Actiontec electronic HWE05490-01 user manual Installing the Actiontec, Adapter

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Installing the Actiontec

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54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet

 

Adapter

 

This equipment is designed with utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electronic equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be followed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

Physical installation of the 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter

For best performance, and range, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter needs to be placed in a flat horizontal position with the antenna extended up as shown below:

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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