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DSL Setup Instructions
The following information should get you up and
running with Montana.Net DSL. Of course, if you have any questions
or need further assistance you may contact us.
System Requirements
- Your Montana.Net DSL service must be active before you can
configure your DSLGateway (Modem/Router).
- Your computer must have a 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection,
or USB connection. (Note: USB connection to the Gateway is not
supported for Microsoft Windows 95, Windos NT 4.0, and Mac OS.)
- Your computer's operating system must be one of the following:
Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Mac OS 7.1+, Mac
OS 8.0+, Mac OS 9.0+, or Mac OS X+.
- Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher,
or Opera 7 or higher.
- TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer to be connected
to DSL.
Once you have satisfied the above requirements,
your next step would be to plug the MicroFilters into each telephone
jack to which a telephone is connected. The basic kit comes with
one filter for use with a wall-mount telephone, and three filters
for use with other devices. Note that the phone jack into which
you will plug your Gateway can NOT have a filter on it.
Remember that ANY device connected to the phone
system, including Answering Machines, Fax Machines, Satellite Systems,
Security Alarm Systems and Automatic Water Meters, must have a MicroFilter
connected to it.
Note: Some Security Alarm Systems or Automatic Water Meters may
be "hard wired" into your telephone system which would
require that your DSL installation be performed by a Qwest technician
at extra charge.
After you have installed the MicroFilters on your
phone jacks you are ready to hook up your Gateway. The Actiontec
GT701-wg Gateway Modem/Router that is provided for your DSL service
is connected as follows:
After connecting your Gateway and powering it on, start your computer
and follow these steps:
- Start your Browser program (ie. Internet Explorer, Netscape,
Opera, etc.)
- Type the following into the Address or Location field in the
Browser window:
http://192.168.0.1
- Press Enter.
- Your Browser should display the Actiontec Main Menu.
- Click on the "Setup / Configuration" link.
- In the Set Up / Configuration window, click on the "Advanced
Setup" link.
- In the Setup / Configuration click on the "Begin Advanced
Setup" button.
- In the Configuring the Advanced Settings window, make sure that
the following conditions are met:
- Your DSL Modem/Rounter ) is connected to your DSL line.
- Your computer(s) are connected to your DSL Gateway.
- Once these conditions are met, click the "Next"
button.
- In the WAN IP Address window, select "Obtain an IP Address
through PPPoA", then click the "Next"
button.
- In the Broadband Connection via PPPoA window, place a check
mark in the "PPP auto connect" checkbox.
- Make sure the "VC-MUX" Encapsulation is selected.
- Enter the User Name and Password that we will
provide you in the appropriate fields.
- Make sure that the "Static IP" field is empty.
If anything is in that field, erase it.
- Click"Save and Restart" in the lower left of
the page.
Once your Gateway has finished its reset process, your DSL should
be ready.
| WARNING:
Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the Reset
process, the Upgrade firmware process, or the Restore Default
Settings process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to
the Gateway. |
Power Light - The Power Light displays the
Gateway's current status.
- If the Power Light glows steadily green, the Gateway is receiving
power and fully operational.
- When the Power Light is rapidly flashing, the unit is initializing.
- If the Power Light is not illuminated when the power cord is
plugged in, the unit has suffered a critical error and technical
support should be contacted.
DSL Light - The DSL light illuminates when the Gateway is
connected to a DSL line.
Internet Light - When the Internet light glows steadily,
the Gateway is connected to the DSL provider.
- When the Internet Light flashes, the unit's built-in DSL modem
is training (linking up) for your DSL service.
Ethernet Light - The Ethernet light illuminates when the
Gateway is connected via its Ethernet port.
- When the Ethernet light flashes, it indicates network traffic
across the Ethernet connection.
USB Light - The USB light illuminates when the Gateway is
connected via its USB port.
Wireless Light - The Wireless light illuminates when the
Gateway is connected wirelessly.
Useful DSL links:
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