3Com 3CRWE73796B manual Installing the Card Software, Documentation, Product Registration, Support

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Installing the Card Software

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Installing the Card

Software

1

When the system reboots, restart the setup program and install any other

 

components required.

 

3Com recommends that you install the wireless LAN applications so you can

 

access the WLAN utilities described in Chapter 5.

2

Restart your computer for changes to take effect.

 

 

Installing the

If you are reading this manual from the CD, you may want to install it on your hard

Documentation

disk using the following procedure:

1

Put the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Setup program will start

 

automatically.

 

If the Setup program does not start, use Start/Run to run the SETUP.EXE program

 

from CD-ROM drive.

2

Select Documentation.

 

You can view the manuals from the CD.

3

To install the manuals on your hard disk, select Install User Documentation. Follow

 

the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

4

Exit the setup program.

 

You can open the manuals from the AirConnect program group.

 

 

Product Registration

To register this product with 3Com, go to the following Web page:

and Support

http://www.3com.com/productreg/index.html

 

 

For support information and pointers to the latest drivers and utilities available for

 

the AirConnect wireless PC network interface card, go to the following Web page:

 

http://support.3com.com

 

 

Uninstalling the Card

If the card installation is unsuccessful for any reason, your best course may be

 

to completely uninstall the AirConnect wireless PC Card and its software and

 

repeat the installation procedure.

Previous installations or interrupted installation attempts sometimes leave problems that affect card operation. Possible problems include:

The card functions not working.

Windows 98 not detecting the card.

The system issuing a warning tone at startup.

You can remove the card and driver files using the procedures below.

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Contents AirConnect Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User Guide United States Government Legend Contents Installing the PC Card Index Warranty and Regulatory Compliance Introduction FeaturesBefore YOU Begin Installation Overview Select Create Diskettes Disk FactoryDrivers AirConnect Application DiskWindows Software InstallationInstallation Notes Software Installation Documentation Installing the Card SoftwareInstalling Uninstalling the CardRemoving the Card TroubleshootingDriver Installing Windows NT DriversBefore Installing Current Service PackConfiguring Setup WithNetworking Installed Setup with NoClick Advanced Transferring AirConnect Files to Your Mobile Device Installation for Windows CEOr notebook PC from which you will transfer files Installation Procedure Utilities Easy SetupWireless PC card Status Software CONFIGURATION, TOOLS, and Utilities Status Requirements EncryptionEncryption ConfigurationWindows NT Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows MeFor Operating Mode, select Ibss 802.11 Ad Hoc Open the 3Com AirConnect Settings screenOpen the 3Com AirConnect Connector Monitor screen Ad Hoc OperationInstalling the PC Card Installing the PC CardInstalling the PC Card Windows 95B OSR Wireless Client Upgrade Procedure Upgrade ProceduresGo to Start Run Windows Me Windows 98, Windows 98SE Wireless ClientSelect Install Wlan Applications Upgrade ProcedureClose the Network window Windows NT Workstation/Server Wireless ClientLog on as Administrator Control Panel, select NetworkAppears Windows Professional Wireless Client UpgradeSystems Properties window, click Hardware Hardware window, click the Device Manager buttonWindows 2000 Professional Wireless Client Upgrade Procedure Support from Your ServicesTechnical Support Online TechnicalNorth America Country Telephone Number Fax Number Numbers IndexIndex 3Com AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card 3Com Corporation Limited WarrantyRegulatory Compliance Information For the replacement product, at list priceCE Marking and European Union Compliance 3Com End User Software License Agreement

3CRWE73796B specifications

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