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Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Can my wireless signal pass through floors, walls, and glass?
The physical environment around the Gateway can have a varying effect on
wireless signal strength and quality. The more dense an object, the greater the
interference. Concrete or metal reinforced structures will experience a higher
degree of signal loss than those made of wood, plaster, or glass.
I have an Apple computer that uses the Airport wireless device. Is this
device compatible with the Gateway?
Yes, the Apple Airport system complies with the 802.11b standards. If you use the
WEP security feature, refer to the Apple Airport documentation for information
on the proper method to enter the WEP key for compatibility with the Gateway’s
hexadecimal WEP entry.
Network
I use my laptop at work and at home. Is there something special I need to
do to make it work in both places?
Yes. You must reconfigure your network settings, including Workgroup, Domain,
Password, User name, IP addressing, and any other specific settings used by your
company. You may also use third-party software like NetSwitcher to automati-
cally switch between different configurations.
What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?
The valid IP range for the Gateway is 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 by default.
How do I find out which IP address my computer is using?
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me - Select Start, Run, and type winipcfg. Press
Enter. When the “Winipcfg” window appears, ensure your network device is
selected.
Windows NT, 2000, and XP - Select Start, Run and type cmd. Press Enter. When
the command screen is displayed, type ipconfig and press Enter.