User's Manual

Wireless Compact USB Adapter
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Wireless Compact USB Adapter 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
System Requirements 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 3
Network Topology 3
Roaming 3
Chapter 3: About USB 5
Overview 5
USB Icon 5
USB Cabling 6
Chapter 4: Getting To Know the Wireless Compact
USB Adapter 7
The Wireless Compact USB Adapter’s Port and LEDs 7
Chapter 5: Software Installation and Configuration
for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 8
Overview 8
Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 9
Instant Wireless
TM
Series
Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless Compact
USB Adapter 13
Hardware Detection for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 14
Chapter 7: Driver Installation and Configuration
for Windows XP 15
Overview 15
Driver Installation for Windows XP 15
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 17
Chapter 8: Using the WLAN Monitor for
Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 19
Overview 19
Starting the WLAN Monitor 19
Link Information 20
Site Survey 21
Profiles 23
Creating a New Profile 25
Using the Expert Mode 32
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 38
Common Problems and Solutions 38
Frequently Asked Questions 38