20 Most Recent Actiontec (GT701) Modem Questions & Answers

I presume you power cycled the device. Sometimes just unplug for a bit and then power on will help. What lights are lit or not lit on that DSL modem ?

probably not maybe it is time for you to do an audit on what programs you really want and uninstall the rest through programs and features in the control panel next to a defrag on the c drive it all of that doesn't speed things up consider backing everything up to an external hard drive and up grading the hard drive to a solid state hard drive as they are much faster than the disc type

It sounds like, somehow, an antivirus or firewall app is blocking access to those sites. I'd check there, first. Then, if no help, you may have to simply uninstall and reinstall the modem. If you have your manual, reset the modem and follow the steps to install it as if you just bought it. If the modem has a battery, remove it to completely re-set the unit. http://support.actiontec.com/doc_files/GT701R_QW05.5_User_Manual_3.60.3.0.7.6.pdf

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First, the upgrade may have replaced the default functionality. Second the wireless signal capacity allowabel for most computers requires letting the system aware of the new setup to share signals. The software is on the computer however requirign to adjust the wireless distribution to accept new codes to retain usual fucntionality.

take a wire and carefully touch it to the two attachment points of the copper ring on the left side while it is plugged in. I first froze my system for 15 min then thawed out and touched the wire as instructed and all works fine.

To open the box remove the clear soft contacts on the bottom, should be four. Using a small philips remove them and pull the box in two. Then fix according.

Hope this helps

Find your modem on this page: http://www.pcwintech.com/screenshots-actiontec-routersmodems

..once you've found your modem you can type "192.168.1.1" into your internet browser. There will be an option for wireless once you're in there.

here's the page, check the firmware in your router and see if it's older than these
http://www.actiontec.com/support/product_details.php?pid=71

check the configuration of the modem if you can. I do not know the exact model of the modem, could you post it? then with the exact model of the modem you could google it for a Manual, Handbook, or simply good configurations. If the configurations are good, then could be the firmware that is not updated, or in the last case ask Qwest to change your modem for one that works.
A piece of advice don't open it or modify it because you could void the warranty, in case of a change.

Hope this help you!!!

Hello,

I advice you follow the two links below to set up your actiontech router, the links will guide and provide you information on how to go about this,

http://www.actiontec.com/products/datasheets/How%20to%20install%20MI424wrn.pdf

And

http://www.webguyinternet.com/dsl/ActiontecSetup.pdf

Type any of the above link on your web browser to see details on how to set up your actiontech router. you uninstall the previous installation cd and reinstall back when carrying out the installation process.

Take care.

You can download latest firmware using this link http://www.actiontec.com/support/product_details.php?pid=54&typ=all

Oh ok. then log in to your modem. Do you need help with that?
Once you are logged in, check the wireless settings. See if you have the broadcast SSID turned on and the wireless security settings. In case you have everything configured correctly and still no luck, then reset your modem by pressing and holding the reset button on the back and then connect the power cable (this is called HARD RESET) for 10 seconds to have the default settings. But please write down the username and the password because you will erase your configuration.
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The error 680 means There is no dial tone. The modem is not detecting a dial tone There are many possible causes of a No Dial Tone Error. 1.Check cable is correctly inserted into back of modem and phone socket 2.Check properties of connection, make sure correct modem is being used 3.Disable "wait for dialtone before dialing" in My Computer > Dial Up Networking > Properties of Connectoid > Configure > Connection > remove checkmark under call preferences 4.Try removing fax machines or other devices connected to the line 5.Make sure no one is using the telephone when trying to connect

Yes this is a normal method to setup a wireless network.
To set-up and secure the wireless router from unauthorized access, follow these steps :-
1. Connect the wireless router to your computer with a LAN cable.
2. Start your browser and enter the router's configuration URL IP address.
3. Enter the router setup, login and password
4. Change the admin password
5. Go to the wireless settings and change the default SSID and turn off SSID broadcast.
6. Setup encryption key the strongest is WPA2 (if not then WPA).
7. For further security measures - turn on MAC address filtering and enter the MAC address of the wireless cards on the computer/s you want to connect to this wireless router.
8. Record the settings you have made and keep it in a safe place and Save the settings.
9. Configure the wireless cards on the computer/s with the SSID and encryption settings of the router.
10. Remove the LAN cable between the router and the computer then the computers should be able to connect to the router.

If you're using 64-bit WEP Key, it would usually require you to put in 10 digits from 0-9 and A-F. so if you're putting in your wep key, make sure it's using only the characters 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, A,B,C,D,E,F.