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- Page 1 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Guide 0530-0309-000...
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Page 2: 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 3: Introduction
Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card. You’ll be able to have full access to your network and share files, printers and even your High-Speed Internet access wirelessly from anywhere within your home. -
Page 4: Contacting Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high- performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Mountain Time) to provide professional support. -
Page 5: Operating Modes
Operating Modes The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card can be set to operate in one of two modes: AdHoc mode or Infrastructure mode. AdHoc Mode When configured for AdHoc mode, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card is able to operate in an environment where a wireless network consists of a number of stations using additional 54 Mbps Wireless Cards without access points. - Page 6 Infrastructure Network You may reconfigure the 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card at any time by following the steps in this manual. Operating Modes...
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Page 7: Installing The Pc Card
Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot on your laptop. If you are not sure where the slot is, please consult your laptop’s user manual. Insert the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card into the appropriate PCMCIA slot. Your hardware is now installed. -
Page 8: Installing The Software
Windows 98 and 98SE Upon restarting Windows, the “New Hardware Found” window will appear. Insert the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click Next. In the “Add New Hardware Wizard’ screen that appears, select the option “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”... - Page 9 A screen will display location options to look for the driver. Make sure the box next to “CD-ROM drive ” is checked and click Next. Click Next to continue. Installing the Software...
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Page 10: Windows Me
Windows ME, the device manager will show a warning in regards to the driver and Windows Logo testing. This is normal. Click Yes to restart the system. Note: Once the system is restarted, the 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card will display two flashing greet lights. Windows Me Upon restarting Windows, the “New Hardware Found”... - Page 11 Insert the PC Card Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive In the “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen that appears, select the option “Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)” and click Next. Click Finish to continue to complete the driver installation. Note: In Windows ME, the device manager will show a warning in regards to the driver and Windows Logo testing.
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Page 12: Windows 2000
“Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Click Next. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next. Insert the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Choose the “CD-ROM Drive” option and click Next. Installing the Software... - Page 13 When the appropriate driver is found, click Next. Since the driver does not have a digital signature from Microsoft, a warning message may appear. If so, click Yes and proceed with the installation. Click Finish to complete the driver installation. Installing the Software...
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Page 14: Windows Xp
Windows XP After installing the PC Card, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Insert the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Choose the “Install the software automatically (recommended)” option and click Next. A window displaying that the hardware has not passed Windows logo testing may appear. - Page 15 Right-click on the Networks icon in the task bar and select “View Available Wireless networks” from the pop-up menu. Select the network you wish to connect to and click Connect. A status window will appear over the network icon in the task bar showing the network name and signal strength.
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Page 16: Installing The Configuration Utility
Installing the Configuration Utility Windows 98, 98SE, Me, and 2000 After the system restarts, insert the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card CD- ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive if you have not done so already. The InstallShield Wizard will launch when drive door closes. If the InstallShield Wizard has not launched, look for the file named “SETUP.EXE”... -
Page 17: Setting Infrastructure Mode
Network name (SSID): This is the name of the Wi-Fi5 (IEEE 802.11a) wireless network. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card connects to the AP (access point) with the best signal strength. -
Page 18: Windows Xp
IT (Information Technology) staff. You must configure security to make sure that only stations with the appropriate keys can receive data. The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card supports key lengths of 64, 128, and 152 bits. Encryption and decryption keys should be provided by your IT Staff. - Page 19 Under the “Wireless Networks” tab select the network you wish to connect to. Click Configure from the “Available networks:” list. (If the network that you wish to connect to is not listed, click Add from the “Preferred networks:” list.) Enter the SSID for the network you wish to connect. You can also set the WEP encryption and encryption key information for the network.
- Page 20 The “Wireless Network Connection Properties” screen will appear. Click You can also specify the types of networks to connect to by clicking Advanced in the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window. Select and option and click Close. Any available network: will give priority to infrastructure mode networks but will also connect to an ad-hoc network if available.
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Page 21: Setting Adhoc Mode
Setting AdHoc Mode Windows 98, 98SE, Me, and 2000 To configure the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless PC Card, click the right mouse button on the Wireless icon, then click on Configuration in the pop-up menu. Proceed to make changes to the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless PC Card. - Page 22 Network Connection: AdHoc. You can optionally set up other properties, but because the duration of the AdHoc network tends to be limited, security features are not typically required and can be disabled. Click OK when the properties are set correctly. The system needs to reboot in order for the changes to take effect.
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Page 23: Windows Xp
Windows XP Bring up the settings screen again by right-clicking on the networks icon in the task bar and select “View Available Wireless networks” from the pop-up menu. Select a network and click Advanced for more configuration options. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab select the network you wish to configure and click Properties. - Page 24 Select the “This is a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network, wireless access points are not used” option and click OK. You can also specify the types of networks to connect to by clicking Advanced in the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window. Select and option and click Close.
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Page 25: Configuring File And Print Sharing
Configuring File and Print Sharing You can establish a network that will allow you to share files and printers. This is an easy method to set up a network in your home or small office. Please follow these steps to setup file and print sharing: Windows 98, 98SE and Me On your computer’s desktop click Start, Settings and Control Panel. - Page 26 In the following screen, select “File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks” from the given list and click OK. In the “File and Print Sharing” screen, make sure that both of the selections have a check mark beside them. If not, click on the box next to each statement and then click OK.
- Page 27 Click on the Configuration tab. This will take you back to the screen from step 2. In the “Primary Network Logon:” box, located just above the “File and Print Sharing” button, make sure that Client for Microsoft Networks is selected. If not, click the down arrow and select it from the given list. Click A screen will appear asking you to restart your computer.
- Page 28 After your computer has restarted and you entered a password and user name, you must enable a file or drive for sharing. Locate the file or drive you wish to share. (The easiest way to do this is using Windows Explorer.) Right-click on the File or Drive you wish to share.
- Page 29 Full: This will allow other users on your network to read, modify, move and delete any information in the shared drive or file. You can further restrict their privileges by entering a user name and password. Depends on Password: This will allow you to set both Read Only and Full access on the shared file or drive.
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Page 30: Windows 2000
Windows 2000 After you have installed and configured your Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card, Windows 2000 will automatically enable file… The only item that needs to be altered is your workgroup settings. All the computers on your network must have the same workgroup name but different computer names. -
Page 31: Windows Xp
In the “Computer Name:” field, type a name that is different from the other PCs on your network. Then, in the “Workgroup” field, type the name that you are using to identify your network. This will be the same on each computer on your network. - Page 32 Select the “Computer Name” tab. Click Change... to rename the computer. Enter a new computer name and workgroup name. Click OK when finished. Restart your computer. Configuring File and Print Sharing...
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card does not work properly after the driver is installed. Reinsert the 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card into the slot. A beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted. Go to the Device Manager and make sure the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless LAN Adapter exists under the network adapters device node. -
Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions How fast can I access my network? The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card supports all IEEE 802.11a data rates of 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps and Turbo Mode at 72 Mbps. What is the range for network access,and how reliable is the connection? The range for network access is approximately 100 meters (300 feet) indoors and 300 meters (1,000 feet) outdoors. -
Page 35: Regulatory And Warranty
Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Actiontec’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither... - Page 36 Electronics warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates that will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be available for download at the Actiontec web site, www.actiontec.com. Actiontec Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Actiontec Electronics’...
- Page 37 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. Return the product to: In the United States: Actiontec Electronics, Inc...
- Page 38 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.