Configuring the Wireless USB Network Adapter

Instant WirelessTM Series

Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless USB Network Adapter

After installing the Network Adapter, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP will automatically identify the Adapter. Next, you may need to configure the Adapter’s driver software.

Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has built-in config- uration tools. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter See Chapter 6: Installation and Configuration of the USB Drivers for Windows XP.

1.After installing the Adapter, the Wireless USB Network Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear on your system tray. Double-click on the icon of the monitor in Figure 8-1, and Figure 8-2 will appear:

Figure 8-1

Figure 8-2

Figure 8-2 shows you the status of your current connection on the Link Status page. Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to close the WLAN Monitor or click the Connections button to continue.

Wireless USB Network Adapter

2.The screen in Figure 8-3 shows you any available wireless device for net- work connection. Select the wireless device, and click the Connect button to connect or the Refresh button to search for more wireless devices. Attempt Auto-Connect to ANY network in range will connect you to the

closest network within range. Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to close

the WLAN Monitor or

click the

P r o f i l e

Setting button to continue.

Figure 8-3

3.When the screen in Figure 8-4 appears, click on the New button to create a new profile or select a profile and click on the edit button to change an existing profile or Click on the Delete button to delete a profile. Select a profile and click the Connect button to connect.

Figure 8-4