Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide

Getting Started

This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring your Adaptec AWN-8010 Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter. See the Installation Task List on page 4 for an overview of the installation process.

This Guide also includes a basic overview of wireless and Local Area Network (LAN) technology (see page 43) suitable for novice users. It assumes you have a working knowledge of your computer and are familiar with the Windows Operating System.

Note: Your Wireless PCI Adapter is only one element of your Wireless LAN (WLAN). Installing this product alone will not create a wireless network. See About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 43 for information on the minimum requirements for creating a WLAN.

Kit Contents

Your Wireless PCI Adapter kit includes:

■Adaptec AWN-8010 Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter

■External antenna

■Ultra Wireless PCI CD, which contains software drivers, documentation, and the Adaptec Wireless Utility

■Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

To use your Wireless PCI Adapter, you need a PC-compatible desktop computer with:

■Pentium-class 90MHz (or faster) processor

■Microsoft Windows® 98SE, Windows Me®, Windows 2000®, or Windows XP®

■CD-ROM drive

■Available PCI slot

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