Creative 2030 manual Before You Begin, Package Contents

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Before You Begin

Package Contents

This section contains information you should know about before using this manual. Read the information carefully before proceeding further.

Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030

USB cable

Quick Installation Guide

CD-ROM containing drivers, utility, and User Manual.

Recording Model and Serial Numbers

Minimum System Requirements

Your Wireless LAN USB Adapter has a model number and a serial number located on the bottom side. After removing the Wireless LAN USB Adapter from its packaging, write down its model and serial numbers for future reference. You will need to quote these numbers when contacting our Technical Support office.

The following are the minimum system requirements:

Intel Pentium® II 233 MHz processor or equivalent

20 MB of free hard disk space

32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)

Microsoft Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows 2000, Windows Millennium (Me) or Windows XP

One available USB port enabled (version 1.0 compliant)

CD-ROM drive

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Contents Page Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter Contents Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings Appendixes Product Return Tech Support Warranty Information Safety Precautions Safety Precautions General SafetyFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Introduction Introduction Package Contents Before You BeginDocument Conventions About Wireless LAN About Wireless LAN Wireless LANInstallation Cost Speed Mobility Scalability Ad-hoc mode FlexibilityInstalling Hardware Installing Hardware About Rear View Wireless LAN USB AdapterUSB cable connectors Installing Hardware Page Page Installing Drivers and Configuration Utility Windows 98SE2Add New Hardware 4Add New Hardware After restarting your computer, 8Network Blaster 10Network Blaster 12Configuration Utility Windows14Found New Hardware 16,click the Next button 18,click the Finish button 20Network Blaster 22Network Blaster 24Configuration Utility Windows MeDialog box similar to 28Network Blaster 29Network Blaster 32Configuration Utility Windows XP 33Found New Hardware34,click the Finish button 35Network Blaster 37Network Blaster 39Network Blaster 40Configuration Utility Uninstalling Drivers Configuration Utility Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuration Utility IconConfiguring Settings State boxConfiguration Settings Click the Operating Mode boxSite Survey Settings Site Survey tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB AdapterEncryption Settings Encryption tabAdvanced Settings Advanced tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB AdapterAbout tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuring Settings Windows XP Using the Wireless Network ConnectionEncryption settings 11Wireless Network Properties dialog box Network Status Using the Configuration Utility Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuring Your Computer’s Network SettingsConfiguring Your Computer’s Network Settings Network Configuration Windows 98 SEClick the Specify an IP Address option to select it Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings Network Configuration Windows Network Configuration Windows XP OK button to complete the configuration General Specifications Specifications Specifications A-2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows 98SE/ Me/2000Problems with Software Click Start -Control PanelMy computer is unable to connect to another wireless client Radio Interference Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What is a Wireless Access Point? Frequently Asked Questions FAQs C-3 Glossary Glossary Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Dsss Extended Service Set Identifier Essid Glossary D-4 Local Area Network LAN Glossary D-6 Glossary D-7 Glossary D-8 Glossary D-9 Service and Warranty Information Service and Warranty Information AmericasProduct Return Tech Support Warranty Information Asia Service and Warranty Information E-5 Helpline Information For South Africa For MalaysiaService and Warranty Information E-7