User manual ACTIONTEC GT701AP

[. . . ] 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point Model #: GT701AP Firmware version: 3. 0. 1. 0. 5-GT701-AP User Manual Solutions for the Digital LifeTM Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Access Point Features Technical Support 3 3 3 4 6 2 Wireless Networking Basics Creating a Wireless Network Extending a Wired Network 7 7 8 3 Installing the Access Point Before Installing Connecting the Access Point Placing or Mounting the Access Point 10 10 10 11 4 Setting Up the Access Point Making a Connection Accessing & Viewing the Control Panel Basic Settings Security Settings Advanced Settings 12 13 13 15 17 19 6 Troubleshooting and FAQ Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 24 24 24 A Setting Up Static IP Windows 98 and 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 28 28 32 35 39 B Specifications Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications 43 48 48 48 Limited Warranty 50 1 2 Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point. We've worked hard to make this Access Point the simplest, most convenient way to create a wireless network for your home office or small business. If you want to take your computing to the next level, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point is one of the keys to your success. This User Guide will show you how to set up the Actiontec 54 Mbps Access Point, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product. Package Contents s s s s s Actiontec 54 Mbps Access Point Power adapter Gray Crossover Ethernet cable Installation CD (includes user manual) Quick start guide Minimum System Requirements s Computer(s) with the following: û û a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me), 2000, or XP Internet Explorer 4. 0 or higher (5. x recommended), or Netscape Navigator 4. 0 or higher (4. 7 recommended) û s TCP/IP network protocol installed 3 s All computers included on the wireless network must have wireless networking capabilities Access Point Features The Access Point has a series of LEDs on its front panel, and a series of ports on its rear panel. [. . . ] This page also has menu selections to enable upgrades to the Access Point's firmware. The Username/Password setting is disabled when the Access Point is shipped from the factory to allow for easy first-time access to the control panel. There is no menu selection to enable the password feature - simply changing the password activates it to its normal enabled state. Enter a a user name into Username text box (or leave the default "admin") and a password in the New Password text box. 21 2. Be sure to enter password a second time in the Re-enter New Password text box, 3. Click Apply. If you want to disable the password mode after it has been activated, you must select the "Restore Default" button on this page. If you receive the Access Point after it has had a password set but do not know what it is, you can disable the password mode without accessing the control panel by physically resetting the access point. This is done by by holding the "Reset" button on the back of the Access Point for 15 seconds, releasing it, and waiting for the unit's software to initialize. The Access Point is ready when the Power light stops blinking and turns a steady green. Save and Restart After finishing making changes to the Access Point's settings, click Save and Restart button to save the settings. Upgrading Your Access Point's Firmware The Upgrade Firmware section of the Administration menu can be used to load software upgrades that add features, improve performance, or track changes to 22 the 802. 11 Wireless networking protocols. Before you do this, you must download the desired upgrade image files from the Actiontec web site (www. actiontec. com) to a selected folder on your computer. Before returning to your access point, make sure to "unzip" the files. Once this is done, return to the Administration window in your control panel and use the "Browse" function in this window to locate the folder containing the downloaded, unzipped files on your computer. Find the file name with the word "kernel" in it and select it. The files will automatically upload and install themselves from this point. You will see a "Upgrade Complete" prompt at the end of a successful install. Once this is done, it is advisable to cycle the unit's power (disconnect power supply for five seconds) to reset the access point. Associated Stations This page contains a a list of MAC addresses of stations that have associated to the access point. NOTE: You may have to reload this page to see the current settings. 23 Troubleshooting & FAQs This chapter details some potential problems that may occur while using the Access Point, and solutions to overcome them. Also included here are frequently answered questions and their respective answers. 5 Troubleshooting My computer's THE ACCESS POINT Wizard doesn't locate the Access Point. There are several possible solutions when this occurs: s Check the Power LED and ensure the Access Point's power cord is connected correctly. [. . . ] 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 Web site, 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. [. . . ]