Owner's Manual

Using the Wireless LAN

Configuration Utility

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Important:Ifthe icon in the picture below appears in the

System Tray, use this Utility. If another icon appears, see page 9.

To monitor the wireless network to which the PC Card is connected, as well as check

or adjust wireless network settings, use the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility. This

Utility offers the ability to check wireless network signal strength, connect to a wireless

network using an encryption scheme, and many other options.

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Note:The Utility is used only on computers running Windows

98, 98 SE, Me, or 2000. If the computer being used runs

Windows XP, see “Windows XP” on page 26.

Opening the Configuration Utility Window

To open the Utility, go to the right-hand corner of the desktop. In the System Tray

(where the clock is located), right-click on the Actiontec Wireless LAN icon

(shown in the red circle, below)

A menu appears, as shown below.

There should be a black dot next to “Turn Wireless Radio On.” If not, click on the

text to activate the wireless radio. Then, select Advanced Configuration.