Actiontec Electronics 802CA 802.11a Wireless LAN PC Card User Manual Manual2
Actiontec Electronics Inc 802.11a Wireless LAN PC Card Manual2
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Page Table of Contents l. Introduction ll. Contacting Technical Support lll. Connecting the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card lV. Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Configuring Windows ME Configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Setting AdHoc Mode Setting infrastructure Mode 10 TCP/IP Configuration 12 Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 14 Configuring Windows 2000 16 Configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 19 Setting AdHoc Mode 20 Setting infrastructure Mode 21 TCP/IP Configuration 23 Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 25 Configuring File and Print Sharing 28 Windows ME 28 Windows 2000 33 VI Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Operating Modes 35 VII Troubleshooting 36 VIII Frequently Asked Questions 38 Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer Unless otherwise noted, this document and the information herein disclosed are proprietary to Actiontec Electronics, Inc the manufacturer. Any person or entity 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 in part, 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. Although Actiontec the manufacturer will make every effort to inform users of substantive errors, Actiontec the manufacturer disclaims all liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this document or any hardware or software described herein, including without limitation contingent, special or incidental liability. 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 in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ????-????-??? Table of Contents Introduction 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 connect 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 anywhere within your home. Contacting Technical Support 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 support. 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 Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Phone: 1-719-884-8300 E-mail: techsupp@actiontec.com 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 Contacting Technical Support Connecting the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 1. Your computer can be on or off, it will not affect the installation process. Locate an available 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 PC Card into the appropriate PCMCIA slot. Your hardware is now installed. Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 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. 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 Next to continue. 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 driver for your device (Recommended) and select “Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM..) then click the Next button. 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. Connecting the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Networking P C Card When the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card driver has been found, click Next to continue. 3. 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. Click Finish to continue, and restart the system to complete driver installation. 4. 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. Note: Once the system is restarted, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card will display two flashing green lights. . Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Setting AdHoc Mode. 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 supported in AdHoc mode. Future Actiontec software implementations will provide 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. 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. 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: 1. 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. 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 several stations trying to form a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple stations. 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. Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 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: 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 provided by the IT staff. 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. 10 Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 11 TCP/IP Configuration 2. Input and IP address and subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and subnet mask allows the station to interact with the AP or other stations in the same IP subnet.. Click OK to complete the TCP/IP configuration, and restart the system for the changes to take effect. 2. To determine if the TCP/IP configuration has taken place, and to test IP connectivity in AdHoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ping” command from the DOS prompt. The DOS prompt is accessed by clicking “Start”, “Programs”, “Accessories”, and “Command Prompt” After configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card, 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 PC Card” and click properties. Depending on the type of network the station connects to, Gateway and DNS configuration information (DHCP or assigned IP address, Gateway or DNS server IP address) is usually obtained from the corporate 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 IP address.” Input and IP address and subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and subnet mask allows the station to interact with the AP or other stations in the same IP subnet.. Click OK to complete the TCP/IP configuration, and restart the system for the changes to take effect. When a TCP/IP connection 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 functions of LinkMon. 12 Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 13 Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card. 3. Click OK to confirm the removal of the device. Restart the system to complete un-installation. To remove the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card from your system, use the following steps. 1. Go to “Start Menu”, click Search “For Files or Folders” and search for the INF File containing 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. 2. From the Control Panel, launch System Properties window by clicking on the SYSTEM ICON. Select “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card” from the Device Manager and click Remove to un-install the device. 14 Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 15 Configuring Windows 2000 1. 2. 16 3. Insert the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Choose “CD-ROM Drive”, and click Next to continue. 4. When the appropriate Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card driver is found, click Next to continue. After you have installed the PC Card your computer will display the following dialog box. Click Next to continue. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)” and click Next Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 17 5. 6. 18 The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card NDIS driver currently does not have a digital signature from Microsoft. Therefore Windows 2000 shows a warning message, click Yes to proceed with 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 properties 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. Click Finish to complete the driver Installation. Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 19 Setting AdHoc Mode. Setting Infrastructure 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. 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. 20 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: 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. 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. 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. Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an AdHoc network. Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure) Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the AdHoc network must have the same rate setting. Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of power management options. The options are Off, Normal, and Maximum. 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. Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Atheros turbo mode. Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 21 1. 22 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 provided by the IT staff. Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card TCP/IP Configuration After configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Networking PC Card, the TCP/IP address for the network 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 PC Card, right-click that connection and click properties. 3. Select ”Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click properties.. Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 23 4. 4. 5. Click “Use the following IP address” and input the IP address and Subnet mask.Assigning an IP address 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 IP address, Gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card. 1. Go to “Network and Dial-up Connection” In he control Panel. After obtaining IP configuration information from the appropriate IT staff, click OK in both “internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” and “Local Area Connection Properties” to complete the IP configuration. 2. Right-click the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card “Local Area Connection” icon and choose properties. 3. Choose “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card” and click Uninstall. To remove the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card from your system, use the following steps. To determine if the TCP/IP configuration has taken place, and to test IP connectivity in AdHoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ipconfig ” command from the DOS prompt. The DOS prompt is accessed by clicking “Start”, “Programs”, “Accessories”, and “Command Prompt” When a TCP/IP connection 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 functions of LinkMon. 24 Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Installing the Actiontec802.11a Wireless PC Card 25 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 PC Card #?,” and choose Uninstall. 26 Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard 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. Installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 27 Configuring File and Print Sharing 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. 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). 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. 3. In the “Select Network Component Type” screen, click Service and then click the Add button. 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 network. 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.. 28 Configuring File and Print Sharing Configuring File and Print Sharing 29 9. 7. 8. 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. 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 Drive you 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: A screen will appear asking you to restart your computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. 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 whatever 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. 30 Configuring File and Print Sharing Configuring File and Print Sharing 31 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 information 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 appropriate field. 13. The next step will be to enable the sharing by selecting the “Share As” button. It will automatically insert a default name for the Share Name. You may set a password for the printer 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 window. For Windows 2000 1. After you have installed and configured your PC Card, 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 workgroup 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. When you are finished click Apply and then OK. 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. 32 Configuring File and Print Sharing Configuring File and Print Sharing 33 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. Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card operating modes 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. 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 wireless 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. Infrastructure Network 34 Configuring File and Print Sharing Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Operating modes 35 Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to common problems that may arise during the installation and operation of the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card. 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 previous Actiontec NDIS driver 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 properly inserted. Go to the Device Manager and make sure the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 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. 4. 36 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 BSS and wait briefly before setting up other stations. This prevents several stations from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple stations associated to it. 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 proper WEP keys specified. Also make sure TCP/IP properties are correctly configured. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 1. How fast can I access my network? The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 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 reliability 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 I operate 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 PC Card because each network operates in its own frequency band. IEEE802..11b operates at 2.4 GHz while IEEE 802.11a operates at 5.0 GHz 4. Can I perform realtime multimedia functions QOS? Yes, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card 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 I share my network resources, such as printers and drives? The Actiontec 802.11a Networking PC Card is a fully functional networking device, it allows ICS (Internet connection sharing), printer sharing, and drive sharing. Please refer to section V Configuring 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 PC Card 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. Frequently Asked Questions 37 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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 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 equipment 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 product. 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 shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer. SOFTWARE: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software pro38 gram licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media containing 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 specifications. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference materials. Actiontec Electronics makes no warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer’s requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted 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-compatibility 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 specifications 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 GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE: Customer may contact Actiontec Electronics Technical Support Center within 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 appropriately 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 39 Actiontec Electronics shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information 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’ PRODUCT 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 OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE 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. 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 application 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. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY 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 MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED 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, CONSEQUENTIAL, 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, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT,OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS’ OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. 40 41
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