Chapter 6: Connecting The Wireless Compact Usb Adapter - Linksys WUSB12 User Manual

6. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 5-6 will
appear. Click the Exit button.
Proceed to "Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless Compact USB Adapter."
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Figure 5-6
Series Wireless Compact USB Adapter
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Chapter 6: Connecting the
Wireless Compact USB Adapter
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
Because the Adapter gets its power from the PC's USB port, there is no exter-
nal power supply. The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is
plugged in and the PC is on.
3. To release the antenna, slide the blue bar in the direction of its arrow.
If your PC is running Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000, proceed to the next
section, "Hardware Detection for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000."
If your PC is running Windows XP, proceed to "Chapter 7: Driver
Important for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the
Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.
Important for Windows XP users: You must install the Adapter's
hardware before installing the software.
Figure 6-1
Figure 6-2
Important: Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the
air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter (see Figure 6-2). This will ensure
optimum wireless operating range and performance.
Installation and Configuration for Windows XP."
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