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User Manual 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card.
3 Introduction Congratulations for purchasing of the 54Mbps Wireless PC Card! Your Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card provides a single PC Card solution for connecting to Wireless-B (802.11b) and WIreless-G (802.11-g) networks. Whichever standard you encounter, your Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card is ready to connect.
4 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual • Low power consumption . Package Contents Before you begin the installation of your Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card, make sure you have the following items : • Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card.
5 Installation This chapter describes how to install the Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card. Please refer to the appropriate section : • Microsoft Windows XP users: refer to “Windows XP Installation Instructions,” below. • Microsoft Windows 2000 users: refer to “Windows 2000 Installation Instructions” on page 7.
6 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual 3. Slide the 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card completely into the PCMCIA CardBus slot. When it is properly inserted, a sound should be heard, the Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and the following screen appears.
7 Chapter 2 Installation 8. Click the Finish button. A pop-up message tells you that your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card is now ready to use. This completes the installation instructions for computers running Windows XP.
8 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual 3. Slide the 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card completely into the PCMCIA CardBus slot. When it is properly inserted, a beep should be heard, the Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and the following screen appears.
9 Chapter 2 Installation 5. Make sure that “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recom - mended)” is selected. 6. In your computer’s CD-ROM drive, insert the drivers CD supplied with your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card. 7. Click the Next button.
10 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual 8. Uncheck Floppy disk drives . Only CD-ROM drives should be checked. 9. Click the Next button. Windows finds the driver for your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card and displays the following screen. 10. Click the Next button.
11 Chapter 2 Installation not passed Windows Logo testing. If this screen does not appear, then go to Step 12 . 11. Click Yes to continue. The wizard installs the software, a beep sounds, and the following message appears. 12. Click the Finish button.
12 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual Windows ME Installation Instructions To install the Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card on a computer running Microsoft WIndows ME, use the following procedure: 1. Locate an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA CardBus slot on your computer.
13 Chapter 2 Installation 4. Make sure that “Automatic search for better driver (Recommended)” is selected. 5. In your computer’s CD-ROM drive, insert the drivers CD supplied with your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card.
14 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual Windows 98 and 98SE Installation Instructions To install the Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card on a computer running Microsoft WIndows 98 or Windows 98SE, use the following procedure: 1. Locate an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA CardBus slot on your computer.
15 Chapter 2 Installation 4. Click the Next button. The following screen appears. 5. Make sure that “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” is selected. 6. In your computer’s CD-ROM drive, insert the drivers CD supplied with your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card.
16 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual 7. Click the Next button. The following screen asks where you want Windows to search for driver files. 8. Uncheck every selection except CD-ROM drive . 9. Click the Next button. Windows finds the driver for your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card and displays the following screen.
17 Chapter 2 Installation 10. Click the Next button. Windows will install the software. During this step, WIndows may prompt you for the WIndows 98 CD-ROM. If it does, replace the drivers CD with your Windows 98 CD. After the files are copied, a beep sounds, and the following message appears.
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19 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card. Overview After you install your Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card, you are ready to configure it using the Action tec configuration utility program.
20 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual If you hold your mouse pointer over the icon, the transmit and receive rates appear, along with the name of the current configu - ration profile. You can also To configure your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card, you select the appropri - ate parameters in the Action tec Configuration Utility screen.
21 Chapter 3 Configuration Card’s encryption security feature. See page 27. • IBSS lets you select an IBSS channel. See page 29. • Domain lets you select IEEE 802.11d support and a country or domain. See page 31. • About shows version information for the network driver, configu - ration utility, and 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card firmware .
22 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual main screen) • View and change advanced configuration parameters (displays the Configuration tab in the main screen) • Enables or disables WEP en.
23 Chapter 3 Configuration State In the Status tab, the State field shows the state of your computer with the wireless network. Possible values for this field are: • AdHoc: Your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card is operating in peer-to- peer mode. This field also shows the virtual MAC address used by computers participating in an AdHoc network.
24 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual • Not Associated : Your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card has not found any network with which to associate. Current Tx Rate This field shows the current transmit rate of the current association. Current Channel This field shows the channel on which the connection is made.
25 Chapter 3 Configuration Rescan Button Click the Rescan button to force your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card’s radio to rescan all available channels. If the PC Card’s link quality or signal strength is poor, rescanning can be used to push the radio off a weak Access Point and search for a better link with another Access Point.
26 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual ters, you can save them in the profile named in this field by clicking the Apply button. You can also create additional profiles by typing a name in the Profile Name field.
27 Chapter 3 Configuration Your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card operates in one of two types of net - works, specified in the Network Type field of the Configuration tab: Peer-to-Peer and Access Point . Clicking the down arrow at the right of this field displays the available types.
28 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual To enable encryption, click the down arrow at the right of the Encryption field, select either 64 bit or 128 bit and click the Apply but - ton. After enabling an encryption method, specify encryption keys, as described in the following sections.
29 Chapter 3 Configuration alphanumeric or hexadecimal characters. When you click one of these buttons, the cursor appears next to Key 1 . • For 64-bit encryption, type exactly 5 alphanumeric or 10 hexadec - imal characters in each of the four key fields.
30 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual cate. If you specified Access Point as the network type in the Configuration tab, selecting a channel in this tab has no effect until you change the Network Type to Peer-to-Peer .
31 Chapter 3 Configuration 802.11d Support The Domain tab lets you specify one of three levels of 802.11d support. If you specify None , you must choose the county in the Countries/Domains field that corresponds to your location. Your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card operates according to the standards set by the appropriate regulatory agency.
32 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual that provides information on the channels, frequencies, and power lev - els permitted in your location.
33 Configuring File and Printer Sharing This chapter describes how to establish a network that will allow you to share files and printers. This is an easy method to set up a network in your home or small office. Windows XP 1. Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties .
34 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual 4. Under Computer Name , enter a new computer name. 5. Under Workgroup , enter a workgroup name. 6. When you finish, click OK . 7. Restart your computer. Windows 2000 1. After you install and configure your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card, Windows 2000 automatically enables file sharing.
35 Chapter 4 Configuring File and Printer Sharing 2. In the System Properties window, click the Network Identification tab. The System Properties dialog box appears.
36 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual 3. If the Workgroup name is already the same as all the other comput - ers on your network, you do not need to change it and you can click OK. If it is not the same, click Properties . The Identification Changes dialog box appears.
37 Chapter 4 Configuring File and Printer Sharing 3. In the Configuration tab, click the Add button. The Select Network Component Type dialog box appears.
38 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual 5. Select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks and click OK . 6. In the File and Print Sharing dialog box, be sure both the selections have a check mark beside them. If not, click on the box next to each statement.
39 Chapter 4 Configuring File and Printer Sharing • Computer Description : Enter any description you like. Traditionally, the location name or main user’s name is entered. 9. Click the Configuration tab to redisplay the Configuration dialog box. 10.
40 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual and password. Enter whatever user name and password you would like, but write them on a sheet of paper, as they will enable you to access your network. 14. Using Windows Explorer, find a file or drive you want to share.
41 Chapter 4 Configuring File and Printer Sharing 16. Click Shared As . This allows other users on your network to see the file or drive you selected. 17. Select the Access Type : Read Only : This selection lets other users on your network view and read the file or drive you selected.
42 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual A Properties dialog box appears for the printer you selected. 21. In the Share tab, enable the sharing by selecting Shared As .
43 LED Your Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card has one light-emitting diode (LED) indicator. This indicator shows the link status. • When your 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card is associated with a client, the LED remains ON.
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45 Troubleshooting In the unlikely event you encounter a problem using your Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card, refer to the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter to resolve your problem. 1. My computer does not recognize my 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card.
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47 Uninstalling If you no longer wish to use your Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card, you can uninstall it. Refer to the appropriate section : Windows XP Instructions To uninstall the Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card on a computer run - ning Microsoft WIndows XP or 2000, use the following procedure: 1.
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49 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
50 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual 1 . This device may not cause harmful interference; 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interfer - ence that may cause unwanted operation.
51 Limited Warranty Hardware : Action tec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in work - manship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Action tec Electronics or its author - ized reseller.
52 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual non-compatibility is caused by a “bug” or defect in the third party’s product or from use of the software product not in accordance with Action tec Electronics published specifications or user guide.
53 Limited Warranty ICS’ OPTION. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, .
54 Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card User Manual tion of liability for personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the dura - tion of the applicable written warranty.
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