The infrastructure mode requires the use of an Access Point (AP) or a a
router. In this mode, all wireless communication between two computers
has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to
an Ethernet network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range
of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively
doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below
depicts a network in infrastructure mode.
Before You Begin
During the installation, the Windows XP setup process may need to copy some
systems files from its original Windows installation CD. It is highly advisable to have
your Windows XP original setup disc handy in case the installation steps would ask
for system files. Some Windows XP computers may have the necessary installation
system files archived on the hard disk located in C:\WINDOWS \OPTIONS\CABS
directory. This archived may be hidden to you. If you are unsure of this, have the
Windows setup disc ready before starting the installation process.
Software Driver Installation
Follow the steps below in order to install the ENUWI-N3 software drivers:
1. Insert the ENUWI-N3 CD-ROM provided in the package. The setup should
run automatically and you should see a pop up welcome screen in a few
seconds then will disappear and replace with the ENUWI-N3 Main Menu
screen. If the setup does not run automatically, you must manually select the
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