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Table of Contents

l. Introduction 2

ll. Contacting Technical Support 3

lll. Installing the Adapter Hardware 4

lV. Installing the Adapter Software 6

Windows 98 SE 6

Windows ME 9

Windows 2000 11

V. Configuring the Adapter 15

Encryption 16

Vl. Configuring the AdHoc Feature 17

Vll. Configuring File and Printer Sharing 18

Vlll.Troubleshooting 25

lX. Notices 27

X. Warranty 30

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Page Table of Contents l. Introduction 2 ll. Contacting Technical Support 3 lll. Installing the Adapter Hardware 4 lV. Installing the Adapter Software 6 V. Windows 98 SE 6 Windows ME 9 Windows 2000 11 Configuring the Adapter 15 Encryption 16 Vl. Configuring the AdHoc Feature 17 Vll. Configuring File and Printer Sharing 18 Vlll.Troubleshooting 25 lX. Notices 27 X.
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l Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter. This Wireless Adapter is easy to use and easy to setup. If you’re tired of dealing with all those messy wires just to connect a laptop to your home network, then take your networking to the next level with the Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter.
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Installing the Adapter Hardware 1. Switch off the computer and all connected peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the computer power cord from the wall outlet. lll 3. Remove the computer’s cover. Refer to the documentation that came with your computer for instructions. CAUTION: Always discharge static electricity before handling the adapter. You can discharge static electricity by touching a grounded metal structure, or by using a commercially available grounding strap.
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Installing the Adapter Software 3. Insert the Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select CD-ROM Drive, then click Next. Windows 98 SE 1. After you install the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter, turn on your computer. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears. Click Next. lV lV 4. Windows locates the “AEIWLNIC.inf”driver file. Click Next to install the driver software. 2. In the next window, select Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next.
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. The “Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Properties” window appears. (Note: The “SSID” must be the same as the “ESSID” on your home gateway or access point. See the documentation that came with your home gateway or access point for more information.) Click OK to complete the installation process. 7. To activate the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter’s software, you must restart your computer. Click OK in the “System Settings Change” window to restart.
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2. The “Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Properties” window appears. (Note: The “SSID” must be the same as the “ESSID” on your home gateway or access point. See the documentation that came with your home gateway or access point to access its “ESSID” value.) Click OK. 4. To activate the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter’s software, you must restart your computer. Click OK in the “System Settings Change” window to restart. If this window does not appear, restart your computer manually.
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2. In the next window, select Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next. 4. Windows locates the “AEIWLNIC.inf” driver file. Click Next to install the driver software. lV lV 3. Insert the Actiontec PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select CD-ROM Drive, then click Next. 12 Installing the Adapter Software 5. The “Wireless LAN Configuration Utility” window appears. (Note: The “SSID” must be the same as the “ESSID” on your home gateway or access point.
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6. If you have configured any encryption capabilities in your home gateway or access point, complete the following screen accordingly, then click Next. Configuring the Adapter After you install the software for the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter, a status icon appears in the system tray on the lower right side of your desktop, as shown in the figure below. PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Status Icon You will not be automatically connected to a network, however. To configure the PCI 802.
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4. After you enter the appropriate SSID value, click Apply and then OK. The PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter is now able to connect to your home gateway or access point. If your home gateway or access point is connected to a DSL or cable modem, test your wireless connection by opening your Internet browser and surfing the Web. Note: There are two colored bars on either side of the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter Status icon. When the bars are green, your wireless connection is strong.
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Configuring File and Printer Sharing 4. The “Select Network Service” window appears. Select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks from the “Models” list box, and then click OK. If you use a home gateway or access point, you can establish a network allowing you to share files and printers. This is an easy method to set up a network in your home or small office. Follow these steps to set up file and print sharing: Windows 98 SE and Windows Me 1.
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10. The “File Share Screen Properties” window appears. Select Sharing, then click Shared As. This will enable other users on your network to see the file or drive selected. Select an Access Type, as explained below. Vll Vll 7. Click on the Configuration tab. In the “Primary Network Logon:” text box, located just above the “File and Print Sharing” button, ensure Client for Microsoft Networks is selected (see the first figure on page 18).
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Depends on Password: Allows you to have both Read Only and Full Access files on the shared file or drive. The level of access will depend on the passwords you enter in the appropriate field. When you finish, click Apply, then OK. 13.Enable sharing by selecting Share As. A default name for the printer will be created in the Share Name text box. Set a password for the printer at this time if you want to restrict printer use on the network.
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3. The “Identification Changes” window appears. In the Computer Name: text box, enter a name for your computer. This computer name must be different from all other computer names on the network. In the Workgroup text box, enter the network name. This network name must be the same for every computer on your network. Click OK to return to the “Network Properties” window, then click OK again to restart your computer. Troubleshooting You are experiencing slow or erratic network performance.
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The PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter installs as an unknown device. The Windows Add Hardware Wizard was unable to locate the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter drivers. You may have had no CD or the wrong CD inserted in the CD-ROM drive, or the Installation CD may not have been ready when the wizard looked for the drivers. To solve this problem, remove the PCI 802.11b Wireless Adapter from your computer and repeat the installation procedure.
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X Canadian Department Of Communications (CDOC) Requirements for End Users: Note: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means the equipment meets certain telecommunications network requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that connection to the line is allowed by the local telecommunications company.
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Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc., Limited Warranty Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller.
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ACTIONTEC ELECTRONCS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD.