NetComm NP642 Software Installation, Windows 98se/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

This section will guide you through the driver and utility installation procedure for the NP642 Wireless PCI Card.

Windows 98se/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation

1.Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. The driver and util- ity setup menu should start up and install the driver. Depending on your operating system, you may need to install the software manually. Go to your Windows start menu and select “Run”. Type “D:\Utility\Setup.exe” in the dialog box (where D:\ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.

2.If you need to install the driver manually, refer your Windows Operating System, (OS) to the following CD-Rom directory path: D:\Driver\<Windows OS>\net5211.inf (where D:\ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

3.The Install Shield Wizard screen will appear. Click “Next” to continue.

4.The installation program will help you setup the Wireless PCI utility.

Windows XP has its own Wireless Utility. You can either use the Windows XP utility or the provided utility.

5.Once the Wireless PCI Card is installed you will find a new icon on the Windows task bar. The colour of the icon represents the strength of the wireless signal.

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NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter

 

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