Linksys WPC54A manual Configuration of the Wireless PC Card, Using the Wlan Monitor

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4.Select Microsoft from the list of “Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of “Network Protocols.” Click the OK button to close the Network window.

Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install other protocols, such as NetBEUI or IPX/SPX.

Figure 6-4

Windows may start copying some files or ask you for your Windows installation files at this time. Your Windows CD may be required. After the files are copied, Windows may ask you to restart. Click Yes to restart and complete the installa- tion process.

Wireless PC Card

Chapter 7: Configuration of the Wireless PC Card

After installation of the Wireless PC Card, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP will automatically identify the Wireless PC Card. Next, you may need to con- figure the Wireless PC Card’s driver software.

Using the WLAN Monitor

Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has built-in config- uration tools. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Wireless PC Card. See Chapter 5: Installation of the Drivers and Configuration of the Wireless PC Card for Windows XP.

1.After installation of the Wireless PC Card, the Wireless PC Card WLAN Monitor icon will appear on your system tray. Double-click on the icon of the monitor in Figure 7-1, and Figure 7-2 will appear:

Figure 7-1

Figure 7-2

Figure 7-2 shows you the status of your current connection on the Link Status page. Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to close the WLAN Monitor or click the Connections button to continue.

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