1� Installation The Adapter is installed and set up using the Setup Wizard on the enclosed Setup Wizard CD. IMPORTANT: Do not install the Adapter in your computer until you are instructed to do so, or the Adapter will not install correctly.
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Installation Read the License Agreement, and select I accept the terms in the License Agreement. Click Next to continue the installation. License Agreement License Agreement Before connecting the PCI Adapter to your PC, make sure that your desktop PC is powered down. Power Down the Desktop PC Power Down the Desktop PC Open your PC case and locate...
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Installation Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the adapter all the way in. After the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw.
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2� Setup for Windows XP or 2000 The Adapter supports, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If the Available Wireless Networks screen appears, your router does not support this feature. Proceed to the “No Wi-Fi Protected Setup”...
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Setup for Windows XP or 2000 On the Available Wireless Networks screen, the available networks are listed in the table. Select your network, and then click Connect. Available Wireless Networks Available Wireless Networks If your network does not use wireless security, proceed to the “Wireless Security Disabled”...
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Setup for Windows XP or 2000 The Status screen of the Wireless Network Monitor appears the first time you run the Setup Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click the X in the upper right corner. Connected to the Network Connected to the Network NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network Monitor screen opens, and its icon...
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Setup for Windows XP or 2000 WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection Enter the Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of your wireless network. It must have - characters. Click Connect and go to step B. WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection Enter the Passphrase or WEP Key.
Setup for Windows XP or 2000 The Status screen of the Wireless Network Monitor appears the first time you run the Setup Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click the X in the upper right corner. Connected to the Network Connected to the Network NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network Monitor screen opens, and its icon...
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Setup for Windows XP or 2000 Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the Router. Within two minutes, click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup The Adapter connects to the network. Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Network Click Print to print out your wireless network settings.
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Setup for Windows XP or 2000 The Status screen of the Wireless Network Monitor appears the first time you run the Setup Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click the X in the upper right corner. Connected to the Network Connected to the Network NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network Monitor screen opens, and its icon...
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3� Setup for Windows Vista After you install the Adapter correctly, the Congratulations screen appears. Click Finish. Congratulations Congratulations The first Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility screen appears. Select your network, and then click Connect. Select Network Select Network If your network has no wireless security, this screen appears.
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Setup for Windows Vista Enter the security key, WEP key, or passphrase (also known as a pre-shared key), depending on your type of security. Click Connect. Secured Network Secured Network This screen appears while the Adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the installation.
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Setup for Windows Vista The Set Network Location screen may appear to help apply the correct settings for your type of location. If it doesn’t appear, go to step I. Select Home, Work, or Public location. Select Network Location Select Network Location This screen varies according to the selected location.
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Setup for Windows Vista NOTE: For help with the Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility, refer to Windows Vista Help and Support, by clicking Vista’s Start button > Help and Support. Congratulations! Setup is complete. 0010NC-DF...