Troubleshooting – Actiontec electronic GT701 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the
Modem, and techniques to solve them. Note that these techniques may not be suc-
cessful in all cases. Also included is a list of frequently asked questions.

Troubleshooting

Cannot Use the Internet

Physical Connections
Ensure the Power light is on, as well as the appropriate lights for any active con-
nections (Ethernet or

USB

). If the connection is not active, reconnect the appro-

priate cable or adapter.

Connection to the Modem
Check that the default

IP

address the computer is receiving is correct by selecting

Start, Run, and then typing

ipconfig

in the “Open” text box. The

IP

address

should be

192.168.0.

x (with “x” representing a number from

2

through

255

), and

the Default Gateway address should be

192.168.0.1

. If not, restart the computer

to allow the Modem to assign a

IP

address. If a static

IP

address was previously

assigned to the computer, it will need to be removed before the Modem can
dynamically assign a new

IP

address. After the computer restarts, check the

IP

address of the computer again. If it is still not correct, type

ipconfig /?

(note

the space after

ipconfig

) to release and renew the

IP

address.

Once the

IP

address has been verified as correct, open a Web browser. In the

“Address” text box, type

192.168.0.1

and click Go. The Modem’s Web

Configurator Main Menu screen appears, verifying the Modem’s active connection.

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