Actiontec electronic HWE05490-01 user manual Introduction1, Features, Package Contents

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Introduction1

Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Your Wireless Ethernet Adapterprovides bridging capabilities between your Wireless LAN (local area network) and one or more personal computers, gaming consoles, or other Ethernet-ready devices such as printers and storage devices.

This User Guide will show you how to set up the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter, customize its configuration to get the most out of your network. The Ethernet Adapter s compliant with the 802.11g specifications and requires that you have a Wireless Router, Access Point, or any other compatible wireless device.

Features

802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge

10/100Base-T Ethernet

DHCP Client

DHCP Server

Configurable through HTML browser

Package Contents

Make sure the following items came in this package:

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter with antenna

Power Cord

Yellow Ethernet Cable

This User’s Manual on the Installation CD-ROM

Quick Start Guide

Introduction 1

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Contents Wireless Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents Features Package ContentsIntroduction1 Contacting Technical Support System RequirementsFront Panel Getting to Know Mbps Wireless Ethernet AdapterPower WirelessEthernet ResetRear Panel AntennaWhat 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 How fast is the wireless network? Configuration Utility won’t openConfiguration Utility will not recognize my password Don’t see the changes I made through Configuration UtilityHow do I make a HEX-based WEP key? What is WEP?Glossary7 Glossary Software Specifications Specifications8Environmental Operating Range Physical SpecificationsPower Requirements Power DissipationRegulatory Compliance Notices Page Limited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Page Limited Warranty