User manual ACTIONTEC 802CTG

[. . . ] 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Model #: 802CTG User Manual Solutions for the Digital LifeTM Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Getting to Know the PC Card Technical Support 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 Setting Up the PC Card 3 Using the Wireless Configuration Utility Opening the Utility Window Using the Wireless Configuration Utility 5 11 11 12 4 Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 23 23 24 A Specifications General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental 27 27 27 28 28 Glossary Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices 29 33 33 33 34 Limited Warranty 35 i Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card. The PC Card provides a single PC card solution for connecting to version "b" (11 Mbps 802. 11b) and version "g" (54 Mbps 802. 11g) wireless networks. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the home office or small business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents s s s Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Installation CD (includes user manual) Start Here guide Minimum System Requirements A laptop computer with the following: s CD-ROM drive, available Type II 32-bit CardBus slot, and at least 500 kb of free disk space s Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me), 2000, or XP TCP/IP network protocol installed s s s 200 MHz (or faster) processor 64 Mb of RAM 1 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual Features s s s IEEE 802. 11b and 802. 11g standards conformity 11 and 54 Mbps wireless network compatibility 64-, 128-, and 256-bit WEP wireless security support (256-bit WEP supported only with 256-bit WEP compatible access points and wireless gateways/ routers) s s s WEP, WPA, WPA_PSK, and 802. 1x support 32-bit CardBus performance PC Card hot swapability with Plug-and-Play connectivity support Getting to Know the PC Card This section contains a quick description of the PC Card's external features. Activity Light The Activity light displays the PC Card's current send/receive status. [. . . ] As a last resort, uninstall the Configuration Utility, then reinstall it. In the "Preferred SSID" text box of the "New Connections" window (see page 15), make sure the SSID is the same as the SSID of the other computers trying to join the Ad Hoc network, and the data transmitting and receiving streams are using the same encryption scheme between the PC Card and the other computers. Also, make sure the static IP address of the other computers are different (for example, one computer might have a static IP address of 168. 190. 0. 10, while another computer has a static IP address of 168. 190. 0. 11). 23 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual Note: To share files between the two computers, they must have the same Workgroup name, and file/folder sharing must be enabled. The PC Card is not connecting to the Internet in Infrastructure mode. First, make sure the PC Card is connected to an access point or wireless gateway/ router. If WEP security is enabled, the PC Card must have the same WEP keys entered as the access point or wireless gateway/router. Also, make sure the TCP/ IP properties of the computer in which the PC Card is inserted are configured properly. Finally, go to the Control Panel of the computer and select "Network" or "Network and Dial-Up Connections. " Right-click on the wireless connection corresponding to the PC Card and select "Properties. " When the "Connection Properties" window appears, highlight "Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)" from the list box and click "Properties. " When the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" window appears, click in the "Obtain an IP address automatically" circle to activate. Reboot the computer. Frequently Asked Questions How far can I be from an access point and maintain a connection?Indoor range is approximately 91 meters (300 ft. ) or more; outdoor range can reach up to 533 meters (1750 ft. ). The rated speed of the wireless network under optimal conditions is 54 Mbps. This speed does vary, depending on distance from the access point and the amount of attenuation (physical barriers such as walls, glass, etc. ) the wireless signal must go through. New CDs can be purchased for $6. 95 each by calling our Technical Support Department at 1-888-436-0657. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting My PC Card seems to be installed correctly and it says that it is getting a link, but I can't access the internet. If these adapters were installed prior to the PC Card, they may be preventing an Internet connection. If using Windows XP, right-click on My Network Places, then click Properties in the next window to ensure no network bridges are installed on the computer. When I plug the PC Card into my PCMCIA slot, nothing happens or it detects and goes away. The PC Card slot must support 32-bit Type II PC CardBus (check with the computer manufacturer to confirm). If so, try shutting off the computer and restarting with the PC Card already plugged into the PC Card slot. Different cordless phones use different frequencies, and generally include a label stating which frequency they use. If problems with interference caused by your cordless phone occur, try changing the channel of your wireless network. Any wireless device using the 2. 4 GHz frequency can cause wireless interference. The effect of the physical environment can have varying effects on signal strength and quality. The denser an object (a concrete wall compared to a plaster wall, for example), the greater the interference will be. [. . . ] Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec 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' option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifications. [. . . ]