Actiontec electronic Network Router GEU404000 01 User Manual

Dual-Mode  
Wireless–Ready  
Cable DSL Router  
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Introduction  
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Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Dual-Mode Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL  
Router. This Router is the simplest way to connect a small number of computers to  
a single high-speed broadband modem. 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 Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router is one of the keys to your success.  
Package Contents  
Actiontec Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router  
Power cord  
Yellow cable (Ethernet)  
Purple cable (USB)  
Installation CD (Disk 1 [includes user manual])  
Orange bag (contains Disk #2 and Orange Quick Start Guide)  
Clear bag (contains AOL Broadband CD and Quick Start Guide)  
START HERE Guide  
Minimum System Requirements  
Computer(s) with the following:  
a 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection  
Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me),  
2000, XP, or Apple Macintosh operating system  
Note: Connecting the Router via USB is not supported when using  
Macinstosh operating systems.  
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape  
Navigator 4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended)  
TCP/IP network protocol installed  
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Router Features  
The Router has a series of LEDs (lights), as well as two PC Card slots and a variety  
of ports. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features  
before installing or setting up the Router.  
Front Panel  
There are seven LEDs (light emitting diodes, or lights) on the front panel of the  
Router, as shown in the figure, below.  
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Power LED  
The Power LED glows green when power is supplied to the Router. When it  
flashes, the Router is going through its initialization process.  
Modem LED  
The Modem LED glows green when a broadband device (cable/DSL modem, for  
example) is connected to the Router, and flashes when the Router is going  
through its initialization process.  
Internet LED  
The Internet LED flickers green when the Router connects to the Internet  
through a cable/DSL modem.  
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LAN LED  
The LAN LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a com-  
puter with the yellow (Ethernet) cable.  
USB LED  
The USB LED glows green when the Router is successfully connected to a com-  
puter with the purple (USB) cable.  
Wireless LED  
The Wireless LED glows green when the Router (with an optional Actiontec 11  
Mbps Wireless PC Card installed in the PC Card slot) has successfully connected  
to a wireless network.  
PC Card LED  
The PC Card LED glows green when an Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless PC Card is  
installed in the Router’s PC Card slot.  
PC Card Slots  
The Router has two PC Card slots, located on the left side of the Router, as shown  
in the figure on the preceding page. These slots can be used with an Actiontec 11  
Mbps Wireless PC Card to allow wireless networking, or for possible future  
Actiontec products and/or applications.  
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Rear Panel  
The Router has five ports and a Reset button on its rear panel.  
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Blue Port (Modem [USB])  
The Blue port is used to connect the Router to the Actiontec USB Home DSL  
Modem with a USB cable.  
Red Port (Modem [Ethernet])  
The Red port is used to connect the Router to any Ethernet cable or DSL  
modem.  
Yellow Port (Ethernet to Computer)  
The Yellow port is used to connect the Router to a computer on the home net-  
work with the Yellow (Ethernet) cable.  
Purple Port (USB to Computer)  
The Purple port is used to connect the Router to a computer on the home network  
with the Purple (USB) cable.  
Black Port (Power)  
The Black port is used to connect the Router’s Power cord.  
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Reset Button  
The Reset button is used to reset the Router. Holding the button down for less  
than 10 seconds causes the Router to restart, with all settings remaining intact.  
If the Reset button is held for more than 10 seconds, the default settings will be  
reloaded onto the Router, and any changes made to the settings must be rein-  
stalled on the Router.  
Technical Support  
Actiontec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-  
performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support  
Department is always available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide pro-  
fessional support.  
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.  
760 N. Mary Avenue  
Sunnyvale, CA 94085  
Technical Support  
Phone: 1.888.436.0657  
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Setting Up  
the Router  
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The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Intstallation Buddy,  
which provides a visual guide to setting up the Router. It is recommended that the user  
run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.  
To set up the Router, the user must connect it to both a cable or DSL modem and  
a computer. After connecting this first computer, other computers can be added  
to the network via USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly (see “Connecting Additional  
Computers on page 21).  
Connecting a Computer to the Router  
Connecting a computer to the Router for setup involves three basic steps: initial  
setup and plugging in the Router’s Power Cord, connecting the Router to the  
cable/DSL modem, and connecting the Router to the computer.  
Initial Set Up and Plugging in the Power Cord  
1. Insert Disk 1 (Installation Buddy CD) in the CD-ROM drive of the comput-  
er. The Installaton Buddy will start automatically. Wait until the following  
screen appears, read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.  
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2. The next window appears. Answer the onscreen question (Ye s if AOL provides  
Broadband Internet access, No if another company provides the access), then  
click Next.  
3. In the next window, select the type of Internet access provided (Cable or  
DSL), then click Next.  
Note: To determine what kind of Internet access is provided,  
check the modem to see whether it is identified as either cable or  
DSL. If no identification exists, check the type of cable that con-  
nects to the modem. If the cable is a phone cord, it is a DSL  
modem; if the cable is a coaxial cable, it is a cable modem.  
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4. When the next window appears, select the type of connection to be used  
between the modem and computer (Ethernet or USB). If only one selection  
appears, select it, then click Next.  
5. The next window appears, with information regarding Actiontec’s 24-hour, 7-  
day-a-week Technical Support. If you have any problems, call 1.888.436.0657.  
Click Next.  
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6. The next window appears, asking whether the cable or DSL modem has been  
connected properly. Read the instructions, answer the question (Ye s or No),  
then click Next.  
Note: Depending on the configuruation, the window shown in  
the figure above may vary.  
7. When the next window appears, check the Actiontec Quick Start Kit to ensure  
the items onscreen are present, then click Next.  
8. In the next window, read the instructions regarding taking the Router out of  
its protective plastic bag and placing it a desired location, then click Next.  
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9. In the next window, read the instructions regarding getting the power cord,  
then click Next.  
Note: Depending on the country, the picture in the figure above  
may or may not reflect the type of power cord supplied.  
10. The next window appears. Plug the smaller end of the power cord into the  
BLACK port on the back of the Router, then click Next.  
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11. When the next window appears, plug the larger end of the power cord into a  
power outlet, then click Next.  
Note: Depending on the country, the picture in the figure above  
may or may not reflect the type of power cord and power outlet  
being used.  
12. The Router powers up. When the next window appears, confirm that the  
Power light on the Router glows steadily green (it may take a few moments  
for this to occur as the Router goes through its initialization process and the  
Power light flickers), then click Next.  
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Connecting to the Modem  
1. The following window appears, find the Ethernet cable connecting the com-  
puter to your modem, then click Next.  
Note: Depending on the type of modem, the picture in the fig-  
ure above may or may not reflect the configuration used.  
2. When the next window appears, unplug the Ethernet cable from the back of  
the computer, then click Next.  
Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is  
slightly larger.  
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3. Another window appears. Plug the loose end of the Ethernet cable into the  
RED port on the back of the Router, then click Next.  
4. Ensure the other end of the Ethernet cable is still plugged into the modem.  
The Ethernet cable should now be connecting the modem to the Router.  
Connecting to a Computer  
Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended)  
1. If Ethernet was selected previously (see step 4 in “Initial Setup…”), the fol-  
lowing window will appear. Click Next to continue.  
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2. When the next window appears, get the Ye l l ow Ca b l e (Ethernet) from the  
Actiontec Quick Start Kit, then click Next.  
3. Another window appears. Plug one end of the Ye l l ow Ca b l e (Ethernet) into the  
Ye l l ow Por t (Ethernet to Computer) on the back of the Router, then click Next.  
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4. In the next window, read the instructions. Plug the other end of the yellow  
(Ethernet) cable into an Ethernet port on the back of the computer, then click Next.  
Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is  
slightly larger.  
5. Ensure that the LAN light on the Router glows steadily green, as shown in the  
following window, then click Next.  
6. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait  
until the process is completed.  
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7. A Congratulations window similar to the one shown below may appear when  
the Router has finished its configuration process, stating that the Router has  
been successfully set up and is currently operating properly.  
If the window below appears, the Router was not set up correctly. Click  
Cancel and run the Installation Buddy again. If the Router cannot be set up  
correctly, call Actiontec Technical Support at 1.888.436.0657 for assistance.  
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Connecting via USB  
1. If USB was selected previously, (see step 4 under “Initial Setup…”), the fol-  
lowing window will appear. Click Next to continue.  
2. When the next window appears, get the Purple Cable (USB) from the Actiontec  
Quick Start Kit, then click Next.  
3. Another window appears. Plug the square end of the Purple Cable (USB) into  
the Purple Port (USB to Computer) on the back of the Router, then click Next.  
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4. In the next window, read the instructions. Plug the thin, rectangular end of  
the Purple Cable (USB) into a USB port on the front or back of the comput-  
er, then click Next.  
Note: A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch  
by 1/2 inch, and may be vertically or horizontally oriented.  
5. Ensure that the USB light on the Router glows steadily green, as shown in the  
following window, then click Next.  
6. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. Wait  
until the process is completed.  
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7. A Congratulations window similar to the one shown below may appear when  
the Router has finished its configuration process, stating that the Router has  
been successfully set up and is currently operating properly.  
If the window below appears, the Router was not set up correctly. Click  
Cancel and run the Installation Buddy again. If the Router cannot be set up  
correctly, call Actiontec Technical Support at 1.888.436.0657 for assistance.  
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Connecting Additional Computers  
There are three ways to connect the Router to additional computers for network-  
ing: USB or Ethernet cable, or wirelessly. Select the type of connection, then follow  
the instructions.  
Connecting via Ethernet  
Note: If the first computer was connected via Ethernet, an  
Ethernet hub or switch must be purchased and installed to add  
more Ethernet-connected computers to the network. To con-  
nect more computers to the network using an Ethernet hub or  
switch, see the documentation that came with the hub/switch.  
The following procedure assumes that a computer has not already been connected  
to the Router via Ethernet.  
1. Insert the Connection 1-2-3 CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. When  
the following window appears, click Next.  
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2. Read the instructions in the next window, then click Next.  
3. Select Wired in the next window, then click Next.  
4. When the next window appears, select Ethernet, then click Next.  
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5. Get the Ye l l ow Ca b le (Ethernet) from the Quick Start Kit, then click Next.  
6. The next window appears. Plug one end of the Ye l l ow Ca b l e in the Ye l l ow  
Port on the back of the Router, then click Next.  
7. When the next window appears, plug the other end of the Ye l l ow Ca b l e into  
the Ethernet Port on the back of the computer.  
Note: An Ethernet port looks similar to a phone jack, but is  
slightly larger.  
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8. Ensure that the LAN light on the Router glows steadily green, as shown in the  
following window, then click Next.  
9. The next window appears as the Router is being located.  
10. When the Router is located, a Congratulations window similar to the one  
shown below appears.  
11. Click Finish. The computer is now connected to the Router with an Ethernet  
cable.  
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Connecting via USB  
Note: Only one computer can be connected to the Router via  
USB. If the first computer has already been connected to the  
Router via USB, other computers can only be connected via  
Ethernet cable or wirelessly.  
1. Insert the Connection 1-2-3 CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. When  
the following window appears, click Next.  
2. Read the instructions in the next window, then click Next.  
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3. Select Wired in the next window, then click Next.  
4. When the next window appears, select USB, then click Next.  
5. Get the Purple Cable (USB) from the Quick Start Kit, then click Next.  
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6. The next window appears. Plug square end of the Purple Cable in the Puple  
Port on the back of the Router, then click Next.  
7. When the next window appears, plug the rectangular end of the Purple  
Cable into the USB Port on the front or back of the computer.  
Note: A USB port is shaped like a thin rectangle about 1/4 inch  
by 1/2 inch, and may be vertically or horizontally oriented.  
8. Ensure that the USB light on the Router glows steadily green, as shown in the  
following window, then click Next.  
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9. The next window appears as the Router is being located.  
10. When the Router is located, a Congratulations window similar to the one  
shown below appears.  
11. Click Finish. The computer is now connected to the Router with a USB cable.  
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Connecting Wirelessly  
Note: Computers to be added to the network wirelessly must  
have wireless capabilities (PCI wireless adapter, USB wireless  
adapter, etc.).  
1. Insert the Connection 1-2-3 CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. When  
the following window appears, click Next.  
2. Read the instructions in the next window, then click Next.  
3. Select Wireless in the next window, then click Next.  
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4. The following window appears. Read the instructions, then get the wireless card.  
4. When the next window appears, insert the PC Card in the upper PC Card  
slot on the side of the Router.  
5. Another window appears. Ensure the Wireless light on the front of the  
Router glows steadily green, then click Next.  
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6. The next window appears as the Router is being located.  
7. When the Router is located, a Congratulations window similar to the one  
shown below will appear.  
8. Click Finish.  
9. To connect a non-Actiontec wirless adapter to the Router, enter the following  
in the wireless client’s settings:  
Network name (SSID): ACTIONTEC  
Encryption: None, or disabled  
Refer to the documentation that came with the wireless adapter for more  
information on how to set the Network name (SSID) and encryption.  
The computer is now connected to the Router wirelessly.  
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Using Custom Setup  
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This chapter contains information regarding the custom setup of the DSL Router,  
including wireless settings, port forwarding, and DMZ hosting.  
Accessing Custom Settings  
To access the Custom Setup configuration screens:  
1. Open your Web browser. In the address bar type  
then press <Enter> on your keyboard.  
2. The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Custom Settings.  
3. The “Custom Setup” screen appears. To check all settings, or unsure of which  
setting to modify, select Next. To modify a specific configuration, click on its  
name in the menu on the left.  
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Wireless Settings  
Selecting Wireless Settings in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “Wireless  
Settings” screen. Modify the wireless capabilities of the Router here.  
ESSID  
ESSID is the network name assigned to your wireless network. The factory default  
setting is “ACTIONTEC.Although Actiontec recommends you keep the default  
value intact, you can change the ESSID value, using any combination of alphanu-  
meric characters (i.e., A-Z, a-z, 0-9). All wireless-capable computers included on  
the Router’s wireless network must have this same ESSID value. (For the  
Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless PC Card, the ESSID value must be the same as the SSID  
value.)  
Channel  
Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Router communicates. The fac-  
tory default value is set to 1.  
Wireless Equivalent Privacy  
Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption method used with the 802.11b  
standard to ensure data security over wireless networks. The Router offers three  
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levels of WEP: Off, 64-bit, and 128-bit. If you do not require encryption, Actiontec  
recommends you select Off (the factory default setting). Encryption is not  
required for wireless operation, and can reduce network performance. If you select  
64-bit or 128-bit encryption, click Next to continue WEP configuration.  
Off  
Selecting Off disables encryption. Selecting this option allows any computer with  
wireless capability and the correct ESSID value to join your wireless network.  
64-bit WEP  
64-bit WEP requires four separate keys. Each key comprises five hexadecimal  
digit pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging  
from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 64-bit WEP key is: 4E-A3-3D-68-72. To create a  
set of 64-bit WEP keys, enter five hexadecimal digit pairs in each Key text box  
(Key 1:, Key 2:, Key 3:, Key 4:). After you activate 64-bit WEP on the Router, a  
computer with wireless capability can join the network only if these same keys  
are entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.  
Note: If the WEP keys on the Router have been changed, the  
WEP keys on any wireless clients must also be changed, or they  
will not be able to access the Router.  
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128-bit WEP  
128-bit WEP requires one key of 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists  
of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 128-bit WEP  
key is: 3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4-21-74-5D-B1. To create a 128-bit WEP key,  
enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key: text box. After you activate 128-bit  
WEP on the Router, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only  
if this key is entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.  
Note: If the WEP keys on the Router have been changed, the  
WEP keys on any wireless clients must also be changed, or they  
will not be able to access the Router.  
Note: Not all wireless PC Cards support 128-bit WEP. Ensure  
that all PC Cards on your networked computers support 128-bit  
WEP before activating.  
DHCP Server  
Selecting DHCP Server in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “DHCP Server”  
screen. The Router has a built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)  
server that automatically assigns a different IP address to each computer on your  
network, eliminating IP address conflicts.  
The factory default setting is On. To disable the DHCP Server, select Off.  
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Actiontec strongly recommends leaving the DHCP Server option On. If the DHCP  
Server option is Off, ensure the IP addresses of the networked computers are on  
the same subnet as the IP address of the Router. For more information, see “DHCP  
Server Configuration” below.  
DHCP Server Configuration  
Clicking Next in the “DHCP Server” screen generates the “DHCP Server  
Configuration” screen. Change IP address range and DNS server information here.  
Beginning IP Address - the IP address at which the DHCP server  
starts assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the  
factory default setting (192.168.0.2).  
Ending IP Address - the IP Address at which the DHCP Server stops  
assigning IP addresses. Actiontec recommends keeping the facto-  
ry default settings (192.168.0.254).  
The beginning and ending IP addresses define the IP address range of the  
Router. If the default values are left intact, the Router supplies a unique IP  
address between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 to each computer on its network.  
Note that the first three groups of numbers of the addresses are identical; this  
means they are on the same subnet. The IP address of the Router must be on the  
same subnet as the IP address range it generates. For instance, if the Router’s IP  
address is changed to 111.33.222.1, set the beginning IP address to 111.33.222.2,  
and the ending IP address to 111.33.222.254.  
DNS Server 1 - the primary DNS server provided by the ISP. If the ISP  
provided DNS server information, enter it here. If not, leave the  
text box intact.  
DNS Server 2 - the secondary DNS provided by the ISP. If the ISP pro-  
vided secondary DNS server information, enter it here. If not,  
leave the text box intact.  
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VPN Pass Through  
Selecting VPN Pass Through in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “VPN  
Pass Through” window. To allow Virtual Private Networking (VPN) using  
IPSec/L2TP (with multiple, client-initiated pass-through sessions), click On. Note  
that VPN using PPTP is always on by default.  
Port Forwarding  
Selecting Port Forwarding in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “Port  
Forwarding” screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the  
Router’s built-in firewall to access parts of the network (for hosting a Web or ftp  
server, for example). To use port forwarding, select one of the Internet services list-  
ed, activate it by clicking on its “On” radio button, then enter the IP address of the  
computer on the network receiving the selected service.  
Advanced Port Forwarding Settings  
Clicking Advanced Port Forwarding Settings generates the Advanced Port  
Forwarding” screen. This screen allows the user more control over port forwarding  
settings. To configure:  
1. Enter the IP port range in the “IP Port Range” text boxes. (If more than 10  
ports are needed, Actiontec recommends using DMZ Hosting. See “DMZ  
Hosting.)  
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2. Select the protocol type from the “Protocol” list box.  
3. Enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a host, then  
click Add. The forwarded ports appear in the “List of Forwarded Ports” text  
box.  
To remove forwarded ports, highlight them then click Remove.  
DMZ Hosting  
Selecting DMZ Hosting in the “Custom Setup” screen generates the “DMZ  
Hosting” screen. To use DMZ hosting, enter the IP address of the computer on the  
network to be used as a DMZ host in the “DMZ Host IP Address” text box, then  
click On.  
DMZ hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services.  
These programs usually require multiple open ports, making the network accessi-  
ble from the Internet. DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computer  
outside of the Router’s network. Access to network resources is unavailable while  
DMZ hosting is active. Actiontec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as long  
as necessary.  
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Status  
After configuring the Router, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the  
Main Menu. The “Current Status” screen appears, displaying many of the Router’s  
settings. No settings (other than connecting or disconnecting from the Internet)  
can be changed from the Current Status screen.  
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Using Utilities  
4
To access the Routers’ Web-based Utilities, select Utilities from the “Main Menu”  
screen. The “Utilities” screen appears.  
From this screen, the Web activity log can be viewed, the DSL settings changed, the  
Router’s factory default settings restored, and the Router’s firmware upgraded.  
Web Activity Log  
The Web Activity Log provides information about the Web sites each computer on  
the Router’s network has visited. To access the Web Activity Log, select Web  
Activity Log from the “Utilities” screen.  
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DSL Settings  
To access DSL Settings, select DSL Settings from the “Utilities” screen. The Router’s  
VPI, VCI, and Mode settings can be changed from this screen. Actiontec recom-  
mends not changing these values without consulting the ISP.  
Restore Default Settings  
To restore the Router to its factory default settings, select Restore Default Settings  
from the “Utilities” screen. When the “Restore Default Settings” screen appears, click  
Restore Default Settings. Any changes made to the Router’s settings in the Custom  
Setup screens will be lost and the factory default settings will be restored. During  
this process, the Router’s power LED flashes and the Router is disabled.  
Warning: Do not unplug the power cord from the Router dur-  
ing the Restore Default Settings process. Doing so may result in  
permanent damage to the Router.  
When the Power LED stops flashing and glows steadily green, the Router is fully  
operational.  
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Upgrade Firmware  
Selecting Upgrade Firmware in the “Utilities” screen generates the “Upgrade  
Firmware” screen. Actiontec periodically posts firmware upgrades to enhance the  
Router’s capabilities.  
To upgrade the Router’s firmware:  
1. Click the link in the “Upgrade Firmware” window and download the upgrade  
files to the hard drive of the computer.  
2. Double-click on the upgrade file (upgrade.exe).  
3. Click Start. The upgrade process begins.  
Warning: Do not unplug the power cord from the Router dur-  
ing the Upgrade Firmware process. Doing so may result in per-  
manent damage to the Router.  
4. After the upgrade is complete, unplug the power cord from the Router, then  
plug it back in again.  
5. When the Power LED stops flashing and glows steadily green, the Router is  
fully operational.  
6. Reconfigure the Router settings.  
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Troubleshooting  
5
This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the  
Router, and solutions to overcome the problem.  
LAN Connection Failure  
Ensure the Router is properly installed, the LAN connections are correct, and  
the power is on.  
If an Ethernet cable is being used to connect the Router, ensure that it is a  
crossover type cable, not a straight-through cable.  
Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, check the LAN connections.  
Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255.255.255.0 by clicking Status in  
the “Main Menu” screen.  
Cannot Connect to the Internet  
Ensure both ends of the power cord and yellow or purple cables are proper-  
ly connected and the status LEDs on the front panel are working properly.  
If running Windows 98, check the computer’s TCP/IP settings. Select Start, Run,  
then enter  
winipcfg  
in the “Open” text box. Press Enter on the keyboard. The computer should have  
an IP address in the default range (192.168.1.2 through 198.168.1.254).  
Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set to 255.255.255.0 by clicking Status in  
the “Main Menu” screen.  
Verify the Router’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in  
the “Main Menu” screen.  
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Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address  
Verify the computers are working properly.  
Ensure the IP settings are correct.  
Ensure the Router is on and connected properly.  
Verify the Modem LED is lit. If not, check all connections  
Verify the Router’s settings are the same as the computer by clicking Status in  
the “Main Menu” screen.  
Check the cable/DSL modem by attempting to connect to the Internet.  
Router and computer will not connect wirelessly  
Verify the Router is powered up and the wireless card is inserted properly.  
Ensure there are no other wireless access points in the vicinity.  
Ensure the wireless card installed in the computer has an SSID identical to  
that of the Router. The default ESSID setting of the Router is “ACTIONTEC.”  
Ensure the wireless client and the Router are set to the same encryption  
scheme.  
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Setting Up Static  
IP Address  
A
To communicate with the Router from a computer on the network (to use the  
Web Configuration Utility, for example), the user may have to switch the IP  
address settings from DHCP-enabled to static IP, so that the computer and the  
Router are on the same subnet.  
To set up static IP on a computer, select the operating system and follow the  
instructions.  
Note: The following procedures are based on the Router’s facto-  
ry default IP address. If the Router’s IP address has been  
changed, enter the new IP address when instructed to enter an  
IP address.  
Windows 98 and 98 SE  
1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.  
2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.  
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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.  
4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.  
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5. The “Network” window appears. In the "The following network components  
are installed" list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP.  
6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Select IP Address.  
7. In the IP Address tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an IP Address”  
is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already  
contains a black dot, leave it alone.  
8. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box:  
192.168.0.2  
Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.  
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9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:  
255.255.255.0  
Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.  
10. Click OK. The TCP/IP Properties window disappears.  
11. In the Network window, click OK. The Network window disappears.  
12. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer  
should be restarted. Click Ye s .  
The computer restarts. It is now set up with a static IP address, allowing the user to  
access the Router’s Advanced Setup utility.  
Windows Me  
1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.  
2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.  
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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.  
4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.  
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5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components  
are installed” list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP.  
6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Click IP Address.  
7. In the IP Address tab, make sure the the circle next to “Specify an IP Address”  
is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already  
contains a black dot, leave it alone.  
8. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box:  
192.168.0.2  
Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.  
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9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:  
255.255.255.0  
Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.  
10. Click OK. The TCP/IP Properties window disappears.  
11. If there is a check in the box next to “Detect connection to network media,”  
click on it to uncheck the box.  
12. In the Network window, click OK. The Network window disappears.  
13. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer  
should be restarted. Click Ye s .  
The computer restarts. It is now set up with a static IP address, allowing the user to  
access the Router’s Advanced Setup utility.  
Windows 2000  
1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.  
2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.  
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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.  
4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial-  
up Connections.  
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5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area  
Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If  
there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that corre-  
sponds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of  
the network card in the Device Name column.  
6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then  
click Properties.  
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7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General.  
8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double-  
click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).  
9. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.  
10. In the General tab, make sure the the circle next to “Obtain an IP Address  
automatically” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the  
circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.  
11. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box:  
192.168.0.2  
Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.  
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12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:  
255.255.255.0  
Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.  
13. Click OK. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window disappears.  
14 In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click OK. The Local Area  
Connection Properties window disappears.  
15. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window. The window disap-  
pears.  
16. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the “x”  
button at the upper right corner of the window.  
The computer is now set up with a static IP address, allowing the user to access the  
Router’s Advanced Setup utility.  
Windows XP  
1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.  
2. From the menu that appears, select Settings.  
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3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.  
4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network  
Connections.  
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5. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection.  
A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more  
than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that corresponds to the  
network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network  
card in the Device Name column.  
6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then  
click Properties.  
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7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General.  
8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double-  
click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).  
9. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.  
10. In the General tab, make sure the the circle next to “Obtain an IP Address  
automatically” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the  
circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.  
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11. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box:  
198.162.0.2  
Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.  
12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box:  
255.255.255.0  
Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered.  
13. Click OK. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window disappears.  
14 In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click OK. The Local Area  
Connection Properties window disappears.  
15. Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window. The window  
disappears.  
16. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the “x”  
button at the upper right corner of the window.  
The computer is now set up with a static IP address, allowing the user to access the  
Router’s Advanced Setup utility.  
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Specifications  
B
General  
Model Number  
GEU404000-01 (Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router)  
Standards  
IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)  
IEEE 802.11b (Wireless, with Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless PC Card installed)  
Protocol  
CSMA/CD  
WAN  
USB port for Actiontec’s USB Home DSL modem  
Ethernet port for any Ethernet cable/DSL modem  
LAN  
10/100 RJ-45 port  
USB port  
Expansion  
PCMCIA expansion slots (2)  
Speed  
LAN Ethernet: 10 Mbps  
Wireless: See “Wireless Operating Range”  
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Cabling Type  
10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5  
Wireless Operating Range  
(with Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless PC Card installed)  
Indoors  
Up to 30M (100 ft.) @ 11 Mbps  
Up to 50M (165 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps  
Up to 70M (230 ft.) @ 2 Mbps  
Up to 91M (300 ft.) @ 1 Mbps  
Outdoors  
Up to 152M (500 ft.) @ 11 Mbps  
Up to 270M (885 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps  
Up to 396M (1300 ft.) @ 2 Mbps  
Up to 457M (1500 ft.) @ 1 Mbps  
Topology  
Star (Ethernet)  
Certifications  
FCC Class B  
FCC Class C  
CE Mark Commercial  
UL  
Wi-Fi  
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Environmental  
Power Input  
External, 12V DC, 1 A  
Operating Temperature  
0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF)  
Storage Temperature  
-20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)  
Operating Humidity  
10% to 85% non-condensing  
Storage Humidity  
5% to 90% non-condensing  
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Glossary  
Access Point  
A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point  
can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a “wired” network, such as  
an Ethernet network. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover-  
age area of the access point and remain connected to the network. If connected  
to an Ethernet network, the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards  
appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network, while also monitoring  
wireless traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet network.  
Client  
A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network.  
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)  
A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on  
your network.  
DNS (Domain Name System) Server Address  
Allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP  
addresses. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective  
domain names and IP addresses so that when a user enters a domain name into  
a Web browser, the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server address  
used by computers on the home network corresponds to the location of the DNS  
server the ISP has assigned.  
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Modem  
A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.  
Encryption  
A method to allow wireless data transmissions a level of security.  
ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)  
A unique identifier for a wireless network. Also known as “SSID.”  
Ethernet Network  
A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs.  
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Firewall  
A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and/or damag-  
ing files or computers on the network.  
Gateway  
A central device that manages the data traffic of your network, as well as data  
traffic to and from the Internet.  
IP (Internet Protocol) Address  
A series of four numbers separated by periods identifying a unique Internet  
computer host.  
ISP Gateway Address  
An IP address for the Internet router. This address is only required when using a  
cable or DSL modem.  
ISP (Internet Service Provider)  
A business that allows individuals or businesses to connect to the Internet.  
LAN (Local Area Network)  
A group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area  
(such as a house or an office). A home network is considered a LAN.  
MAC (Media Access Control) Address  
The hardware address of a device connected to a network.  
NAT (Network Address Translation)  
A method allowing all of the computers on a home network to use one IP  
address, enabling access to the Internet from any computer on the home net-  
work without having to purchase more IP addresses from the ISP.  
PC Card  
An adapter that inserts in the PCMCIA slot of a computer, enabling the communi-  
cation with the Router.  
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)  
A method of secure data transmission.  
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Glossary  
Router  
A central device that manages the data traffic of your network.  
Subnet Mask  
A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address  
numbers used only within a particular network.  
SSID  
See “ESSID.”  
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)  
The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.  
WAN (Wide Area Network)  
A network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different  
buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a WAN.  
WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)  
An industry group that certifies cross-vender interoperability and compatibility  
of IEEE 802.11b wireless networking products and promotes the standard for  
enterprise, small business, and home environments.  
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)  
A group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area.  
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Notices  
Regulatory Compliance Notices  
Class B Equipment  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-  
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-  
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by implementing one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected;  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.  
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Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made  
to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., may  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo – United States  
only.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-  
lowing two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference;  
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Note: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require-  
ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to  
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons  
and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with  
any other antenna or transmitter.  
For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration, contact:  
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.  
760 N. Mary Ave.  
Sunnyvale, CA 94086  
United States  
Tel: 408.752.7700  
Fax: 408.541.9005  
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Limited Warranty  
Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that  
this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials,  
under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase  
from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller.  
Actiontec Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at  
Actiontec’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to  
Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither  
of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, Actiontec Electronics may, in its  
sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective prod-  
uct. All products that are replaced will become the property of Actiontec Electronics,  
Inc. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. Actiontec Electronics war-  
rants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment,  
or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.  
Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program  
licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifica-  
tions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec  
Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con-  
taining software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates that  
will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be  
available for download at the Actiontec Web site, www.actiontec.com. Actiontec  
Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Actiontec  
Electronics’ option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for  
any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software  
which substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifi-  
cations. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate appli-  
cations program and associated reference materials. Actiontec Electronics makes no  
warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer’s  
requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software  
products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software products will  
be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be  
corrected. For any third-party products listed in the Actiontec Electronics software  
product documentation or specifications as being compatible, Actiontec  
Electronics will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility, except where the  
non-compatibility is caused by a “bug” or defect in the third party’s product or  
from use of the software product not in accordance with Actiontec Electronics  
published specifications or user guide.  
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THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED  
WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPA-  
RATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.  
THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD-  
PARTY SOFTWARE. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE  
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE.  
Obtaining Warranty Service: Customer may contact Actiontec Electronics  
Technical Support Center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warran-  
ty service authorization. Dated proof of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its  
authorized reseller may be required. Products returned to Actiontec Electronics  
must be pre-authorized by Actiontec Electronics with a Return Merchandise  
Authorization (RMA) number marked on the outside of the package, and sent  
prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment, and it is recommended that  
they be insured or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package. The  
repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at Actiontec Electronics’  
expense, not later than thirty (30) days after Actiontec Electronics receives the  
defective product.  
Return the product to:  
(In the United States)  
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.  
760 North Mary Avenue  
Sunnyvale, CA 94085  
Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, informa-  
tion, memory data, or Customer data contained in, stored on, or integrated with  
any products returned to Actiontec Electronics for repair, whether under warranty  
or not.  
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ PRODUCT DOES  
NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY FOR  
BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF  
THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ OPTION. TO THE  
FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REME-  
DIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS OR  
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF  
LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS OR CONDI-  
TIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFAC-  
TORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGE-  
MENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS  
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Limited Warranty  
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT  
ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN-  
TENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.  
ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF  
ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR  
MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUS-  
TOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION  
OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE  
PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE,  
OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD.  
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ACTION-  
TEC ELECTRONICS ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABIL-  
ITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR  
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF  
ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF  
INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN  
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFOR-  
MANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ACTIONTEC  
ELECTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POS-  
SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACE-  
MENT,OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRON-  
ICS’ OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE  
AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL  
PURPOSE.  
Disclaimer: Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limi-  
tation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential dam-  
ages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for  
personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their  
application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in  
their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law.  
Dispute Resolution: The customer may contact the Director of Technical Support  
in the event the Customer is not satisfied with Actiontec Electronics’ response to  
the complaint. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the response  
of the Director of Technical Support, the Customer is instructed to contact the  
Director of Marketing. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the  
response of the Director of Marketing, the Customer is instructed to contact the  
Chief Financial Officer and/or President.  
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Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State  
of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding  
the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.  
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