Linksys WPC51AB manual Hardware Installation, Driver Installation for Windows XP

Instant Wireless® Series

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

Important for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.

Important for Windows XP users: You must install the Adapter’s hardware before installing the software.

1.Turn off your notebook PC.

2.Locate an available PCMCIA slot on your notebook PC.

3.With the Adapter’s label facing up, as shown in Figure 5-1, slide the Adapter completely into the PCMCIA slot.

4.Restart your notebook PC.

Figure 5-1

5.You may see several screens appear as the driver installation is finalized. For Windows 2000, you may be informed that a digital signature has not been found. This is normal, and it has been verified that the Adapter does work with Windows 2000. Click the Yes button to continue.

6.Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer. If Windows asks you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to its proper location (e.g., D:\).

If your PC is using Windows 98, Me, or 2000, proceed to the next section, “Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98, Me, and 2000.”

If your PC is using Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 6: Driver

Installation and Configuration for Windows XP.”

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Notebook Adapter

Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP

Overview

After inserting the Adapter into your notebook, you will install the driver and configure the Adapter.

Driver Installation for Windows XP

1.Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Insert the Setup CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the radio button next to Install the soft- ware automatically (Recommended). Then click the Next button.

Figure 6-1

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