Chapter 1
Product Overview
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Wireless-N PCI Adapter with Dual-Band
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N
PCI Adapter with Dual-Band. Using the latest wireless
networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades
wireless connectivity on your notebook computer.
To help protect your data and privacy, you can use
industrial-strength WPA2 encryption to protect your
wireless connection. The included Setup Wizard will walk
you through configuring the Adapter to your network’s
settings, step by step.
Bracket Features
The Adapter is a PCI board attached to a standard-sized
bracket. An optional, low-profile bracket is also included.
ANT The antenna connector is a connection
point for one of the Adapter’s antennas.
LINK/ACT (Green) The LED lights up when
the Adapter is connected to a wireless
network. The LED flashes when the Adapter
is sending or receiving data over the wireless
connection.
ANT The antenna connector is a connection
point for one of the Adapter’s antennas.
Use of the Low-Profile Bracket (Optional)
If your computer is low-profile, then attach the PCI board
to the low-profile bracket before you install the Adapter in
your computer.
There are two screws that attach the PCI board to its 1.
standard-sized bracket. Remove both screws.
Use the two screws to attach the PCI board to the 2.
low-profile bracket.
To install the Adapter, run the Setup Wizard on the 3.
Setup CD. For more information, refer to the Quick
Installation.