ActionTec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual

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9Chapter 2 Wireless Networking Basics☞Note:An additional computer can be connected to the AccessPoint in this configuration via USB cable.Creating a W

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11Installing the Access PointBefore InstallingBefore installing the Access Point, be aware that this device can subject the user toelectrical shock. F

12Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual☞Note:Do not use the Ethernet cable included with the AccessPoint to connect to a computer. This E

13Setting Up theAccess PointThe Access Point is a ready-to-use device. Its factory default settings allow the userto access the wireless network after

14Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual4. The Actiontec AP Wizard software loads. When complete, click Finish.5. From the desktop, launc

15Chapter 4 Setting Up the Access PointConfiguring the Access PointOnce an access point is selected in the Actiontec AP Wizard, the WebConfiguration U

16Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual ESSID is the network name assigned to the wireless network. The factorydefault setting is “ACTIO

17Chapter 4 Setting Up the Access Point128-bit WEP requires one key of 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal digitconsists of alphanumeric characters ra

18Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualAccess ControlIn the “Access Control” screen, the user can block clients from using the AccessPoin

1Table of Contents1Introduction 3Package Contents 3Minimum System Requirements 3Access Point Features 4Technical Support 62Wireless Networking Bas

19Chapter 4 Setting Up the Access PointIP AddressIn the “IP Address” screen, the Access Point can be set up with DHCP (DynamicHost Configuration Proto

20Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualChange Admin PasswordTo c hange the Access Point’s password, select Change Admin Password in the

21TroubleshootingThis chapter details some potential problems that may occur while using theAccess Point, and solutions to overcome them. Also include

22Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualCan I connect a DSL or Cable Modem to the Access Point?Yes, if the modem has an Ethernet port.Can

23Setting Up Static IPTo communicate directly with the Access Point from a computer on the network (touse the Web Configuration Utility, for example)

24Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel.4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-c

25Appendix A Setting Up Static IP5. The “Network” window appears. In the "The following network componentsare installed" list box, locate an

26Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual7. In the IP Address tab, activate “Specify an IP Address” by clicking on the cir-cle. When active

27Appendix A Setting Up Static IPWindows Me1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.2. From the menu that appears, sele

28Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.5. The “Network” window appears.

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29Appendix A Setting Up Static IP6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Click IP Address.7. In the IP Address tab, activate “Specify an IP Address

30Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualWindows 20001. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.2. From the me

31Appendix A Setting Up Static IP4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.5. In the “Network and Dial-

32Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General,thenclick Properties.7. The “

33Appendix A Setting Up Static IP9. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.10. In the General tab, activate “Use the following IP

34Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualWindows XP1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.2. From the menu

35Appendix A Setting Up Static IP4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections.5. In the “Network Connections” window,

36Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General,thenclick Properties.7. The “

37Appendix A Setting Up Static IP9. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.10. In the General tab, activate “Use the following IP

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3IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec 11Mbps Access Point. This Access Point isthe simplest way to create a wireless network for your ho

39SpecificationsGeneralStandardsIEEE 802.3 (10BaseT)IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)IEEE 802.11b (Wireless)LAN10/100 RJ-45 port (1)USB port (1)SpeedLAN Etherne

40Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualTopologyStar (Ethernet)LED IndicatorsPower, Activity, Wireless, LAN, USBEnvironmentalPower InputEx

41NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,

42Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual☞Note:To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require-ments, the antenna used for this transmitt

43Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) thatthis hardware product will be free from defects in

44Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITHTHIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF

45Limited WarrantyACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITSTESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALF

4Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualAccess Point FeaturesThe Access Point has a series of LEDs on its front panel, and a series of port

5Chapter 1 IntroductionUSB LEDThe USB LED glows green when the Access Point is successfully connected to acomputer with a USB cable.Rear PanelThe Acce

6Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualTechnical SupportActiontec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-p

7WirelessNetworking BasicsWireless networking connects computers to each other using radio signals ratherthan wires. This allows users the freedom to

8Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless Access Point User ManualAll of the wirelessly networked computers (also known as clients) communicatewith each other throug