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Actiontec electronic 802EAG User Manual

54 Mbps
Wireless Game Adapter
Model #: 802EAG
User Manual
Ver 1.0
Solutions for the Digital Life
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Introduction

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Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter. The Adapter provides bridging capabilities between a wireless LAN (local area network) and one or more gaming consoles or other Ethernet-ready devices, such as printers or storage devices.
This manual shows you how to set up the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter and customize its configuration to get the most out of the wireless capabili­ties of your gaming console. It’s especially useful for playing online and multi-player games, all without the hassle of running cables. The Adapter is compliant with the
802.11g specification and requires a wireless router, access point, or compatible wire-
less device.

Package Contents

Make sure the following items came in this package:
s Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter* with antenna
s Power Cord
s Yellow Ethernet Cable
s Utility CD (includes this manual)
s Quick Start Guide
* This product may also be referred to as “Ethernet Adapter.”
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Features

s Fully compliant with 54 Mbps 802.11g standard
s Backward compatible with 802.11b wireless networks
s Supports Infrastructure and Ad Hoc modes
s Supports 64- and 128-bit WEP security
s Detachable antenna
s Web-based Configuration Utility and Windows Configuration Utility

System Requirements

For Configuration Utility
s IBM compatible-system with 200 MHz Pentium processor, 64 MB of RAM, CD-
ROM drive, and available Ethernet network adapter
s Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP
s TCP/IP network protocol installed
For Usage
s Sony PlayStation 2 with Ethernet port, Microsoft Xbox
s Online or network-capable game
s 802.11b/g compliant wireless router (for online gaming)
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Chapter 1 Introduction

Getting to Know the Adapter

This section contains a quick description of the Adapter’s external features.
Front Panel
The Adapter’s front panel contains two lights (LEDs): Power and Wireless.
Power Light
The Power light glows green when the Adapter is powered on, and remains off (or dark) when no power is present.
Wireless Light
The Wireless light glows solid green when the Adapter is connected to a wireless network, and remains off (or dark) when not connected to a network. When the Wireless light flickers, data traffic is moving across the wireless network.
Rear Panel
The Adapter’s rear panel contains three ports (Power, Antenna [unlabeled], and Ethernet), as well as the Reset button.
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Power Port
The Power port is used to connect the Adapter to an electrical wall outlet via the Power cord.
Antenna Port
The Antenna port (an RP-SMA connector) allows the user to connect various types of antenna to the Adapter. The antenna included in the Adapter package connects to the Antenna port.
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet Port is used to connect the Adapter to a computer or gaming con­sole via the yellow Ethernet cable.
Reset Button
The Reset button is used to restore the Adapter’s factory default settings. To do this, press the Reset button for 15 seconds.

Technical Support

Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-performance 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
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 device in the WLAN uses a data radio device to connect to the network, and all devices 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 used when playing heat-to-head games, in which all the par- ticipants are playing against each other in the same room, or at least within range of the wireless network adapters.
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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. With this type of network, and a router connected to the internet, online games can be played, with participants in the same room and/or across the internet.
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.
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Connecting the Adapter

This chapter details the steps involved in connecting the Adapter to a game console or computer, including installing the antenna and connecting the yellow Ethernet cable and black Power cord.
Note: The Adapter is designed with the utmost care for the
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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 be fol­lowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

Connecting the Adapter

To connect the Adapter to a network:
1. Get the Adapter from the package.
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2. Get the yellow Ethernet cable from the package. Plug one end of the cable
in Ethernet port on the back of the Adapter. When seated properly, the cable will “click” in the port.
3. Plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on
the back of the game console (Xbox, PlayStation 2, etc.) or computer. When seated properly, the cable will “click” in the port.
4. Get the black Power cord from the package. Plug the smaller end into the
Power port on the back of the Adapter.
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3. Plug the larger end of the black Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
When connected properly, the Adapter’s “Power” light glows solid green.
The Adapter is now connected to the network. For best performance, the Adapter should be placed in on a flat surface in a horizontal position with the antenna extended up, as shown below:
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