Compex Systems WL11A+ manual For Windows XP

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Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation

For Windows XP:

To begin:

1.Insert the Compex WL11A+ into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop.

2.The LED will light up indicating that the Compex WL11A+ is receiving power from your laptop.

3.Your laptop will detect the new hardware and prompt for the device driver. A screen would appear like the following figure shown.

Figure 3.1.1a Found New Hardware Wizard Screen 1

4.Insert the CD provided and select install the software automatically (Recommended). Click Next.

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Contents Page Disclaimer Trademark InformationYour Feedback FCC Notice Declaration of ConformityTechnical Support Centers Technical Support InformationAbout This Document How to Use this DocumentConventions Table of Contents Client Manager Configuration TCP/IP ConfigurationFeatures and Benefits IntroductionOverview Ieee 802.11b compliantWired Equivalent Privacy WEP 64/128-bit data encryption External Antenna Connector SlotWhen do you need wireless LAN Applications2a Different Networking Infrastructures Technical Specifications CCK, BPSK, QpskPackage Content Setup ConsiderationsSoftware requirements Hardware requirementsCompex WL11A+ Hardware Installation For Windows 98/98SE/ME/20001c Add New Hardware Wizard Screen 1d Add New Hardware Wizard Screen For Windows XP 1b Windows Logo Test 1d Checking Status of WL11A+ Driver Installing the Wireless Client Manager 1a Wireless Client Manager Setup Welcome1b Client Manager Utility Setup 1d Choose Destination Folder 1f Select Language 2a Wireless Client Manager Configuration Under File Heading2a Wireless Client Manager Under Actions Configuration Add/Edit Configuration Profile 2b Access Point/Residential Gateway ModeWL11A+ 2e Add/Edit Configuration Profile 2g Set Security Keys 2i Profile Configuration Done Select Configuration Profile Under Advanced Headings3b Wireless Client Manager Diagnose 3c Test Results 3d Test History 3e Log Settings 3f AP Names Selection 3g Site Monitor 3h Log Settings 3i AP Names Under Help Headings4a Wireless Client Manager Under Help Configuration 4c Version Info TCP/IP Configuration Adding TCP/IP network protocol for Windows 98/98SE/ME1b Select Network Component Type 1d Select TCP/IP protocol 1e IP Address Configuration TCP/IP network protocol configuration for Windows XP 2a Network Connections Icon2b WL11A+ Network Connection 2c IP Address Configuration Configuring wireless connection profiles in Windows XP 1a Network Icon on Taskbar1c Available Networks 1d Wireless Network Configuration