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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable Router. The Router is the simplest way to connect computers to a high-speed broadband connection using a Ethernet cable modem or set top box. 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 54 Mbps Wireless Cable Router is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents s Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable Router s Black Power cord s Yellow Ethernet cable s Purple USB cable s Installation Buddy™ CD s Quick start guide 1 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable Router User Manual 2 Minimum System Requirements s Active DSL service with Ethernet cable/DSL modem s Computer with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection s Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me), NT 4.0, 2000, or XP; Mac OS 7.1 and above s Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended) s TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer Features s Plug-and-Play installation support for systems with Windows operating systems (98SE, Me, 2000, and XP) s Ethernet WAN port (RJ-45) s IP packet routing and transparent bridge s Routing protocol (RIP-1, RIP-2) and static routing support s Built-in NAT, DHCP server s DNS relay support s PAP/CHAP authentication, administrative passwords through Telnet s 64-, 128-, and 256-bit WEP/WPA wireless LAN security s 802.1x, WPA, and WPA-PSK for additional security wireless LAN security s Compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard s 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (4) s Flow control support for Fast Ethernet s Web-based configuration setup s Default configuration backup restore s FTP firmware upgradeable s Web download support s 802.11b/g support Getting to Know the Router This section contains a quick description of the Router’s lights, ports, etc. The Router 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 Router features six lights: Power, WAN, Internet, Ethernet, USB, and Wireless. Power Internet Ethernet Wireless Power Internet Ethernet Wireless WAN WAN USB USB Power Light The Power light displays the Router’s current status. If the Power light glows steadily green, the Router is receiving power and fully operational. When the Power light flashes rapidly, the Router is initializing. If the Power light is not illuminated when the power cord is plugged in, the Router has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted. WAN Light When the WAN light glows steadily, the Router is connected to the cable modem or set top box. Internet Light When the Internet light glows green, the Router is connected to the Internet through the ISP (Internet Service Provider). When it glows red, the Router is not connected to the Internet. Ethernet Light The Ethernet light illuminates when the Router is connected via its Ethernet port. USB Light When the USB light glows, the Router is connected via its USB port. Wireless Light The Wireless light illuminates when the Router is connected wirelessly. Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router contains four ports (Ethernet, USB, Cable/DSL, and Power), as well as a Reset switch. Power Reset Cable/DSL Ethernet Antenna USB Power Adapter (from Power port to power outlet) USB Cable (from USB port to computer) Ethernet Cable (from Ethernet port to computer) Ethernet Cable (from Cable/DSL port to cable modem or set top box) Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is used to connect a computer to the Router via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port is a 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing port, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the port. USB Port The USB port is used to connect the Router to an computer via USB cable. Cable/DSL Port The Cable/DSL port is used to connect the Router to an Ethernet cable modem or set top box. Reset Switch Depressing the Reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle the Router (similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Router’s Power cord). To restore the Router’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 Router. N Warning: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Router. 2 Setting Up the Router The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation Buddy®, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Router. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To set up the Router, it must be connected to a computer and a cable modem or set top box, and then configured. After connecting this first computer, other computers can be adde...