Adaptec Wireless Access Point Network Card User Manual


 
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Introduction
Introduction
This
User’s Guide
provides detailed instructions for installing and
configuring your Wireless Access Point (Wireless AP) as part of a
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). 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 LAN
technology (see page 30) 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 AP is only one element of your WLAN.
Installing this product alone will not create a wireless network.
See
About Wireless Technology and LANs
on page 30
for
information on the minimum requirements for creating a WLAN.
Kit Contents
Your Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point kit includes:
Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point (AWN-8060)
Ethernet straight-through cable
AC Power adapter
Ultra Wireless Access Point CD, which contains documentation
and the Adaptec Wireless Access Point Utility
Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
To use your Wireless AP, you need a PC-compatible computer with:
Pentium-class 90MHz (or faster) processor
Microsoft Windows
®
98SE, Windows Me
®
, Windows 2000
®
, or
Windows XP
®
CD-ROM drive