NDC comm NWH4020 manual Introduction, System Requirements, Hardware, Software

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing an InstantWave 11-Mbps wireless networking product. This guide gives complete instructions on installing and using the InstantWave NWH4020 11-Mbps USB wireless LAN adapter, and also explains how to install and use the InstantWave utility program included with the adapter.

The NWH4020 is part of a family of easy-to-use high-performance wireless communication products. This family of products includes:

InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point (NWH650)

InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point (NWH660)

InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Workgroup Bridge (NWH6210)

InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Building-to-Building Bridge (NWH6110)

InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Ethernet Clients (NWH2210, NWH2610)

InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Secure Router (NWH8010)

InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless PC Card (NWH1010)

InstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless PCI Card (NWH630)

System Requirements

Hardware

The host machine must be an IBM-type x86-based microcomputer with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. A 3.5-inch floppy-disk drive is required for installation of the adapter driver and utility. Other resources must be sufficient to run one of the environments for which the driver and utility were designed (see next).

Software

The driver and utility included with the adapter will run in Microsoft® Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP.

InstantWave 11-Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter

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Contents User’s Guide Wireless LAN AdapterTrademarks Packing List Table of Contents Index Roamable Multi -AP Infrastructure Network List of FiguresSoftware IntroductionSystem Requirements HardwareAd-hoc Network Terminology Used in This GuideBSSID, MAC Address Roaming Parts of the AdapterConnecting the Adapter for the First Time Adapter InstallationInstalling the Driver Windows ME WindowsWindows Windows XP Installing the InstantWave UtilitySetup program Welcome screen Select Program Folder window Prompt for Disk Uninstalling the Driver and UtilityClick Remove InstantWave Utility Using the InstantWave UtilityInstantWave Utility toolbar Color Status Adapter PropertiesConfiguration Advanced Information Link Info Encryption Troubleshooting Site Survey Adapter Properties window Troubleshooting panelStation Traffic Monitor Radio Link Quality IndicatorStation Traffic Monitor Driver/Utility Upgrade Procedure Symptom Suggested Solutions TroubleshootingInstantWave 11-Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter Support from Your Network Supplier Technical SupportSupport from NDC Software NDC Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Service Procedure HardwareReturn for Credit Service after Warranty PeriodLimitation of Liability General SpecificationsRF Frequency Range WirelessEC Declaration of Conformity FCC Etsi AppendixBssid IndexSsid