Actiontec electronic GT701 - Manual (Page 47)

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Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual
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Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup
Remote Management
Selecting Remote Management in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “Remote Management” screen. Remote Management allows access
to the Modem through the Internet via another computer. Actiontec recommends
leaving the Remote Management Off (the factory default setting).
To access the Modem from the Internet, activate Remote Management by selecting
On and writing down the
WAN IP address of the Modem (see “ WAN IP Address”).
On a computer outside of the network, open a Web browser and enter the Modem’s
WAN IP address in the address text box. The Modem’s Main Menu (or a password
prompt, if a password has been set) appears in the browser window.
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Note: Before Remote Management can be activated, the admin-
istrator password must be set. To do this, go to the Setup screen
and select Change Admin Password. Follow the instructions in
the subsequent screens (see page
32 for more details).
Port Forwarding
Selecting Port Forwarding in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “Port Forwarding” screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs
to bypass the Modem’s built-in firewall, allowing access to parts of the network
(for hosting a Web or
FTP server, for example). To use port forwarding, enter the
IP port range in the “ IP Port Range” text boxes. (If more than 500 ports are needed,
Actiontec recommends using DMZ Hosting. See “ DMZ Hosting” on page 46 for
more information.) Choose the protocol type from the “Protocol” list box, then
enter the
IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a host. Click
Add. The forwarded ports appear in the “List of Forwarded Ports” text box.