Getting Started

Checklist

Make sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it:

•Aluminium protective case for storing the GC89

•GC89

•Quick Start Guide

•CD-ROM

The CD contains: drivers, software, documentation and a readme file.

System Requirements

This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for running the GC89.

Wireless LAN Connection

In order to use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter for a corporate network, you must have the appropriate access and log-on rights. Contact your corporate IT support function to arrange access and request the following information:

•Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks to connect to.

•WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) wireless network key information (may include network authentication type, encryption type, network key) for any WPA-enabled networks you want to connect to.

•WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless network key information (network key) for any WEP-enabled networks you want to connect to.

•An IP address (if not using a DHCP server).

•Networks connected to an authentication server, if any.

Note:

If you require access to a network account, you will also require the accounts domain name, a user name and a password.

In order to use your GC89 as a wireless LAN adapter with a small office or home network, you must have the appropriate access and log-on rights. The Access Point that communicates with the GC89 has a predefined name (SSID) that your computer recognizes upon startup.

•If you are connecting to an existing WEP-enabled network, obtain the network key from the AP (access point) installer.

•If you are connecting to a WPA-enabled AP (access point), obtain the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) wireless network key information (network authentication type, encryption type, network key) from the AP (access point) installer.

•If you are setting up a new wireless network and want to enable WEP security, use any string of characters for the network key.

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Getting Started