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- Page 1 Gateway Windows network installationguide 802.11g wireless series USB Adapter model WGU-210 Customizing Troubleshooting...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 1: Installing the hardware and software ..20 Installing the Gateway Wireless Monitor ..20 Connecting the USB adapter ....22 Installing the USB adapter driver . - Page 4 www.gateway.com...
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Page 5: Windows Xp
Windows XP This chapter describes how to connect a Gateway wireless Ethernet USB adapter to your Windows XP computer and configure Windows XP for a wireless Ethernet network. Complete these tasks in sequence: “Step 1: Installing the hardware ■ and software” on page 2. -
Page 6: Step 1: Installing The Hardware And Software
Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Connecting the USB adapter Use the following instructions to connect the USB adapter to your computer. To connect the USB adapter to your computer: Connect the USB cable to the USB adapter. www.gateway.com... -
Page 7: Installing The Usb Adapter Driver
USB adapter to your computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. To complete the USB adapter installation, go to “Installing the USB adapter driver” on page 3. Installing the USB adapter driver Use the following instructions to install the USB adapter driver for Windows XP. www.gateway.com... - Page 8 To install the USB adapter driver When the Found New Hardware Wizard opens, insert the installation CD in the CD drive. Click Install the software automatically (Recommended) then click . The wizard displays a list of Next recommended drivers to install. www.gateway.com...
- Page 9 Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Click the located Gateway Wireless 802.11G USB adapter in the folder on the installation CD, d:\driver\winxp then click Next When a message tells you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway The device driver files are copied to the hard drive.
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Page 10: Step 2: Configuring The Usb Adapter
If your network situation differs from that used in this example, you may encounter additional screens or screens with different selections. Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular network situation. www.gateway.com... - Page 11 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon on the Windows XP taskbar. The Network Setup Wizard opens. - OR - Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click . The Network Setup Network Setup Wizard Wizard opens. Click to continue through the wizard. Next www.gateway.com...
- Page 12 Chapter 1: Windows XP Click . The wizard found disconnected network Next hardware screen opens. Click to select the Ignore disconnected network hardware check box, then click . The Select a connection Next method screen opens. www.gateway.com...
- Page 13 Step 2: Configuring the USB adapter Click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway then click Next If the Your computer has multiple connections screen opens, click Let me choose the connections to my network...
- Page 14 Each computer name must be unique on your network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters. You must give each computer on the network a Important unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com...
- Page 15 The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network. Click . The Ready to apply network settings screen Next opens. www.gateway.com...
- Page 16 TCP/IP protocol” on page 13. Help and For more information about using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then Support click Help and Support. Type the keyword Network Setup Wizard in the HelpSpot Search box then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
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Page 17: Step 3: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL modem, and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network, follow the instructions in “To set up a DHCP IP address:” on page 14. www.gateway.com... - Page 18 Click to select the check box in Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) list. If you do This connection uses the following items not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices. Click The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Properties. dialog box opens. www.gateway.com...
- Page 19 Properties dialog box. Click to close the Network Connections window. Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to go from here” on page 17. www.gateway.com...
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Page 20: Turning The Wireless Emitter Off
■ USB adapter name, then click Stop - OR - Turn off your computer. If the remove hardware icon does not appear on Important the taskbar in Windows XP, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com... -
Page 21: Where To Go From Here
Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network If you cannot get your wireless Ethernet network to work, go to the troubleshooting section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device. www.gateway.com... - Page 22 Chapter 1: Windows XP www.gateway.com...
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Page 23: Windows 2000
Windows 2000 This chapter describes how to connect a Gateway wireless USB adapter to your Windows 2000 computer and configure your computer for a wireless Ethernet network. Complete these tasks in sequence: “Step 1: Installing the hardware ■ and software” on page 20. -
Page 24: Step 1: Installing The Hardware And Software
Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Installing the Gateway Wireless Monitor Use the following instructions to install the Gateway Wireless Monitor program. To install the Gateway Wireless Monitor: Insert the CD that came with your PC Card into your computer’s CD or DVD drive. - Page 25 Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Click . The License Agreement screen opens. Next Click to accept the License Agreement. The Choose Destination Location screen opens. Click . The wizard installs the program on your Next computer. www.gateway.com...
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Page 26: Connecting The Usb Adapter
If this is the first time you have connected this USB adapter to your computer, the Add New Hardware Wizard opens. To complete the USB adapter installation, go to “Installing the USB adapter driver” on page 23. www.gateway.com... -
Page 27: Installing The Usb Adapter Driver
To install the USB adapter driver When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens, insert the installation CD into the CD drive. www.gateway.com... - Page 28 Make sure that all other check boxes are cleared. Click . The Browse for Folder dialog box opens. Browse Navigate to the Driver folder located on the installation CD. Click to highlight the folder Win2000 located under the Driver folder on the installation CD. www.gateway.com...
- Page 29 Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Click . The Add New Wizard locates the USB adapter driver. Click . The device driver files are copied to the Next hard drive. Click to restart your computer and complete the driver installation. www.gateway.com...
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Page 30: Step 2: Configuring The Usb Adapter
To identify a Windows 2000 computer on the network: Click , then click . The Start Settings Control Panel Control Panel window opens. Double-click the icon. The System Identification System dialog box opens. Click the tab. Network Identification Click . The Identification Changes dialog box Properties opens. www.gateway.com... - Page 31 Click to close the Identification Changes dialog box. Click to close the System Identification dialog box. After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup, go to “Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 28. www.gateway.com...
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Page 32: Step 3: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL modem, and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network, follow the instructions in “To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000:” on page 29. www.gateway.com... - Page 33 Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. Click to select the check box in Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) list. If Components checked are used by this connection you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices. www.gateway.com...
- Page 34 Click to close the Network and Dial-up Connections window. Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to go from here” on page 32. www.gateway.com...
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Page 35: Turning The Wireless Emitter Off
For more safety and regulatory information, see “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information” on page 35. To turn the wireless emitter off: Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the ■ USB adapter name, then click Stop - OR - Turn off your computer. www.gateway.com... -
Page 36: Where To Go From Here
Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network If you cannot get your wireless Ethernet network to work, go to the troubleshooting section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device. www.gateway.com... -
Page 37: Technical Support
Getting Help Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services. Use the following information to contact Gateway for help. -
Page 38: Automated Troubleshooting System
900-555-4695 (charged tutorial to your telephone bill) service Gateway Talk to a Gateway Technical Support 800-846-2301 (US) Technical representative about a non-tutorial 800-846-3609 (Canada Support technical support question.) and Puerto Rico) -
Page 39: Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory, and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance The WGU-210 802.11g wireless LAN (low power Radio Frequency, RF, transmitting device) operates in the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating the wireless LAN. - Page 40 Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed. The power output of the WGU-210 wireless LAN device is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because this wireless device emits less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use.
- Page 41 Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not Warning modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service.
- Page 42 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 The power output of the WGU-210 wireless LAN device is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because this wireless device emits less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use.
- Page 43 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ■ help. Compliance Accessories: These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules: The USB cable that came with the WGU-210.
- Page 44 Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: Gateway WGU-210 ■ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
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- Page 46 Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information...
- Page 48 MAN 802.11G USB ADP INST R0 10/03...