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Configuring the 

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Configuring the 

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autheticated by the Access Point.

Keys are classified by their size, 64 bit, and 128 bit and should be 10 charac-
ters long.

Enable WEP: Check the Enable WEP box to enable it and set 

Authentication to “Shared key”.

WEP key lenghts: Select the appropriate WEP key lenght by clicking 

on the arrow, the selected length applies to all keys.

WEP key 1 - 4 : Enter sequence of leters and numbers (0-9, A-F) to be

used as a WEP key. You can set up to four different WEP keys.

For example, a 64 Bit key would be “012FC493E1”.

Default WEP key to use: Select the Default WEP key to be used by 
clicking on the arrow. Data transmissions will always be encrypted using 
the default key. The other keys can only be use to decrypt received data.

Authentication: There are three methods to authenticate a client to 

the access point, Open, Shared Key or Both.

- Open- allows anyone to authenticate to the access point.
- Shared Key- allows only stations that know the keys to authenticate.
- Both- allows a station to use either mode.

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Here you can configure the IP address used by the Web and TFTP servers running
on the Access Point, you can specifiy whether you are using a Static IP or are using
a DCHP address provided by a server in your network. These options will not go
into effect until the Access Point is rebooted.

IP Address Mode: 

Click on the option better suited for your needs.

Static: Check this box to use the IP settings specified on this page.

DHCP: Check this box to use the IP settings specified by a DHCP

server on your network.

Default IP Address: 

Enter the IP address for the access point.

Default Subnet Mask: 

Enter the subnet mask address, this specifies the number

portion of an IP address. The default value for the access point is:
255.255.255.0.

Default Gateway:  

Enter the IP address for the gateway that connects you to

the Internet.

Access Point Name: 

This is the name that the access point will use to identify

itself

to external configuration and Access Point Locator.

This is not the same as the SSID. If you are not using any programs like those
mentioned, you can leave it blank.

Once you adjust the settings, click on save and reboot the Access Point.

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Here you can change the password, reboot the access point, or rest all settings to
their factory default values. The default password is:

Admin

You must reboot the access point if any sestting have been changed.

User name: 

This is the user name you must type to gain access to the acces 

point and make changes to these pages. The default Username  is:

Admin

Administrator Password: 

This is the password you must type to gain access to

the access point and make changes to these pages. You must enter the same
password in both entry fields. The default Password is:

Admin

Once you adjust the settings, click on save and reboot the Access Point.

Reboot Access Point: 

By clicking on Reboot, you will perform a soft 

restart of the access point.

Reset to factory defaults: 

By clicking on Reset, you will reset the access point to

its original factory values.

Upgrade Firmware: 

Select the Browse button to select the new firmware firle

that you downloaded from the 

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tec Technical Support website. Once

you have selected the file, click “Upload”. (Note: The firmware upgrade
process can take up to 60 seconds. )

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We are constantly working to breing you better products and solutions. This section
will contain infomation to help you get the most out of your Actiontec 54 Mbps
Wireless Access Point.

Summary of Contents for AU802C

Page 1: ...pied 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...

Page 2: ...u will be able to have full access to your network and share files printers and even your High Speed Internet access Package Contents Make sure the following items came in this package Actiontec 54Mbp...

Page 3: ...n figure 1 Follow the steps below to create a wireless network Note Refer to the appropriate user manual for successful installation of your wireless network Introduction to Wireless Networks Figure 1...

Page 4: ...Access Point Introduction to Wireless Networks Connecting an Access Point directly to a computer Your Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be connected directly to your computer as shown in fig...

Page 5: ...be installed in 2 different ways On a desktop Determine a clear area within your desktop where the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point can be placed in a horizontal position clear of obstructions...

Page 6: ...espect to the use of radio channels security identification etc You only need to configure the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point when you want to change these settings You can configure the Acti...

Page 7: ...r information 7 If you wish to change the factory defaul values click on the configure icon Note Make sure you record the current IP settings prior to changing the current configuration 8 When the fol...

Page 8: ...he wireless network By selecting this performance mode all devices wirelessly linked to the Access Point will operate at reduced data rates than those while operating in their respective native protoc...

Page 9: ...f associated devices at any given time range from 0 to 235 Fragmentation threshold Use this field to specify the maximimum data packet size for wireless transmitions to and by the Access Point Packet...

Page 10: ...he access point Default Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask address this specifies the number portion of an IP address The default value for the access point is 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the I...

Page 11: ...ireless Access Point is not designed to track the load on the network resources this is just a data transport device How do I unlock the Access Point The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point factor...

Page 12: ...munications Commission statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must acc...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...nancial 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...

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