NetComm NP5420 manual Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card. This PCI card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The NP5420 is easy to set up and use, and with this wireless technology, you can share files and network resources on the network—without inconvenient wires!

The Card is a network Adapter with 54Mbps data rate operating in the ISM band implementing the IEEE 802.11g standard. This Adapter provides Device Drivers for Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools for the configuration of the Card. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the plug-and-play procedure for the Windows operating systems, is described in this document.

Follow these installation steps to ensure the quick and easy installation of your NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card:

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Read the documentation and plan the installation.

Install the hardware.

Install the drivers.

Install and use NetComm's WLAN Utility or use Windows XP WLAN utility (XP only).

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Contents Page Contents Introduction Package Contents Features Mobility What is Wireless LAN?Ad-hoc Networking Wireless LAN ModesExtended range Hardware Installation Install the PCI AdapterSystem Requirements for the Card Connecting the Adjustable Antenna to the Card Link LED IndicatorsDriver installation for Windows XP Driver InstallationRev YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Driver installation for Windows ME Rev YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Driver installation for Windows Rev YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Rev YML678 Driver installation for Windows Rev YML678 Rev YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Installation in Windows Installing and Using the Wlan UtilityRev YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Wireless LAN Utility Using Wireless Utility In Windows XPRev YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Using the NetComm NP5420 Wlan Utility for Windows XP only Rev YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide IconMeaning Using the NetComm NP5420 Wlan Utility In Windows 98/2000/MEConfiguration Site Survey Encryption About What is Ieee 802.11 standard? Appendix a FAQAppendix B Troubleshooting Installing Network ProtocolsDisabling Windows XP’s Wireless Zero Configuration Rev YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Registering your NetComm ProductTrademarks and Notices Warranty Registration Form Page Limitations of Warranty Product Warranty