ActionTec 802EAG User Manual

Solutions for the Digital Life™User Manual54 MbpsWirelessEthernet AdapterModel #: HWE05490-01Firmware version: 1.31 (Utility version: 1.3)

8Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualConnecting the Adapter to a networkNow that your Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter h

9Installing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter3. Plug the other end of the Yellow cable into the Ethernet port locatedon the back of the

10Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualConfiguring the A ctiontec54Mbps Wireless EthernetAdapterHow to configure the A ctiontec 54 M

11Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter3. When the following screen appears, click Next to continue.4. When the following screen

12Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Manual6. The 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Configuration Utility willscan for any Wireless Ether

13Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter9. To change the Ethernet Settings, click on IP Settings, enter the appropriate values and

14Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Manual11. Once completed, and you Apply your changes, the following screen willappear. Enter the Use

15Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter3. When the following screen appears, begin configuring your 54 MbpsWireless Ethernet Adap

16Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualChannel: This is the radio channel that the Ethernet Adapter will operateon, if you experience

17Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter5. Click on IP Setting to modify the Ethernet Adapter’s TCP/IP settings.Here you can confi

iTable of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1Features 1Package Contents 1System Requirements 2Contacting Technical Support 2Getting to Know the 54

18Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Manual6. Click on Security to modify the 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter’sAdministrator ID and Pas

19Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterRestore Settings: By clicking this option, you will restore the EthernetAdapter’s settings

20Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualTo properly configure your Macintosh Computer for configuring the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless E

21Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter3. When the Network preferences screen displays, make sure you haveselected Built-in-Ether

22Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Manual3. When the following screen appears,begin configuring your 54 MbpsWireless Ethernet Adapter.T

23Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterChannel: This is the radio channel that the Ethernet Adapter will operateon, if you experi

24Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Manual5. Click on IP Setting to modify the Ethernet Adapter’s TCP/IP settings.Here you can configure

25Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter6. Click on Security to modify the Ethernet Adapter’s Administrator IDand Password. When c

26Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualRestore Settings: By clicking this option, you will restore the EthernetAdapter’s settings fro

27TroubleshootingTroubleshooting/Frequently AskedQuestionsThis section will help you solve potential problems with installation and opera-tion of the

IntroductionCongratulations on becoming the owner of the A ctiontec 54 Mbps Wireless EthernetAdapter.Your Wireless Ethernet Adapterprovides bridging c

28Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualThe Configuration Utility won’t open.Make sure that you have a network adapter installed on t

29TroubleshootingCan I use this 54 Mbps (802.11g) Wireless Ethernet Adapter to connect tothe 802.11b Access Point?Yes, this Ethernet Adapter can conne

30Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualGlossary802.11b - A wireless networking products standard defined by the IEEE that callsfor w

31GlossaryStatic IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in anetwork.Subnet Mask - The method used for separating IP networks i

32Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualSpecificationsSoftware Specifications8

33SpecifcationsPhysical SpecificationsEnclosure.Length: 3 3/4 inchWidth: 3 1/4 inchHeight: 1 1/4 inchVisual indicators.Power: ON/OFF Ready indicator;S

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualNoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found t

35NoticesNote: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide aseparation d

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Manual36Limited WarrantyHardware: Ac tiontec Electronics,Inc.,warrants to the end user (“Customer”) t

37Limited WarrantyTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE

2Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterSystem RequirementsTo use the Wireless Ethernet Adapter,you must have the following:PC with an open Ethern

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Manual38ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYOTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTH

39Limited WarrantyGoverning Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State ofCalifornia, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of law

3Getting to know the 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterGetting to Know the 54 Mbps WirelessEthernet AdapterFront Panel The front panel provides the us

4Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualRear PanelThe rear panel contains the ports for the unit's data and power connections.Fi

5Understanding your Wireless NetworkUnderstanding yourWireless NetworkWireless local area networks (WLAN) perform the exact same functions as wiredloc

6Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter User ManualWhat is Infrastructure Mode?Infrastructure mode is a networking framework by which devices co

7Installing the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterInstalling the A ctiontec 54 Mbps Wireless EthernetAdapterThis equipment is designed with ut