User's Manual

Preface

This guide explains how to install and configure the Wireless LAN Client Adapter, which

provides PC laptop and desktop users with access to 802.11 access points. The guide is intended

for business and consumer users who want to install and configure the Wireless LAN Client

Adapter quickly and easily. It is also intended for users who are interested in advanced

configuration and troubleshooting.

The Wireless LAN Client Adapter products include the following device options:

PC Card adapter for use in laptop and notebook computers

Mini PCI adapter for use in laptop computer mini-PCI expansion slots

The Client Utility, a software tool designed to provide basic configuration options for the

device, is shipped with each unit along with the device drivers.

Organization of this Guide

This guide consists of the following chapters:

Chapter 1 describes the features of the Wireless LAN Client Adapter and explains how to install

it.

Chapter 2 provides an overview of the Client Utility.

Chapter 3 describes the configuration settings of the Client Utility.

Appendix A explains how to use the profile features of the Client Utility with Windows XP.

Glossary defines terms that apply to wireless and networking technology and the product suite.

Regulatory provides import information about operations of the radio frequency client.

Conventions Used in this Guide

This guide uses the following conventions for instructions and information.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Notes, cautions, and time-saving tips use the following conventions and symbols.

NOTE: Notes contain helpful suggestions or information that is important to the task at hand.

CAUTION: Caution indicates that there is a risk of equipment damage or loss of data when certain

actions are performed.

WARNING: Warnings are intended to alert you to situations that could result in injury (such as

exposure to electric current, for example).