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ActionTec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Access Point Features Technical Support 2 Wireless Networking Basics Creating a Wireless Network Extending a Wired Network 3 Installing the Access Point Before Installing Installing the Access Point Placing or Mounting the Access Point 4 Setting Up the Access Point Wireless Access Point Configuration Utility 5 Troubleshooting and FAQ...
  • Page 3 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec 11Mbps Access Point is one of the keys to your success.

  • Page 5: Access Point Features

    Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual Access Point Features The Access Point has a series of LEDs on its front panel, and a series of ports on its rear panel. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the Access Point.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Introduction USB LED The USB LED glows green when the Access Point is successfully connected to a computer with a USB cable. Rear Panel The Access Point has three ports and a Reset button on its rear panel. P o w e r U S B R e se t...

  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high- performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available every day from ) to provide 6 A.M.

  • Page 8: Wireless Networking Basics

    Access points transmit wireless signals over a defined area. Installing a series of access points across a large area expands the range of a wireless network. The Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point, when used with computers with the Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless PC Card installed, creates a seamless and easy-to-use wireless networking environment.

  • Page 9: Extending A Wired Network

    Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual All of the wirelessly networked computers (also known as clients) communicate with each other through the access point, which acts as a wireless hub. Extending a Wired Network To add wireless networking to an established wired network: 1.
  • Page 10 To create a wireless network from a single computer: 1. Connect the access point to the computer. This is usually done with an Ethernet cable connecting the computer to the access point. The Actiontec 11 Mbps Access Point can also connect to the computer with a USB cable.
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  • Page 12: Installing The Access Point

    Installing the Access Point Before Installing Before installing the Access Point, be aware that this device can subject the user to electrical shock. Follow the guidelines in this manual and the manuals of any other equipment used during the installation. Failure to do so may result in injury or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 13: Placing Or Mounting The Access Point

    Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual ☞ Note: Do not use the Ethernet cable included with the Access Point to connect to a computer. This Ethernet cable is a cross- over type, and is used to connect the Access Point to a network hub or switch.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Access Point

    Wireless Access Point Configuration Utility The Wireless Access Point Configuration Utility contains two parts: a) the Actiontec AP Wizard that locates all access points available to the computer; and b) a Web-based configuration utility that allows the user to change the settings for a selected access point.
  • Page 15 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual 4. The Actiontec AP Wizard software loads. When complete, click Finish. 5. From the desktop, launch the Actiontec AP Wizard by selecting Start, Programs, then Actiontec Access Point. 6. Select the Access Point and click Configure.
  • Page 16 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Access Point Configuring the Access Point Once an access point is selected in the Actiontec AP Wizard, the Web Configuration Utility launches and the “Main Menu” screen appears. ☞ Note: The Web Configuration Utility can be accessed directly from a computer on the network without loading the AP Wizard, if the computer and the Access Point are on the same subnet.
  • Page 17 ESSID value can be modified, using any combi- nation of alphanumeric characters (i.e., A-Z, a-z, 0-9). All clients must have this same ESSID value. (For the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PC Card, the ESSID value must be the same as the SSID value. The SSID value can also be called the Network Name.) Note that the ESSID is case sensitive.
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Access Point 128-bit WEP requires one key of 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 128-bit WEP key is: 3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4-21-74-5D-B1. To cre- ate a 128-bit WEP key, enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box. After activating 128-bit WEP on the Access Point, a client can join the net- work only if this key is entered in that client’s wireless encryption scheme.
  • Page 19 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual Access Control In the “Access Control” screen, the user can block clients from using the Access Point.To deny or accept particular clients, enter the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the client in the “Client MAC address” text box, then click Add.
  • Page 20 In the “IP Address” screen, the Access Point can be set up with DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client capabilities, or the IP address of the Access Point can be changed. Actiontec recommends keeping the default factory IP address (192.168.0.1), but if a different IP address is needed, enter it in the “IP Address”...
  • Page 21 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual Change Admin Password To change the Access Point’s password, select Change Admin Password in the “Setup/Configuration” screen. When the “Change Admin Password” screen appears, enter a new password in the New Password text box, enter it again in the Re-enter New Password text box, then click Save and Restart.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting And Faq

    Troubleshooting This chapter details some potential problems that may occur while using the Access Point, and solutions to overcome them. Also included here are frequently answered questions and their respective answers. Troubleshooting The AP Wizard doesn’t locate the Access Point. There are several possible solutions when this occurs: Check the Power LED and ensure the Access Point’s power cord is connect- ed correctly.
  • Page 23 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual Can I connect a DSL or Cable Modem to the Access Point? Yes, if the modem has an Ethernet port. Can I share an Internet connection through the Access Point? Yes, but you must install a gateway device between your Internet connection (DSL modem, etc.) and the Access Point, and then configure the wireless clients...

  • Page 24: B Setting Up Static Ip

    Setting Up Static IP To communicate directly with the Access Point from a computer on the network (to use the Web Configuration Utility, for example) via a crossover Ethernet cable or hub/switch, the user may have to switch the IP address settings from DHCP-enabled to Static IP, so that the computer and the Access Point are on the same subnet.
  • Page 25 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 26 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP 5. The “Network” window appears. In the "The following network components are installed" list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP. 6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Select IP Address.
  • Page 27 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual 7. In the IP Address tab, activate “Specify an IP Address” by clicking on the cir- cle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle already con- tains a black dot, leave it alone.

  • Page 28: Windows Me

    Appendix A Setting Up Static IP Windows Me 1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings. 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.
  • Page 29 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network. 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP.
  • Page 30 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP 6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Click IP Address. 7. In the IP Address tab, activate “Specify an IP Address” by clicking on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.

  • Page 31: Windows 2000

    Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual Windows 2000 1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings. 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.
  • Page 32 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections. 5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that cor- responds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column.
  • Page 33 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual 6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then click Properties. 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General. 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double-...
  • Page 34 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP 9. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears. 10. In the General tab, activate “Use the following IP address” by clicking on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.

  • Page 35: Windows Xp

    Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual Windows XP 1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings. 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.
  • Page 36 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections. 5. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that corresponds to the network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column.
  • Page 37 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual 6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then click Properties. 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General. 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double-...
  • Page 38 Appendix A Setting Up Static IP 9. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears. 10. In the General tab, activate “Use the following IP address” by clicking on the circle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.
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  • Page 40: C Specifications

    Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT) IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) IEEE 802.11b (Wireless) 10/100 RJ-45 port (1) USB port (1) Speed LAN Ethernet: 10/100Mbps Wireless: See “Wireless Operating Range” Cabling Type 10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5 100BaseTX: UTP/STP Category 5 Wireless Operating Range Indoors Up to 30M (100 ft.) @ 11 Mbps...
  • Page 41 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual Topology Star (Ethernet) LED Indicators Power, Activity, Wireless, LAN, USB Environmental Power Input External, 6.5V DC, 2 A Certifications FCC Class C (part 15, 68) CE Mark Commercial Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)

  • Page 42: Notices

    Modifications requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of conformity for products marked with the logo –...
  • Page 43 Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual ☞ Note: To comply with exposure compliance require- FCC RF ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifica- tions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con- taining software against failure during the warranty period.
  • Page 45 The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at Actiontec Electronics’ expense, not later than thirty (30) days after Actiontec Electronics receives the defective product.
  • Page 46 This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law. 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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