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Qwest® Advanced Networking Modem with Wireless: 2Wire® 2700 HG

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  • How do I make my laptop work both at home and at the office?

    How do I make my laptop work both at home and at the office?

    You'll need to reconfigure your network settings:

    • Workgroup
    • Domain
    • Password
    • User name
    • IP address

    You may also use third-party software (e.g., NetSwitcher®) to switch automatically between different configurations.

  • What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?

    What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?

    The valid IP range is "192.168.0.64" through "192.168.0.254". We recommend using the default settings, but IP ranges and LAN subnets can be changed, if necessary.

  • How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?

    How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?

    For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, and ME systems:

    1. Select Start, Run, and type "winipcfg". Press Enter.
    2. When the "winipcfg" screen is displayed, select your network device.

    For Windows NT, 2000, and XP systems:

    1. Select Start, Run and type "cmd". Press Enter.
    2. When the "command" screen displays, type "ipconfig" and press Enter.

    To obtain your IP address using the Actiontec® Web homepage:

    1. Type "192.168.0.1" in the Address bar of your Internet browser.
    2. Select status. Then, select the "Active User" list on the left.
  • How do I refresh my IP address if I used DHCP to configure my network?

    How do I refresh my IP address if I used DHCP to configure my network?

    To refresh your IP address, restart your computer.

    For Windows 95, 98, 98SE and ME systems:

    1. Select Start, Run, and type "winipcfg". Press Enter.
    2. Select the Ethernet adapter in the device box.
    3. Select Release all.
    4. Select Renew all.

    For Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and XP systems:

    1. Select Start, Run, and type "cmd". Press Enter.
    2. At the DOS prompt, type "ipconfig/release". Press Enter.
    3. Type "ipconfig/renew". Press Enter.
  • Can I run an application located on another computer over the network?

    Can I run an application located on another computer over the network?

    Yes, if the application is designed to run over a network.

  • Can I play games between computers on my network or on the Internet?

    Can I play games between computers on my network or on the Internet?

    Yes, if the games were designed for multi-player or network play. Check the game documentation.

  • How can I make the FTP or Web server on my network available to Internet users?

    How can I make the FTP or Web server on my network available to Internet users?

    Web server - Enable (PDF) port forwarding and configure (PDF) "Port 80" to your Web server IP address.

    FTP server - Enable (PDF) port forwarding and configure (PDF) "Port 21" to the FTP server IP address.

Security
  • What is NAT and how does it protect my network?

    What is NAT and how does it protect my network?

    Network Address Translation (NAT) is a level of security that:

    • Conceals the private IP addresses of the PCs on your network with a single public IP address.
    • Never transmits the private IP address of any PC on your network over the Internet.
  • Does my Qwest® Advanced Networking Modem with Wireless: 2Wire® 2700 HG act as a firewall?

    Does my Qwest® Advanced Networking Modem with Wireless: 2Wire® 2700 HG act as a firewall?

    The Qwest Advanced Networking Modem with Wireless: 2Wire 2700 HG utilizes Network Address Translations (NAT), a security barrier between your network and the Internet.

    To configure an available onboard firewall:

    1. Type "192.168.0.1" in the address field of your Web browser to access the Qwest Advanced Networking Modem with Wireless (2Wire 2700 HG) home page.
    2. Select the Firewall icon located on the top bar.
  • Can I use an Internet firewall or other security programs with my network?

    Can I use an Internet firewall or other security programs with my network?

    Yes, you can use a third-party, software-based firewall with the Qwest Advanced Networking Modem with Wireless: 2Wire 2700 HG.

  • Which Virtual Private Networking (VPN) protocols are supported?

    Which Virtual Private Networking (VPN) protocols are supported?

    The Qwest Advanced Networking Modem with Wireless: 2Wire 2700 HG supports pass-through for IPSec, PPTP and L2TP.