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ActionTec PCI 802.11b Manual

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Vll. Configuring File and Printer Sharing
Vlll.Troubleshooting
lX. Notices
Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer
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 purposes for which it was delivered.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Actiontec the
manufacturer. Although Actiontec the manufacturer will make every effort to inform users of substantive errors, Actiontec the manufacturer disclaims
all liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this document or any hardware or software described herein, including without
limitation contingent, special or incidental liability.
Note: PC is a trademark of IBM Corporation. Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 are trademarks
of Microsoft Inc. All other brand or product names and logos used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Actiontec the manufacturer.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    6 am to 11pm Mon - Sun (Central Time), to provide professional support. next level with the Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter. You’ll be able to share files, printers, and even your high-speed Internet access, wirelessly!

  • Page 3: Lll. Installing The Adapter Hardware

    Note: The position of the expansion slots in your computer may differ from the Installing the Adapter Hardware illustrations shown in this manual, which show the slots in a vertical position. Regardless of the position of the expansion slots, the installation steps remain the same.

  • Page 4: Lv. Installing The Adapter Software

    3. Insert the Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Installation CD into your Installing the Adapter Software CD-ROM drive. Select CD-ROM Drive, then click Next. Windows 98 SE 1. After you install the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter, turn on your computer. The “Add New Hardware Wizard”...

  • Page 5: Windows Me

    5. The “Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Properties” window appears. 7. To activate the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter’s software, you must restart your (Note: The “SSID” must be the same as the “ESSID” on your home gateway or computer. Click OK in the “System Settings Change” window to restart. If this access point.

  • Page 6: Windows 2000

    2. The “Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Properties” window appears. 4. To activate the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter’s software, you must restart your (Note: The “SSID” must be the same as the “ESSID” on your home gateway or computer. Click OK in the “System Settings Change” window to restart. If this access point.
  • Page 7 5. The “Wireless LAN Configuration Utility” window appears. (Note: The “SSID” 3. Insert the Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Installation CD into your must be the same as the “ESSID” on your home gateway or access point. See the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 8: Configuring The Adapter

    2. Select the Advanced Configuration... option from the list. 7. Click Finish to complete the installation process. 3. The “Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Properties” window will appear, as shown below. Under the “Configuration” tab, check the SSID value. This value should be the same as the ESSID value of your home gateway or access point.

  • Page 9: Encryption

    4. After you enter the appropriate SSID value, click Apply and then OK. The PCI Configuring the AdHoc Feature 802.11b Wireless Adapter is now able to connect to your home gateway or access point. If your home gateway or access point is connected to a DSL or cable modem, test your wireless connection by opening your Internet browser and The AdHoc feature enables the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter to connect to two or surfing the Web.
  • Page 10 4. The “Select Network Service” window appears. Select File and printer sharing Configuring File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks from the “Models” list box, and then click OK. If you use a home gateway or access point, you can establish a network allowing you to share files and printers.
  • Page 11 10. The “File Share Screen Properties” window appears. Select Sharing, then click Shared As. This will enable other users on your network to see the file or drive selected. Select an Access Type, as explained below. 7. Click on the Configuration tab. In the “Primary Network Logon:” text box, located just above the “File and Print Sharing”...
  • Page 12 Depends on Password: Allows you to have both Read Only and Full Access 13.Enable sharing by selecting Share As. A default name for the printer will be files on the shared file or drive. The level of access will depend on the created in the Share Name text box.
  • Page 13 3. The “Identification Changes” window appears. In the Computer Name: text Troubleshooting box, enter a name for your computer. This computer name must be different from all other computer names on the network. In the Workgroup text box, enter the network name. This network name must be the same for every You are experiencing slow or erratic network performance.
  • Page 14 The PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter installs as an unknown device. Notices The Windows Add Hardware Wizard was unable to locate the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter drivers. You may have had no CD or the wrong CD inserted FCC Regulations in the CD-ROM drive, or the Installation CD may not have been ready when The following statements are provided in accordance with the Federal the wizard looked for the drivers.
  • Page 15 The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this operate to the user’s satisfaction. device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or memory data ,or Customer information contained in, stored on, or integrated with or its authorized reseller.
  • Page 17 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.

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