Installation Guide

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2. INSTALLATION
Use the procedures described in this chapter to install your WLAN CF module under MS
Windows 98/Me /2000 /XP, and Linux.
(Note that unplug the WLAN CF module from your device before upgrading the new
driver/utility, otherwise you may have trouble during installation process.)
2.1 Product Kit
Before starting installation, please make sure the WLAN CF module package you
purchased includes the following items:
1) WLAN CF module.
2) CD-ROM (including Driver/Utility and Installation guide).
3) Quick Start Guide.
If anything is missing, please contact your vendor.
2.2 Minimum Requirements
To install the WLAN CF module successfully, your device (notebook, desktop, PDA,
etc.) should meet the following minimum requirements:
1) A CF or PCMCIA slot compliant with Release 2.1 of the PCMCIA
specification.
2) Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP or Linux operating system.
3) Minimum 10 Mbytes free disk space for installing the driver and the utility
program.
2.3 Installing the Utility and Driver
Depending on the operating system you use, to implement the Utility and Driver. Then go
to Section 3 to continue the procedure.
2.4 Installing the WLAN CF Module
After the Utility and Driver of finishing is implement, OEM manufacturer can plug
WLAN CF module in device, and fix the antenna in the appointed position. Assemble
housing of Device afterwards.
Note: The WLAN module is connected to the antenna by a coiled antenna cable, which is designed to meet
the FCC rules. It is hereby stated that any possible OEM shipment of the module shall carry such a coiled
antenna cable. Antenna installation must be far away from the human body to exceed 20cm.