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. [. . . ] 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?The access point's range depends on the environment. 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. I lost the installation CD for my PC Card. 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. First, disable any network adapters installed on your computer. 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. These can also prevent Internet connections. 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. Can I use an 802. 11g PC Card to connect to an 802. 11b access point?Yes, an 802. 11g PC Card can connect to an 802. 11b access point. Will cordless phones interfere with the PC Card?The 802. 11g PC Cards use 2. 4 GHz frequency. If your cordless phone uses this frequency, problems may occur. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]