User's Manual

DNS server). If you aren’t sure of these or any other TCP/IP Properties settings, your

network administrator should be able to help you.

To change TCP/IP settings (Win98):

1. On the Windows task bar click the Start button.

2. Select Settings and then select Control Panel.

3. On the Control Panel window, double click on the Network icon to view the

Network Properties.

4. From the list of installed components, check if the TCP/IP -> Orinoco USB Card

protocol is installed.

§ If this protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the

TCP/IP protocol from the list. Refer to the Windows Help for more

information.

§ If this protocol is installed, select this protocol and click the Properties

button. Check if the parameters resemble the settings provided by your

LAN Administrator. Make changes if necessary, and click OK when you’re

done.

5. When prompted, restart your computer.

If you want to check the IP address after rebooting Windows 98 click the Start button,

select Run, and type winipcfg. In Windows 2000, open a Command Prompt window

and type ipconfig to check the IP address.

Consult your network administrator for further assistance before you make any

changes, if necessary, as required for your network.

6. Are there security settings preventing access to an Access Point?

If security mode is enabled on an AP, a wireless client must have a key, or password.

The client must be granted access to the AP (see your network administrator).

7. Is there interference from other radio sources?

If none of the above steps solves the connection problem, there may be another cause,

such as interference on the airwaves, preventing communication. Malfunctioning

microwave ovens can be a source of interference. Moving the wireless station away

from objects that may produce interference can improve performance.

8. Is there a driver conflict? (How to remove ORiNOCO drivers and Client

Manager software from your system)

CAUTION: You should be familiar with device driver removal in Windows

systems before you attempt this procedure! You can seriously damage the

operating system if you remove the wrong files or devices.