User's Manual

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Installing the
Action
tec802.11a Wireless PC Card
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Installing the
Action
tec 802.11a Wireless PC Card
4. Click “Use the following IP address” and input the IP address and Subnet mask.Assigning
an IPaddress and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in infrastructure mode and to
have internet access “Default Gateway” and DNS server” information is also required. IP
configuration information (DHCP or assigned IPaddress, Gateway and DNS server IP
addresses)is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff.
4. After obtaining IP configuration information from the appropriate IT staff, click OKin
both “internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” and “Local Area Connection Properties”
to complete the IPconfiguration.
5. To determine if the TCP/IPconfiguration has taken place, and to test IP connectivity in
AdHoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ipconfig <ip address>” command from the
DOSprompt. The DOSprompt is accessed by clicking “Start”, “Programs”,
“Accessories”, and “Command Prompt”
When a TCP/IPconnection is established, the LinkMon utility can be used to monitor
the Actiontec 802.11b Wireless PC Card Status. Refer to section IX for details on the func-
tions of LinkMon.
Un-installing the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card.
To remove theActiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card from your system, use the following steps.
1. Go to “Network and Dial-up Connection” In he control Panel.
2. Right-click the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard “Local Area Connection” icon and
choose properties.
3. Choose “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard” and click Uninstall.