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English . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1

Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . Kapitel 2

Français . . . . . . . . . . . Chapitre 3

Español . . . . . . . . . . . Capítulo 4

Italiano. . . . . . . . . . . . Capitolo 5

English

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1

Software Installation. . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2

Using your USB Wireless LAN. . Chapter 3

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . Chapter 5

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . Chapter 6

Chapter 1 - Introduction

This chapter introduces your HP USB Wireless LAN device.

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing an HP USB Wireless LAN device. When used with a HP Wireless LAN Access Point, the HP USB Wireless LAN allows you to connect your computer to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) system from

anywhere within the wireless coverage area.

The HP USB Wireless LAN Kit allows you to:

• Connect your computer to a Peer-to-Peer workgroup of wireless computing devices

• Connect your computer to a small office network that includes an HP Wireless LAN Access Point

• Connect your computer to a LAN that includes other IEEE 802.11 compliant LAN systems

• Expand the capabilities of your HP Wireless LAN Access Point, to support wireless devices that have been equipped with HP Wireless USB LAN devices.

Supported Operating Systems

The HP USB Wireless LAN is supported by the following operating systems:

• Windows 98

• Windows 2000

Support Information

You can find extra documentation for the HP wireless product range on the software CD-ROM supplied with your USB Wireless LAN.

For the latest information on the HP wireless range, access the HP accessories web site at: www.hp.com/go/pcaccess ories

Kit Contents

Your HP USB Wireless LAN kit includes the following items:

• 1 HP USB Wireless LAN

• 1 USB cable

•1 Installation Guide

•1 Software CD-ROM

Network Scenarios

Peer-to-Peer Workgroup

The Peer-to-Peer workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup, where the workgroup participants can exchange files using features like “Files and Printer Sharing” as supported by Microsoft Networking.

You can use this option to set up a temporary network in environments where no access points are available. As long as the stations are within range of each other, this is the easiest and least expensive way to set up a wireless network.

Enterprise Networking

With the Wireless LAN Access Point, you can connect to a LAN to have wireless access to all network facilities.

LAN infrastructures may either be:

• Stand-alone wireless LANs

• Wireless network infrastructures connected to an existing Ethernet network.

Hardware Installation

CAUTION It is recommended that you install your Wireless LAN Access Point before attempting

to install your USB Wireless LAN. To connect the device:

1 Place the USB Wireless LAN device in a position where it can easily receive

signals from either an Access Point or another USB Wireless LAN device.

2 Insert the connector on the cable of your USB Wireless LAN device into a free

USB port on your PC.

NOTE The Wireless LAN Access Point is unable to transmit signals through metallic walls.

It is important, therefore, to place the USB Wireless LAN device in a position where it is visible to the HP Wireless Access Point. For an exact description of the capabilities, see the Technical Specifications at the back of this manual.

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Chapter 2 - Software Installation

This chapter shows you how to install the USB Wireless LAN drivers and software.

About the Software CD-ROM

The software CD-ROM contains both software and documentation for the USB Wireless LAN. The CD-ROM contains:

• User’s Guides and other reference materials are located in D:\Docs (where D:\ is your CD-ROM drive).

• Software for HP client stations and/or infrastructure products are located in D:\Software (where D:\ is your CD-ROM drive).

NOTE Before installing the software, you are advised to read the Software License

Agreement, located in the root directory of the CD-ROM. By installing, copying or using the software, you are consenting to be bound by this agreement. If you do not agree to all of the terms of the agreement, do not download, copy or install the software.

The CD-ROM also contains a directory named Xtras. This folder contains additional tools that may help you install and manage your wireless network.

Overview of the Software Installation Process

The complete installation of your USB Wireless LAN software and the necessary drivers consists of the following steps:

1 Installing the drivers. 2 Setting basic parameters. 3 Installing the Client Manager software. 4 Verifying the installation.

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Installing the Drivers

Installing a USB Wireless LAN requires the same level of expertise that you would need to install a standard Ethernet network adapter card. It is assumed that you have a working knowledge of standard Windows operations. Refer to the Windows Help files when necessary.

Driver Installation for Windows 98 and Windows 2000

Windows 98 and Windows 2000 operating systems support “Plug & Play” products. Once you insert the USB Wireless LAN into your computer, these systems will automatically:

• Detect the USB Wireless LAN device and enable the driver, or

•Start the Add New Hardware wizard and prompt you to install the driver, when the operating system cannot find the required driver.

To install the driver: When Windows starts the Add New Hardware wizard, follow the instructions of the New Hardware Found wizard to install the drivers. When your are prompted to locate the driver installation files select the software CD-ROM that was included with your USB

Wireless LAN. When finished installing the drivers, Windows automatically opens the Add/Edit

Configuration Profile window.

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Setting the Basic Parameters

After installing the drivers, Windows will open the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window. The Add/Edit Configuration Profile window enables you to specify one or more network connection profiles.

To connect your computer to a wireless network, you will need to:

1 Assign a name to the network connection profile. 2 Use the pull-down menu on the right to select how you want to connect to the

wireless network.

3 Click the Edit Profile button to view or modify the parameters for the selected

profile.

NOTE For first-time installations, you are advised to set up the single profile using only the

basic settings.

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Basic Settings for an Residential Gateway

If you want to connect to a home network using an Access Point, use the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window to:

• Connect to an Access Point

• Set the Network Name and Encryption Key.

To connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point: 1 In the Network Name field, enter the 6-character ID code to define the name of the

wireless network that you want to connect to.

NOTE The 6-character ID code is unique and can be found on the back of the Wireless LAN

Access Point by removing the rear cover. Refer to the Wireless LAN Access Point Installation Guide for full instruction on obtaining the ID code.

2 In the Encryption Key field, enter the last 5 digits of the ID code. If you have changed

the Encryption Key on the Access Point, you must enter the new value as well.

3 Click OK to confirm and return to the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window. 4 Click OK again to proceed with the installation.

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