ActionTec GT701AP Manuale utente
Solutions for the Digital Life™
User Manual
54 Mbps
Wireless
Access Point
Model #: GT701AP
Firmware version: 3.0.1.0.5-GT701-AP
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Table of Contents
1Introduction 3
Package Contents 3
Minimum System Requirements 3
Access Point Features 4
Technical Support 6
2 Wireless Networking Basics 7
Creating a Wireless Network 7
Extending a Wired Network 8
3 Installing the Access Point 10
Before Installing 10
Connecting the Access Point 10
Placing or Mounting the Access Point 11
4 Setting Up the Access Point 12
Making a Connection 13
Accessing & Viewing the Control Panel 13
Basic Settings 15
Security Settings 17
Advanced Settings 19
6 Troubleshooting and FAQ 24
Troubleshooting 24
Frequently Asked Questions 24
A Setting Up Static IP 28
Windows 98 and 98 SE 28
Windows Me 32
Windows 2000 35
Windows XP 39
B Specifications 43
Notices 48
Regulatory Compliance Notices 48
Modifications 48
Limited Warranty 50
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Introduction
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
sActiontec 54 Mbps Access Point
sPower adapter
sGray Crossover Ethernet cable
sInstallation CD (includes user manual)
sQuick start guide
Minimum System Requirements
sComputer(s) with the following:
ûa 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection
ûMicrosoft Windows 98,98 Second Edition (SE), Millennium Edition (Me),
2000, or XP
ûInternet Explorer 4.0 or higher (5.x recommended), or Netscape
Navigator 4.0 or higher (4.7 recommended)
sTCP/IP network protocol installed
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sAll computers included on the wireless network must have wireless net-
working 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. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features
before installing or setting up the Access Point.
Front Panel
There are three LEDs (light emitting diodes) on the front panel of the Access
Point, as shown in the figure, below.
Power LED
The Power LED glows red when power is supplied to the Access Point. When it
blinks green, the Access Point is going through its initialization process. Steady
green indicates the Access Point is ready.
Ethernet LED
The Ethernet LED glows green to indicate that your Access Point “sees” an active
Ethernet connection.
Wireless LED
The Wireless LED glows green when the Access Point is ready to use. It will blink
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intermittently when there is wireless activity.
Rear Panel
The Access Point has a Power Connector, A LAN (Ethernet) Port, an Antenna Jack,
and a Reset button on its rear panel.
LAN Port
The Ethernet (LAN) port is used to connect the Access Point to a hub or router
with the Gray Crossover Ethernet cable.
Power Port
The Power Port is used to connect the Access Point’s Power Adapter.
Antenna Jack
The Antenna Jack connects the Access Point to its antenna.
Reset Button
The Reset button is used to reset the Access Point and restore the factory default
settings.
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Technical Support
Actiontec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-
performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support
Department is available to provide professional support 24 hours a day, every day,
except major holidays.
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.
760 N. Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Technical Support
Phone: 1-888-436-0657 (USA), 0845 65 80411 (UK)
Email: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php
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Wireless
Networking Basics
Wireless networking connects computers to each other using radio signals rather
than wires. This allows users the freedom to move around and work anywhere
within the range of the wireless network. A wireless network consists of two ele-
ments - Clients and Access Points.
• A Client is a computer or any other device equipped with a wireless network
adapter, such as the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card .
• An access point is a device, like your Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Access
Point, that connects the clients with the network and each other.
The following sections give an overview of the options available when
setting up a wireless network.
Creating a Wireless Network
Creating a wireless network involves two basic steps:
1. Setting up an access point to send and receive wireless network signals.
2. Setting up computers to send and receive wireless network signals from the
access point(s).
A typical wireless network may look similar to the one in the figure, below.
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All of the wirelessly networked computers (also known as clients) communicate
with each other through the access point, which acts as a wireless hub.
Extending a Wired Network
To add wireless networking to an established wired network:
1. Connect the access point(s) to the wired network. This is usually done with an
Ethernet cable connecting a wired network hub or router to an access point
using a “cross-over” style Ethernet cable (included in the Quick Start Kit).
2. Set up the access point(s) to send and receive wireless network signals.
3. Set up computers (wireless clients) to send and receive wireless network sig-
nals from the access point(s).
The figure below illustrates one possibility for extending a wired network:
The access point is wired to a hub, which in turn is connected to a traditionally
wired network. The notebook computer (or client), set up to receive wireless net-
working signals, can access the wired network via the access point.
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Creating a Wireless Network from a Single Computer
It is also possible to connect an access point to a single computer, instead of a network
hub. This method can be used to share the computer’s Internet connection among the
wireless clients, and is a common way to use a wireless network in the home.
To create a wireless network from a single computer:
1. Connect the access point to the computer. Use a standard Ethernet cable (pur-
chased separately).
2. Set up the access point to send and receive wireless network signals.
3. Set up computers (wireless clients) to send and receive wireless network sig-
nals from the access point(s).
The figure below shows a typical access point - computer setup:
The access point is wired to the computer (usually, this computer will have an
Internet connection). The notebook computer (wireless client) can access the
wired computer, as well as use the Internet connection to surf the Web.
Next, go to “Installing the Access Point” on page 10 to connect the Access Point.
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