Actiontec electronic HPAP108T manual Using Configuration Utility, Locate Device

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Configuration Utility

Once the Wireless Network Extender has been properly connected and installed according to the Quick Start Guide, the user can further configure the Extender using the Actiontec MegaPlug Wireless Configuration Utility. The Utility also provides information about the network. After installing the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive, the Utility starts up automatically and appears on the desktop. See the follow- ing sections for more information about the Utility’s capabilities.

Across the top of the window are additional options: Locate Device, Setup Wizard, IP Setting, Wireless Setting, Factory Default, Device Info, and Management.

Locate Device

Clicking Locate Device causes the Utility to search for Wireless Network Extenders available on the Homeline network. A list of available Extenders will appear in the window, as shown in the figure above.

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Contents Wireless Network Extender Table of Contents Setting Up Static IP Address Setting Up File and Printer SharingSpecifications Limited WarrantyFeatures Introduction1Wireless light flickers green when the Extender is active System RequirementsGetting to Know the Network Extender What is HomePlug? Power LightTechnical Support Actiontec Electronics, Inc 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CAPhone USA Installing the Wireless Network Extender Installing the Configuration UtilityPlugging in the Extender Page Connecting a Wireless Computer to the Homeline Network This page left intentionally blank Using Configuration Utility Locate DeviceSetup Wizard IP SettingWireless Setting Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyDisabled WPA-PSK Factory Default Device InfoManagement Using the Web Configuration Interface Wireless Station List System SummaryExtender Administration System PropertiesIP Settings Wireless NetworkWireless Security Hide Ssid BroadcastChannel WEP 64 bits WEP 104/128 bitsWEP 128/152 bits Wireless Advanced Settings Data Rate Adjust the Network Extender’s data rate herePage MAC Filtering Backup/Restore Settings Restore Settings from a Backup FileFirmware Upgrade RebootThis page left intentionally blank Troubleshooting TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions YesWhich wireless cards will work with the Extender? This page left intentionally blank Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 SEPage 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text boxSetting Up Static IP Address Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Setting Up Static IP Address 192.168.0.2 Windows XP Page Setting Up Static IP Address 192.168.0.2 Setting Up File Printer Sharing File SharingWindows XP Page Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Page Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Page Click OK. a System Settings Change window appears. Click Yes Page Printer Sharing Page Specifications a WirelessGeneral Frequency Band GHz ~ 2.5 GHz ModulationLED Indicators Power, WirelessEnvironmental Carrier ModulationAccess Point GlossaryPage Appendix B Glossary This page left intentionally blank Regulatory Compliance Notices ModificationsClass B Equipment Miscellaneous Legal Notices All other names are the property of their respective ownersLimited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty