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Wireless LAN PC Card
Wireless LAN PC Card User Guide
3CRWE62092B
3CRSHPW196
3CRSHPW696
http://www.3com.com/
http://www.support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl
Published March 2002
User guide version 1.0.0
SL-1110
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3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 2002 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligatio
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Contents 1 Installing Your Wireless LAN PC Card and Wireless LAN Manager 1 Installation CD 1 Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 SE 1 Inserting Your Wireless LAN PC Card 2 Antennas 2 Confirming Device Installation 3 Installing 3Com Wireless LAN Manager 3 Using Wireless LAN Manager 3 2 Troubleshooting 5 Diagnosing Problems 5 Wireless LAN PC Card LED Indicators 5 Uninstalling the PC Card 6 Uninstalling Wireless LAN Manager 7 Updating the Wireless LAN PC
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Installing Your Wireless LAN PC 1 Card and Wireless LAN Manager Installation CD The Installation CD contains: Setup programs and drivers for Windows XP, 2000, Millennium Edition (Windows Me), and 98 Second Edition (SE). 3Com Wireless LAN Manager README.TXT file with updated information about your Wireless LAN PC Card This Wireless LAN PC Card User Guide Adobe Acrobat Reader Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 SE If you are accessing this guide as
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1 Installing Your Wireless LAN PC Card and Wireless LAN Manager Inserting Your Wireless LAN PC Card If you are using a 3CRSHPW196, 3CRSHPW696 or 3CRWE62092B Wireless LAN PC Card, insert it like this: 3CRSHPW696 3CRWE62092B 3CRSHPW196 Antennas The antenna on the 3CRSHPW696 Wireless LAN PC Card is fixed, so you cannot extend or retract it. Extend or retract the antenna on the 3CRSHPW196 or 3CRWE62092B Wireless LAN PC Card like a ball-point pen—press it to extend and use it, press
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Confirming Device Installation Confirming Device Installation 1 With your PC Card installed in the computer, double-click the My Computer icon. If you are running Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel and go to step 3. 2 Double-click the Control Panel icon. 3 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup. 4 Click the Device Manager tab. A list of devices appears, arranged by type. If
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1 Installing Your Wireless LAN PC Card and Wireless LAN Manager 4
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2 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems If you have difficulty using the Wireless LAN PC Card, try the solutions in the following table. If you continue to experience difficulty, see the next two sections,“Uninstalling the PC Card” and “Uninstalling Wireless LAN Manager.” Problem Solutions Wireless LAN PC Card LED is off Make sure the PC Card is properly inserted in the slot. Check the Wireless LAN PC Card icon in the Windows control panel and make sure the PC Card type can be
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2 Troubleshooting Uninstalling the PC Card Previous installations or interrupted installation attempts sometimes leave problems that affect card operation. Possible problems include: Wireless LAN PC Card fails to function. Operating system does not detect the Wireless LAN PC Card. System issues a warning tone at start-up. If the installation is unsuccessful, your best course may be to completely uninstall the card and repeat
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Uninstalling Wireless LAN Manager 3 Retract the antenna if you are using the 3CRSHPW196 or 3CRWE62092B adapter. 4 Remove the adapter. 5 Restart the computer. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the card, do not pull on the antenna. Refer to your computer’s documentation for PC Card removal instructions. 3CRSHPW696 3CRWE62092B Uninstalling Wireless LAN Manager Normally, you would not uninstall the Wireless LAN Manager software; however, in case a problem arises,
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2 Troubleshooting Updating the Wireless LAN PC Card Driver To update your Wireless LAN PC Card driver software, find your operating system below, then follow the procedure. Windows XP and 2000 1 Insert your Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC card slot. 2 In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click the System icon. In Windows XP, from your desktop or start menu, right-click My Computer and select Properties. 3 Select the Hardware tab and
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A Technical Support 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the most recent information, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the following online systems: World Wide Web site 3Com Kno
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A Technical Support Support from Your Network Supplier If you require additional assistance, consult your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. When you consult your network supplier, have the following information ready: Product model name, part number, and serial number A list of system hardwar
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Regulatory Compliance Information NOTE: This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. Export License. FCC Part 15 Notice (Applicable to use within the USA) CAUTION: FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Notice This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 2.5 cm (1.0 inch) must be maintained between the antenna of
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Regulatory Compliance Information Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity 3Com Corporation, 3930 W. Parkway Blvd., PO Box 704010, West Valley City, UT 84119, (800) 527-8677 Declares that the Product: Date: January 31, 2002 Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: SL-1110 Equipment Type: 802.11b Wireless PC Card Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 this device must accept any in
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European Community CE Notice European Community CE Notice Marking by the symbol indicates compliance with the essential requirements of Directive 73/23/EC and the essential requirements of articles 3.1(b), 3.2 and 3.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC. Such marking is indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards: n EN 300 328-2 — Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; data transmission equipment operating in
