ActionTec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User's Guide

54 Mbps WirelessPC CardUser Guide0530-0309-000

9Installing the Software6. Click Finish to continue to complete the driver installation. Note: InWindows ME, the device manager will show a warning i

10Installing the Software2. Insert the PC Card Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive3. In the “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen that appears, select t

11Installing the SoftwareWindows 20001. After you have installed the PC Card, your computer will display the“Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Click

12Installing the Software4. When the appropriate driver is found, click Next.5. Since the driver does not have a digital signature from Microsoft, a w

13Installing the SoftwareWindows XP1. After installing the PC Card, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” willappear. Insert the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless

14Installing the Software6. Right-click on the Networks icon in the task bar and select “View AvailableWireless networks” from the pop-up menu.6. Sele

15Installing the Configuration UtilityInstalling the Configuration UtilityWindows 98, 98SE, Me, and 20001. After the system restarts, insert the Actio

16Setting Infrastructure ModeWindows 98, 98SE, Me, and 2000This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 54 Mbps WirelessPC Card in In

17Setting Infrastructure Mode3. Once finished, click OK.4. SecurityUsually, infrastructure mode is used as an environment where Access Pointsare insta

18Setting Infrastructure Mode2. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab select the network you wish to connectto. Click Configure from the “Available networ

1Table of Contentsl. Introduction 2ll. Technical Support 3lIl. Operating Modes 4IV. Installing the PC Card 6V. Installing the Software 7Windows 98 and

19Setting Infrastructure Mode4. The “Wireless Network Connection Properties” screen will appear. ClickOK.5. You can also specify the types of networks

Windows 98, 98SE, Me, and 2000To configure the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless PC Card, click the right mousebutton on the Wireless icon, then click on Conf

Setting AdHoc Mode21Network Connection:AdHoc.3. You can optionally set up other properties, but because the duration of theAdHoc network tends to be l

22Setting AdHoc ModeWindows XP1. Bring up the settings screen again by right-clicking on the networks icon inthe task bar and select “View Available W

23Setting AdHoc Mode3. Select the “This is a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network, wirelessaccess points are not used” option and click OK.4. You can

24Configuring File and Print SharingYou can establish a network that will allow you to share files and printers. This isan easy method to set up a net

25Configuring File and Print Sharing4. In the following screen, select “File and printer sharing for MicrosoftNetworks” from the given list and click

26Configuring File and Print Sharing7. Click on the Configuration tab. This will take you back to the screen fromstep 2. In the “Primary Network Logon

27Configuring File and Print Sharing9. After your computer has restarted and you entered a password and username, you must enable a file or drive for

28Configuring File and Print Sharing11. Next, you need to share your printer. On your desktop, click Start, Settings,and Printers.12. Right-click on t

2IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC card. ThisWireless PC Card is easy to setup and easy to use. If you’re tired o

29Configuring File and Print Sharing13. The next step will be to enable the sharing by selecting the Share As. Thiswill automatically insert a default

30Windows XP1. Open the System Properties window by right clicking the My Computericon and selecting Properties.Configuring File and Print Sharing3. I

31Configuring File and Print Sharing2. Select the “Computer Name” tab. Click Change... to rename the computer.3. Enter a new computer name and workgro

32TroubleshootingThis section provides solutions to common problems that may arise during the installationand operation of the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wirel

33Frequently Asked Questions1. 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

34Regulatory and WarrantyNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

Regulatory and Warranty35from shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever islonger.Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants t

36Regulatory and Warrantytracking of the package. The repaired or replaced item will be shipped toCustomer, at Actiontec Electronics’ expense, not lat

Regulatory and Warranty37INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FORLOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OFINFORMATION OR

3Contacting Technical SupportActiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performance products. If you need assistance, t

4Operating ModesThe Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card can be set to operate in one of twomodes: AdHoc mode or Infrastructure mode.AdHoc ModeWhen conf

5Operating ModesInfrastructure NetworkYou may reconfigure the 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card at any time by following thesteps in this manual.

6Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card1. Your computer can be on or off, it will not affect the installation process. Locate anavailable Type II or

7Installing the SoftwareWindows 98 and 98SE1. Upon restarting Windows, the “New Hardware Found” window will appear.2. Insert the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wir

8Installing the Software4. A screen will display location options to look for the driver. Make sure thebox next to “CD-ROM drive ” is checked and clic