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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Unless otherwise noted, this document and the information herein disclosed are proprietary to Actiontec Electronics, Inc the manufacturer. Any person or entity to whom this document is furnished or who otherwise has possession thereof, by acceptance agrees that it will not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, nor used in any manner except to meet the pur- poses for which it was delivered. -
Page 2: Introduction
6 am to 11pm Mon - Sun (Mountain Time), to provide professional sup- next level with the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless Access Point. You will be able to have full port. -
Page 3: Lll. Introduction To Wireless Networks
Extending a wired network with one or more Actiontec 802.11b Access Points Creating a wireless network. When the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point is used as an extension to a wired net- Extending an existing wireless network. work (figure 2), please make sure that the current wired network is completely functional. -
Page 4: Installing The Actiontec 802.11B Wireless Access Point
“Regulatory notes and statements” Physical installation of the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless Access Point For best performance, and range, the Actiontec 802..11b Access point needs to be placed in an upright vertical position with the antennae extended up as shown in figure 4. - Page 5 Actiontec 802.11.Access Point. Insert plastic lugs into the holes 3. Attach the Ethernet cable to the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point and connect the cable on the other end to either a hub in the network, or a computer. Please see Fasten the screws into the plastic lugs and make sure to leave a 3mm distance note below for proper connection.
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Page 6: Configuring The Actiontec 802.11B Wireless Access Point
Configuring the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point There are three LEDs (Light emitting diodes) on the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point. The Actiontec 802.11b Access Point is a ready to use device. It is delivered with These visual aids can help you verify proper operation. - Page 7 1. If you chose not to Launch KickStart once the installation was completed, you can launch Kickstart from the Start Menu by clicking on Programs, then Actiontec 80211b AP followed by KickStart. 5. You will be asked to confirm that all of the choices you made are correct, once you are satisfied, click on Next to continue.
- Page 8 Once the KickStart application has finished and the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point is available for configuration in the network, the Web Interface application is 3. In the ‘Select wireless ethernet device’ dialog, select the Actiontec 802.11b Access launched in a web browser.
- Page 9 Here you will be able to change the following Deny access to all clients. settings: SSID: This is the Service Set ID. Only the Actiontec 802.11b Access Adding a client computer to the exception list Point and clients that share the same SSID are able to communicate with To add a client computer to the exception list, the following steps must be followed: each other.
- Page 10 WCS (Write Community String) when you set a pass- You can put any text into this field. The text has no influence on how word, you can only make changes to the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point by supply- ing the correct password.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
This page displays all the IP Settings for the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point. To display the ‘IP Settings’ page, click The Actiontec 802.11b Access Point is a reliable device and its designed to operate unattended. We have recognized some of the potential problems that may arise dur- On this page, the following settings are displayed: ing setup and installation, therefore;... -
Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point is not an Integrated Access Device (IAD), for network traffic filtering capabilities a firewall or similar must be If you know the IP address of the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point, you can manually used. -
Page 13: Regulatory Notes And Statements
Modifications not expressly authorized by Actiontec Electronics may invalidate devices like for example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use by the user's right to operate this equipment. -
Page 14: Warranty Statements
760 North Mary Avenue ifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con- taining software against failure during the warranty period. - Page 15 DISPUTE RESOLUTION: The customer may contact the Director of Technical Support in the event the Customer is not satisfied with Actiontec Electronics response to the complaint. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the response of the Director of Technical Support, the Customer is instructed to contact the Director of Marketing.