2Wire 100SW manual 2Wire Wireless USB Adapter, Installing the Wireless USB Adapter

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2Wire Wireless USB Adapter

The Wireless USB Adapter is a wireless networking device that is connected to a USB port on your computer using a USB cable. Using the Wireless USB Adapter, you can communicate with one or more computers that are equipped with wireless adapters. Where a standard Ethernet card requires a cable connection to a hub or a patch panel, wireless networking provides the same connectivity without the wires. Expanding or redesigning your network is easy, and unlike cabled Ethernet, the Wireless USB Adapter allows users to roam throughout the network while remaining connected to the LAN.

Follow these steps to install the Wireless USB Adapter:

Step 1 - Install the Wireless USB Adapter.

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 USB Adapter

The supplied USB cable has a different type of USB connector on each end.

Series A connector. The Series A USB connector plugs into the USB port on your computer.

Series B connector. The Series B USB connector plugs into the back of your USB device, such as the port located on the back of your USB hub.

To install the Wireless USB Adapter, simply connect the adapter to an available USB port on your computer using the supplied USB cable.

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Contents Page Owner’s Record Contents Appendix a 2Wire Wireless Adapter Installation HomePortal Indicator LightsAppendix B Third-party Wireless Adapter Configuration Networking Technology Overview EthernetHome Phoneline Networking HomePNA WirelessHomePortal 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 Continue from here to Install the HomePortal Software on Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch Wireless Connection Model 100SW only Continue to Install the HomePortal Software on Installing the HomePortal Setup Wizard on Windows PCs Install the HomePortal SoftwareStarting the Setup Wizard manually on Windows PCs Page Add Computers to the Network Repeat Install the HomePortal Software on Home Phoneline Networking HomePNA Connection Wireless Connection Model 100SW 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 lit2Wire Wireless PC Card 2Wire Wireless Adapter InstallationInstalling the 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