ActionTec 11 Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual page 12

Configuring the Wireless Access Point
The Actiontec Wireless Access Point is a ready to use device. It is delivered with
default settings that allow you to have access to it without configuring it. When you
do configure the Actiontec Wireless Access Point, you can change the settings with
respect to security, radio channels, etc.
Whether you need to configure the Actiontec Wireless Access Point or not, depends
entirely on how you apply the Actiontec Wireless Access Point to your environment.
Configuring the Wireless Access Point means installing settings with respect to the
use of security, radio channels, identification, etc. You only need to configure the
Wireless Access Point when you want to change these settings.
Not configuring your Actiontec Wireless Access Point will make the network
Note:
accessible to anyone. If you prefer that others not be able to connect to the Access Point, we
recommend that you at least configure the security settings
Installing the Actiontec Access Point Configuration Utility
1. Place the Actiontec Wireless Access Point Installation CD-ROM in the comput-
er's CD-ROM drive of the computer that is connected to the Access Point. (The
InstallShield Wizard will launch when drive door closes.) If the InstallShield
Wizard has not launched, look for the file named SETUP.EXE under the Actiontec
Wireless Access Point Installation CD-ROM's root directory and double click on
it.
2. The Installation wizard will execute the InstallShield Wizard and present the
following screen. Click on Next to continue.
Configuring the Actiontec Wireless Access Point
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