Actiontec MI424WR-GEN2-Rev-F Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Introduction

1.4

Getting to Know the FiOS Router

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Coax Port

The Coax port connects the FiOS Router to the ISP or other devices using a

coaxial cable.

Power Port

The Power port connects the FiOS Router to an electrical wall outlet via the

Power cord.

Power Switch

The Power switch powers the FiOS Router on and off.

Reset Button

To restore the FiOS Router’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset

button for approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start about ten

seconds after releasing the button. When the FiOS Router resets, all the lights

on the front panel turn off, and then some of

the lights start flashing. The FiOS

Router has completed its reset process when the Power light glows steadily

green.

Caution!

Do not unplug the Power cord from the FiOS Router during the

reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the FiOS Router’s configuration

information. If this occurs, reset the FiOS Router again.

LAN Ethernet Ports (4)

The LAN Ethernet ports connect devices to the FiOS Router via Ethernet cables

to create a local area network (LAN). The LAN Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps

auto-sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable

can be used when connecting devices to the ports.

WAN Ethernet Port

The WAN Ethernet port connects the FiOS Router to the ISP using an Ethernet

cable.

Wireless Antenna

The FiOS Router’s wireless antenna is used to transmit a wireless signal to other

wireless devices on its wireless network.

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2

Connecting

the FiOS

Router

2.0

Introduction

2.1

Setting Up the FiOS Router

2.2

Computer Network

Conﬁguration

2.3

Conﬁguring the FiOS Router

2.4

Main Screen

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Connecting the FiOS Router and accessing its

Graphical User Interface (GUI) are both simple

procedures, varying slightly depending on

the computer’s operating system. However,

no conﬁguration is necessary to access the

GUI when taking advantage of Universal

Plug-and-Play support.

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2.1

Setting Up the FiOS Router

There are three parts to setting up the FiOS Router:

Connecting the Cables

,

Configuring the Router,

and

Connecting Other Computers/Set Top Boxes

.

2.1a

Connecting the Cables

Note:

If a different router was being used previously, disconnect it. Remove all

router components, including power supplies and cables, as they will not work

with the FiOS Router.

Get the FiOS Router and black Power cord from the box.

1.

Plug the black Power cord in the black port on the back of the FiOS Router

2.

and then into a power outlet.

Turn the FiOS Router on.

3.

Make sure the Power light on the front of the FiOS Router glows steadily

4.

green.

Plug the yellow Ethernet cable from the box into one of the four yellow

5.

Ethernet ports on the back of the FiOS Router.

Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the

6.

yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer.

Make sure at least one of the Ethernet LAN lights on the front of the FiOS

7.

Router glows steadily green. This may take a few moments.

The phone company previously installed a high-speed wall jack somewhere

8.

in the house. Locate it and note its type (Ethernet or coaxial). If Ethernet,

follow steps 8a and 8b. If coaxial, follow steps 9a and 9b. Then, continue to

step 10.

a.

If connecting via Ethernet, get the white Ethernet cable from the box and

plug one end in the white port on the back of the FiOS Router.

b.

Plug the other end of the white Ethernet cable into the high-speed

Ethernet jack.

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Connecting the FiOS Router

2.2

Computer Network Conﬁguration

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a.

9.

If connecting via coaxial cable, get a coaxial cable and connect one end to

the red Coax port on the back of the FiOS Router.

b.

Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to a coax jack.

Make sure the Ethernet WAN light (if connecting via Ethernet) or Coax WAN

10.

light (if connecting via coaxial cable) on the front of the FiOS Router glows

steadily green. If connecting via coaxial cable, this may take a few minutes.

Note:

If the Ethernet WAN light or Coax WAN light does not illuminate, make

sure the cable (Ethernet or coaxial) is connected properly at both ends.

2.2

Computer Network Configuration

Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a

statically defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically

obtain an IP address using the Network DHCP server. The FiOS Router is set up,

by default, with an active DHCP server, and we recommend leaving this setting

as is.

2.2a

Configuring Dynamic IP Addressing

To set up a computer to use dynamic IP addressing:

Windows Vista

Select

1.

Network and Sharing

in the Control Panel.

Click

2.

View Status,

then click

Properties

.

Click

3.

Continue

in the “User Account Control” window.

In the “General” tab of the “Local Area Connection Properties” window select

4.

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

, then click

Properties

.

The “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window appears.

5.

Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.

6.

Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button.

7.

Click

8.

OK

in the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) Properties window,

then click

OK

in the “Local Area Connection Properties” screen to save the

settings.

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