User manual ACTIONTEC 802UIG

[. . . ] 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Model #: 802UIG User Manual Solutions for the Digital LifeTM Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Technical Support 1 1 1 2 2 2 Understanding the Wireless Network Ad Hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode 3 3 4 3 Setting Up the Adapter 4 Using the Wireless Configuration Utility Opening the Wireless Configuration Utility About Link Status Site Monitor View Available Networks Exit Hide Systray Icon 5 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 5 Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 17 17 18 A Specifications General Wireless Operating Range LED Indicators Environmental 21 21 21 22 22 B Using the Adapter with Windows XP Connecting to an Unsecured Access Point Connecting to a Secured Access Point 23 23 25 Glossary Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices 29 33 33 33 34 Limited Warranty 35 i Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual This page left intentionally blank. ii Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter. The 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter features the latest wireless technology and security protocols to keep your data accessible and secure. This easy-to-set-up, easy-touse product is perfect for the mobile, home, or small office computer user. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter is one of the keys to your success. [. . . ] It should start working again. 20 Specifications General Model Number 802UIG (54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter) A Standards IEEE 802. 11b/g (Wireless) Certification FCC Part 15 CE (available for products purchased in Europe) Frequency Band 2. 4 - 2. 4835 GHz Interface USB Plug-N-Play (compatible with USB 1. 1 and 2. 0) Data Rate 802. 11b: up to 11 Mbps 802. 11g: up to 54 Mbps (when used with USB 2. 0 only) Data Encryption 64- and 128-bit WEP compatible WPA WPA_PSK 802. 1x Wireless Operating Range Indoors Up to 91 M (300 ft. ) Outdoors Up to 533 M (1750 ft. ) 21 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual LED Indicators Power (PW), Link Activity (LK) Environmental Operating Temperature 0º C to 65º C (32º F to 149º F) Storage Temperature -20º C to 85º C (-4º F to 185º F) Operating Humidity 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Storage Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 22 Using the Adapter with Windows XP B This appendix details connecting the USB Adapter to a wireless network on a computer running Windows XP. Connecting to an Unsecured Access Point If the Adapter has been properly installed, a pop-up box showing the name of the available access point appears. To connect to an another unsecured access point: 1. Locate the wireless network (double computer) icon corresponding to the Adapter by moving the cursor over the network icons in the system tray. When the correct icon is located, a dialog box similar to the one below appears. 2. Once the correct icon is located, right-click on it and, from the menu that appears, select View Available Wireless Networks. 23 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 3. The "Wireless Network Connection" window appears. From the "Available wireless networks" list box, select the network (or SSID of the access point or wireless router/gateway) with which to connect. 4. Activate the box next to "Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure" by clicking in it to cause a check mark to appear. Click Connect. Note: If Windows XP SP1 is not running on the computer, the check mark will not appear and connection with an unsecured network will automatically appear. The Adapter is connected to an unsecured wireless network. 24 Appendix B Using the Adapter with Windows XP Connecting to a Secured Access Point To connect to a secured access point: 1. Locate the wireless network (double computer) icon corresponding to the Adapter by moving the cursor over the network icons in the system tray. When the correct icon is located, a dialog box similar to the one below appears. 2. Once the correct icon is located, right-click on it and, from the menu that appears, select View Available Wireless Networks. 25 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 3. The "Wireless Network Connection" window appears. When the window below appears, make sure the check box next to "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" is activated. 5. Select the SSID or access point to connect to, then click Configure. 26 Appendix B Using the Adapter with Windows XP 6. The "Wireless Network Properties" window appears. The name of the network selected in step 5 is displayed in the "Network Name" text box. 7. From the Wireless Network Properties window, select the type of network authentication from the "Network Authentication" menu list. The choices include: Open - Open authentication allows any wireless station to communicate with the access point. In general, security is improved when using this method. Shared - In Shared authentication mode, the client is required to have the secret key in order to authenticate with the access point. 27 Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 8. From the Wireless Network Properties window, select the type of data encryption used on the access point. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]