3Com 3CRSHPW796, 3CRWE154G72, 3CRWE154A72 Updating the Wireless LAN PC Card Driver, Windows XP

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Updating the Wireless LAN PC Card Driver

Updating the Wireless LAN PC Card Driver

To update your Wireless LAN PC Card driver software, find your operating system below, then follow the procedure.

Windows XP and 2000

1Insert your Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC card slot.

2If you are using Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double- click the System icon.

If you are using Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel, then double-click the System icon.

3Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.

4Double-clickNetwork Adapters.

5In Windows 2000, double-click the appropriate entry for your Wireless PC Card, select the Driver tab, and click Update Driver.

In Windows XP, right-click the appropriate entry for your Wireless PC Card and click Update Driver.

6The Hardware Update Wizard window appears. Locate the update file on your computer’s hard disk if you have downloaded it from the 3Com website or on the 3Com Installation CD.

7In Windows 2000, click Display list of known drivers so that I can choose a specific driver and click Next.

In Windows XP, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next.

8In Windows XP, select Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install and click Next.

9When you are prompted to select an adapter, click Have Disk… and enter the drive letter for the 3Com Installation CD or enter the directory on your hard drive where the updated driver is located. Click Continue.

10Select Wireless LAN PC Card and click Next. Follow the prompts through the remainder of the driver update.

11When the installation has completed, click Finish.

Windows Me and 98 SE

1Insert your Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC card slot.

2From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel.

3Double-click the System icon, then select Device Manager.

4In the Device Manager window, double-click the Network Adapters list.

5Select your Wireless PC Card entry and click Properties.

6Select Driver and click Update Driver.

7The Hardware Update Wizard window appears. Insert the 3Com Installation CD.

8In the Update Device Driver Wizard, follow the prompts to install the upgrade.

9When you are prompted to select an adapter, click Have Disk… and enter the drive letter for the 3Com Installation CD or enter the directory on your hard drive where the updated driver is located. Click Continue.

10When prompted, click Restart for the changes to take effect.

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Contents 3CRWE154G72 3CRWE154A72 Wireless LAN PC Card User Guide3Com Corporation Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA Contents Contents Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 SE Installation CDInstalling 3Com Wireless Card Manager Confirming Device InstallationUsing Wireless Card Manager Wireless LAN PC Card LED IndicatorsTroubleshooting Diagnosing ProblemsUninstalling the PC Card Troubleshooting Uninstalling Wireless Card ManagerWindows XP Updating the Wireless LAN PC Card DriverTroubleshooting Product Obtaining Support for yourTelephone Technical Telephone Technical Support and Repair Obtaining Support for your Product Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Part 15 Notice Applicable to use within the USAUnintentional Radiator For Home or Office USE Manufacturer’s Declaration of ConformityIndustry Canada Notice Applicable for use within Canada Safety NoticeAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Industry Canada IC Emissions Compliance StatementEuropean Community CE Notice
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