Actiontec MI424-WR-Rev-C Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Is the wireless option on by default on the FiOS Router?

Yes. The FiOS Router’s wireless option is activated out of the box.

Is the wireless security on by default when the wireless option is acti-

vated?

Yes, with a unique 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key.

Which connection speeds does the FiOS Router support?

The Ethernet Internet connection supports 100 Mbps. The 802.11g wireless

connection supports up to 54 Mbps (depending on signal quality, etc.). The

MoCA connection supports 270 Mbps.

Are the FiOS Router’s Ethernet ports auto-sensing?

Yes. Either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used.

Can I use an 802.11b wireless card to connect to the FiOS Router?

Yes, the FiOS Router can interface with 802.11b cards or 802.11g cards.

The 802.11g

standard is backward compatible with the 802.11b standard. The FiOS Router can

be setup to handle just “g” wireless cards, just “b” wireless cards, or both.

Can my wireless signal pass through floors, walls, and glass?

The physical environment surrounding the FiOS Router can have a varying

effect on signal strength and quality. The more dense the object (a concrete wall

compared to a plaster wall, for example), the greater the interference. Concrete

or metal-reinforced structures will experience a higher degree of signal loss than

those made of wood, plaster, or glass.

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Troubleshooting

10.2

Frequently Asked Questions

10

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How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?

Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me

- Select

Start

,

Run

, and type “winipcfg.” Press

Enter

. When the “Winipcfg” window appears, ensure your network device is

selected.

Windows NT, 2000, and XP

- Select

Start

,

Run

and type “cmd.” Press

Enter

.

When the command screen appears, type “ipconfig” and press

Enter

.

Windows Vista

- Click the Windows button and select

Control

Panel

. In the

Control Panel, click

Network

and Sharing Center

.

In the “Network and Sharing

Center” window, click

View

Status

. In the “Local Area Connection Status”

window, click

Details

.

My computer cannot connect to the Internet via MoCA. What should I

do?

First, check the connection, and make sure all cables are connected correctly.

Then make sure the NIM is still connected, and check the Ethernet connection

to the NIM from the computer. A computer cannot be connected directly via a

MoCA cable; it must go through a NIM to connect. The NIM converts the MoCA

signal to an Ethernet signal the computer can understand.

I used DHCP to configure my network. Do I need to restart my computer

to refresh my IP address?

No. Follow these steps to refresh the IP address:

Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me

- Select

Start

,

Run

, type “winipcfg,” and press

Enter

. Ensure the Ethernet adapter is selected in the device box. Press the

Release_all

button, then press the

Renew_all

button.

Windows NT 4.0 and 2000

- Select

Start

,

Run

, type “cmd,” and press

Enter

. At

the DOS prompt, type “ipconfig /release,” then type “ipconfig /renew.”

Windows XP and Vista

- Unplug the Ethernet cable or wireless card and plug it

back in.

I cannot access the FiOS Router’s Graphical User Interface? What should

I do?

If you cannot access the FiOS Router’s Graphical User Interface, make sure the

computer connected to the FiOS Router is set up to dynamically receive an

IP address.

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I have an FTP or Web server on my network. How can I make it available

to users on the Internet?

For a Web server, enable port forwarding for port 8088 to the IP address of the

server and set up the Web server to receive on that port, as well. (Configuring

the server to use a static IP address is recommended.)

For an FTP server, enable port forwarding for port 21 to the IP address of the

server. (Configuring the server to use a static IP address is recommended.)

How many computers can be connected through the FiOS Router?

The FiOS Router is capable of 254 connections, but we recommend having no

more than 45 connections. As you increase the number of connections, you

decrease the available speed for each computer.

What is the default user name for the FiOS Router?

The default user name for the router is “admin” and the default password is

“password” (all lower case, no quotation marks). When logging into the FiOS

Router the first time (or after restoring the FiOS Router’s default settings), the

user is asked to create a new user name and password after entering the default

user name and password. Enter the new user name and password, write them

down on a piece of paper, and keep it in a safe place. The new user name and

password will be needed to access the User Interface in the future.

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A

Conﬁguring

Quality of

Service

A.0

Introduction

A.1

Trafﬁc Priority

A.2

Trafﬁc Shaping

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Quality of Service refers to the capability of

a network device to provide better service

to selected network trafﬁc. This is achieved

by shaping the trafﬁc and processing higher

priority trafﬁc before lower priority trafﬁc.

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