User's Manual

Installation and User Guide: Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter 1
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Installation
This chapter explains how to install the Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter, adapter driver, and
Airgo Client Utility. It includes the following topics:
• Overview
• Connecting the Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter
• Installing the Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter Driver and Airgo Client Utility
• Uninstalling the Airgo Client Utility and Drivers
Overview
The Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter provides the communication link between your laptop or
desktop PC and other devices in a wireless network. The adapter operates in the 2.4GHz and 5GHZ
radio frequency bands and can communicate with any device that meets the IEEE 802.11a,
802.11b, or 802.11g wireless network standards.
When used with Airgo Access Points as part of an Airgo network installation, the Airgo Wireless
LAN Client Adapter offers the following special features:
• Enhanced Data Rates
• Extended Range
• Multi Mode and Multi-band Operation
• Interference Handling
The Airgo Client Utility, shipped with each Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter, includes tools for
setting the basic configuration.
Device Types
The Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter is currently offered in three device types:
• PC Card — Extended Type II PCMCIA CardBus (32-bit interface) for use in laptop and
notebook computers
• PCI Card — PCI adapter for use in desktop computer expansion slots
• Mini PCI— Mini PCI adapter for use in laptop computer mini-PCI expansion slots
Shipping Package Contents
The Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter shipping package contains the following items:
• Airgo Wireless LAN Client Adapter PC or PCI Card
• CD containing the device driver and Airgo Client Utility
System Requirements
Your PC must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Windows XP or Windows 2000
• 96 MB memory