Follow these steps to complete the adapter installation: Step 1 - Install the 2Wire 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. Step 2 - Install the adapter driver from your 2Wire Wireless Installation CD. The following sections give you detailed instructions for completing each step.
Step 1: Install the 2Wire 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter The supplied USB cable has a different type of USB connector on each end. Series A connector. The Series A USB connector plugs into the USB port on your computer. Mini Series B connector. The Series B USB connector plugs into a USB device.
STEP 2: Install the 2Wire 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter Driver Installing Drivers For Windows XP Power on your computer. Insert your 2Wire Wireless Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens, select Install the software...
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The driver installs. When the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard opens, click Finish Continue to “Appendix A: Wireless Adapter Configuration” on page 12 to configure the adapter to work with your 2Wire gateway.
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Installing Drivers for Windows 2000 Power on your computer. Insert your 2Wire Wireless Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens, click to continue. Next The next window prompts you to install device drivers. Select...
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When the Locate Driver Files window opens, deselect the checkbox, select Floppy disk drives checkbox, and click CD-ROM drives Next When the Driver Files Search Results window opens, click Next...
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Finish complete. Continue to “Appendix A: Wireless Adapter Configuration” on page 12 to configure the adapter to work with your 2Wire gateway. Installing Drivers for Windows ME Power on your computer. Insert your 2Wire Wireless Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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After the driver files are copied, click Finish If the System Settings Change window opens, click to restart your computer. Your installation is complete. Continue to “Appendix A: Wireless Adapter Configuration” on page 12 to configure the adapter to work with your 2Wire gateway.
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Installing Drivers for Windows 98 SE Power on your computer. Insert your 2Wire Wireless Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens, click to continue. Next When the next window opens, select Search for , and...
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Deselect the checkbox, select Floppy disk drives checkbox, and click CD-ROM drive Next Windows locates the best driver for your device. Click to continue. Next...
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After the drivers are copied, click Finish If the System Settings Change window opens, click to restart your computer. Your installation is complete. Continue to “Appendix A: Wireless Adapter Configuration” on page 12 to configure the adapter to work with your 2Wire gateway.
Appendix A: Wireless Adapter Configuration Now that you have installed the drivers for your wireless adapter, you must configure it to work with the 2Wire gateway. A wireless network requires a network name (SSID) and an encryption key to operate. Every 2Wire wireless gateway comes with a unique network name and encryption key printed on the bottom of the unit.
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Enter the serial number and encryption key from your 2Wire wireless gateway, then click the Begin button to Wireless Configuration configure your adapter.
Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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