User manual ACTIONTEC GT704

USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway Model #: GT704 Firmware Version: 3.0.1.0.6.0-GT704 User Manual Ver 2.0 Solutions for the Digital LifeTM Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the Gateway 1 1 2 2 4 2 Setting Up the Gateway Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Installing Phone Filters Setting Up the DSL Connection 7 7 22 26 3 Performing a Basic Setup Basic Setup Changing the Admin User Name and Password 31 31 33 4 Using Advanced Setup Accessing Advanced Setup WAN IP Address LAN IP Address DHCP Server Services Blocking Website Blocking Remote Management Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting Firewall Dynamic Routing NAT (Network Address Translation) Static Routing UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Time Zone Remote Syslog Capture 35 35 36 40 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 50 51 51 52 5 Viewing the Gateway's Status General Status Routing Table ARP Table WAN Status LAN Status Active User List 53 53 55 55 56 57 57 i Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 6 Using Utilities Web Activity Log System Log DSL Settings Restore Default Settings Upgrade Firmware 59 59 60 61 62 62 7 Setting Up a Network Ethernet USB 63 63 68 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 73 73 74 a Reference Locating Computer Information Locating Windows Operating System Files 79 79 80 b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 83 83 86 89 93 c Computer Security Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Gateway Security Computer Security Electronic Security 97 97 98 98 99 d Specifications General LED Indicators Environmental 101 101 102 102 e Glossary f Non-Windows System Setup Classic OS X 103 107 107 109 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices 111 111 111 112 Limited Warranty 113 ii Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway. The Gateway 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 Gateway is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents s s s s s s s s s s Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway Power cord Phone filters DSL cable Yellow (Ethernet) cable Blue (USB) cable Installation CD (includes user manual) Quick Start guide Start Here guide Technical Support card 1 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Minimum System Requirements s s Internet DSL service Compatible laptop, desktop, or Macintosh computer with an available Ethernet or USB (USB compatible with PCs only) 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 s Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended) TCP/IP network protocol installed s Features s Plug-and-Play installation support for systems with Windows operating systems (98SE, Me, 2000, and XP) ADSL WAN port (RJ-11) s s Compliant with full-rate ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) and G.992.2 (G.lite) standard Auto-handshake for different ADSL flavors USB 1.1 device specification compliance s s s s s s s 12 Mbps USB data rate (full speed) Multiprotocol encapsulation over ATM, PPP over ATM, PPP over Ethernet Precise ATM traffic shaping IP packet routing and transparent bridge Routing protocol supports RIP-1, RIP-2, static routing 2 Chapter 1 Introduction s s s Built-in NAT, DHCP server DNS relay support PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet and HTTP s s s s s s s Compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (4) Flow control support for Fast Ethernet Web-based configuration setup Default configuration backup restore Firmware upgradeable Web download support 3 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Getting to Know the Gateway This section contains a quick description of the Gateway's lights, ports, etc. The Gateway 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 Gateway features eight lights: Power, DSL, Internet, Ethernet (4), and USB. r Powe ern DSL Int et 1 et Ethern 3 2 4 USB Po L Inter wer DS net 1 2 rnet Ethe 3 4 USB 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 flashes rapidly, the Gateway is initializing. If the Power light is not illuminated when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power switch is turned on, the Gateway has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted. DSL Light The DSL light illuminates when the Gateway is connected to a DSL line. When it flashes, the Gateway's built-in DSL modem is training for your DSL service. 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Internet Light When the Internet light glows steadily, the Gateway is connected to the DSL provider. Ethernet Lights The Ethernet lights illuminate when the Gateway is connected via one or more of its Ethernet ports. USB Light The USB light illuminates when the Gateway is connected via its USB port. Rear Panel The rear panel of the Gateway contains seven ports (Ethernet [4], Phone, USB, and Power), as well as Reset and Power switches. Reset Phone USB Power Ethernet 4 Ethernet 3 Ethernet 2 Ethernet 1 Phone Port The Phone port is used to connect the Gateway to a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connection. 5 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual USB Port The USB port is used to connect a computer to the Gateway via USB cable. Note: It is not recommended to perform a recovery or update for the Gateway from a computer connected via USB. Ethernet Ports The Ethernet ports are used to connect computers to the Gateway via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the ports. Reset Switch Depressing the Reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle the Gateway (similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Gateway's Power cord). To restore the Gateway'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 Port The Power port is used to connect the Power cord to the Gateway. N Warning: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Gateway during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway. Power Switch The Power switch is used to power the Gateway 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 Gateway. 6 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 or Ethernet (see "Setting Up a Network" on page 65). Connecting a Computer to the Gateway Connecting a computer to the Gateway for setup involves three basic steps: initial setup, plugging in the Gateway's power cord, and connecting the Gateway 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. 7 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 2. Read the instructions, select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next. 3. Click in the check box next to Ethernet (Recommended), then click Next. 8 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 4. Make sure the items needed to connect the Gateway to the first computer are included in the kit, then click Next. 5. Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next. 9 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 6. Get the Power cord and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway, then click Next. 7. Plug the larger end of the Power cord into a power outlet, then click Next. 10 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 8. Click the On/Off switch to its on position (as shown in the picture onscreen), then click Next. 9. Confirm the Power light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green, then click Next. 11 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 10. Get the yellow Ethernet cable from the kit and plug one end into a yellow Ethernet port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 11. 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. 12 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 12. Make sure one of the Ethernet lights on the front of the Gateway glows solid green. Click Next. 13. Get the black or gray DSL cable from the kit and plug one end into the gray Line port on the rear panel of the Gateway. Click Next. 13 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 14. Plug the other end of the black or gray DSL cable into the phone jack closest to the computer. Click Next. The Gateway is connected to a computer via Ethernet. Next, install the filters as described in "Installing Filters" on page 22. Connecting Via USB 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. 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 2. Read the instructions, select Initial Setup by clicking on the appropriate check box, then click Next. 3. Click the check box next to USB, then click Next. 15 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 4. Make sure the items needed to connect the Gateway to the first computer are included in the kit, then click Next. 5. Get the Gateway from the kit, then click Next. 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 6. Get the Power cord and plug the smaller end into the black Power port on the rear panel of the Gateway, then click Next. 7. Plug the larger end of the Power cord into a power outlet, then click Next. 17 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 8. Click the On/Off switch to its on position (as shown in the picture onscreen), then click Next. 9. Confirm the Power light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green, then click Next. 18 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 10. Get the blue USB cable from the kit and plug the square end into the blue USB port on the back of the Gateway, then click Next. 11. Plug the rectangular end of the blue USB cable into an USB port on the front or back of the computer. Click Next. 19 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 12. Make sure the USB light on the front of the Gateway glows solid green. Click Next. 13. Get the black or gray DSL cable from the kit and plug one end into the gray Phone port on the rear panel of the Gateway. Click Next. 20 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 14. Plug the other end of the black or gray DSL cable into the phone jack closest to the computer. Click Next. The Gateway is connected to a computer via USB. Next, install the filters as described in "Installing Filters," on the next page. 21 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Installing Phone Filters Phone filters allow the use of the telephone while online. All telephones and other devices (answering machines, fax machines, etc.) using the same phone line (i.e., using the same phone number) as the DSL line must have a phone filter installed. To install a phone filter: 1. Read the on-screen information, then click Next. 2. Read the on-screen information, then unplug all telephones and other devices from their respective phone jacks. Click Next. 22 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 3. Get the phone filters. Click Next. M Caution: Do not unplug the black or gray DSL cable from the phone jack near your computer. 4. Plug a phone filter into every phone jack with a telephone or other device connected to it, then click Next. 23 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 5. Plug the ends of the phone lines disconnected in step 2 into the phone filters plugged into phone jacks. Click Next. M Caution: Do not plug a phone filter in the phone jack in which the black or gray DSL cable is plugged. 6. Read the on-screen instructions, and make sure the Gateway is connected exactly as shown, depending on whether the Gateway is connected via Ethernet or USB. Ethernet connection setup: 24 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway USB connection setup: Click Next. 7. Make sure the DSL light on the Gateway glows solid green (this may take a few moments). Click Next. Next, go to "Setting Up the DSL Connection" on the next page. 25 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Setting Up the DSL Connection After connecting the Gateway and installing phone filters, the DSL connection must be configured. To do this: 1. Select one of the options in the "Select Connection" box: Auto Detect, Select from the list, or Manual Setup. Auto Detect - if selected, click Next. The DSL connection is automatically detected, and a series of informational screens will be displayed while the Gateway searches for the connection. If successful, go to step 2. If unsuccessful, go to Select from the list, below. Select from the list - If Auto Detect is not successful, or the user knows which ISP to connect to, click in the "Select from the list" box, then click Next. 26 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway In the next window, select the ISP being used from the list box on the right (scroll down for more choices), then click Next. A series of informational screens will display while the Gateway searches for the connection. If the connection is successful, go to step 2. If not, go to "Manual Setup," below. Manual Setup - If the Auto Detect and Select from a list are not successful, or the user knows how to configure VPI/VCI and Encapsulation settings, click in the "Manual Setup" box, then click Next. 27 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual In the next window, enter the VPI/VCI and Encapsulation settings (the ISP should provide these) then click Next. 2. Enter the user name and password in the appropriate text boxes (or click the check box next to "My ISP does not require this information."), then click Next. 28 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway 3. Select the appropriate IP type. This information should be provided by the ISP. When finished, click Next. If Static IP is selected, go to step 4. If Dynamic IP (DHCP) is selected, got to step 5. 4. In the next window, enter the IP Address, Subnet, Gateway, DNS 1, and DNS 2 information (if applicable) in the proper text boxes. This information is available in the Welcome Letter. When finished, click Next and go to step 6. 29 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 5. The Installation Buddy checks the configuration of the Gateway. 6. When the configuration is complete, a series of congratulations windows appears. Read the on-screen information, then click through the next few windows to exit the Installation Buddy. The Gateway is successfully configured and ready for use. To make changes to the Gateway's Advanced Configuration settings, see Chapter 4, "Using Advanced Setup." To create a network by connecting more computers to the Gateway, see Chapter 7, "Setting Up a Network." 30 Performing a Basic Setup 3 This chapter is a guide through a basic configuration setup of the Gateway for users who did NOT use the Actiontec Installation Buddy® to setup the Gateway. The basic setup includes instructions on how to connect the Gateway to the ISP and change the user name and password. To complete a basic setup, the user will need information provided by the ISP and access the Gateway's Web Configurator. This information from the ISP is sometimes contained in a welcome letter or ISP worksheet. If this document is not available, contact the ISP immediately and request one. Basic Setup you already up the Note: If(as described setChapterGateway using the Installation the Buddy in 2, "Setting Up the Gateway"), settings described in this section have already been configured. Please continue to chapter 4, "Using Advanced Setup," to configure the advanced settings of the Gateway. 1. Open a Web browser. In the "Address" text box, type http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter on the keyboard. 2. The Web Configurator's "Main Menu" screen appears. Select Setup/ Configuration. 31 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 3. Follow the instructions in the "Set Up/Configuration" screen, then click Begin Basic Setup. 4. In the next screen, follow the on-screen instructions, then click Next. 5. In the next screen, select the type of connection provided by the ISP by clicking in the circle next to PPPoA or PPPoE. If unsure about the selection, check the information provided by the ISP. Then, enter the User Name and Password provided by the ISP in the appropriate text boxes. If no user name or password is needed, click in the box next to "My ISP does not require a username and password." Click Next. 32 Chapter 3 Performing a Basic Setup 6. Click the Save and Restart button in the "Save and Restart" screen. 7. 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 was entered correctly. Changing the Admin User Name and Password To create or change the admin user name and password, controlling access to the Gateway's Web Configurator screens, follow these instructions: 1. From the Setup/Configuration screen, select Admin Username/Password from the menu on the left side. 33 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual 2. The "Change Admin Username/Password" screen appears. Enter a new user name (optional) in the "New Username" text box, then a password in the "New Password" text box. Re-enter the password in the "Re-enter New Password" text box. Make sure to write the user name and password down and keep them in a secure location. They will be needed to access to the Gateway's Web Configurations screens in the future. 3. Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen. 4. The "Save and Restart" page appears. Click the Save and Restart button to save the settings changed in the Change Admin Username/Password screen. Once the Gateway has rebooted, the password is active. To access the Gateway's Web Configuration screens, the username and password must be entered. 34 Using Advanced Setup 4 # This section contains information concerning setting up the advanced features of the Gateway, such as wireless settings, remote management, and Web site blocking, using the Gateway's Web Configurator. Accessing Advanced Setup To access the Web Configurator's Advanced Setup screens: 1. Open a Web browser. In the "Address" text box type: 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. 35 Actiontec USB/Ethernet 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. save changes of the Advanced Note: Toclick Save andmade in anythe bottom of the Setupmenu screens, Restart at gray on the left side of the screen. WAN IP Address Selecting WAN IP Address in the "Configuring the Advanced Settings" screen generates the "WAN IP Address" screen. WAN IP Address allows manual set up of the IP address of the Gateway. There are five ways to do this: Transparent Bridging, Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE, Obtain an IP Address Through PPPoA, Obtain an IP Address through DHCP, and Specify a Static IP Address. connection Note: If unsure about which (ISP) before is present, check with the Internet Service Provider continuing. 36 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection. Transparent Bridging Select this option to use the Gateway as a transparent bridge. This option should only be used if the Gateway is being used as a Modem to connect your 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 one of these options to allow the Gateway to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) or Point-to-Point over ATM (PPPoA) protocol. "Broadband Connection via PPPoE" screen: 37 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual "Broadband Connection via PPPoA" screen: If a User Name and Password was entered in the Installation Buddy or 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 the ISP. PPP Auto Connect If PPP auto connect is activated (by clicking in the appropriate check box), the Gateway will attempt to automatically redial the PPP connection if it is dropped or disconnected during an online session. Actiontec recommends that you turn PPP Auto Connect ON. Encapsulation (PPPoA only) Select one of the encapsulation options, based on information received from the ISP. Obtain an IP Through DHCP Select this option if the IP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed (used for configurations without a Static IP assigned by an ISP). In this mode, the Gateway will query the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to receive the IP address and routing information, which will terminate at the Gateway, as opposed to the IP address and routing information being bridged to terminate at the computer. This allows the use of the router capabilities for the Local Area Network (LAN). 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 appropriate text boxes in the "Broadband Connection via DHCP" screen. If the ISP does not require these settings, leave the text boxes blank. 38 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Note: Contact the ISP if unsure of the proper configuration. Specify a Static IP Address Select this option if the ISP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed using a Static IP Address. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address provided by the ISP in the "Broadband Connection via Static IP Address" screen, which causes the IP address and routing information to terminate at the Gateway, as opposed to the IP address and routing information being bridged to terminate at the computer. This allows the use of the router capabilities for the Local Area Network (LAN). Note: Contact the ISP if unsure of the proper configuration. 39 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual LAN IP Address Selecting LAN IP Address in the "Configuring the Advanced Settings" screen generates the "LAN IP Address" screen. The values in the "Device IP Address" and "Device LAN Netmask" text boxes are the IP address and Subnet mask of the Gateway as seen on the network. These values can be modified for your LAN network, but Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory settings (IP address 192.168.0.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0). the Address ensure 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 "Configuring the Advanced Settings" 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. 40 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup 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." DHCP Server Configuration Clicking Next in the "DHCP Server" screen (if the DHCP server is activated) generates the "DHCP Server Configuration" screen. Change IP address range and DNS server information here. Beginning IP Address The "Beginning IP Address" is 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 "Ending IP Address" is 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. 41 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Lease Time "Lease Time" is the amount of time, in seconds, the DHCP server will lease a particular IP address. Default is 86400 seconds (24 hours), after which a new IP address must be released. To extend the lease time, enter a larger number. Domain Name "Domain Name" allows a network administrator to enter a domain name if the network is being used in a domain environment. DNS (Dynamic or Static) These options designate the type of DNS server provided by the ISP. If the ISP provided DNS server information, select the type here. If not, leave as is. DNS Server 1 "DNS Server 1" is the primary DNS server provided by the ISP. If the ISP provided DNS server information, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact. DNS Server 2 "DNS Server 2" is the secondary DNS provided by the ISP. If the ISP provided secondary DNS server information, enter it here. If not, leave the text box intact. Services Blocking Selecting Services Blocking in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "Services Blocking" screen. 42 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup To modify Internet privileges (Web, FTP, Newsgroups, etc.) for the computers on the network: 1. Enter the computer's IP address in the 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. Website Blocking Selecting Website Blocking in the "Configuring the Advanced Settings" screen generates the "Website Blocking" screen. This feature 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 is 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. Website Blocking supports blocking up to 50 Web sites. 43 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual Remote Management Selecting Remote Management in the "Configuring the Advanced Settings" 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. A username and password prompt appears in the browser window. Enter your username and password to access the Gateway. activated, the Note: Before Remote Management can bego to the Setupadministrator password must be set. To do this, screen and select Change Admin Password. Follow the instructions in the subsequent screens. 44 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding Selecting Application Layer Gateway in the "Configuring the Advanced Settings" screen generates the "Application-Level Gateway (ALG) and 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, select the host name of a computer on the network from the "LAN Device" drop-down list (click the down arrow), then click Add. Next, select a "Category" by clicking the appropriate radio button. In the "Available Rules" list box, select a game, application, server, etc., then click Add>>. The selected item appears in the "Applied Rules" list box. Repeat for each item needed To remove an item from the Applied Rules list, highlight it, then click Remove. To view an item's rules (forwarded ports, etc.), highlight it, then click View Rule. To create a custom set of rules, click the "User" radio button, then click New. The "Rule Management" screen appears. 45 Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Gateway User Manual In this screen, the user can create a custom set of rules for a game or application not listed in the Application Level Gateway screen. Enter the "Rule Name," "Protocol," "Port Start," "Port End," and "Port Map" in the appropriate text boxes, then click Apply. The rules are summarized at the bottom of the screen, and the rule set will appear in the Application Level Gateway screen after clicking Back. DMZ Hosting Selecting DMZ Hosting in the "Configuring the Advanced Settings" 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. DMZ hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services. These programs usually require multiple open ports, making the network accessible from the Internet. DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computer outside of the Gateway's network. Actiontec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as long as necessary. DMZ will be M Warning: The on theHost computer in DMZvulnerable to computer hackers Internet while mode. 46 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup Firewall Selecting Firewall in the "Configuring the Advanced Settings" screen generates the "Firewall Security Level" screen. Select the level of security needed for the network. High If High is selected in the "Firewall Security Level" screen, the services listed at the bottom of the screen (HTTP, FTP, POP3, SMTP, IMAP, IMAPv3, DNS, IPSEC IKE, IPSEC ESP, HTTPS, and NNTP) are the only ones allowed to pass through the firewall. All other services will be blocked. 47