ActionTec USB Wireless Adapter 802UI3(b) User Manual

User Manual11 MbpsWirelessUSB Adapter

7Chapter 2 Setting Up the USB Adapter9. When the next window appears, connect the smaller end of the USB Cable in theport on the front of the Adapter,

8Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual11. If Ye s (Windows XP is running on the computer) was selected in step 10, thewindow below appear

9Chapter 2 Setting Up the USB Adapter13. When the next window appears, follow the onscreen instructions. In the“Connect to Wireless Networks” window o

10Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual13. When the Adapter has finished connecting, a “Congratulations” windowappears. Click Next throug

11Using the WirelessLAN Monitor Utility☛Important:This Utility is for Wireless USB Adapter “A” (see step4 on page 4). If using Wireless USB Adapter “B

12Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualUsing the Wireless LAN MonitorAfter double-clicking on the Wireless LAN Monitor icon, the Wireles

13Chapter 3 Using the Wireless LAN Monitor UtilityInfrastructure - When Infrastructure is selected, the Adapter is connected to arouter, gateway, or a

14Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualStatisticsClicking Statistics in the Wireless LAN Monitor window causes the “Statistics” tabto app

15Chapter 3 Using the Wireless LAN Monitor UtilitySite SurveyClicking Survey Site in the Wireless LAN Monitor window causes the “SurveySite” tab to ap

16Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualEncryptionClicking Encryption in the Wireless LAN Monitor window causes the‘Encryption” tab to app

iTable of Contents1Introduction 1Package Contents 1Minimum System Requirements 1Safety Precaution 1Technical Support 22Setting Up the USB Adapter

17Chapter 3 Using the Wireless LAN Monitor UtilityDefault KeyWhen 64 Bit or 128 Bit encryption is selected, the “Default Key” text box activates.Click

18Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualAdvancedClicking Advanced in the Wireless LAN Monitor window causes the “Advanced”tab to appear. T

19Chapter 3 Using the Wireless LAN Monitor UtilityPower SaveClicking in this check box enables Power Save mode. Activate Power Save whenusing the Adap

20Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualWindows XPWhen using the Adapter with a computer running Windows XP, the Wireless LANUtility Monit

21Using the Wireless LANConfiguration Utility☛Important:This Utility is for Wireless USB Adapter “B” (see step4 on page 4). If using Wireless USB Adap

22Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualUsing the Wireless LAN Configuration UtilityAfter clicking on Advanced Configuration, the Wireless

23Chapter 4 Using the Wireless LAN Configuration UtilityCurrent ChannelThe Current Channel text box displays the channel in which the Adapter is cur-r

24Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualConfigurationThe Configuration tab features a number of settings related to the network con-nectio

25Chapter 4 Using the Wireless LAN Configuration UtilityTransmit RateThe Tr ansmit Rate text box sets the rate of packets being sent across theAdapter

26Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualEncryption (WEP security)Clicking the arrow next to the “Encryption” text box reveals a list box w

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27Chapter 4 Using the Wireless LAN Configuration UtilityAboutClicking About in the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility window causes the“Link” tab to a

28Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualWindows XPWhen using the Adapter with a computer running Windows XP, the Wireless LANUtility Monit

29ReferenceThis appendix contains information about various topics, including accessinginformation about your Windows computer.Locating Computer Infor

30Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless PC Card User ManualLocating Windows Operating System FilesIf the operating system files reside on the hard drive of the c

31Appendix A Reference4. Click the down arrow next to the “Look in” text box and select MyComputer from the list that appears.5. Click Search Now.6a.

32Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless PC Card User ManualWindows XP1. From the desktop, click Start.2. Select Search, then For Files and Folders.3. The “Search

33SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberGxxxxxxx-00 (Actiontec Wireless USB Adapter)StandardsIEEE 802.11b (Wireless)CertificationFCC, CEFrequency Band2.40

34Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User ManualOutdoors100~300M (330~1000 ft.)EnvironmentalPower InputUSB power onlyOperating Temperature0ºC to 55º

35GlossaryAccess Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access pointcan also act as a bridge between wireless clien

36Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless PC Card User ManualFirewallPrevents users outside the network from accessing and/or damaging files orcomputers on the net

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter. ThisWireless USB Adapter features the latest wireless technology and

37Appendix C GlossarySubnet MaskA set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP addressnumbers used within a particular network

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39NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,

40Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause unwante

41Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) thatthis hardware product will be free from defects in

42Actiontec Symmetrical Integrated Access Device User ManualTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLEDWITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE

43Limited WarrantyNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR ITANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN-

44Actiontec Symmetrical Integrated Access Device User ManualGoverning Law:This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the Stateof Californi

2Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualTechnical SupportActiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-perform-

3Setting Up theUSB AdapterThe instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the ActiontecInstallation Buddy™,which provides a visual guide

4Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual3. In the next window, click in the check box next to Wireless USB Adapterand click Next.4. The nex

5Chapter 2 Setting Up the USB Adapter5. The next window appears. Read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.6. When the next window appears, read

6Actiontec 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User ManualIf Other Brand was chosen in step 2, the following window appears. Read theinstructions concerning