Actiontec Electronics 802CA 802.11a Wireless LAN PC Card User Manual Manual2

Actiontec Electronics Inc 802.11a Wireless LAN PC Card Manual2

Users Manual

1Table of Contentsl.Introduction2ll.Contacting Technical Support3lll.Connecting the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard4lV.Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard5Configuring Windows ME5Configuring theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 7Setting AdHoc Mode8Setting infrastructure Mode10TCP/IPConfiguration12Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard14Configuring Windows 200016Configuring theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card19Setting AdHoc Mode20Setting infrastructure Mode21TCP/IPConfiguration23Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard25VConfiguring File and Print Sharing28Windows ME28Windows 200033VIActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Operating Modes35VIITroubleshooting36VIIIFrequently Asked Questions38Proprietary Notice and DisclaimerUnless otherwise noted, this document and the information herein disclosed are proprietary to Actiontec Electronics, Inc the manufacturer. Any person or enti-ty to whom this document is furnished or who otherwise has possession thereof, by acceptance agrees that it will not be copied or reproduced in whole or inpart, nor used in any manner except to meet the purposes for which it was delivered.The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Actiontec the manufacturer. AlthoughActiontec the manufacturer will make every effort to inform users of substantive errors, Actiontec the manufacturer disclaims all liability for any loss or dam-age resulting from the use of this document or any hardware or software described herein, including without limitation contingent, special or incidental lia-bility.Note:PC is a trademark of IBM Corporation. Windows 98 and 98 SE is a trademark of Microsoft Inc. All other brand or product names and logos used inthis manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Table of Contents????-????-???Page
3Contacting Technical Support2IntroductionActiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performanceproducts. If you should need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Departmentis available 6 am to 11pm Mon - Sun (Mountain Time), to provide professional sup-port.Contacting Technical SupportActiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086Phone: 1-719-884-8300 E-mail: techsupp@actiontec.com Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC card. This Wireless PC Cardis easy to use and easy to setup. If you are tired of all those messy wires needed to con-nect a laptop to your Home network, then take your networking to the next level with theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card. You will be able to have full access to your networkand share files, printers and even your High-Speed Internet access wirelessly from any-where within your home.Package ContentsMake sure the following items came in this package:Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC CardActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Installation CD-ROM This User’s Manual and Quick Start Installation GuideWarranty CardMinimum System RequirementsPC Laptop computer with a 32-bit CardBus slot (PCMCIA Slot) or PC Computer with a 32-bit CardBus slot (PCMCIA) reader.128 MB RAM or greater733 MHz processor or higherMicrosoft Windows 2000/Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 SecondEdition (SE), XP/Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6)Introduction
5Installing the Actiontec 802.11a NetworkingPCCard4Connecting the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard1.Your computer can be on or off, it will not affect the installation process. Locate an avail-able Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot on your laptop. If you are not sure where this maybe, please consult your laptop’s User Manual.2.Insert the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PCCard into the appropriate PCMCIA slot. Yourhardware is now installed.Connecting the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCardConfiguring Windows ME (Millennium Edition) 1.After you have installed the PC Card your computer will display the following dialog box.Choose “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and click Nextto continue.Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card2.Please insert the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Installation CD into yourCD-ROM drive. In the next screen, select the option Search for the best driv-er for your device (Recommended) and select “Removable Media (Floppy,CD-ROM..) then click the Next button.This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules., as well as ICES 003 B / NMB003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.Modifications not expressly authorized by Actiontec Electronics may invalidatethe user's right to operate this equipment.WARNING!!While this device is in operation, a separation distance of at least 20 centimetersmust be maintained between the radiating antenna and the body of all personsexposed to the transmitter in order to meet the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
7Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard6Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard3.When the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard driver has been found, click Next to con-tinue.4.Click Finish to continue, and restart the system to complete driver installation. Note:Once the system is restarted, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card will displaytwo flashing green lights. .Configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card.Configuration of the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card can be done through the Actiontec802.11a configuration utility found in the Windows Control Panel. To launch the configuration utility, go to the Control Panel and double-click on the Actiontec802.11a NIC configuration.The configuration utility allows addition, modification, and deletion of configuration profiles.Select one of the existing configuration profiles under the configuration list to modify or clickNew to add a new configuration profile.
9Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard8Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCardSetting AdHoc Mode.This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard in AdHoc or IBSS mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC CardOperating Modes” for descriptions of AdHoc operation.1.Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address”checkbox is unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline to choosethe values of each field in the configuration window:Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This name mustbe unique. Configuration names are case insensitive.Network name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for AdHoc mode.The SSID for all stations in a single AdHoc name must be the same.Network Connection: AdHoc.Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an AdHocnetwork.Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the AdHoc network must have thesame rate setting.Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally administeredMAC (media access controller) address (LAA). To enter a value in the addressfield, the check box needs to be selected.2.You can optionally set up other properties, but because the duration of theAdHoc networks tends to be limited, Power Saving and Security features arenot typically a requirement. For AdHoc network activity, the Power Savingsand Security features can be disabled. Currently, shared key security is sup-ported in AdHoc mode. Future Actiontec software implementations will pro-vide unique key support.3.Click OK when the properties are set correctly. The system needs to rebootin order for the changes to take effect.Note:In AdHoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If no BSSis found, the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. When otherstations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join that BSSto form an AdHoc network. If a specific set of stations requires AdHoc net-work connectivity, it is recommended to have one station establish a BSS firstbefore configuring the remaining stations. This prevents the scenario of sev-eral stations trying to form a BSS at the same time, which can result in mul-tiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiplestations.
11Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard10Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCardSetting Infrastructure Mode.This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card inInfrastructure mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card OperatingModes” for descriptions of Infrastructure mode.1.Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address” checkbox isunchecked. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the values of each fieldin the configuration window:Configuration Name:This field identifies the configuration. This name must be unique.Configuration names are case insensitive.Network name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11a wireless network. Thisfield ha a maximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the Actiontec 802.11aWireless PC Card connects to the AP(Access Point) with the best signalstrength.Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure)Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of power management options. Theoptions are Off, Normal, and Maximum.Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Atheros turbo mode.1.Usually, infrastructure mode is used as an enterprise environment where APs (AccessPoints) are installed and maintained by IT staff. Much of the data in the enterprise networkis confidential. You must configure security to make sure only stations with appropriatekeys can receive sensitive data. the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card and NDIS driversupport key lengths of 40, 104, and 128 bits. Encryption and decryption keys are pro-vided by the IT staff.
12Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard13Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCardTCP/IPConfigurationAfter configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard, the TCP/IP address for the networkdevice needs to be configured.1.From the Control Panel, launch the Network Properties window. Select “TCP/IPActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard” and click properties. Depending on the type of net-work the station connects to, Gateway and DNS configuration information (DHCP orassigned IPaddress, Gateway or DNS server IPaddress) is usually obtained from the cor-porate IT staff. For a simple demonstration, the station is assigned a static IP address. From“TCP/IP Properties,” Chooses “IP Address” and select “Specify an IPaddress.”Inputand IP address and subnet mask. Assigning an IPaddress and subnet mask allows the sta-tion to interact with the AP or other stations in the same IPsubnet.. Click OK to com-plete the TCP/IP configuration, and restart the system for the changes to take effect. 2.Input and IPaddress and subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and subnet mask allowsthe station to interact with the AP or other stations in the same IPsubnet.. Click OK tocomplete the TCP/IP configuration, and restart the system for the changes to take effect. 2.To determine if the TCP/IPconfiguration has taken place, and to test IP connectivity inAdHoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ping <ip address>” command from the DOSprompt. The DOSprompt is accessed by clicking “Start”, “Programs”, “Accessories”,and “Command Prompt”When a TCP/IPconnection is established, the LinkMon utility can be used to monitorthe Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Status. Refer to section IX for details on the func-tions of LinkMon.
15Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard14Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard3.Click OK to confirm the removal of the device. Restart the system to complete un-instal-lation.2.From the Control Panel, launch System Properties window by clicking on the SYSTEMICON. Select “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard” from the Device Manager and clickRemove to un-install the device.Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card.To remove the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card from your system, use the fol-lowing steps.1.Go to “Start Menu”, click Search “For Files or Folders” and search for the INF File con-taining the “Actiontec” text string under the \WINDOWS\INF folder. Be sure to includesub-folders in the search criteria. When “Atheros5210b.inf” has been found, delete it byright-clicking the file and choose delete.
17Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard16Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCardConfiguring Windows 2000 1.After you have installed the PC Card your computer will display the following dialog box.Click Next to continue.2.Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)” and click Next3.Insert the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.Choose “CD-ROMDrive”, and click Nextto continue.4.When the appropriate Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card driver is found, click Next tocontinue.
19Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard18Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard5.The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card NDISdriver currently does not have a digital sig-nature from Microsoft. Therefore Windows 2000 shows a warning message, click Yes toproceed with the driver installation.6.Click Finish to complete the driver Installation.Configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card.Configuration of the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card can be done through the NetworkControl Panel (NCP) in adapter properties. 1.n the Device Manager, right-click “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card and click proper-ties to access the properties of the adapter.2.Select one of the configurations under the configuration list, and click Modify to showthe “Network Configuration Settings” screen.3.Proceed to “Setting AdHoc” Mode.
21Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard20Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCardSetting AdHoc Mode.This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card inAdHoc or IBSS mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard OperatingModes” for descriptions of AdHoc operation.1.Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address” checkbox isunchecked. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the values of each fieldin the configuration window:Configuration Name:This field identifies the configuration. This name must be unique.Configuration names are case insensitive.Network name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for AdHoc mode. The SSIDfor all stations in a single AdHoc name must be the same.Network Connection: AdHoc.Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an AdHoc network.Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the AdHoc network must have the same ratesetting.Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally administered MAC (mediaaccess controller) address (LAA). To enter a value in the address field, the check box needsto be selected.Setting Infrastructure Mode.This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card inInfrastructure mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card OperatingModes” for descriptions of Infrastructure mode.1.Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address” checkbox isunchecked. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the values of each fieldin the configuration window:Configuration Name:This field identifies the configuration. This name must be unique.Configuration names are case insensitive.Network name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11a wireless network. Thisfield ha a maximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the Actiontec 802.11aWireless PC Card connects to the AP(Access Point) with the best signalstrength.Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure)Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of power management options. Theoptions are Off, Normal, and Maximum.Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Atheros turbo mode.
23Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card22Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card1.Usually, infrastructure mode is used as an enterprise environment where APs (AccessPoints) are installed and maintained by IT staff. Much of the data in the enterprise networkis confidential. You must configure security to make sure only stations with appropriatekeys can receive sensitive data. the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card and NDIS driversupport key lengths of 40, 104, and 128 bits. Encryption and decryption keys are pro-vided by the IT staff.TCP/IPConfigurationAfter configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Networking PC Card, the TCP/IPaddress for the net-work device must be configured.1.Open the “Control Panel” and click “Network and Dial-Up Connections”.2.Find the “Local Area Connection” that is associated with the “Actiontec 802.11aNetworking PCCard, right-click that connection and click properties.3.Select ”Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click properties..
25Installing theActiontec802.11a Wireless PC Card24Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card4.Click “Use the following IP address” and input the IP address and Subnet mask.Assigningan IPaddress and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in infrastructure mode and tohave internet access “Default Gateway” and DNS server” information is also required. IPconfiguration information (DHCP or assigned IPaddress, Gateway and DNS server IPaddresses)is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff.4.After obtaining IP configuration information from the appropriate IT staff, click OKinboth “internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” and “Local Area Connection Properties”to complete the IPconfiguration.5.To determine if the TCP/IPconfiguration has taken place, and to test IP connectivity inAdHoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ipconfig <ip address>” command from theDOSprompt. The DOSprompt is accessed by clicking “Start”, “Programs”,“Accessories”, and “Command Prompt”When a TCP/IPconnection is established, the LinkMon utility can be used to monitorthe Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PC Card Status. Refer to section IX for details on the func-tions of LinkMon.Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card.To remove theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card from your system, use the following steps.1.Go to “Network and Dial-up Connection” In he control Panel.2.Right-click the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard “Local Area Connection” icon andchoose properties.3.Choose “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard” and click Uninstall.
27Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card26Installing theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard4.Click Yes to confirm the uninstallation of the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PC CardInterface.5.To remove the NDIS driver from the OS (Operating system), go to the DeviceManager, right-click “Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PCCard #?,” and choose Uninstall.7.When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for nd delete the driver filesthat reside in the system. To do so, go to the “Start” menu and choose “Search For Filesor Folders” enter “oem*.inf” in the “Search for files or folders named:” field, and enter“Actiontec” in the “Containing text:” field.Click “Search Now”, two files matching these criteria are displayed. Choose the files that have been found and delete them from the system.8.To complete the uninstallation, two driver binary files, “ar5210b.sys” and “athtdint.sys”,should also be removed form the “\WINNT\system32\drivers” folder. If there is a filenamed “athnic.ini” in the “\WINNT\System32\drivers” folder, this file must be deletedas well.
29Configuring File and Print Sharing28Configuring File and Print Sharing4.In the following screen please select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networksfrom the given list.5.In the “File and Print Sharing” screen make sure that both of the selections have a checkmark beside them. If they do not please click on the box next to each statement and thenclick OK.You can establish a network that will allow you to share files and printers. This is an easy methodto set up a network in your home or small office. Please follow these steps to setup file and printsharing:For Windows 98 and ME1.On your computer’s desktop click Start, then select Settings and then select ControlPanel. In the “Control Panel” window double click the Network icon.2.The following “Network” screen should appear. Click the Add button.Configuring File and Print Sharing3.In the “Select Network Component Type” screen, click Service and then click the Addbutton.6.After you have clicked OK you will return to the network screen from step 2. Please clickon the Identification tab (see the first image on page 26). Computer Name: In this field you can type any name you want. (i.e. My Computer, John,CPU654) Do not use the same name for each computer you wish to have on your net-work. Workgroup: This field enables you to set a unique name for your network. This namemust be set up on every other computer you wish to have on your network.Computer Description: You can enter anything you wish. Traditionally, the locationname or main user’s name is used in this field..
31Configuring File and Print Sharing30Configuring File and Print Sharing9.After your computer has restarted and you entered a password and user name, you mustenable a file or drive for sharing. Locate the file or drive you wish to share. (The easiest wayto achieve this is through your Windows Explorer, located in the start menu) Right clickon the File or Driveyou wish to share. In the given menu select Sharing.10.The following screen will appear. Please select Shared As. This will enable other users onyour network to see the file or drive you selected. Then you can chose the Access Type:7.Click on the Configuration tab. This will take you back to the screen from step 2. In the“Primary Network Logon:” box, located just above the “File and Print Sharing” button,make sure that Client for Microsoft Networksis selected. If it is not then click the downarrow and select it from the given list. Click OK.8.A screen will appear asking you to restart your computer. Click Yes to restart the com-puter. If you do not see this screen please restart your computer manually. After yourcomputer restarts you will be asked to supply a User Name and Password. Enter whatev-er you would like but be sure to write down these values, as they will enable you to accessyour network.Read Only: This will allow other users on your network to view and read the file or drive youselected. They will not be able to modify it in any way.
33Configuring File and Print Sharing13.The next step will be to enable the sharing by selecting the “Share As” button. It will auto-matically insert a default name for the Share Name. You may set a password for the print-er at this time if you want to restrict who on the network can use this resource. You mayalso set the default printer settings by modifying information on the other tabs of this win-dow. For Windows 20001.After you have installed and configured your PCCard, Windows 2000 will automaticallyenable file and print sharing for your computer. The only item that needs to be altered isyour workgroup settings. All the computers on your network must have the same work-group name but different computer names. To check or change this locate the “MyComputer” icon on your desktop. Right click on it and select Properties from the givenlist.2.In the “System Properties” click on the Network Identification tab. If the “Workgroup”name is already the same as all the other computers on your network, then you do notneed to change it. Click OK. If it is not the same then click Properties.32Configuring File and Print Sharing11.Next you need to share your printer. On your desktop, click Start, click Settings, and thenselect Printers.12.Right click on the printer you want to share. Select “Sharing” from the given list.You can further restrict their privileges by entering a password in the appropriate field.Full: This will allow other users on your network to read, modify, move and delete any infor-mation in the shared drive or file. You can further restrict their privileges by entering a user nameand password.Depends on Password: This will allow you to set both Read Only and Full access on theshared file or drive. The level of access will depend on the passwords you enter in the appro-priate field.When you are finished click Apply and then OK.
35Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Operating modes34Configuring File and Print Sharing3.In the “Computer Name:” box type a name that is different from your otherPC’s on your network. Then, in the “Workgroup” box type the name that youare using to identify your network. This will be the same on each computer onyour network. Click OK and you will return to the “Network Properties”screen. Click OK again and even if you are not asked to do so, please restartyour computer.The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card can be set to operate in one of twomodes: AdHoc mode or Infrastructure mode.AdHoc mode.When configured for AdHoc mode, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card is ableto operate in an environment where a wireless network consists of a number ofstations using additional 802.11a Wireless Cards without access points. They canshare files and printer this way, but not be able to access Wired LAN (Local AreaNetwork) resources.Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Cardoperating modesAdHoc NetworkInfrastructure mode.When configured for Infrastructure mode, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card network isable to operate in a network composed by stations and access points. It can connect the wire-less network to a wired LAN (Local Area Network), allowing wireless computers access toLAN resources, such as file and print servers or existing Internet connectivity.Infrastructure Network
37Frequently Asked Questions36TroubleshootingThis section provides solutions to common problems that may arise during the installationand operation of the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard. If you are having problems, refer tothe section below to find an answer. Please contact Actiontec’s technical support for furtherassistance.1.My computer does not recognize the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card.Make sure the CardBus card is properly inserted into a 32 bit CardBus slot. If windowsdoes not detect the hardware upon insertion of the card, the system could have a previ-ous Actiontec NDISdriver installed. Remove the old driver and try again.2.The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card does not work properly after the driver isinstalled.Re-insert the CardBus card into the slot. A beep should be heard if the adapter is prop-erly inserted. Go to the Device Manager and make sure the Actiontec 802.11a WirelessPCCard adapter exists under the network adapters device node. If you see the yellowexclamation then there are conflicting resources. In this case, make sure the computersystem has a free IRQ and make sure you have installed the proper driver. Uninstall thedriver, restart the system, and repeat the driver installation steps if necessary.3.Stations cannot associate in AdHoc modeMake sure the same service set identifier is specified for all stations that need to join thesame AdHoc network. Set up one station to establish a BSSand wait briefly before set-ting up other stations. This prevents several stations from trying to establish a BSSat thesame time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a sin-gle BSS with multiple stations associated to it.4.The station cannot access the internet in the Infrastructure configuration.Make sure the station is associated and joined with the AP(Access Point). If WiredEquivalent Privacy (WEP)security is enabled on the AP, the station must have the prop-er WEPkeys specified. Also make sure TCP/IP properties are correctly configured.Troubleshooting1.How fast can Iaccess my network?The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard supports all IEEE 802.11a data rates of 6, 9,12, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps.2.What is the range for network access, and how reliable is the connection?It is recommended that operations occur within 300 feet of a station. The throughputreceived ranges based on how far your system is from a station. Based on tests, the relia-bility of 802.11a is such that it delivers 2 to 5 times the performance at the same range asits predecessor 802.11b.3.Can Ioperate an 802.11b network in the same area or vicinity?Networks based on the IEEE 802.11b standard can coexist with networks based on theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard because each network operates in its own frequencyband. IEEE802..11b operates at 2.4 GHz while IEEE 802.11a operates at 5.0GHz4.Can Iperform realtime multimedia functions QOS?Yes, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard supports Quality of Service for realtimemultimedia applications. This allows multiple video, audio, voice, data, and telephonyapplications to coexist on the same radio channel. The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard is compatible with CableLabs CQoS, Microsoft GQoS and IEEE 802.1 p/qQuality of Service.5.Can Ishare my network resources, such as printers and drives? The Actiontec 802.11a Networking PCCard is a fully functional networking device, itallows ICS(Internet connection sharing), printer sharing, and drive sharing. Please referto section VConfiguring and File and Print Sharing for further help.6.Will my Network be affected by my Cordless phone or Microwave Oven? No. TheActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard operates at a radio frequency of 5.0GHz, mostmicrowaves operate around the 2.4 GHz range and most handsets at 900MHz to 2.4GHz, therefore enough of a spectral separation is allowed for the operation of IEEE802.11a networks. Frequently Asked Questions
3938FCC StatementNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a res-idential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which canbe determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to connect the interference by one or more of the following measures:-Reorient the receiving antenna-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver-Move the computer away from the receiver-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.Radio Frequency Interference Requirements:This device is restricted toindoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requiresthis product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reducethe potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage thisdevice.Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics Inc. warrants to the end user (“Customer”) thatthis hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, undernormal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase fromActiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller.Actiontec Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, atActiontec’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver toCustomer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neitherof the two foregoing options is reasonably available, Actiontec Electronics may, in itssole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective prod-uct. All products that are replaced will become the property of Actiontec ElectronicsInc. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. Actiontec Electronicswarrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from ship-ment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.SOFTWARE: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software pro-gram licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program spec-ifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from ActiontecElectronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con-taining software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates thatwill be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only beavailable for download at the Actiontec website, www.actiontec.com. ActiontecElectronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at ActiontecElectronics’ option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer forany defective software product, or to replace any defective media with softwarewhich substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifi-cations. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate appli-cations program and associated reference materials. Actiontec Electronics makes nowarranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer’s require-ments or work in combination with any hardware or applications software productsprovided by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be unin-terrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected.For any third-party products listed in the Actiontec Electronics software productdocumentation or specifications as being compatible, Actiontec Electronics willmake reasonable efforts to provide compatibility, except where the non-compatibil-ity is caused by a “bug” or defect in the third party’s product or from use of thesoftware product not in accordance with Actiontec Electronics published specifica-tions or User Guide.THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BEBUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH ISGOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THISACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCHTHIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE. FOR THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY,PLEASE REFER TO THE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT GOVERN-ING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE OBTAINING WARRANTY SER-VICE: Customer may contact Actiontec Electronics Technical Support Center with-in the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. Datedproof of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller may berequired. Products returned to Actiontec Electronics must be pre-authorized byActiontec Electronics with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) numbermarked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid and packaged appropriate-ly for safe shipment, and it is recommended that they be insured or sent by a methodthat provides for tracking of the package. The repaired or replaced item will beshipped to Customer, at Actiontec Electronics’ expense, not later than thirty (30) daysafter Actiontec Electronics receives the defective product. Return the product to: In the United StatesActiontec Electronics, Inc760 North Mary AvenueSunnyvale, CA 94085
4140Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, informa-tion or memory data or Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with anyproducts returned to Actiontec Electronics for repair, whether under warranty ornot.WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ PROD-UCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLEREMEDY FOR BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR,REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, ATACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ OPTION. TO THE FULL EXTENTALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIESARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMSOR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPER-ATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WAR-RANTIES, TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPON-DENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OFWHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED . ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICSNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TOASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THESALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WAR-RANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THEALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOTEXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MIS-USE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHO-RIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT, ORANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE,OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS OR ACTS OFGOD.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BYLAW, ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF ANDITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT ORTORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUEN-TIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, ORFOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OFINFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUTOF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTE-NANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITSPRODUCT, EVEN IF ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZEDRESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM-AGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT,ORREFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRON-ICS’ OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILLNOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAILOF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.DISCLAIMER: Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion orlimitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability forpersonal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their appli-cation to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in theirentirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law.DISPUTE RESOLUTION: The customer may contact the Director ofTechnical Support in the event the Customer is not satisfied with ActiontecElectronics response to the complaint. In the event that the Customer is still notsatisfied with the response of the Director of Technical Support, the Customer isinstructed to contact the Director of Marketing. In the event that the Customer isstill not satisfied with the response of the Director of Marketing, the Customer isinstructed to contact the Chief Financial Officer and/or President.GOVERNING LAW: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of theState of California, U.S.A. excluding its conflicts of laws principles and excluding theUnited Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

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