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11 Mbps (802.11b) Wireless PC Card
802CAT1

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

    • Note

    The 802CAT1 wireless PC card uses an ATMEL chipset. Actiontec does not have or provide any support for Linux in regard to the 802CAT1 card, but instructions for installation and drivers are available in various Linux User Groups on the Internet.


     
    Driver/Firmware Updates
     
    2004-03-29   Driver - 802CAT1 Wireless PC Card
    There are drivers for Windows 98SE, ME, 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 the Wizard uses the INF file 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   Installer - 802CAT1 Wireless LAN Monitor
    This software installs the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility for configuring the 11Mbps Wireless PC Card (802CAT1). This Utility should be installed for systems running Windows 98, ME and 2000, but it is not for use on XP. When the 802CAT1 is installed on XP it should be managed using the built in XP utility.

    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.

    		 
     
    2003-01-24   ISO for 802CAT1 11b PC Card CD# 0410-0082-001
    This is the ISO file (CD image) for the 11Mbps Wireless PC Card (802CAT1) CD v1.1.

    Disc Contents
  • PDF User Manuals
  • 'Connection 123' Installation Software
  • Wireless Configuration Utilitys
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0
    		• Instructions
     

     
    Manuals/Documentation
     
    User Manual - 802CAT1 11Mbps Wireless PC Card   This is the User Manual for the 11Mbps Wireless PC Card (802CAT1).
     
    802CAT1 PC Card Driver Installation Instructions   Instructions for downloading and installing the 11Mbps Wireless PC Card (802CAT1).
     

    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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