User Manual

Troubleshooting 59
Follow these steps:
Note: PCI Card users should begin at Step #1. CardBus Card users should begin at
Step #8.
1. Turn off the computer, unplug its power cord from the wall outlet, and remove the
computer cover.
2. Locate an unused PCI slot and refer to your PC’s manual for instructions on how
to remove the plate that covers the slot (if applicable).
3. Feed the card’s antennas through the PCI slot and out the back of the computer.
4. Align the PCI Card over the empty slot and firmly insert the card into the slot, as
illustrated below.
5. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the computer following the directions
provided in your PC’s manual and replace the computer cover.
6. Plug the computer’s power cord back into the wall outlet.
7. Attach the antenna with the longer cable to the antenna base and place the
antenna with the longer cable on top of your desk, computer, or monitor.
8. Turn on the computer and logon to Windows, if applicable.
9. CardBus Card users: Insert the 802.11a adapter into an available CardBus slot.
10. Be patient while Windows automatically detects the adapter and launches the
Add New Hardware Wizard.