The Router features eight Ethernet ports, making it one of the most versatile routers available. If you want to take your home or office networking to the next level, the Actiontec Broadband Router is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents s Actiontec Broadband Router s Black Power cord s Yellow cable (Ethernet, 6 ft.) s White cable (Ethernet, 10 ft.) s Quick Start Guide s Installation Guide s User Manual CD s Wall-mount template s Vertical stand s Warranty 1 Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual 2 Minimum System Requirements s Computer with Ethernet capability s Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP; Mac OS 9 or greater; Linux/ BSD, Unix s Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher s TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer Features s Integrated wired networking with 8-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch s Enterprise-level security, including : Fully customizable firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection Content filtering with URL-keyword based filtering, parental control, customizable filtering policies per computer, and E-mail notification Denial of service protection against IP spoofing attacks, intrusion and scanning attacks, IP fragment overlap, ping of death, and fragmentation attacks Event logging Intrusion detection MAC address filtering NAT DMZ hosting Access control ICSA certified s Other Features DHCP server option DHCP server/PPPoE server auto-detection DNS server LAN IP and WAN IP address selection MAC address cloning Port forwarding PPPoE support QoS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv, 802.1p/q prioritization, configurable upstream/downstream traffic shaping, random early detection and pass-through of WAN-side DSCPs, PHBs, and queuing to LAN-side devices Remote management and secured remote management using HTTPS Reverse NAT Static NAT Static routing Time zone support VLAN multicast support VPN IPSec (VPN passthrough only) Getting to Know the Router This section contains a quick description of the Router’s lights (LEDs), ports, etc. The Router features several indicator lights on its front panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel. Front Panel The front panel of the Router features 11 indicator lights: Power, Broadband, Internet, and Ethernet (8). PowerBroadBandInternetEthernet1234123456785678 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 or glows red when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power switch is turned on, the Router has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted. Broadband Light The Broadband light illuminates when the Router is connected to a the Internet via Ethernet. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port. Internet Light When the Internet light glows steadily green, the Router is connected to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If it glows amber, there is a physical connection to the ONT (Optical Network Terminator), but authentication has not taken place (i.e., no IP address is present). Ethernet Lights (1 - 8) The Ethernet lights illuminate when the Router is connected to a local network via one or more of its Ethernet ports. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port(s). Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router features ten ports (Ethernet [8], Broadband, and Power), as well as a Reset button and Power switch. 12VDC 1.2AReset5ONOFF6781234100 10 Ethernet Ports (8) The Ethernet ports connect devices to the Router via Ethernet cables to create a local area network (LAN). The Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the ports. Broadband Port The Broadband port connects the Router to the ISP using an Ethernet cable. Reset Button To restore the 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 Router resets, all the lights on the front panel turn off, and then the lights start flashing. The Router has completed its reset process when the Power light glows steadily green. M Caution: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router during the reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the Router’s configuration information. If this occurs, reset the Router again. Power Switch The Power switch powers the Router on and off. Power Port The Power port connects the Router to an electrical wall outlet via the Power cord. M Caution: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router during the reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the Router’s configuration information. If this occurs, reset the Router again. 2 Connecting the Router Connecting a computer or local network to the Broadband Router is a simpl...