SMC Networks SMCWUSBT-G Software Installation, Installing Wireless Adapter Driver and Utility

Chapter 2: Software Installation

Chapter 2 Software Installation

This chapter describes how to install the USB Wireless LAN Card driver and utility. Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP use the same setup program; however, operation system-specific situation may occur during or after the installation process. The following describes only the overall installation procedure. In OS-specific situations, you should follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. You can refer to the general guidelines provided in next section for further information.

In case you need to re-install the driver and software for any reason, we recommend that you remove any previously installed driver and software from your system first. Refer to Chapter 6 for uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card driver and utility, following the instructions to remove previous driver release.

Installing Wireless Adapter Driver and Utility

The software you are ready to install comprises this adapter’s driver and utility. Thus, the following instructions will guide you through overall installation procedure. In OS-specific situations, you should follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. For the details, please read the user’s manual.

	If your computer’s operating system is Windows XP that is installed with
Note	Service Pack 1 only, it is recommended to further install Windows XP
	Hotfix – KB822603.

Follow these steps below to install the wireless adapter driver and utility.

1.Close all Windows programs that are running.

2.Insert the Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and double click Setup.exe in the companion CD.

After you double click Setup.exe in the companion CD, a Preparing Setup window appears, and you may go to a next step when the processing bars end.

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