Linksys Wireless USB Network Adapter User Manual

E. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step F now. If you chose Ad-Hoc
Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. Click Next and go to Step F.
F. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to
install files. Click Next if you are satisf ied with your settings, or click Back to change any settings.
Minimum Requirements
One PC with the following:
• 200MHz or Faster Processor
• 64MB RAM Recommended
• Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
• Available USB Port
• CD-ROM Drive
Package Contents
• One Wireless USB Network Adapter (1)
• One USB Cable (2)
• One Wall Mount (3)
• One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide (4)
• One Quick Installation
• One Registration Card
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This Quick Installation is meant to help you install the product quickly and easily. For detailed instructions on installation, configuration, and further setup options, please consult the User Guide.
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A. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard
should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click Start and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
B. Click the Install button.
Installing the Wireless USB Network Adapter Software
Note to Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users:You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.
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Note to Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Setup Wizard. Refer to the Quick Installation for Windows XP.
C. After reading the License Agreement, click Next if you agree, or Cancel to
end the installation.
D. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode. Click the
Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with each other.
In the SSID f ield, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSIDmust be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). Click Next.
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D. After the Adapter has been physically connected to your computer,
Windows will detect the new hardware. The Wireless USB Network Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your system tray (see Figure D).
If you want to use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes, then double-click the icon.
Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless USB Network
Adapter is complete.
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G. After the software has been successfully installed, you will see Figure G.
Click Exit.
Proceed to Step 2.
A. The Adapter comes with the USB cable you will use to connect the Adapter
to your PC. (See Figure A.1.)
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the Adapter (see Figure A.
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Connect the other end of the USB cable to one of the USB ports on your computer (see Figure A.3).
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B. The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is plugged in. (Make sure
your PC is powered on.)
C. Raise the antenna. Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the
air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter. This ensures optimum wireless operat­ing range and performance.
Connecting the Wireless USB Network Adapter to Your PC
Note: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.
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For more details, advanced configuration, or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
For additional troubleshooting help,obtain assistance from one of the fol­lowing resources: Technical Support 800-326-7114 (toll-free from US or Canada) E-mail Support support@linksys.com Website
http://www.linksys.com
or
http://support.linksys.com
FTP Site ftp://ftp.linksys.com Sales Information 800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
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