Quick Start Guide
Connect the Modem to a Computer
Configure the Modem for AT&T
Configure the Modem for All Other
Service Providers
Configure Wireless Connection & Security
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Note: Compatible with Macintosh, Linux and Windows.
This Quick Start Guide will walk you through the
easy steps to set up your Wireless DSL Modem.
During this process, we’ll show you how to:
You will need the following items from your Actiontec
Quick Start Kit:
You will also need to know your DSL
Username and Password provided by
your Internet Service Provider.
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Wireless DSL Modem
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Black Power Cord
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Black or Gray Phone Cable
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Yellow Cable
NEXT
Wireless
DSL Modem
Model# GT784WN
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Configure the Modem for All Other Service Providers
Step
1 Open a Web browser
(Netscape Navigator or Internet
Explorer, for example). In the address
bar, enter http://192.168.0.1
then press Enter on the keyboard.
Step
2 The “Main Menu” screen
appears. Select All other Service
Providers Click Here for Auto
Detection.
Step
3 The “Welcome”screen
appears. Click Next.
Step
4 The Modem is now
detecting your Internet provider’s
settings. This process can take up
to 3 minutes.
Note: If this screen does not appear, make sure your Ethernet port is configured
for Dynamic IP.
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed your DSL Modem.
You can now access the Internet.
Step
5 In the next window, enter
your primary User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Click Next.
Note: When you open your web browser you may get a page cannot be displayed
error. This is normal and will not effect the instructions in step 1.
Hint: Your Username may be your main e-mail address.
If you have any problems connecting or configuring
this device please contact our Tech Support at
1-888-436-0657
Service provider phone numbers
AOL 888-418-5320
AT&T 877-722-3755
AT&T/BellSouth 888-321-2375
Century Tel 800-809-1410
Covad DSL 888-642-6823
Earthlink 888-829-8466
Embarq 888-723-8010
Iowa Telecom 877-901-4692
MSN 877-327-6744
Qwest 800-247-7285
SureWest 888-639-1611
TDS DSL Support 866-571-6662
US Family 800-300-4256
Verizon 800-567-6789
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Product photo may differ from actual product, however functionality remains as stated above.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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Configure Wireless Connection and Security
Step
1 Click the YES button.
Step
2 Select a name for your
wireless network and enter it in
the“ESSID” field. Then click NEXT
to continue.
Step
4 Select the type of wireless
security that you want to use.
Actiontec recommends using
WPA&WPA2. The following steps
will show you how to enable
WPA&WPA2 wireless security.
Step
5 Enter in a password or
pre-shared key. The key must be
at least 8 characters long. Click
NEXT to continue.
Step
6 The “Congratulations”
screen appears. The DSL Light will
glow SOLID Green and the Internet
Light will flicker Green indicating
Internet activity.
Step
3 It is recommended that
you secure your wireless network
by clicking Yes. If you choose not
to secure your network, click No
and you will have completed the
installation.
Note: All of your other wireless devices will need to support that same type of
wireless security chosen in order to connect to your wireless network..
Note: The Wireless Wizard can also be run from the Wireless Basic Setup page of
the Modem’s GUI.
