User Manual

Introduction
Put the “mobile” back into mobile computing! Whether you’re at your desk or
in the boardroom, the Linksys Instant Wireless™ Wireless PCI Card allows you
to share printers, files, and other resources anywhere within your LAN infra-
structure, increasing your productivity and keeping you “in touch.”
The Instant Wireless™ Wireless PCI Card now has a high-powered antenna
that provides greater ranges than ever. Error correction in the chipset keeps you
operating at higher transmission rates for longer distances.
Ready to run in PCs running Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, and 2000, the
Instant Wireless™ Wireless PCI Card from Linksys is truly a “must-have” for
all PC users.
• 11 Mbps High-Speed Data Transfer Rate
• Compatible with Virtually All Major Network Operating Systems
• Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup
• Integrated Equalizer Recovers Weak Signals and Enhances Sensitivity
• Sturdy Metal Design with Integrated Antenna
• Works with All Standard Internet Applications
• Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
• Clear Channel Assessment Increases Network Throughput
• Hardware Buffer Chaining Provides High Performance While Reading and
Writing Buffers
• Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North America
Only
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
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Fe atures
The Inst ant Wire le ss
TM
Wireless PCI Ca rd
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
The Instant Wireless
TM
Wireless PCI Card 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
System Requirements 2
Planning Your Wireless Network 3
Network Topology 3
Roaming 3
Installing the Drivers and Configuration Utility for
Windows 95, 98, ME and 2000 4
Before You Start 4
Running the Auto Driver Installation 4
Ad-Hoc Versus Infrastructure Mode 8
Infrastructure Mode 9
Ad-Hoc Mode 11
Installing the Wireless PCI Card 14
Installing the Drivers and Configuration Utility for Windows NT 15
Overview 15
Installing the Drivers for Windows NT 15
Installing the Configuration Utility for Windows NT 29
Configuration Utility 30
Using the Configuration Utility 30
Installing Network Protocols 37
Troubleshooting 39
Common Problems and Solutions 39
Frequently Asked Questions 39
Glossary 43
Specifications 48
Environmental 48
Warranty Information 49
Contact Information 50
Instant Wireless
TM
Series
Wireless PCI Card