Getting a gateway to broadcast wireless internet?

Question

I recently bought an Actiontec GT704WG gateway (a combination wired/wireless router and modem) for use with my Verizon internet service. The wired connection is working fine, but it refuses to send out a wireless signal. When I access the router it doesn't seem to have any settings related to the wireless signal. I've asked Actiontec and Verizon about it but haven't gotten any useful responses.

Additionally, the router is accessed via 192.168.0.1 when Verizon supposedly uses 192.168.1.1 - don't know if that's related to the problem or not.

Anyone have any ideas on how to remedy this issue?

Answer 1

look up customer reviews of the product and see if that is a common defect...because it sounds enough like you know what you're doing that this should not be a problem...make sure the wireless is enabled on your laptop...just in case

Answer 2

To access the Gateway’s wireless configuration screens, select Wireless Settings from the menu on the left side of the “Set Up/Configuration” screen.  Page 54 of the owners manual.

Once there, you can see the settings and enable the wireless options!

The manual is http://www.actiontec.com/support_cms/doc...

Do note that VERIZON has special firmware for this thing so it may be different!  It all depends on which firmware load you have!  Check the Actiontec site (above) to see if you need a different load for the firmware!

Answer 3

Technology-

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