Actiontec 802UIG, 802UIG-1 Owner's Manual
54 Mbps
Wireless
USB Adapter
User Manual
Version 1.1
Solutions for the Digital Life
™
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
Package Contents 1
Minimum System Requirements 1
Features 2
Technical Support 2
2 Understanding the Wireless Network 3
Ad Hoc Mode 3
Infrastructure Mode 4
3 Setting Up the Adapter 5
4 Using the Wireless Configuration Utility 11
Opening the Wireless Configuration Utility 11
About 12
Link Status 13
Site Monitor 14
View Available Networks 15
Exit 16
Hide Systray Icon 16
5 Troubleshooting and FAQs 17
Troubleshooting 17
Frequently Asked Questions 18
A Specifications 21
General 21
Wireless Operating Range 21
LED Indicators 22
Environmental 22
B Using the Adapter with Windows XP 23
Connecting via Windows XP 23
Connecting via Windows XP SP2 28
Uninstalling the Adapter
(Windows XP and 2000) 28
Glossary 33
Notices 37
Regulatory Compliance Notices 37
Modifications 37
Miscellaneous Legal Notices 38
Limited Warranty 39
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter. The 54
Mbps Wireless USB Adapter features the latest wireless technology and security
protocols to keep your data accessible and secure. This easy-to-set-up, easy-touse product is perfect for the mobile, home, or small office computer user. If you
want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless
USB Adapter is one of the keys to your success.
This User Manual will show you how to set up the 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
and customize its configuration to get the most out of your wireless network. The
54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter is compliant with the 802.11g specifications and
requires a wireless access point, router/gateway, or any other compatible
wireless device.
Package Contents
s Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
s USB cable
s Installation CD (includes user manual)
s Quick Start guide
Minimum System Requirements
A computer with the following:
s USB connector (USB 1.1, 2.0 compatibility)
s Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Millennium Edition (Me), 2000, or XP
s TCP/IP network protocol installed
s Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 5.0 (or higher)
s 64 MB (or more) of RAM
s 200 MHz (or faster) processor
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Features
s IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards conformity
s USB interface (USB 1.1 [11 Mbps max.], 2.0 [54 Mbps max.] compatible)
s WEP, WPA, WPA_PSK, and 802.1x support
Technical Support
Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-performance, highquality products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department
is available all day every day to provide professional support.
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.
760 N. Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
United States
Technical Support
Phone: (USA) 1-888-436-0657
(UK) 0845-65-80411
E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php
Internet: www.actiontec.com/support
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Understanding the Wireless Network
Wireless local area networks (WLAN) perform the exact same functions as wired
local area networks (LAN). Each computer in the WLAN uses a data radio device to
connect to the network, and all computers in the network share the same frequency and method for identifying wireless devices. Wireless local area networks differ
from wired local area networks only in their operating mode. The two operation
modes are Ad Hoc and Infrastructure.
Ad Hoc Mode
Ad hoc mode is a networking framework by which wireless devices or stations
communicate directly with each other, without the need for an access point or
wireless router/gateway.
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Ad hoc mode is also called peer-to-peer mode or independent basic service set
(IBSS). This mode is useful when communicating among many computers locally
without the need to connect to printers or file servers on a wired LAN.
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Infrastructure Mode
Infrastructure mode is a networking framework where devices communicate
with each other by first going through an access point or wireless router/gateway.
Infrastructure mode lets wireless devices communicate with each other or with a
wired network.
Two types of service can exist while in infrastructure mode:
Basic Service Set (BSS) - An access point connected to a wired network and a
set of wireless stations.
Extended Service Set (ESS) - A set of two or more basic service sets forming a
single subnetwork.
Note: Corporate WLANs require infrastructure mode to use
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services such as file servers or printers.
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Setting Up the Adapter
The instructions that follow in this chapter parallel the steps contained in the
Actiontec Connection 1-2-3® setup utility, which provides a visual, step-by-step guide
to setting up the USB Adapter. It is recommended the user run Connection 1-2-3
first, before attempting any other procedures.
Caution: Do not plug in the Adapter until instructed during the
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installation procedure.
1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer. Connection
1-2-3 starts automatically. Temporary files and drivers for the Adapter are
loaded onto the hard drive, then the first Connection 1-2-3 screen appears.
Read the onscreen instructions, then click Next.
Note: If Connection 1-2-3 does not start automatically, click
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Start from the desktop, then select Run. Type d:\c123.exe
(with “d” representing the drive letter of the computer’s CD-
ROM drive) in the “Open” text box, and click OK.
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Adapter
2. Get the USB cable and Adapter from the box, then click on Next.
3. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the port on the front of the
Adapter, then click Next.
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4. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port located on the back of
the computer.
Note: After plugging in the Adapter to the computer, wait for the
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“Add New Hardware Wizard” to complete before clicking Next.
Click Next.
5. If using Windows XP or XP Sevice Pack 2, follow the steps in the following
screen. Otherwise, click Next to continue.
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Adapter
Note: For systems running Windows 98 SE, the Windows 98 SE
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Installation CD may need to be accessed during the installation process. If this occurs, a window will appear, asking for the
Windows 98 SE Installation CD. Remove the Connection 1-2-3
CD from the CD-ROM drive, replace it with the Windows 98
SE Installation CD, then, when finished, remove it and put the
Connection 1-2-3 CD back in the CD-ROM drive.
6. Connection 1-2-3 detects the Adapter. Click Next.
7. When the Adapter is successfully detected, make sure the Power light
(PW) glows steadily orange. The Link Activity light (LK) may blink, as well.
Click Next.
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8. The congratulations screen appears. Click Next.
9. Read the onscreen instructions, then click Finish.
Reboot the computer. The USB Adapter is now ready to use. For additional config-
uration options, see chapter 4, “Using the Wireless Configuration Utility.” If using
Windows XP, see Appendix B, “Using the Adapter With Windows XP.”
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Using the Wireless 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
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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 wireless 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)
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Note: Depending on the operating system, the Utility icon may
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not appear in the system tray. A shortcut icon for the Utility will,
however, appear on the desktop.
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