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54 Mbps (802.11g) Wireless Access Point
AU802C

Minimum System Requirements
  • Windows 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, Me, 2000, XP
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Available Ethernet port 
  • 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter for wireless connections
  • TCP/IP network protocol installed
  • Internet Explorer 6.0+ (recommended)
  • Other browsers such as Safari or Firefox, need to have Java Script enabled

    • Note

    Though not compatible with the installation software and configuration utility provided on the accompanying CD, the following Operating Systems can be used with the device it self.

  • Mac OS 9+, OS 10+, Linux/BSD, Unix
  • 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter for wireless connections
  • TCP/IP network protocol installed
  • Internet Explorer 6.0+ (recommended)
  • Other browsers such as Safari or Firefox, need to have Java Script enabled

    Power Adapter Output Requirements
  • 5VDC, 1.6A

    Physical Dimensions
  • 9.5" x 6" x 1.5" (Positioned Horizontally)
  • Antenna adds 3" to height when vertical
  • Can be Wall Mounted


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    Driver/Firmware Updates
     
    2003-08-05   Firmware Upgrade - AU802C 5.2.6-2
    NOTE: Actiontec Electronics will not provide a refund or replacement, for products that have failed due to the loading of incorrect firmware or the testing of custom firmware.

    (To identify your Actiontec product, look for the model number. It is located on the FCC sticker, found on the bottom or back of the product. Typically the model number is in the sticker's upper right hand corner.)  

    This Firmware Upgrade (5.2.6-2) is for the AU802C 802.11G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ONLY. It is not to be used on any other model of router, access point or gateway. This is a NCS (Non-Customer Specific) Firmware, and is not intended as an Upgrade for ANY ISP Specific Firmware, regardless of version number. Therefore, you should not load a NCS Firmware Upgrade on to a gateway that currently has an ISP Specific Firmware installed. The reverse is also true. You should not load an ISP Specific Firmware Upgrade on to a gateway that currently has a NCS version installed. These types of Upgrades frequently result in a nonfunctional device.

    Clicking the link above will initiate the download, and at the prompt 'Do you want to run or save this file?' select 'Save'. At the following 'Save As' dialog, be sure to select a familiar location to save the file, like 'My Documents' or the 'Desktop', so that the file will be easy to find later.

    Please see the AU802C's User Manual (Page 19) for upgrade instructions.

    		 
     
    2003-08-05   AP Locator - AU802C Wireless Access Point
    This utility is for locating, connecting to and configuring the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point ( AU802C ).

    Clicking the link above will initiate the download, and at the prompt 'Do you want to run or save this file?' select 'Save'. At the following 'Save As' dialog, be sure to select a familiar location to save the file, like 'My Documents' or the 'Desktop', so that the file will be easy to find later.

    		 
     
    2002-12-02   ISO for AU802C CD# 0410-0091-001
    This is the ISO file (CD image) for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (AU802C) CD v1.1.

    Disc Contents
  • PDF User Manual
  • AP Locator software
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0
    		• Instructions
     

     
    Manuals/Documentation
     
    User Manual - AU802C Wireless AP   This is the User Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (AU802C).
     
    Data Sheet - AU802C Wireless AP   This is the Data Sheet for the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point (AU802C).

    (Data Sheets will have a description of the technologies that the device supports, a list of Features, Technical Specifications, Minimum System Requirements, Package Contents and Technical Support Contact information.)
     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to have an Actiontec Wireless Card or Adapter to connect to an Actiontec Wireless Gateway or Router?

    Does Actiontec sell a Wireless Range Expander or Wireless Repeater, to extend a wireless networks coverage?

    Can the Wireless on this device be updated or upgraded?

    How do I Reset the Actiontec to its default settings?

    Should I change the Actiontecs Wireless Settings, or should I leave them at the default values?




    Do I need to have an Actiontec Wireless Card or Adapter to connect to an Actiontec Wireless Gateway or Router?
    No. Actiontec Wireless products are not proprietary. All Actiontec Wireless Gateways, Routers and Access Points conform to recognized Standards, so any properly functioning Wireless Card or Adapter, that conforms to the same Standard, should be able to connect.

    Does Actiontec sell a Wireless Range Expander or Wireless Repeater, to extend a wireless networks coverage?
    No, Actiontec does not sell a Wireless Repeater. The Wireless Routers, Access Points and Gateways that we currently produce, do not support WDS or Wireless Distribution System. (WDS is a technology that allows the linking of several Wireless Access Points, to create one large Wireless network.)

    Can the Wireless on this device be updated or upgraded?
    No, the antenna on this device is permanently attached, and cannot be changed or upgraded.

    How do I Reset the Actiontec to its default settings?
    Begin with the power light solid Green. Then using a small tool, press and hold the Reset button in for 10 seconds, then release the button. It will take 30 to 40 seconds for the Actiontec to restart.
    (Be aware that ALL configuration settings stored in the Actiontec will be lost when resetting the unit, and that it will need to be reconfigured, once it has restarted.)

    Should I change the Actiontecs Wireless Settings, or should I leave them at the default values?
    It is always good pratice to change the default settings of a Wireless Modem, Router or Access Point. ( See the following recommended changes. )

    1. Change the Name of the Wireless Network.
    ( SSID, ESSID and Network Name, are different terms for the same thing. )

    The Network Name should be changed to something that is unique, but easy for you to remember. It should not identify you, your household or place of business in any way.

    2. Use the Best Encryption Available on your Router or Access Point.
    ( WPA2, WPA, WEP and WPS are the most common types available. )

    Use WPA2 if possible, and WPA if WPA2 is not available. Use WPS to setup your WPA wireless security if your router and adapters are compatible with Wireless Protected Setup (WPS). Use WEP if it is the only option available on your Router or Access Point.

    3. Replace the default key / passphrase with one that is unique and random.
    ( Regardless of encryption type, the security will hinge on the Key / Passphrase. )

    If your Router will allow the use of WPA or WPA2 then you are not limited to hexadecimal characters, and your key / passphrase can be from 8 to 63 ASCII characters in length. It is recommended that the key be no less than 20 characters in length as a minimum; and it is extremely important that the characters are random. That means capitol letters, lower case letters, punctuation and NO words or names.

    If you are able to use WPS then the Router and Adapter will determine your key and how it is entered.

    If your Router limits you to using WEP, you will likely also be forced to use only hexadecimal characters (the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F). This type of key is rarely case sensitive, but it is even more important to be sure to make the key as random as possible. It is recommended that you a key of 26 hexadecimal characters. This length key is referred to as either 104 or 128 bits depending on the manufacturer.

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