Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-B PCI Adapter Use this guide to install: WMP11 User Guide
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Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-B PCI Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 29 29 29 Appendix B: Glossary 33 Appendix C: Specifications Environmental 38 39 Appendix D: Warranty Information 40 Appendix E: Contact Information 41 The Wireless-B PCI Adapter Connect your desktop computer to a wireless network with the Linksys Wireless-B PCI Adapter.
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.
Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B PCI Adapter The Wireless-B PCI Adapter’s Port and LEDs The port to connect the Wireless PCI Adapter’s Antenna and lights displaying the Adapter’s activity are shown in Figure 3-1. Wireless-B PCI Adapter Chapter 4: Hardware and Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: Go to Chapter 5: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000.
Instant Wireless® Series Wireless-B PCI Adapter 5. Attach the external antenna to the Adapter’s antenna port, as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2 Important: Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into the air, at a 90º angle from the Adapter (see Figure 5-2). This will ensure optimum wireless operating range and performance. Figure 4-3 2. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing (See Figure 4-4.) Click the Continue Anyway button. 6. Power on your desktop PC.
Instant Wireless® Series 3. The screen in Figure 4-5 may appear while the files are being copied. Wireless-B PCI Adapter Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter. 1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer’s system tray (see Figure 4-7).
Instant Wireless® Series 3. The screen in Figure 4-9 will appear. Enter the WEP key of your wireless network in the Network key field, and re-enter it in the Confirm network key field. Click the Connect button. Note: Windows XP does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your access point.
