address text box. The Gateway's Main Menu (or a password prompt, if a password has been set) appears in the browser window. activated, the Note: Before Remote Management can bego to the Basicadministrator password must be set. To do this, Setup screen and select Change Admin Password. Follow the instructions in the subsequent screens After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. 45 Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual Port Forwarding Selecting Port Forwarding in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "Port Forwarding" screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the Gateway's built-in firewall, allowing access to parts of the network (for hosting a Web or ftp server, for example). To use port forwarding, enter the IP port range in the "IP Port Range" text boxes. (If more than 10 ports are needed, Actiontec recommends using DMZ Hosting. See "DMZ Hosting," below, for more information.) Choose the protocol type from the "Protocol" list box, then enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a host. Click Add. The forwarded ports appear in the "List of Forwarded Ports" text box. For a list of programs that use port forwarding, as well as port numbers used, see "Appendix C - Program and Port List." To remove forwarded ports, highlight them, then click Remove. Clicking Advanced brings up the "Advanced Port Forwarding" screen. 46 Chapter 5 Advanced Setup In this screen, the user can allow only certain IP addresses to access forwarded ports. Enter the port range of the forwarded ports in the "Remote IP Port Range" text boxes, enter the IP address to be allowed access in the "Remote IP Address" text box, then click "Add." The active forwarded ports will appear in the "List of Forwarded Ports" text box. To deactivate a forwarded port, select it from the "List of Forwarded Ports" text box, then click "Remove." After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent. DMZ Hosting Selecting DMZ Hosting in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "DMZ Hosting" screen. To use DMZ hosting, enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a DMZ host in the "DMZ Host IP Address" text box, then click On. 47