User's Manual

Table Of Contents

Preface

This guide explains how to install and configure the Windows Wireless LAN Client Adapter, which

provides PC laptop and desktop users with access to 802.11 access points. The guide is intended for

business and consumer users who want to install and configure Qualcomm WFB/WFR4xxx-based

Windows Wireless LAN Client Adapters quickly and easily. It is also intended for users who are

interested in advanced configuration and troubleshooting.

The products include the following device options:

 PC Card (CardBus) adapter for use in laptop and notebook computers

 PCI Express (PCIe) miniCard adapter for use in laptop computer PCIe minCard expansion slots

 USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter for use in laptop, notebook and desktop computers.

This guide assumes that the PC used with Qualcomm WFB/WFR4xxx-based Windows Wireless

LAN Client Adapters is configured to support Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC)

The Client Utility, a software tool designed to provide basic configuration options for the device,

is shipped with each unit along with the device drivers.

Organization of this Guide

This guide consists of the following chapters:

Chapter 1 describes the features of the Windows Wireless LAN Client Adapter and explains how to

install it.

Chapter 2 provides an overview of Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration

Chapter 3 describes configuration settings available through Microsoft Device Manager Advanced

Properties Page

Glossary defines terms that apply to wireless and networking technology and the product suite.

Conventions Used in this Guide

This guide uses the following conventions for instructions and information.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Notes, cautions, and time-saving tips use the following conventions and symbols.

NOTE: Notes contain helpful suggestions or information that is important to the task at hand.

CAUTION: Caution indicates that there is a risk of equipment damage or loss of data when certain actions are

performed.

WARNING: Warnings are intended to alert you to situations that could result in injury (such as exposure to

electric current, for example).