Linksys WPC54A Network Card User Manual


 
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Instant Wireless
TM
Series
4. Select Microsoft from the list of “Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of
“Network Protocols.” Click the OK button to close the Network window.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install other protocols, such as NetBEUI or IPX/SPX.
Windows may start copying some files or ask you for your Windows installation
files at this time. Your Windows CD may be required. After the files are copied,
Windows may ask you to restart. Click Ye s to restart and complete the installa-
tion process.
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Wireless PC Card
Chapter 7: Configuration of the
Wireless PC Card
After installation of the Wireless PC Card, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP
will automatically identify the Wireless PC Card. Next, you may need to con-
figure the Wireless PC Card’s driver software.
1. After installation of the Wireless PC Card, the Wireless PC Card WLAN
Monitor icon will appear on your system tray. Double-click on the icon of
the monitor in Figure 7-1, and Figure 7-2 will appear:
Figure 7-2 shows you the status of your current connection on the Link
Status page. Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to close
the WLAN Monitor or click the Connections button to continue.
Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has built-in config-
uration tools. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, (in
the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Wireless
PC Card. See Chapter 5: Installation of the Drivers and Configuration
of the Wireless PC Card for Windows XP.
Using the WLAN Monitor
Figure 6-4