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Copyright © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and Ultra Wireless are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Windows 98SE, Windows Me,
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Adaptec Technical Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number ■ Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12-digit TSID number. The TSID number identifies your product and support status. ■ The TSID number is included on two white, bar-coded labels,
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Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to an authorized Adaptec service fac
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Adaptec Software License Agreement PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUC
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7. Limited Warranty. Adaptec and its Licensor warrant only that the media upon which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. THE FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS WILL PROVIDE FOR BREA
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Regulatory Compliance Statements WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can r
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In this Guide Getting Started 2 Installation Task List 4 Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter 5 Installing the Device Driver 7 Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility 18 Disabling Zero Configuration (Windows XP only) 22 Installing Network Protocols 24 Connecting to the WLAN 28 Checking Your Network Connection 31 Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN 32 Troubleshooting 41 About Wireless Technology and LANs 43 Technical Specifications 45 Glossary 46 1
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide Getting Started This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring your Adaptec AWN-8010 Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter. See the Installation Task List on page 4 for an overview of the installation process. This Guide also includes a basic overview of wireless and Local Area Network (LAN) technology (see page 43) suitable for novice users. It assumes you have a working knowledge of your computer and are familiar with
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Getting Started This is Your Wireless PCI Adapter Antenna connector PCI connector LINK LED PWR LED Flashes while the adapter searches for a Glows steady when the wireless connection, then becomes adapter is receiving power. steady when the connection is made. This LED goes dark when the (There is no wireless connection when power is turned off. the LED is flashing.) 3
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide Installation Task List To successfully install your Wireless PCI Adapter, complete each of these tasks, in order: ❏ If you are unfamiliar with wireless technology or LANs, read About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 43 for a basic overview. ❏ Install the Wireless PCI Adapter. See page 5. ❏ Install the device driver for your computer’s operating system. See page 7. ❏ Install the Adaptec Wireless Utility. See page 18. ❏ Disable Zero Configur
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Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter To install your Wireless PCI Adapter: 1 Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the adapter by touching a grounded metal object (such as the exposed metal parts on the back of your computer). 2 Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord. Open the computer cabinet, following the manufacturer’s instructions. 3 Locate an unused PCI expansion slot and remove the expansion slot cover. Sa
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide 5 Insert the Wireless PCI Adapter into the PCI expansion slot. Press down firmly until the adapter clicks into place. When installed properly, the adapter should appear level with the expansion slot. Note: Depending on the tightness of the PCI slot, gentle but firm force may be required to insert the adapter. 6 Secure the adapter bracket with the slot cover screw you removed in Step 3. 7 Close the computer cabinet and reattach the power cord.
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Installing the Device Driver Installing the Device Driver Before you continue, ensure that you have: ❏ Reviewed About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 43 for a basic overview of WLANs. ❏ Installed the Wireless PCI Adapter. See page 5. The next step on the Installation Task List (page 4) is to install the device driver. A device driver is a software program that lets your adapter communicate with your computer. To install the device driver, follow the instructions for your operating syste
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide Windows XP Driver Installation To install the device driver on Windows XP: 1 Install the Wireless PCI Adapter into your computer. See page 5. Windows XP automatically detects the Wireless PCI Adapter and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. 2 Insert the Ultra Wireless PCI CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 In the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install the software automatically..., then click Next. 4 Click Continue Anyway. Windows XP installs the dr
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Installing the Device Driver 5 Click Finish. The device driver installation is complete. Windows XP automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility. Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 18 to continue. 9
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide Windows 2000 Driver Installation To install the device driver on Windows 2000: 1 Install the Wireless PCI Adapter into your computer. See page 5. Power on your computer, if it isn’t already running. Windows 2000 automatically detects the Wireless PCI Adapter and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. 2 Click Next. 3 Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next. 10
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Installing the Device Driver 4 Insert the Ultra Wireless PCI CD into your CD-ROM drive. 5 Select CD-ROM driver, then click Next. 6 Click Next. 11
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide 7 Click Yes. 8 Click Finish. The device driver installation is complete. Windows 2000 automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility. Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 18 to continue. 12
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Installing the Device Driver Windows Me Driver Installation To install the device driver on Windows Me: 1 Install the Wireless PCI Adapter into your computer. See page 5. Windows Me automatically detects the Wireless PCI Adapter and opens the Add New Hardware Wizard. 2 Insert the Ultra Wireless PCI CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Select Automatic search for a better driver..., then click Next. 4 Click Finish. 13
