Cisco Linksys Wireless-B Quick Installation Manual page 4

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Installing the Wireless-B PCI Adapter into
Your Desktop PC
IMPORTANT FOR WINDOWS 98, ME, AND 2000 USERS:
Me, or 2000, you must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing
the hardware.
IMPORTANT FOR WINDOWS XP USERS:
before installing the software.
A
Remove any CDs or disks from
their drives, and turn off your
desktop PC.
B
Open your PC's case, and
locate an available PCI slot on
the motherboard. Check with
your computer manufacturer
for instructions.
C
Slide the Adapter into the PCI
slot. Make sure that all of its pins
are touching the slot's con-
tacts. You may have to apply a
bit of pressure to slide the
Adapter all the way in.
D
After the Adapter is set firmly in
place, secure its fastening tab
to your PC's chassis with a
mounting screw. Then close
your PC's case.
E
Attach the external antenna to
the Adapter's antenna port.
F
Power on your desktop PC.
If your PC is running Windows 98,
Me, or 2000, proceed to step G.
If your PC is running Windows XP ,
proceed to step 3.
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If you are using, Windows 98,
You must install the Adapter's hardware
C
D
IMPORTANT:
antenna is positioned straight up
into the air, at a 90° angle from
the Adapter. This will ensure opti-
mum wireless operating range
and performance.
Make sure the