3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Quick Installation Guide For Windows 2000 3CRPCIG75 3CRPCIG75-LAT www.3com.
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Check the Package Contents Before you start with the installation, verify that your PCI Adapter package includes the following items: ■ One 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter with standard PCI bracket ■ One remote antenna ■ One low-profile PCI bracket ■ One 3Com Installation CD-ROM, which contains the Windows XP and Windows Vista drivers for the PCI Adapter ■ This 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Quick Installation Guide ■ One warranty flyer If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact y
Check the Package Contents ■ 256 MB of RAM ■ 7 MB of free disk space ■ CD-ROM drive Check the PCI Bracket The standard PCI bracket to which the PCI Adapter is attached by default is for standard, full-height desktops. If you are using a low-profile desktop, you need to replace the standard bracket with the low-profile bracket for the PCI Adapter to fit the computer case. To replace the PCI bracket: 1 Remove the two screws that secure the PCI Adapter to the bracket.
Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter 5 Figure 1 Standard Bracket (Left) and Low-Profile Bracket (Right) Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter Installing the PCI Adapter is a two-step process: 1 Install the PCI Adapter hardware 2 Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software Install the PCI Adapter Hardware You will need: ■ A Phillips screwdriver to remove the computer case and slot cover and to secure the PCI Adapter into the slot.
Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter To install the PCI Adapter into a PCI slot: 1 Shut down your computer, and then unplug the power cord from the power source. 2 Remove the computer cover. 3 Locate an empty PCI slot and remove the slot cover. See 1 in Figure 2 on the next page. Save the screw so that you can secure the PCI Adapter into the slot later.
Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter 7 4 Insert the PCI Adapter into the slot, and then press it down gently until it seats snugly in the slot. See 2 in Figure 2. 5 Secure the PCI Adapter into the slot using the screw that you removed earlier. 6 Replace the computer cover. 7 Attach the antenna to the PCI Adapter’s antenna connector, and then turn the threaded part clockwise to secure it. Do not overtighten. For optimal reception, position the antenna so that it is straight up.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software Your PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software contains the 3Com Wireless driver and utility. Running the PCI Adapter setup program installs the adapter driver and utility. Install the PCI Adapter driver and utility on Windows 2000 1 Run Setup.exe. 2 When the welcome screen appears, click Next.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 3 9 When the License Agreement screen appears, check I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 4 When the Select the country that you want to install screen appears, select the country you prefer and click Next.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 5 11 When the Choose Destination Location screen appears, click Next. Alternatively, you can change the destination folder by clicking Browse....
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 6 When the Select Program Folder screen appears, click Next. Alternatively, you can change the program folder name.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 7 13 Click Finish. The installation is complete. The 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Utility will appear. You can now manage the wireless network.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software Connecting on Windows 2000 By default, the PCI Adapter now scans for access points in range. If you want to connect to a specific access point, you must configure your wireless connection using the 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Utility tool. 1 Click Site Survey on the left menu to reload and search for available networks. Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to join the selected wireless network.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 2 15 The Profile Management screen will appear. Type the profile name you prefer.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 3 Select the security options for the wireless network and click Configure....
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 4 17 Type the network security key and click OK. Then click OK on the Profile Management screen.
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 5 Once successfully connected to the wireless network, the status of the wireless network connection will appear.
Troubleshooting Installation 19 Troubleshooting Installation Refer to Table 1 for a list of issues that you may encounter during installation and some suggested solutions. Table 1 Installation Issues and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solution Installation program Use the Device Manager to resolve resource does not finish or the conflicts that may exist. To start the Device driver fails to load Manager, go to the Control Panel, double-click System, and then click the Device Manager tab.
Troubleshooting Installation Table 1 Installation Issues and Possible Solutions Problem Windows shows the PCI Adapter as an unknown device Power/Activity LED is off Possible Solution ■ ■ ■ ■ Verify that the PCI Adapter is inserted properly into the PCI slot. If the PCI Adapter is inserted properly into the slot and Windows still does not recognize it, use the Device Manager to remove the unknown device, and then repeat the setup procedure.
REGULATORY INFORMATION The 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter (3CRPCIG75 and 3CRPCIG75-LAT, M/N : WL-549) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. This product contains 128-bit encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. Export License.
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ■ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver ■ Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No.
CANADA – INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
■ EN 60950-1 EUROPE – EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Equipment may be operated in AT BE DE GR HU IE CY CZ DK EE FI FR IT LV LT LU SK SI ES SE MT NL PL PT GB IS LI NO CH BG RO TR Intended use: IEEE 802.11b/g radio LAN device NOTE: To ensure product operation is in compliance with local regulations, select the country in which the product is installed. Refer to the 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter online help.
EUROPE - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN LANGUAGES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY English Hereby, 3Com Corporation, declares that this RLAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish 3Com Corporation vakuuttaa täten että RLAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Italian Con la presente 3Com Corporation dichiara che questo RLAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
EUROPE – RESTRICTIONS FOR USE OF 2.4GHZ FREQUENCIES IN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES ■ This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. ■ In Italy, the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. ■ In Belgium, outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13.
TAIWAN KOREA RF COMPLIANCE This device may cause radio interference during its operation. Therefore service in relation to human life security is not available.
