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

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Connecting the FiOS Router

2.4

Main Screen

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2.4b

My Router

This section displays the status of the FiOS Router’s network and Internet

connection. A green light signifies the FiOS Router is connected; a yellow light

means the FiOS Router is attempting to connect; and a red light signifies the

FiOS Router’s connection is down.

Broadband Connection

The “Broadband Connection” section of the My Router column displays the state

of the FiOS Router’s broadband connection (“Connected” or “Disconnected”) for

the two connection options (“Coax Status” and “Ethernet Status”), and the WAN

IP address of the broadband connection.

Quick Links

The “Quick Links” section of the My Router column contains a list of frequently

accessed settings, including “Change Wireless Settings,” “Change Login User

Name & Password,” “Enable Gaming,” and “Logout.”

2.4c

My Network

The “My Network” column of the Main screen displays the connection type,

name, and IP address of all devices connected to the FiOS Router’s network.

The icon associated with the device will be displayed normally (signifying an

active device) or shaded (signifying the device has not been active for at least

60 seconds). The user can also configure the basic settings of each device by

clicking on its icon. These settings are described in more detail in chapter 3.

2.4d

Action Zone

This column contains links to various Verizon Web sites, and other informational

links. Clicking on the icon above “Go to Internet Now” connects the user to the

home page configured on the user’s web browser.

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3

Setting Up

a Wireless

Network

3.0

Introduction

3.1

Overview

3.2

Connecting a Wireless Client

3.3

Wireless Status

3.4

Basic Security Settings

3.5

Advanced Security Settings

3.6

Setting Up a Wireless Client

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Wireless networking enables you to free

yourself from wires and plugs, making

your devices more accessible and easier

to use. This chapter explains how to create

a wireless network using the FiOS Router,

including accessing and conﬁguring

wireless security options.

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3.1

Overview

The FiOS Router provides the user with wireless connectivity over the 802.11b

and g standards (the most common wireless standards). 802.11b has a

maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, while 802.11g has a maximum data rate of 54

Mbps. Both operate in the 2.4 GHz range.

The FiOS Router’s wireless feature is turned on, with wireless security activated,

by default. The level of security is

64/40-bit WEP, with a unique WEP key already

entered.

This information is displayed on a sticker located on the bottom of the

FiOS Router.

The FiOS Router integrates multiple layers of security. These include the IEEE

802.1x port-based authentication protocol, RADIUS client, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS,

EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access

(WPA) and firewall and VPN applications.

3.2

Connecting a Wireless Client

To connect a wireless client to the FiOS Router:

Note:

The following procedure assumes the FiOS Router’s default wireless

settings are intact. If they have been changed, use the new ESSID and wireless

security settings. For more details, see the “Connecting a Wireless Windows XP

Client” section of this chapter.

In the wireless client’s configuration interface, enter the FiOS Router’s

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ESSID (found on a sticker on the bottom of the FiOS Router’s case) in the

appropriate text box or field (this varies depending on the wireless client’s

manufacturer).

Enter the FiOS Router’s WEP key (also found on the sticker on the bottom of

2.

the FiOS Router’s case) in the wireless client’s configuration interface.

Save the changes and exit the wireless client’s configuration interface. The

3.

client should now detect and join the FiOS Router’s wireless network. If not,

check the wireless client’s documentation, or contact its manufacturer.

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Setting Up a Wireless Network

3.3

Wireless Status

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3.3

Wireless Status

Clicking on the “Wireless Settings” icon from the Main screen’s menu generates

the “Wireless Status” screen, which displays the current status of the wireless

connection.

3.3a

Radio Enabled

Displays whether the FiOS Router’s wireless radio is active.

3.3b

SSID

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the network name shared among all devices

on a particular wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices

on the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters.

Make sure the SSID is the same for all devices to be connected to the wireless

network. The FiOS Router comes from the factory with an SSID already entered

and displayed here. The default SSID can also be found on a sticker on the

bottom of the FiOS Router.

3.3c

Channel

Displays the channel to which the wireless connection is currently set.

All devices on the wireless network must be on the same channel to

function correctly.

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