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Configuring File and Print Sharing

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Configuring the AdHoc Feature

AdHoc enables two or more computers with the USB Wireless Adapter  to talk to each
other. The most common usage for this feature is multi-player games in which each
player can play the game from each computer against one another via this Adhoc net-
work. If you use the AdHoc feature then a Home Gateway or Access Point is not
required. Please follow these steps to set up the AdHoc feature:

1.

Right click on the Actiontec USB Adapter Status Icon. A list will appear as shown
in the picture below. Then select 

Advanced Configuration...

from the given list.

Configuring the AdHoc feature

2.

In the “Profile” field type in any name you wish. This will save all the settings under
that name. Then click on the down arrow in the “Mode” field and select 

802.11

AdHoc

. Enter an 

SSID

value in the given field. The SSID value should be the same

on each computer that you want to network together. Then in the “AdHoc
Channel” box select a channel between the numbers 1-11. This value also must be
the same on each computer that you wish to network. Finally, click 

Apply 

and 

OK

to activate the settings. Be sure to repeat this for each computer you want to net-
work.

If you have and are using a Home Gateway or Access Point 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 95, 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.

Summary of Contents for USB Wireless Adapter 802UI3(b)

Page 1: ... 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 manufa...

Page 2: ...less Adapter is easy to use and easy to setup If you are tired off all those messy wires just to connect a laptop to your Home network then take your networking to the next level with the Actiontec USB Wireless Adapter You will be able to share files printers and even your High Speed Internet access all without wires Package Contents Make sure the following items came in this package USB Wireless ...

Page 3: ...o turn on your computer 2 Insert the Actiontec USB Wireless Adapter into the appropriate USB slot on either the front or the back of your PC Connecting the Actiontec USB Wireless Adapter For Windows 98 1 After you have installed the USB Wireless Adapter your computer will display an Add New Hardware Wizard screen Click Next Installing the Actiontec USB Wireless Adapter 2 In the next screen select ...

Page 4: ...ROM drive Select CD ROM Drive and then click Next 4 Your computer will locate the correct drivers named AEIWLNIC inf Click Next to install the drivers 5 The USB Adapter s properties screen will appear Note The SSID must be the same as the ESSID on your Home Gateway or Access Point Click OK to com plete the installation process 6 The installation is now complete Please click Finish ...

Page 5: ...mputer manu ally Windows ME 1 After you have installed the USB Wireless Adapter your computer will display an Add New Hardware Wizard screen Click Automatic search for a better driver Recommended Then click the Next button 2 The USB Adapter s properties screen will appear Note The SSID must be the same as the ESSID on your Home Gateway or Access Point Click OK to com plete the installation process...

Page 6: ...ption Search for the best driver for your device and then click the Next button lV 10 Installing the Actiontec USB Wireless Adapter 4 It will be necessary for you to shut down your computer Please click OK to restart your computer If this screen does not appear please restart your computer manu ally 3 Please insert the Actiontec USB Wireless Adapter Installation CD into your CD ROM drive Select CD...

Page 7: ...drivers 5 The Wireless LAN Configuration Utility screen will appear Note The SSID must be the same as the ESSID on your Home Gateway or Access Point Click OK to continue the installation process 6 If you have configured any Encryption capabilities in your Home Gateway or Access Point then complete the following screen accordingly Otherwise please click Finish to complete the installation process ...

Page 8: ...must be sure to use the same Encryption WEP keys for your USB Wireless Adapter Please follow these steps to set this feature up 1 Right click on the Actiontec USB Adapter Status Icon A list will appear as shown in the picture on the previous page Then select Advanced Configuration from the given list 2 Click on the Encryption tab 3 You can either select 64 bit or 128 bit Encryption depending on yo...

Page 9: ...dHoc Enter an SSID value in the given field The SSID value should be the same on each computer that you want to network together Then in the AdHoc Channel box select a channel between the numbers 1 11 This value also must be the same on each computer that you wish to network Finally click Apply and OK to activate the settings Be sure to repeat this for each computer you want to net work If you hav...

Page 10: ... 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 net work Computer Description You can enter anything you wish Traditionally the location name or main user s name is used in this field 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...

Page 11: ...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 You can fur ther restrict their privlidges 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 privlidges by entering a user name and...

Page 12: ...kgroup 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 yo...

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