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54 Mbps Wireless USB Network Adapter
802UIG,802UIG-1

Minimum System Requirements
  • Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 
  • Available USB Port (USB 2.0 recommended for maximum throughput)
  • 200MHz or faster processor 
  • 64MB of RAM or higher
  • TCP/IP network protocol installed

    * The 802UIG is compatible with Vista and Windows 7, but the software on the CD is not. Compatible drivers can be downloaded directly from the "Drivers" section of this support page. This is also true for the 802UIG-1 adapter.

  • Note

    The 802UIG supports WPA and WEP (64, 128 & 256bit) for wireless security.

    The 802UIG uses a Texas Instruments chipset.


     
    Driver/Firmware Updates
     
    2005-11-04   Configuration Utility & Driver - 802UIG
    The Configuration Utility and the Driver are combined in this one download. Running this application will install the driver and 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.

     
     
    2004-08-18   Driver (Only) - 802UIG
    This is the USB driver for computer's running Windows 7 or a 32-bit version of Vista. It is the same driver that is located on the product CD in folder 'miscsupport'. The file name for this driver '802UIG_rawdrv.zip'. Instructions for using this driver to install the 802UIG on a computer running a 32-bit version of Vista or Windows 7, is posted with all of the other documentation for the 802UIG.

    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
     
    2004-03-31   ISO for 802UIG-(1) CD# 0410-0113-001
    This is the ISO file (CD image) for the 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter (802UIG and 802UIG-1) CD v1.1.

    Disc Contents
  • PDF User Manual
  • 'Connection 123' Installation software
  • Wireless Configuration Utility
  • Driver & Utility, in Zipped format, for Manual Installations
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0
  • Instructions
     

     
    Manuals/Documentation
     
    User Manual - 802UIG USB Wireless Adapter   This is the User Manual for the 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter (802UIG & 802UIG-1).
     
    Vista Installation Instructions for the 802UIG   This is the Guide for installing the 802UIG USB Wireless Adapter on computer's running a 32-bit version of Vista, using the drivers located in the "\misc\support" folder of the product CD. The name of the driver is "802UIG_rawdrv.zip". The exact same file is available for download in our "Driver/Software Downloads" area, if the original CD is not available.
     
    Data Sheet - 802UIG,802UIG-1 USB Wireless Adapter   This is the Data Sheet for the 54G USB Wireless Adapter, 802UIG and 802UIG-1.

    A Data Sheet 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 54Mbps Wireless USB adapter (802UIG, 802UIG-1) 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 54Mbps Wireless USB adapter (802UIG, 802UIG-1) support the newer wireless security system, WPA?
    Yes, the Actiontec 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless USB adapter (802UIG, 802UIG-1) does support WPA. This card supports WiFi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key mode (WPA-PSK, also known as personal mode) as well as an Enterprise mode that supports 802.1x with the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).

    Currently there are no firmware updates for this product.

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