User's Manual Part 1
Table Of Contents
- contents
- Preface
- Product Overview
- Preparing for Installation
- Installing the Client Adapter
- Using the Profile Manager
- Configuring the Client Adapter
- Overview
- Setting System Parameters
- Setting RF Network Parameters
- Setting Advanced Infrastructure Parameters
- Setting Advanced Ad Hoc Parameters
- Setting Network Security Parameters
- Using EAP Authentication
- Performing Diagnostics
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Chapter 3 Installing the Client Adapter
Installing the Driver
Installing the Driver
Note This procedure is meant to be used the first time the driver is installed on a computer running Windows
95, 98, NT, 2000, Me, or XP. If a Cisco Aironet client adapter driver is already installed on your
computer, follow the instructions in Chapter 8 to upgrade to a new driver. However, if the 6.10 driver is
installed on your Windows 95, 98, NT, or 2000 computer, you must remove this driver before you can
install a more recent driver. Refer to the “Uninstalling the 6.10 Driver” section on page 8-13 for
instructions.
The driver you use for your client adapter depends on which operating system your computer is running
and your client adapter type. This section provides instructions for installing the correct driver for your
operating system. Use Table 3-1 to quickly locate the installation instructions for your specific operating
system.
Note Before you begin the driver installation process, make sure you have the installation disks
for your computer’s operating system nearby. Some operating system files may be needed
to complete the driver installation.
Installing the Driver for Windows 95
Note Windows 95 limits your computer’s network connections to four. If you try to install a
client adapter when four network devices (such as a PCMCIA Ethernet card, dial-up
adapter, VPN adapter, docking station Ethernet card, etc.) are already connected to your
computer, the new adapter cannot establish a network connection.
The driver installation instructions vary for Windows 95 Version A and Version B. You can determine
which version your computer is running by double-clicking My Computer, Control Panel, System, and
General. The version of your computer’s operating system is located under the System heading. If you
have Windows 95 Version B, the version number ends with the letter B.
• For Windows 95 Version A driver installation instructions, go to the “Windows 95 Version A”
section on page 3-4.
• For Windows 95 Version B driver installation instructions, go to the “Windows 95 Version B”
section on page 3-5.
Table 3-1 Locating Driver Installation Instructions
Operating System Page Number
Windows 95 3-3
Windows 98 3-7
Windows NT 3-9
Windows 2000 3-10
Windows Millennium Edition (Me) 3-12
Windows XP 3-13