2Wire 1000SW manual 2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation, 2Wire Wireless PC Card

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Appendix A

2Wire Wireless Adapter

Installation

2Wire Wireless PC Card

The Wireless PC Card is a wireless network card that fits into any standard PC Card Type II slot. A standard Ethernet card requires a cable connection to a hub or a patch panel. Using the Wireless PC Card, you have the same connectivity without the wires. Expanding or redesigning your network is easy, and unlike cabled Ethernet, the Wireless PC Card allows you to roam throughout the network while remaining connected to the LAN.

Follow these steps to install the Wireless PC Card:

Step 1 - Install the Wireless PC Card.

Step 2 - Install the drivers.

Step 3 - Reboot your computer so Windows recognizes the adapter.

The following sections give you detailed instructions for completing each step.

Note: If you are running Windows XP, drivers are located on the HomePortal Setup Wizard for Windows XP CD.

Installing the Wireless PC Card

To install the Wireless PC Card, turn off your computer and simply insert the card into the PC Card slot. If you have a desktop computer, you need to use an internal wireless adapter in order to insert the Wireless PC Card.

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Contents Page Owner’s Record Contents Appendix B Third-party Wireless Adapter Configuration HomePortal Indicator LightsAppendix a 2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation Networking Technology Overview EthernetHomePortal WirelessHome Phoneline Networking HomePNA First Locate your HomePortal key code Second Remove or disable conflicting applicationsGetting Started Third Check your computer’s browser and system requirementsSystem Requirements Connect Your First Computer to the HomePortal Choose a computer and connection typeEthernet Connection Check your connectionsUSB Connection Install the 2Wire Gateway USB driver \WINDOWS Home Phoneline Networking HomePNA Connection Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch Wireless Connection Model 1000SW only Continue to Install the HomePortal Software on Starting the Setup Wizard manually on Windows PCs Install the HomePortal SoftwareInstalling the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Windows PCs Page Add Computers to the Network Connection Type Go toRepeat Install the HomePortal Software on Home Phoneline Networking HomePNA Connection Wireless Connection Model 1000SW only HomePortal Indicator Lights HomePortal indicator and status lightsBroadband Link indicator light is red Diagnosing connection problemsPower indicator light is not lit Home Network indicator light is not litInstalling the Wireless PC Card 2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation2Wire Wireless PC Card Installing Drivers For Windows 98SE Installing Drivers For Windows ME Installing Drivers For Windows Page Installing Drivers For Windows XP Page 2Wire Wireless USB Adapter Installing the Wireless USB AdapterInstalling Drivers For Windows 98SE Installing Drivers For Windows ME Installing Drivers For Windows Page Installing Drivers For Windows XP Page Third-party Wireless Adapter Configuration Locate the serial number and wireless encryption keyAgere ORiNOCO PC Card Silver or Gold Page Cisco Aironet Page Link Air DWL-650 Click Apply Changes Apple AirPort card Other wireless Ethernet adapters Wireless configuration with Windows XPIcon, located in the systray Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityLicense Agreement Terms and ConditionsPage Limited Hardware Warranty Returning a Defective Product RMARev B