Actiontec electronic HWE05490-01 Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter on Macintosh OS/X

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Restore Settings: By clicking this option, you will restore the Ethernet Adapter’s settings from a file on your PC’s hard drive.

Restore to Default Settings: By clicking this option, you will restore the Ethernet Adapter to it’s factory shipped settings.

Firmware Upgrade: By clicking this option, you will carry out an Upgrade to the latest Firmware revisions for your 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

Once all you changes have been completed, click on Apply to continue.

Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter on Macintosh OS/X

The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter can be configured to operate on an Apple Macintosh with an Operating System that supports and includes the TCP/IP protocol and has a working Ethernet LAN Card. Configuration is performed by using a Web Browser.

Note: The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter does not include a Configuration Utility that runs on the Macintosh’s OS/X or earlier Operating Systems.

Prior to launching the Web Interface, the computer must be configured to a Static IP address, this address must be similar to the default IP address for the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Actiontec recommends using 192.168.0.5.

Wireless Ethernet Adapter IP Address : http://192.168.0.240

Computer’s suggested IP Address : http://192.168.0.x

Where (x), can be any value ranging from 2 to 254 excluding 240 which is used by the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter

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Contents Wireless Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Features Package ContentsIntroduction1 Contacting Technical Support System RequirementsPower Getting to Know Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterWireless Front PanelRear Panel ResetAntenna EthernetWhat is Adhoc Mode? Understanding your Wireless NetworkBasic Service Set BSS What is Infrastructure Mode?Adapter Installing the ActiontecConnecting the Adapter to a network Installing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Configuring the Actiontec 5 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Starting the Web Interface Default Username admin Default Password adminConfiguring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter on Macintosh OS/X Page Starting the Web Interface under Macintosh OS/X Page Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Configuring the Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter Page Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Configuration Utility will not recognize my password Configuration Utility won’t openDon’t see the changes I made through Configuration Utility How fast is the wireless network?How do I make a HEX-based WEP key? What is WEP?Glossary7 Glossary Software Specifications Specifications8Power Requirements Physical SpecificationsPower Dissipation Environmental Operating RangeRegulatory Compliance Notices Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Page Limited Warranty