Adapter Installation
Installing the adapter consists of connecting it to the computer and installing the driver and the utility program. Software installation will begin automatically the first time you connect the adapter to the computer. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure successful installation.
Connecting the Adapter for the First Time
Step 1. If the computer does not have a
Step 2. If the computer has not yet been set up for networking, make sure you have the Microsoft® Windows
Step 3. Turn the computer on and wait for the Microsoft® Windows desktop display to appear.
Step 4. Locate a free USB jack (also known as a USB “port”) on the computer. It may be behind a small door in the computer’s housing, and it will be marked with a
Step 5. Plug the matching end of the supplied USB cable or the optional USB coupler into the computer’s USB jack.
Step 6. Plug the other end of the cable into the matching jack on the adapter, or
fit the adapter onto the free end of the optional USB coupler.
A driver installation program, sometimes called a “wizard,” will automatically start up.
Step 7. Insert the USB Adapter Driver disk in the
Installing the Driver
Each version of Microsoft® Windows has a different procedure for installing a driver. Before carrying out the procedure for your version of Microsoft® Windows, note the following tips, which apply to all supported versions:
•Make sure the driver disk is inserted at the start.
•The installation program can find the driver only if you specify the driver’s location. Do not let the installation program carry out an “automatic” search for a driver, and do not let it display a list of drivers.
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