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11 Mbps (802.11b) Wireless PC Card
802CI2, 802CI3

Minimum System Requirements
  • Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Vista*
  • With an available PC Card Slot 
  • 90MHz or faster processor 
  • 16MB of RAM or higher
  • TCP/IP network protocol installed

    * The 802CI3 is compatible with Vista, but the software on the CD is not. Vista compatible drivers can be downloaded directly from the "Drivers" section of this support page.

  • Note

    The 802CI3 wireless PC card uses an PRISM chipset. Actiontec does not have or provide any support for Linux in regard to the 802CI3 card, but instructions for installation and drivers are available in various Linux User Groups on the Internet. Infact a 3rd party driver for the 802CI3 is built into a few of the Linux Distributions.


     
    Driver/Firmware Updates
     
    2004-03-29   Vista Driver - 802CI3
    NOTE: Customers that have the new Windows Vista operating system installed, can utilize the driver for XP, provided they are running one of the 32-bit versions of Vista. There are no drivers available for 64-bit versions of Windows.

    (Our RAW Drivers do not use a 'Setup' program to install, instead they are installed via the Windows Hardware Wizard. Once the drivers are extracted, each Operating System has it's own folder with an INF file, that the Wizard uses to install the driver.)

    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.

    Instructions
     
    2004-03-29   Win2K & XP - Driver & Utility - 802CI3
    Both the Configuration Utility and the Driver for the Wireless PC Card are combined in this one download.

    There are drivers for Windows 2000 and XP included in this download.

    (Our RAW Drivers do not use a 'Setup' program to install, instead they are installed via the Windows Hardware Wizard. Once the drivers are extracted, each Operating System has it's own folder with an INF file, that the Wizard uses to install the driver.)

    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.

    Instructions
     
    2004-03-29   Win98 & ME - Driver & Utility - 802CI3
    Both the Configuration Utility and the Driver for the Wireless PC Card are combined in this one download.

    There are drivers for Windows 98 and ME included in this download.

    (Our RAW Drivers do not use a 'Setup' program to install, instead they are installed via the Windows Hardware Wizard. Once the drivers are extracted, each Operating System has it's own folder with an INF file, that the Wizard uses to install the driver.)

    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.

     
     
    2004-03-29   Win95 - Driver & Utility - 802CI3
    Both the Configuration Utility and theWin95 Driver for the Wireless PC Card are combined in this one download.

    (Our RAW Drivers do not use a 'Setup' program to install, instead they are installed via the Windows Hardware Wizard. Once the drivers are extracted, each Operating System has it's own folder with an INF file, that the Wizard uses to install the driver.)

    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.

     
     
    2002-03-01   ISO for 802CI2, 802CI3 CD# 0410-0035-003
    This is the ISO file (CD image) for the 11 Mbps Wireless PC Card (802CI2 & 802CI3) CD v1.25.

    Disc Contents
  • PDF User Manuals
  • Wireless Drivers and Configuration Utilitys
  • Instructions
     

     
    Manuals/Documentation
     
    User Manual - 802CI3 11Mbps Wireless PC Card   This is the User Manual for the 11Mbps Wireless PC Card (802CI3).
     
    User Manual - 802CI2 11Mbps Wireless PC Card   This is the User Manual for the 11Mbps Wireless PC Card (802CI2).
     
    802CI3 PC Card Driver Installation Instructions   Instructions for downloading and installing the driver and configuration utility for the 802CI3 Wireless PC Card.
     
    802CI3 - Vista Installation Instructions   Instructions for downloading and installing the 802CI3 onto a laptop that is running a 32bit version of Vista.
     
    Data Sheet - 802CI2.802CI3 11Mbps Wireless PC Card   This is the Data Sheet for the 11Mbps Wireless PC Card (802CI2 and 802CI3).

    (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

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

    How is a replacement Actiontec CD obtained?

    Does the Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless PC card support the newer wireless security system, WPA?




    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.)

    How is a replacement Actiontec CD obtained?
    There are two methods for obtaining a replacement Actiontec CD.
    1. Downloading the ISO for free from the Actiontec Support Site. If an ISO is available, it will be posted along with all other Drivers and Software, on the support page for that product. Instructions for converting the ISO file into a CD can be downloaded along with the ISO.
    2. Contacting Actiontec Technical Support by phone and purchasing one. Actiontec CDs can be purchased for $6.95 (including S&H) within the USA, and $8.95 (including S&H) for customers in Europe and the UK.
    To purchase call: 1-800-371-0442 (USA), 0800-180-4434 (UK)
    Please have your Visa or MasterCard ready, along with product name and model number, or CD part number if available. (MasterCard and Visa are the only cards Actiontec is able to accept.)

    Does the Actiontec 11Mbps Wireless PC card support the newer wireless security system, WPA?
    No, the Actiontec 802.11b 11Mbps Wireless PC card does not support WPA. This card supports 64 bit and 128 bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

    Currently there are no firmware updates for this product.

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