User's Manual

Overview
The Wireless LAN Client Adapter provides the communication link between your laptop and other
devices in a wireless network. Depending on the adapter configuration, it can operate in the 2.4 GHz radio
frequency band or in the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands and can communicate with any device that
meets the compatible IEEE 802.11 standards. The Airgo product number determines the operating bands
for any given adapter.
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 SP1 or SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4
• 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 (Figure
1).
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