User's Manual

Overview
The Wireless LAN Client Adapter provides the communication link between your laptop and
other devices in a wireless network. The adapter operates in the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band
and can communicate with any device that meets the compatible IEEE 802.11 standards.
When used with Access Points as part of a wireless network installation, the Wireless
LAN Client Adapter offers the following special features:
o Extended range
o Multi mode operation
o Interference handling
The Client Utility, shipped with each Wireless LAN Client Adapter, includes tools for
setting the basic configuration.
Device Types
The Wireless LAN Client Adapter is currently offered in two device types:
• PC Card — Extended Type II PCMCIA CardBus (32-bit interface) for use in laptop and
notebook computers.
• Mini-PCI— Mini-PCI adapter for use in laptop computer mini-PCI expansion slots. Mini-PCI
adapters are installed by factory personnel when the PC system is configured by the PC
manufacturer. For mini-PCI adapter information, consult your PC manufactures’s documentation.
Shipping Package Contents
The Wireless LAN Client Adapter shipping package contains the following items:
• Wireless LAN Client Adapter
• CD containing the device driver and Client Utility
System Requirements
Your PC must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Windows XP or Windows 2000
• 128 MB memory
• CPU 750 MHz or greater
• At least 10 MB disk capacity available for the driver and Client Utility software.
• Type II or Type III CardBus slot for notebooks and laptops
Inserting and Removing the Wireless LAN Client
Adapter
To insert the PC card:
1 With the computer powered on or off, slide the PC card firmly into an available CardBus slot
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