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Installation and User Guide: Wireless LAN Client Adapter 3

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

■ PCI adapter for use in desktop system PCI expansion slots

■ 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, “InstallationOverview,” describes the features of the Wireless LAN Client

Adapter and explains how to install it.

■ Chapter 2, “Introduction to the Client Utility,” provides an overview of the Client Utility.

■ Chapter 3, “Configuration,”describes the configuration settings of the Client Utility.

■ Appendix A, “Individual Driver and Client Utility Installation Procedures,” explains how

to install the driver and Client Utility as separate tasks.

■ Glossary defines terms that apply to wireless and networking technology in general and Airgo

products.

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.