Linksys WPC51AB manual Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98, Me, Adapter’s LEDs

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+ B Notebook Adapter

The Adapter’s LEDs

Figure 3-1

Flash alternately

Green. The LEDs flash in alternate sequence, one after another, when the Adapter is searching for an access point or wireless router.

Flash in unison

Green. The LEDs flash in unison when the Adapter is connected to an access point or wireless router.

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter

Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98, Me, and 2000

Overview

The Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for Windows 98, Me, and 2000. The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter.

Important for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Setup Wizard.

Proceed directly to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.”

Important for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.

Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROMinto your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and Figure 4-1 should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Figure 4-1

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+B Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter FeaturesIntroduction Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Topology Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98, Me, Adapter’s LEDsOverview Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98, Me, Proceed to Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Driver Installation for Windows XPWindows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Using the WLA N Monitor for Windows 98, Me, Accessing the Wlan MonitorTCP/IP Setting Link InformationSite Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is WEP? Appendix B GlossaryInstant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Appendix C Specifications EnvironmentalAppendix D Warranty Information Appendix E Contact InformationCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved