User's Manual

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual

How do I enable WEP in XP using the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility?

First, make sure the Adapter is correctly installed in the computer. Then, in

the system tray (in the lower right hand side of the desktop, next to the clock),

right-click on the appropriate wireless network (double computer) icon and

select View Available Wireless Networks. When the “Connect to Wireless

Network” window appears, click Advanced. The “Wireless Network Connection

Properties” window appears. Select a wireless network, then click Configure.

When the “Wireless Network Properties” window appears, make sure the correct

SSID or network name is entered in the “Network Name (SSID)” text box. Then,

activate “Data Encryption” by clicking in the appropriate check box. If the text

boxes below remain grayed out, make sure the check box next to “The key is

provided for me automatically” is unchecked (not active). Select a “Key format”

and “Key length” from the appropriate list boxes, then enter the WEP key in the

“Network key” text box. If connecting to an ad hoc network, click in the “This is

a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network…” check box to activate. Click OK.

What is the difference between 40-bit and 64-bit encryption?

There really is no difference between the two. They are different terminologies

used throughout the industry for the same level of encryption.

I plugged in the Adapter to an available USB port but no “Found New

Hardware Wizard” came up. What should I do?

The USB ports on the computer may be disabled in device manager or in the

BIOS. If this is the case contact your computer manufacturer for help in activat-

ing the USB ports. Also, check that the drivers for the USB controller are installed

correctly on the computer.

Everything installed fine and the Adapter was working until I shut down

and restarted my machine. Now the computer is not detecting the

Adapter. What should I do?

Some USB host controllers have a timing issue at boot up. If the Adapter is not

being detected, try unplugging and then replugging (while the computer is

already booted up) the Adapter. It should start working again.