3Com 3CRSHEW696 manual Installing 3Com Wireless LAN Manager, Using Wireless LAN Manager

Installing 3Com Wireless LAN Manager

Installing 3Com Wireless LAN Manager

NOTE: Wireless LAN Manager defaults to automatically connect to any wireless network and no security. This default allows a basic connection to an access point. After installation, consult with your network administrator and refer to 3Com’s Wireless LAN Manager’s online help to change the service set identifier (SSID) and security settings.

1If you restarted your computer after installing the Wireless LAN USB Adapter and the install program did not start automatically, click Start>Run and type d:\setup.exe (where d: is your CD-ROM drive).

2From the Installation CD, select Step 2: Install Software and follow the prompts, removing the Installation CD and restarting your computer whenever you

are prompted.

If the 3Com icon was not placed in the system tray when you installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter, start the 3Com Launcher by selecting Start > Programs > 3Com Mobile > 3Com Launcher.

Using Wireless LAN Manager

Refer to the “Help” instructions for the 3Com Wireless LAN Manager for detailed information about how to use Wireless LAN Manager.

3Com Connection Assistant

The 3Com Connection Assistant is included on the Install CD and is interactive software that gives you an easy to use diagnostic and repair tool. Using this tool makes troubleshooting easier and helps you quickly resolve problems. Go to D:\Install\Connection Assistant\Install.exe (where D: is your CD-ROM drive) to find this utility.

Using the Connection Assitant you can:

Automatically check your computer and repair problems

Search for solutions for specific hardware or software problems

Find answers to your questions about business processes. tasks, and applications

Connect, via the Internet, to technical support when you need assistance with your computer hardware and software

Get assistance even if you are not connected to the Internet

Connection Assitant Toolbar

The toolbar at the top of the Connection Assistant Home Page includes these options:

Connection Assistant Home--Clicking this link will always return you to the Connection Assistant Home Page.

Assisted Service--Click this link to send a request for assistance to a technical support engineer if you need help fixing a Network Interface Card problem.

Options--Set different security, message, and display options for your Connection

Assistant pages.

Help--Browse Help information for a variety of topics, links and features related to the 3Com Connection Assistant.

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