Actiontec electronic GT701 User Manual
7
Setting Up
the Modem
the Modem
The instructions that follow in this chapter parallel the steps contained in the
Actiontec Installation Buddy
Actiontec Installation Buddy
®
, which provides a visual, step-by-step guide to setting
up the Modem. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before
attempting any other procedures.
attempting any other procedures.
If your Internet Service Provider (
ISP
) provided a welcome letter or worksheet
containing information needed to complete the installation, have it available. If this
document was not received, contact the
document was not received, contact the
ISP
to get the needed information.
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Note: The following procedures are for US installations. If you
live in the UK or another country, the procedures will be slightly
different.
different.
Connecting a Computer to the Modem
Connecting a computer to the Modem involves three steps: initial setup, plugging
in the power cord, and connecting the Modem to the computer and phone jack.
in the power cord, and connecting the Modem to the computer and phone jack.
Connecting Via Ethernet
1. Insert the Installation
CD
in the
CD-ROM
drive of the computer. The
Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the country in which you live
by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Next.
appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the country in which you live
by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Next.
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