Actiontec electronic HWE05490-01 user manual

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5.Click on IP Setting to modify the Ethernet Adapter’s TCP/IP settings.

Here you can configure the IP address used by the Ethernet Adapter, you can specify whether you are using a Static IP or a DCHP address provided by a server in your network. These options will not go into effect until the Ethernet Adapter is rebooted.

LAN IP: Click on the option better suited for your needs.

Fixed IP: Check this box to use the IP settings specified on this page. Obtain Automatic IP: Check this box to use the IP settings specified by a DHCP server on your network.

Note: Due to a limitation of the Macintosh operating system, the 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter must be configured to Obtain Automatic IP in order to connect to the network and the Internet.

Address: Enter the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask address, this specifies the number portion of an IP address. The default value for the 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter is: 255.255.255.0.

Gateway: Enter the IP address for the gateway that connects you to the Internet.

Note: Make sure you record the current settings prior to changing the current configuration. We recommend keeping the factory defaults if you are not sure.

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

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Contents Wireless Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Introduction1 FeaturesPackage Contents System Requirements Contacting Technical SupportWireless Getting to Know Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterPower Front PanelAntenna ResetRear Panel EthernetUnderstanding your Wireless Network What is Adhoc Mode?What is Infrastructure Mode? Basic Service Set BSSInstalling the Actiontec AdapterConnecting 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 Default Username admin Default Password admin Starting the Web InterfaceConfiguring 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 Don’t see the changes I made through Configuration Utility Configuration Utility won’t openConfiguration Utility will not recognize my password How fast is the wireless network?What is WEP? How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?Glossary7 Glossary Specifications8 Software SpecificationsPower Dissipation Physical SpecificationsPower Requirements Environmental Operating RangeRegulatory Compliance Notices Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Page Limited Warranty