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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide
Getting Started
This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and
configuring your Adaptec AWN-8030 Ultra Wireless USB Adapter.
See the Installation Task List on page 3 for an overview of the
installation process.
This Guide also includes a basic overview of wireless and Local
Area Network (LAN) technology (see page 42) suitable for novice
users. It assumes you have a working knowledge of your computer
and are familiar with the Windows Operating System.
Note: Your Wireless USB Adapter is only one element of your
Wireless LAN (WLAN). Installing this product alone will not
create a wireless network. See About Wireless Technology and
LANs on page 42 for information on the minimum
requirements for creating a WLAN.
Kit Contents
■ Adaptec AWN-8030 Ultra Wireless USB Adapter
■ USB cable
■ Ultra Wireless USB CD, which includes software drivers,
documentation, and the Adaptec Wireless Utility
■ Ultra Wireless USB Adapter Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
To use your Wireless USB Adapter, you need a USB-enabled
PC-compatible notebook or desktop computer with:
■ Pentium-class 90 MHz (or faster) processor
■ Microsoft Windows
®
98SE, Windows Me
®
, Windows 2000
®
, or
Windows XP
®
■ CD-ROM drive
■ Available USB port