Page 2 - Table of Contents; Notices
1 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 Package Contents 3 Minimum System Requirements 3 Access Point Features 4 Technical Support 6 2 Wireless Networking Basics 7 Creating a Wireless Network 7 Extending a Wired Network 8 3 Installing the Access Point 10 Before Installing 10 Connecting the Access Point...
Page 4 - Introduction; Package Contents; Action; Minimum System Requirements
3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Action tec 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. We’ve worked hard to make this Access Point the simplest, most convenient way to createa wireless network for your home office or small business. If you want to take yourcomputing to the next level, the Action tec ...
Page 5 - Access Point Features; Front Panel
4 s All computers included on the wireless network must have wireless net-working capabilities Access Point Features The Access Point has a series of LEDs on its front panel, and a series of ports on itsrear panel. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these featuresbefore installing ...
Page 6 - intermittently when there is wireless activity.; Rear Panel; The Power Port is used to connect the Access Point’s Power Adapter.; Antenna Jack; The Antenna Jack connects the Access Point to its antenna.; Reset Button
5 intermittently when there is wireless activity. Rear Panel The Access Point has a Power Connector, A LAN (Ethernet) Port, an Antenna Jack,and a Reset button on its rear panel. LAN Port The Ethernet (LAN) port is used to connect the Access Point to a hub or routerwith the Gray Crossover Ethernet ca...
Page 7 - Technical Support
6 Technical Support Action tec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high- performance products. If you need assistance, the Action tec Technical Support Department is available to provide professional support 24 hours a day, every day,except major holidays. Action tec El...
Page 8 - Creating a Wireless Network
7 WirelessNetworking Basics Wireless networking connects computers to each other using radio signals ratherthan wires. This allows users the freedom to move around and work anywherewithin the range of the wireless network. A wireless network consists of two ele-ments - Clients and Access Points. • A...
Page 9 - Extending a Wired Network; To add wireless networking to an established wired network:
8 All of the wirelessly networked computers (also known as clients) communicatewith each other through the access point, which acts as a wireless hub. Extending a Wired Network To add wireless networking to an established wired network: 1. Connect the access point(s) to the wired network. This is us...
Page 10 - Creating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer; To create a wireless network from a single computer:
9 Creating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer It is also possible to connect an access point to a single computer, instead of a networkhub. This method can be used to share the computer’s Internet connection among thewireless clients, and is a common way to use a wireless network in the home....
Page 11 - Before Installing; Important; Connecting the Access Point; This may take up to 30 seconds
10 Installing the Access Point Before Installing Before installing the Access Point, be aware that this device can subject the user toelectrical shock. Follow the guidelines in this manual and the manuals of any otherequipment used during the installation. Failure to do so may result in injury ordam...
Page 12 - Placing or Mounting the Access Point; Note
11 2a. If connecting to a Router, hub or switch for wireless network usage or foradministration of an access point (using the Web Configuration Utility tochange an access point’s settings, for example), plug one end of GrayCrossover Ethernet cable (included in this Quick Start Kit) in the LAN porton...
Page 13 - included with the
12 Setting Up theAccess Point The 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point is shipped ready for immediate use. Its factorydefault settings allow the user to access the wireless network after making a fewadjustments to the wireless clients to recognize its pre-programmed SSID. You should note however that in it...
Page 14 - Reset
13 Your connection to the Access Point should be established and you are readyto access to the unit’s control panel. Accessing & Using The Control Panel Making Sure Your Computer Can Talk To The Access Point . The Access Point’s control panel has an internal IP address of 192.168.0.240 whichenab...
Page 16 - Basic Settings; ESSID
15 Basic Settings Click on the “Basic Settings” selection and the “Basic Settings” page will appear. This menu allows you to change the Wireless Network Name (ESSID*) , from its default value, change the Operating Channel**, and enable one of several available security options*** . * ESSID is the ne...
Page 17 - NOTE; Authentication Type; Do not enable this feature
16 64-bit WEP uses a key made from of five hexadecimal digit pairs. A hexadeci- mal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0-9 or A-F.An example of a 64-bit WEP key is: 4E-A3-3D-68-72. To create a set of 64-bit WEP keys, enter five hexadecimal digit pairs into the desired Key textb...
Page 18 - NOTE: Client and server must have the same secret word.
17 The " Both " setting allows stations to use either authentication mode . WEP 802.1x Security The 802.1x protocol is a collection of security features intended primarily forenterprise computing environments. It simplifies management by applying thesame authentication protocol for wired and...
Page 19 - See the previous section “802.1x Security” for an; WPA; PSK String word is case sensitive.; Next
18 WPA Security The WiFi Protected Access (WPA) protocol is a collection of interoperable security enhancements intended for use in both consumer and enterprise settings. It is aforward-compatible subset of the upcoming 802.11i security standard that greatlyimproves on the WEP security standard. WPA...
Page 20 - Advanced Settings
19 and WPA is enabled. If you wish to enable 802.1x, continue to step 4 of this proce-dure. To Enable WPA with 802.1x: 4. Enter the radio server's IP address in the Server Address box - This address is obtained from the administrator of the radio server. 5. Enter the port number . The normal default...
Page 22 - Information
21 NOTE : Ensure the MAC Address entered is in the correct format (i.e., six sets of two hex- idecimal numbers separated by colons). A properly formatted MAC address would be thefollowing: 00:20:ea:08:00:17 If an incorrectly formatted MAC address is entered, an error message stating that aninvalid M...
Page 23 - physically resetting the access point; Save and Restart
22 2. Be sure to enter password a second time in the Re-enter New Password text box, 3. Click Apply . If you want to disable the password mode after it has been activated, you must select the " Restore Default " button on this page. If you receive the Access Point after it has had a password...
Page 24 - To Upgrade Your Access Point’s Firmware; Upgrade; NOTE: Do Not Cycle Power Until Upload Is Fully Completed!; Associated Stations
23 the 802.11 Wireless networking protocols. Before you do this, you must download the desired upgrade image files fromthe Actiontec web site ( www.actiontec.com ) to a selected folder on your com- puter. The files will be downloaded to you in a self-extracting ZIP format.Before returning to your ac...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting & FAQs; Troubleshooting; There are several possible solutions when this occurs:; My Web browser can’t access the Access Point’s Control Panel; Appendix A “Setting Up Static IP”; Frequently Asked Questions; How far can I be from the Access Point and still connect?
24 Troubleshooting & FAQs This chapter details some potential problems that may occur while using theAccess Point, and solutions to overcome them. Also included here are frequentlyanswered questions and their respective answers. Troubleshooting My computer’s THE ACCESS POINT Wizard doesn’t locat...
Page 29 - Setting Up Static IP; Start; button in the lower left corner.; Settings
28 Setting Up Static IP Configuring your Access Point via a direct connection to your computer requiresthat you set up what’s known as a “static IP address” on your computer’s Ethernetconnection. You may also need a static address if you’re “talking” to the Access Pointvia a switch or router that’s ...
Page 30 - Another menu appears. Select; Control Panel; When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click; Network
29 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel . 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network .
Page 31 - The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Select; IP Address
30 5. The “Network” window appears. In the "The following network components are installed" list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP . 6. The “TCP/IP Properties” window appears. Select IP Address .
Page 32 - In the Network window, click; OK; The computer restarts. The IP address on the computer is changed.
31 7 . In the IP Address tab, activate “Specify an IP Address” by clicking on the cir- cle. When active, a black dot will appear in the circle. If the circle already con- tains a black dot, leave it alone . 8. Enter the following numbers in the “IP Address” text box: 192.168.0.2 Don't include the pe...
Page 33 - Windows Me; From the desktop, click on the
32 Windows Me 1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings . 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel .
Page 37 - up Connections; In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click; Local Area; . A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection.
36 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections . 5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection . A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, l...
Page 38 - The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select; click; The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click; General; click
37 6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General , then click Properties . 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General . 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double- click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) .
Page 40 - Windows XP; From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner.; Connect To
39 Windows XP 1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Connect To . .
Page 41 - When the
40 3. When the Connect To sub-menu window appears, select the Show All Connections option.
Page 42 - NetworkConnection; window appears. Right click on Local; Area; and select; The
41 4. The NetworkConnection window appears. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties . 5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears.
Page 44 - Specifications; tec 54Mbps Wireless Access Point; Security; Aptitude
43 Specifications Action tec 54Mbps Wireless Access Point Networking Solution Featuring Scalability and Security Action tec's 54Mbps Wireless Access Point sets the standard for next-genera- tion high performance, secure, manageable, and reliable wireless local areanetworks (WLANs). This powerful dev...
Page 45 - Usability; Features; Security features also support 128 bit encryption WPA
44 neously. Dynamic rate shifting enables the fastest possible connections. AutoNetwork Connect keeps users connected to the network even while roaming. Usability It is cost effective, simple to install and use. Appropriate for placement abovedrop-down ceilings and under raised floors. Equipped with...
Page 46 - Radio output 17.2 dBm; Data Rates
45 Specifications Interface 10/100 Ethernet LAN Port -RJ45 Power (external adapter supplied) Wireless - IEEE 802.11b Radio output 17.2 dBm - IEEE 802.11g Radio output 11.1 - 16.6 dBm 11 Channels in the U.S.A (13 in Europe) Data Rates 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g Operating Range Indoors: U...
Page 49 - Regulatory Compliance Notices; Class B Equipment; Modifications; ction
48 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in...
Page 50 - exposure compliance require-
49 + Note : To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require- ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed toprovide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all personsand must not be co-located or operating in conjunction withany other antenna or transmitter. For questions r...
Page 51 - Limited Warranty
50 Limited Warranty Hardware: Action tec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials,under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchasefrom Action tec Electronics or its authori...
