Actiontec Electronics 802CA 802.11a Wireless LAN PC Card User Manual Manual2
Actiontec Electronics Inc 802.11a Wireless LAN PC Card Manual2
Users Manual
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Table of Contents
l.Introduction2
ll.Contacting Technical Support3
lll.Connecting the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard4
lV.Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard5
Configuring Windows ME5
Configuring theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 7
Setting AdHoc Mode8
Setting infrastructure Mode10
TCP/IPConfiguration12
Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard14
Configuring Windows 200016
Configuring theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card19
Setting AdHoc Mode20
Setting infrastructure Mode21
TCP/IPConfiguration23
Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard25
VConfiguring File and Print Sharing28
Windows ME28
Windows 200033
VIActiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Operating Modes35
VIITroubleshooting36
VIIIFrequently Asked Questions38
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Contacting Technical Support
2Introduction
Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performance
products. If you should need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department
is available 6 am to 11pm Mon - Sun (Mountain Time), to provide professional sup-
port.
Contacting Technical Support
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.
760 N. Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: 1-719-884-8300 E-mail: techsupp@actiontec.com
Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC card. This Wireless PC Card
is 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 the
Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card. You will be able to have full access to your network
and share files, printers and even your High-Speed Internet access wirelessly from any-
where within your home.
Package Contents
Make sure the following items came in this package:
Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card
Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Installation CD-ROM
This User’s Manual and Quick Start Installation Guide
Warranty Card
Minimum System Requirements
PC 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 greater
733 MHz processor or higher
Microsoft Windows 2000/Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second
Edition (SE), XP/Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6)
Introduction
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1.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 may
be, please consult your laptop’s User Manual.
2.Insert the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PCCard into the appropriate PCMCIA slot. Your
hardware is now installed.
Connecting the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard
Configuring 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 Card
2.Please insert the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Installation CD into your
CD-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 / NMB
003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Modifications not expressly authorized by Actiontec Electronics may invalidate
the user's right to operate this equipment.
WARNING!!
While this device is in operation, a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters
must be maintained between the radiating antenna and the body of all persons
exposed to the transmitter in order to meet the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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3.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 display
two 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 Actiontec
802.11a configuration utility found in the Windows Control Panel.
To launch the configuration utility, go to the Control Panel and double-click on the Actiontec
802.11a 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 click
New to add a new configuration profile.
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Setting AdHoc Mode.
This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC
Card in AdHoc or IBSS mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card
Operating 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 choose
the values of each field in 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 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 AdHoc
network.
Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the AdHoc network must have the
same rate setting.
Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally administered
MAC (media access controller) address (LAA). To enter a value in the address
field, the check box needs to be selected.
2.You can optionally set up other properties, but because the duration of the
AdHoc networks tends to be limited, Power Saving and Security features are
not typically a requirement. For AdHoc network activity, the Power Savings
and 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 reboot
in order for the changes to take effect.
Note:In AdHoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If no BSS
is found, the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. When other
stations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join that BSS
to 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 first
before 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 multiple
stations.
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Setting Infrastructure Mode.
This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card in
Infrastructure mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Operating
Modes” for descriptions of Infrastructure mode.
1.Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address” checkbox is
unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the values of each field
in 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. This
field ha a maximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the Actiontec 802.11a
Wireless PC Card connects to the AP(Access Point) with the best signal
strength.
Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure)
Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of power management options. The
options 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 (Access
Points) are installed and maintained by IT staff. Much of the data in the enterprise network
is confidential. You must configure security to make sure only stations with appropriate
keys can receive sensitive data. the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card and NDIS driver
support key lengths of 40, 104, and 128 bits. Encryption and decryption keys are pro-
vided by the IT staff.
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TCP/IPConfiguration
After configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard, the TCP/IP address for the network
device needs to be configured.
1.From the Control Panel, launch the Network Properties window. Select “TCP/IP
Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard” and click properties. Depending on the type of net-
work the station connects to, Gateway and DNS configuration information (DHCP or
assigned 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.”Input
and 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 allows
the station to interact with the AP or other stations in the same IPsubnet.. Click OK to
complete 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 in
AdHoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ping <ip address>” command from the DOS
prompt. 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 monitor
the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Status. Refer to section IX for details on the func-
tions of LinkMon.
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3.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 SYSTEM
ICON. Select “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard” from the Device Manager and click
Remove 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 include
sub-folders in the search criteria. When “Atheros5210b.inf” has been found, delete it by
right-clicking the file and choose delete.
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Configuring 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 Next
3.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 to
continue.
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5.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 to
proceed 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 Network
Control 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 show
the “Network Configuration Settings” screen.
3.Proceed to “Setting AdHoc” Mode.
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Setting AdHoc Mode.
This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card in
AdHoc or IBSS mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Operating
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 choose the values of each field
in 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 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 AdHoc network.
Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the AdHoc network must have the same rate
setting.
Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally administered MAC (media
access controller) address (LAA). To enter a value in the address field, the check box needs
to be selected.
Setting Infrastructure Mode.
This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card in
Infrastructure mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Operating
Modes” for descriptions of Infrastructure mode.
1.Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address” checkbox is
unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the values of each field
in 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. This
field ha a maximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the Actiontec 802.11a
Wireless PC Card connects to the AP(Access Point) with the best signal
strength.
Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure)
Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of power management options. The
options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.
Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Atheros turbo mode.
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1.Usually, infrastructure mode is used as an enterprise environment where APs (Access
Points) are installed and maintained by IT staff. Much of the data in the enterprise network
is confidential. You must configure security to make sure only stations with appropriate
keys can receive sensitive data. the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card and NDIS driver
support key lengths of 40, 104, and 128 bits. Encryption and decryption keys are pro-
vided by the IT staff.
TCP/IPConfiguration
After 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 802.11a
Networking PCCard, right-click that connection and click properties.
3.Select ”Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click properties..
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4.Click “Use the following IP address” and input the IP address and Subnet mask.Assigning
an IPaddress and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in infrastructure mode and to
have internet access “Default Gateway” and DNS server” information is also required. IP
configuration information (DHCP or assigned IPaddress, Gateway and DNS server IP
addresses)is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff.
4.After obtaining IP configuration information from the appropriate IT staff, click OKin
both “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 in
AdHoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ipconfig <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 monitor
the 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 and
choose properties.
3.Choose “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard” and click Uninstall.
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4.Click Yes to confirm the uninstallation of the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Interface.
5.To remove the NDIS driver from the OS (Operating system), go to the Device
Manager, 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 files
that reside in the system. To do so, go to the “Start” menu and choose “Search For Files
or 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 file
named “athnic.ini” in the “\WINNT\System32\drivers” folder, this file must be deleted
as well.
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4.In the following screen please select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks
from the given list.
5.In the “File and Print Sharing” screen make sure that both of the selections have a check
mark beside them. If they do not please click on the box next to each statement and then
click OK.
You can establish a network that will allow you to share files and printers. This is an easy method
to set up a network in your home or small office. Please follow these steps to setup file and print
sharing:
For Windows 98 and ME
1.On your computer’s desktop click Start, then select Settings and then select Control
Panel. 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 Sharing
3.In the “Select Network Component Type” screen, click Service and then click the Add
button.
6.After you have clicked OK you will return to the network screen from step 2. Please click
on 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 name
must be set up on every other computer you wish to have on your network.
Computer Description: You can enter anything you wish. Traditionally, the location
name or main user’s name is used in this field..
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9.After your computer has restarted and you entered a password and user name, you must
enable a file or drive for sharing. Locate the file or drive you wish to share. (The easiest way
to achieve this is through your Windows Explorer, located in the start menu) Right click
on 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 on
your 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 down
arrow 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 your
computer 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 access
your network.
Read Only: This will allow other users on your network to view and read the file or drive you
selected. They will not be able to modify it in any way.
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13.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 may
also set the default printer settings by modifying information on the other tabs of this win-
dow.
For Windows 2000
1.After you have installed and configured your PCCard, Windows 2000 will automatically
enable file and print sharing for your computer. The only item that needs to be altered is
your 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 “My
Computer” icon on your desktop. Right click on it and select Properties from the given
list.
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 not
need to change it. Click OK. If it is not the same then click Properties.
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11.Next you need to share your printer. On your desktop, click Start, click Settings, and then
select 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 name
and password.
Depends on Password: This will allow you to set both Read Only and Full access on the
shared 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.
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3.In the “Computer Name:” box type a name that is different from your other
PC’s on your network. Then, in the “Workgroup” box type the name that you
are using to identify your network. This will be the same on each computer on
your 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 restart
your computer.
The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card can be set to operate in one of two
modes: AdHoc mode or Infrastructure mode.
AdHoc mode.
When configured for AdHoc mode, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card is able
to operate in an environment where a wireless network consists of a number of
stations using additional 802.11a Wireless Cards without access points. They can
share files and printer this way, but not be able to access Wired LAN (Local Area
Network) resources.
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AdHoc Network
Infrastructure mode.
When configured for Infrastructure mode, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card network is
able 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 to
LAN resources, such as file and print servers or existing Internet connectivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
36Troubleshooting
This section provides solutions to common problems that may arise during the installation
and operation of the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard. If you are having problems, refer to
the section below to find an answer. Please contact Actiontec’s technical support for further
assistance.
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 windows
does 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 is
installed.
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 Wireless
PCCard adapter exists under the network adapters device node. If you see the yellow
exclamation then there are conflicting resources. In this case, make sure the computer
system has a free IRQ and make sure you have installed the proper driver. Uninstall the
driver, restart the system, and repeat the driver installation steps if necessary.
3.Stations cannot associate in AdHoc mode
Make sure the same service set identifier is specified for all stations that need to join the
same 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 the
same 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 Wired
Equivalent 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.
Troubleshooting
1.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 throughput
received 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 as
its 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 the
Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard because each network operates in its own frequency
band. IEEE802..11b operates at 2.4 GHz while IEEE 802.11a operates at 5.0GHz
4.Can Iperform realtime multimedia functions QOS?
Yes, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard supports Quality of Service for realtime
multimedia applications. This allows multiple video, audio, voice, data, and telephony
applications to coexist on the same radio channel. The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC
Card is compatible with CableLabs CQoS, Microsoft GQoS and IEEE 802.1 p/q
Quality 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, it
allows ICS(Internet connection sharing), printer sharing, and drive sharing. Please refer
to section VConfiguring and File and Print Sharing for further help.
6.Will my Network be affected by my Cordless phone or Microwave Oven? No. The
Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard operates at a radio frequency of 5.0GHz, most
microwaves operate around the 2.4 GHz range and most handsets at 900MHz to 2.4
GHz, therefore enough of a spectral separation is allowed for the operation of IEEE
802.11a networks.
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FCC Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed 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 no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try 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 the
receiver is connected.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements:This device is restricted to
indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires
this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce
the 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 to
5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this
device.
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.
Actiontec Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at
Actiontec’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to
Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither
of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, Actiontec Electronics may, in its
sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective prod-
uct. All products that are replaced will become the property of Actiontec Electronics
Inc. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. Actiontec Electronics
warrants 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 Actiontec
Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con-
taining software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates that
will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be
available for download at the Actiontec website, www.actiontec.com. Actiontec
Electronics’ sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Actiontec
Electronics’ option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for
any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software
which 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 no
warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer’s require-
ments or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products
provided 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 product
documentation or specifications as being compatible, Actiontec Electronics will
make 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 the
software product not in accordance with Actiontec Electronics published specifica-
tions or User Guide.
THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE
BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS
GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS
ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH
THIRD-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. Dated
proof of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller may be
required. Products returned to Actiontec Electronics must be pre-authorized by
Actiontec Electronics with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
marked 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 method
that provides for tracking of the package. The repaired or replaced item will be
shipped to Customer, at Actiontec Electronics’ expense, not later than thirty (30) days
after Actiontec Electronics receives the defective product.
Return the product to: In the United States
Actiontec Electronics, Inc
760 North Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
4140
Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, informa-
tion or memory data or Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any
products returned to Actiontec Electronics for repair, whether under warranty or
not.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ PROD-
UCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT
ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ OPTION. TO THE FULL EXTENT
ALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS
OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPER-
ATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WAR-
RANTIES, TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPON-
DENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF
WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED . ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WAR-
RANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE
ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT
EXIST 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, OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE,
OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS OR ACTS OF
GOD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY
LAW, ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND
ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUEN-
TIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR
FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTE-
NANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS
PRODUCT, EVEN IF ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM-
AGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT,OR
REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRON-
ICS’ OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL
NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL
OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
DISCLAIMER: Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential
damages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for
personal 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 their
entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION: The customer may contact the Director of
Technical Support in the event the Customer is not satisfied with Actiontec
Electronics response to the complaint. In the event that the Customer is still not
satisfied with the response of the Director of Technical Support, the Customer is
instructed to contact the Director of Marketing. In the event that the Customer is
still not satisfied with the response of the Director of Marketing, the Customer is
instructed to contact the Chief Financial Officer and/or President.
GOVERNING LAW: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California, U.S.A. excluding its conflicts of laws principles and excluding the
United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.