Actiontec W1000 User Manual

W1000 / Actiontec

54 Mbps Wireless Module

Model #: W1000

User Manual

Version: 0.1

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction

Package Contents
Minimum System Requirements
Features
Getting to Know

2 Using Advanced Setup

Accessing Advanced Setup
Wireless Settings
Wireless MAC Authentication
Wireless Advanced Settings

3 Setting Up a Network

Wireless

4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions

a Reference

Locating Computer Information
Locating Windows Operating System Files

b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer

Windows 98 SE
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Windows XP

c Computer Security

Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem
Gateway Security
Computer Security
Electronic Security

d Specifications

General
Wireless Operating Range
LED Indicators
Environmental

Notices

Regulatory Compliance Notices
Modifications
Miscellaneous Legal Notices

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Module W1000. This Wireless Module is used
with Actiontec ADSL model M1000 series. This easy-to-use product is perfect for the home office or small
business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Module

W1000 is sure to be one of the keys to your success.

Package Contents

s Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Module
s Installation CD
s Quick start guide
s Technical support card

Minimum System Requirements

s Active DSL service
s Computer with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection, or USB connection

s Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows NT 4.0,

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 7.1 and above

s Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher ( 4.7

recommended)

s TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer

Features

s Plug-and-Play installation support for systems with Windows operating systems (98, 98SE, Me,

2000, and XP)

s Web-based configuration setup
s Default configuration backup restore
s FTP upgradeable

s Web download support
s 802.11b/g support

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Getting to Know

This Wireless Module W1000 contains two indicator lights (LEDs) on its front panel.

Front Panel

Power Light

The Power light indicates power is applied.

Wireless Light

The Wireless light illuminates when the module is activated for wireless use.

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Using Advanced Setup

This section contains information concerning setting up the advanced features of the Gateway, such as
wireless settings, remote management, and Web site blocking, using the Gateway’s Web Configurator.

Accessing Advanced Setup

To access the Web Configurator’s Advanced Setup screens:

1. Open a Web browser. In the “Address” text box type: http://192.168.0.1then press Enter on the

keyboard.

2. The “Main Menu” screen appears. Select Setup/Configuration.

3. In the “Set Up/Configuration” screen, read the instructions, then select Advanced Setup from the menu

on the left side.

Wireless Settings

To access the Gateway’s wireless configuration screens, select Wireless Settings from the menu on the left
side of the “Set Up/Configuration” screen.

This generates the “Wireless Settings” screen.

Wireless

To activate the Gateway’s wireless radio, click in the circle next to On. To turn off wireless radio, click in
the circle next to Off.

ESSID

ESSID is the network name assigned to the wireless network. The factory default setting is “ACTIONTEC.”

Although Actiontec recommends keeping the default value intact, the ESSID value can be modified, using
any combination of alphanumeric characters (i.e., A-Z, a-z, 0-9). All wireless-capable computers included
on the Gateway’s wireless network must have this same ESSID value. (For the Actiontec 802.11b/g
Wireless PC Card, the ESSID value must be the same as the SSID value.)

Channel

Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Gateway communicates. In the United States, use
channels 1-11. (The factory default value is set to 9.)

Security

There are four wireless security options: Off, WEP, WEP+802.1x, and WPA. The latter three options are
different types of wireless security.

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Off

Selecting Off disables wireless security. Selecting this option allows any computer with wireless
capability and the correct ESSID value to join the wireless network.

WEP

Selecting the security option “WEP” in the Wireless Settings screen generates the “WEP Key” screen.
Here, the authentication type, encryption level, and WEP keys are entered to activate WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) security encryption for the wireless network.

Authentication Type - There are three authentication types: Open, Shared, and Both. Open
authentication allows any wireless-enabled device to recognize the network, even if the WEP key is
invalid. Shared allows only wireless-enabled devices with the correct WEP key to recognize the network.

64-bit WEP - 64-bit WEP requires one or more keys, each key comprising five hexadecimal pairs. A
hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 64-bit

WEP key is: 4E-A3-3D-68-72. To create a set of 64-bit WEP keys, activate one or more keys by clicking

in the appropriate circles, then enter five hexadecimal digit pairs in each activated Key text box (Key 1-,
Key 2-, Key 3-, Key 4-). After activating 64-bit WEP on the Gateway, a computer with wireless
capability can join the network only if these same keys are entered in the computer’s wireless encryption
scheme.

128-bit WEP - 128-bit WEP requires one or more keys, comprising 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal
digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 128-bit WEP key is:
3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4 -21-74-5D-B1. To create a 128-bit WEP key, activate Key 1 by clicking
in the appropriate circle, then enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box. After activating 128-
bit WEP on the Gateway, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if this key is
entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.

256-bit WEP - 256-bit WEP requires one or more keys, each key comprising 29 hexadecimal pairs. A
hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. To create a 256-bit WEP
key, activate Key 1 by clicking in the appropriate circle, then enter 29 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key
text box. After activating 256-bit WEP on the Gateway, a computer with wireless capability can join the
network only if this key is entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.

? Note: Not all wireless PC Cards support 128- or 256-bit WEP. Ensure that all PC Cards

installed in the networked computers support 128- or 256-bit WEP before activating.

WEP+802.1x

Activating WEP+802.1x in the Wireless Settings screen generates the “Wireless 802.1x Security
Settings” screen. This setting is for enterprise networks only, and should be accessed by an experienced
information systems specialist.

To set up WEP+802.1x security, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in the “Server IP Address” text
box, and the “Secret” key (for communication between the RADIUS server and the Gateway) in the
“Secret” text box. The “Port” and “Group Key Interval” values should remain the same

WPA

Activating WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) in the Wireless Settings screen generates the “Wireless WPA
Settings” screen.

There are two levels of WPA. The “Group Key Interval,” “Server IP Address,” “Port,” and “Secret” text
boxes, along with the “802.1x” radio button, are enterprise network specific, and should only be accessed
by an information systems professional. See “WEP+802.1x” on the previous page for more
information.“PSK String” is for home network security. To set up a PSK (Pre-Shared Key), click in the

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circle next to PSK String, then enter 8-63 alphanumeric characters in the text box. All wireless-enabled
devices must support WPA and know the PSK to join the network.

Wireless MAC Authentication

Selecting Wireless MAC Authentication in the “Wireless Settings” screen generates the “Wireless MAC
Authentication” screen.

This feature allows the user to control the wireless LAN network by denying or allowing wireless access by
specifying the MAC address of the wireless client(s) allowed or denied access on the wireless network.after
changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent.

Wireless Advanced Settings

Selecting Wireless Advanced Settings in the “Wireless Settings” screen generates the “Wireless
Advanced Settings” screen.

SSID Broadcast

To prevent unknown users from associating with the Gateway’s network (by using “ANY” as an SSID, for
example), disable the Gateway’s SSID broadcast by clicking in the circle next to “Disable.”

802.11b/g Mode

Access to the Gateway’s network can be restricted to wireless clients using either the 802.11b or 802.11g
wireless adapters. Click on the down arrow next to the text box and select the desired option. Actiontec
recommends using the “Mixed” mode (the default option), which enables both 802.11b and 802.11g
wireless clients to join the network.

After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes
permanent.

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