Actiontec electronic 802UIG user manual Using the Wireless, Configuration Utility

Using the Wireless	4
Configuration Utility

To monitor the wireless network to which the USB Adapter is connected, as well as check or adjust wireless network settings, use the Wireless Configuration Utility. This Utility offers the ability to check wireless network signal strength, connect to a wireless network, and many other options.

☞Note: If the computer is using the Windows XP Wireless Configuration Utility, the Actiontec Wireless Configuration Utility cannot be used. To use the Actiontec Utility, disable the XP Utility by right-clicking on the appropriate network icon in the system tray, then selecting Status from the menu that appears. In the next window, click Properties. In the next window, make sure the check box next to “Use Windows to configure my wire- less network settings” is deactivated (no check mark).

Opening the Wireless Configuration Utility

To open the Utility, go to the right-hand corner of the desktop. In the system tray (where the clock is located), right-click on the Actiontec Wireless Configuration Utility icon (shown in the red circle, below)

☞Note: Depending on the operating system, the Utility icon may not appear in the system tray. A shortcut icon for the Utility will, however, appear on the desktop.

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