User's Manual

11
Configuring the
Action
tec 802.11b Access Point
10
Installing the
Action
tec 802.11b Access Point
LEDs
There are three LEDs (Light emitting diodes) on the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point.
These visual aids can help you verify proper operation.
Power The power LED lights up when
the Access Point is connected to
a power source.
Radio The radio LED blinks when the
Access Point is active.
NetworkThe network LED burns when
the Access Point is connected to
a wired network.
Figure 7. Actiontec 802.11b Access Point LEDs
The Actiontec 802.11b Access Point is a ready to use device. It is delivered with
default settings which allow you to have access to it without configuring it. When
you do configure the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point, you can change the settings
with respect to security, radio channels, etc.
Whether you need to configure the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point or not, depends
entirely on how you apply the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point to your environment.
When to configure the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point
Configuring the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point means installing settings with
respect to the use of radio channels, security, identification, etc. You only need to
configure the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point when you want to change these set-
tings.
1. Place the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point Installation CD-ROM in the computer’s
CD-ROM drive of the computer that is connected to the Access Point (The install
utility will launch when drive door closes) If the install utility has not launched,
look for the file named SETUP.EXE under the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point
Installation CD-ROM’s root directory and double click on it.
2. The Installation wizard will execute and present the following screens. Click Next
Configuring the Actiontec 802.11b Access Point
Note: Not configuring your Actiontec 802.11b Access Point will make the network
accessible to anyone. Actiontec strongly recommends that you configure your access point.