User's Manual

The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:
The wireless adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in
accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions.
The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
No other wireless LAN card is installed in the computer in which the Mini PCI Adapter
hardware has been installed.
Install Network Drivers for Windows* NT* 4.0
NOTE: Before installing drivers, install Service Pack 6 or later. Advanced features for
Intel adapters require Service Pack 6a or later.
NOTE: Use the following information if NT Networking has already been installed on the
PC. If NT Networking is not installed, please refer to your Windows NT documentation or
consult your network administrator for instructions. Also refer to your Windows NT
documentation for information about installing the TCP/IP protocol.
1.
Power up the computer in which the wireless adapter hardware has just been installed.
2.
Wait for Windows NT to start, then log in as administrator.
3.
Insert the Intel CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections
screen displays, you may disregard it or close it (you will redisplay it later to install
Intel(R) PROSet II).
4.
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Network icon.
5.
When the Networking dialog appears, select the Adapters tab and click the Add button.
6.
Click the Have Disk button after the available network adapters display.
7.
Enter the path D:\PROW2100\WINNT4\ (where D: is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.
8.
Select “Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 Mini PCI Adapter” from the list of supported
adapters and click OK.
9.
If prompted for additional Windows NT files, re-enter the path to your CD drive (for
example, D:\).
10.
The Adapter Properties dialog displays. Click the Configure button.
11.
On the Wireless Network tab, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID),
or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click OK to continue. (Default setting
under the Advanced button is no security; consult your network administrator if security
is required.)
12.
Click Close.
13.
Enter TCP/IP settings for your network and click OK.
14.
When prompted to restart the computer, remove the CD-ROM and click Yes.