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Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC

2.2.4. Removing the Antenna from the FPC 1000

When transporting the FPC 1000, it may be helpful remove the antenna.

WARNING

WHEN REMOVING THE ANTENNA FROM THE PC

CARD, DO NOT PULL FROM THE TOP OF THE

ANTENNA. THIS MAY CAUSE THE ANTENNA TO

BREAK.

To remove the antenna from the FPC 1000:

1. Rotate the antenna so that it aligns with the FPC 1000.

FPC 1000

 

 

 

 

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Aligned to FPC 1000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 26: Antenna Aligned with the FPC 1000

2. Grasp the antenna by the molded antenna grips.

Antenna Grip

Antenna Grip

Figure 27: Antenna Grips

3. Pull the antenna out of the FPC 1000.

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Contents Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Copyright and Trademark Statement Table of Contents List of Figures FPC 1000 Basics FPC 1000 Applications About Driver Software About FMMUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Hardware Requirements for the FPC Checking Hardware and Software RequirementsOn the CD Launcher menu, click Install Software Installing Flarion Mobility Manager SoftwareMobility Manager Setup Screen Attaching the Standard Antenna Attaching the Antenna to the PC CardAttaching the Extended Range Antenna Installing the Extended Range Antenna KitInserting the FPC 1000 into the Pcmcia Slot Installed Extended Range AntennaLoading Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XP Loading Device Drivers for WindowsGeneral Usage Guidelines Using the FPCFMM Icon Using the Flarion Mobility ManagerFMM Indicators Connection Status and Connection Time Monitoring Connection Status and Connection TimeKilobytes Received and Sent Monitoring Kilobytes Received and SentSignal Strength and Quality Indicators Monitoring Signal Strength and QualityClosing, Exiting and Ending Sessions Closing, Exiting and Ending Windows 2000/XP Enabling and Disabling the FPCUpgrading Software About Software UpgradesUpgrade Available Message Information Screen Advanced Tab Downloading Update Message Check for Upgrade No Files Need Updating Message Downloading Updates Message Complete Package Uninstall and Reinstall Software Upgrade Notes Removing the FPC Antenna Aligned with the FPC Removing the Antenna from the FPCTroubleshooting the FPC After software Card Problems Possible Causes Suggestions Appendix A. Technical Specifications