Linksys WMP55AG Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter, Instant Wireless Series

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter

The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter’s LEDs

	Figure 3-1
LED Indicators
LINK	Green. The LINK LED lights up when there is a wireless
	network connection. It will flash when there is activity.
PWR	Green. The PWR LED lights up when the Adapter is pow-
	ered on.

Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter

Chapter 4: Installation and Configuration for Windows XP

Important for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 users: Go to “Chapter 5: Installation and Configuration for Windows 98, Me, and 2000.”

Overview

After installing the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter in your computer, you will install the driver and configure the Adapter.

Hardware Installation

1.Turn off your desktop PC.

2.Open your PC’s case, and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer’s manufacturer if you need instructions.

3.Slide the Adapter into the PCI slot, as shown in Figure 4-1. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot’s contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the Adapter all the way in.

4.After the Adapter is set firmly in place, secure its

fastening tab to your PC’s	Figure 4-1
chassis with a mounting
screw. Then close your PC’s case.

5.Rotate the antenna so that it is positioned straight up and perpendicular to the horizon. This will ensure optimum wireless operating range and per- formance.

6.Power on your desktop PC.

Proceed to the next section, “Driver Installation for Windows XP.”

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