User's Manual

Microsoft Wireless Home Networking USB Adapter or PC Card Adapter 13
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Adapter
This chapter will guide you through the installation of the
Microsoft Wireless Home Networking USB or PC Card
Adapter. This adapter will allow a computer to connect to a
802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless network.
Recommended Connection Method
The recommended connection method for the Microsoft
Wireless Home Networking USB or PC Card Adapter is to
1. Install the software on the computer that will be
connected to the adapter
2. Connect the adapter to the computer
3. Configure the adapter by using the software
4. Connect to the network wirelessly
insert diagram of scenario 1 - PC wireless w/1
USB, 1 PC Card or either? to router/network
You can install the Microsoft Wireless Home Networking
Adapter this way if your computer meets the system
requirements, is not currently networked, and has an
available USB or PC Card connection.
If your computer has a different configuration, is on an
existing network, or needs additional or alternative
connection options, refer to Adding to Your Network, page
X; or Alternate Connection Options, page X, for
customized instructions.
If you have a Microsoft Wireless Home Networking Router,
it is important to install the router first, and then the USB or
PC Card Adapter. When installing the adapter, it is
important to install the software first, and then connect the
hardware. This takes full advantage of the software's ability
to automatically configure your network settings.
Tip
If you are not sure what types
of connections you have or of
the best way to connect your
network, refer to the Network
Connections section, page X,
in Chapter 1: Overview.
Important
It is important to follow the
installation instructions in the
order given.
υ Install the software before
connecting the adapter. If
you connected the
adapter before running
Setup, see If You
Connected Your
Hardware First on page
X.
υ If you have a Wireless
Home Networking Router,
install and configure it on
the computer that is
connected to your
modem before you install
the Wireless Home
Networking USB or PC
Card Adapter on a
different computer.