Actiontec GT784WN Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Note:
The DSL light may blink.
Note:
If the Ethernet Light does
NOT
turn green, make sure the Yellow Cable is
properly connected on both ends.
1
Connect the Modem to a Computer
Step
1
Get the
Wireless DSL
Modem
from your DSL Quick
Start Kit and take it out of the bag.
Step
4
Plug the larger end of the
Power Cord
into a
Power Outlet
.
Step
6
Make sure the
Power Light
on
the Modem is SOLID
Green
.
Step
5
Make sure the
Power Switch
is ON.
Step
7
Get the
Yellow Cable
.
Step
8
Plug one end of the
Yellow
Cable
into any of the
Yellow Ports
on
the back of the Wireless DSL Modem.
Flip this Quick Start Guide over to continue
NEXT
Power
Outlet
Power
Cord
Step
10
Make sure that 1 of the 4
Ethernet lights
on the Modem is
Green
. This may take a few moments.
Yellow
Port
Yellow
Cable
Step
11
Get the
Black
or
Gray Phone
Cable
from your DSL Quick Start Kit.
Step
12
Plug one end of the
Phone
Cable
into the
Gray Po r
t
located on
the back of the Modem.
Step
9
Make sure that your
computer is turned on. Then, plug
the other end of the
Yellow Cable
into the
Ethernet Port
on the
back of the computer.
An
Ethernet Port
looks similar to
a regular Phone Jack, but is
slightly larger.
Step
13
Plug the other end of the
Phone Cable
into the
Phone Jack
closest to your computer.
Gray
Port
Gray
Cable
example of a typical inline
phone filter
Phone
Port
Gray
Cable
Step
14
Make sure
All Devices
Except This DSL Modem
with the same
phone number as your DSL Line have
Phone Filters. This includes telephones,
fax machines, caller ID boxes, satellite
TV receivers, TiVo devices, and
answering machines.
Note:
Your Power Cord may look different.
Step
2
Get the
Power Cord
from your DSL Quick Start Kit.
Step
3
Plug the smaller end of
the
Power Cord
into the
Black
Port
on the back of the Modem.
Power
Cord
Black
Port
Note:
If the DSL Light continues to blink, make sure you received notification
from your DSL Internet Service Provider that your DSL service has been activated.
Note:
Do NOT put a phone filter on the modem!
Step
15
Make sure that the
Power
and
DSL Lights
are solid
Green
. This
may take up to 30 seconds.
2
Configure the Modem for AT&T
Step
1
Open a Web browser
(Netscape Navigator or Internet
Explorer, for example). In the address
bar, enter
then press
Enter
on the keyboard.
Step
2
The “Main Menu” screen
appears. Select
If you are an AT&T
customer Click Here
.
Step
3
The “Welcome”screen
appears. Click
Next
.
Note:
If this screen does not appear, make sure your Ethernet port is configured
for Dynamic IP.
Note:
When you open your web browser you may get a page cannot be displayed
error. This is normal and will not effect the instructions in step 1.
Step
4
The Modem is now
connecting to AT&T. This process
can take up to 3 minutes.
Step
5
Follow the AT&T online
instruction to complete setting up
the Modem.
Step
6
If this browser window
appears, write down the "Member
ID" and "Password".
Member ID
Password
Step
7
Open a new browser
window. In the address bar of this
new window, enter
then press
Enter
on the keyboard.
Step
8
The "Quicksetup" screen
appears. Enter the Member ID and
the password you wrote down in
step 6 in the "PPP User Name"
and "PPP Password" text boxes.
Then click
Apply
.
Step
9
Wait 2 minutes and return to the AT&T window and
complete the AT&T installation process.
If you have any problems connecting or configuring
this device please contact our Tech Support at
1-888-436-0657
Part No: 0530-0652-000
QS1144/1110
For all other DSL Services skip to Section 3
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Quick Start Guide
Connect the Modem to a Computer
Configure the Modem for AT&T
Configure the Modem for All Other
Service Providers
Configure Wireless Connection & Security
3
2
1
4
Note: Compatible with Macintosh, Linux and Windows.
This Quick Start Guide will walk you through the
easy steps to set up your Wireless DSL Modem.
During this process, we’ll show you how to:
You will need the following items from your Actiontec
Quick Start Kit:
You will also need to know your DSL
Username and Password provided by
your Internet Service Provider.
Wireless DSL Modem
Black Power Cord
Black or Gray Phone Cable
Yellow Cable
NEXT
Wireless
DSLModem
Model# GT784WN
3
Configure the Modem for All Other Service Providers
Step
1
Open a Web browser
(Netscape Navigator or Internet
Explorer, for example). In the address
bar, enter
then press
Enter
on the keyboard.
Step
2
The “Main Menu” screen
appears. Select
All other Service
Providers Click Here for Auto
Detection
.
Step
3
The “Welcome”screen
appears. Click
Next
.
Step
4
The Modem is now
detecting your Internet provider’s
settings. This process can take up
to 3 minutes.
Note:
If this screen does not appear, make sure your Ethernet port is configured
for Dynamic IP.
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed your DSL Modem.
You can now access the Internet.
Step
5
In the next window, enter
your primary
User Name and
Password
provided by your ISP.
Click
Next
.
Note:
When you open your web browser you may get a page cannot be displayed
error. This is normal and will not effect the instructions in step 1.
Hint:
Your Username may be your main e-mail address.
If you have any problems connecting or configuring
this device please contact our Tech Support at
1-888-436-0657
Service provider phone numbers
AOL 888-418-5320
AT&T 877-722-3755
AT&T/BellSouth 888-321-2375
Century Tel 800-809-1410
Covad DSL 888-642-6823
Earthlink 888-829-8466
Embarq 888-723-8010
Iowa Telecom 877-901-4692
MSN 877-327-6744
Qwest 800-247-7285
SureWest 888-639-1611
TDS DSL Support 866-571-6662
US Family 800-300-4256
Verizon 800-567-6789
© 2010 Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Actiontec, Actiontec Installation Buddy, Creative Solutions
for the Digital Life, and the Actiontec logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Incorporated in the U.S. or other countries. All other names are
properties of their respective owners.
Product photo may differ from actual product, however functionality remains as stated above.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
4
Configure Wireless Connection and Security
Step
1
Click the
YES
button.
Step
2
Select a name for your
wireless network and enter it in
the“ESSID” field. Then click
NEXT
to continue.
Step
4
Select the type of wireless
security that you want to use.
Actiontec recommends using
WPA&WPA2
. The following steps
will show you how to enable
WPA&WPA2
wireless security.
Step
5
Enter in a password or
pre-shared key. The key must be
at least 8 characters long. Click
NEXT
to continue.
Step
6
The “Congratulations”
screen appears. The DSL Light will
glow SOLID
Green
and the Internet
Light will flicker
Green
indicating
Internet activity.
Step
3
It is recommended that
you secure your wireless network
by clicking
Yes
. If you choose not
to secure your network, click
No
and you will have completed the
installation.
Note:
All of your other wireless devices will need to support that same type of
wireless security chosen in order to connect to your wireless network..
Note:
The Wireless Wizard can also be run from the Wireless Basic Setup page of
the Modem’s GUI.
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