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Chapter 2 - Installation of the RF802USB
The following section will assist you in installing the RF802USB Wireless Network
Adapter successfully. First, you will install the driver (from the CD-ROM included with
your package). Second, you will connect the Wireless Network Adapter. Then, you
will set the network properties to accommodate resource sharing. Finally, you will
configure the Adapter.
Installation Overview
A Pre-Installation Note: Make sure that the router, the RF802EW, to which you
will be "connected" is in place.
How the RF802EW Works With Your RF802USB: The RF802EW connects with
cables to the Internet and your local area network (Network). It is the wireless
access point for your RF802USB. Your RF802USB "connects" wirelessly to the
RE802EW.
Installation: Here is a summary of the steps you will perform in establishing your
wireless network connection:
1. Install the RF802USB software using the installation CD-ROM included with
your package.
2. Connect the RF802USB to your PC.
3. Configure your RF802USB.
4. Set the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. In most
instances, you will be using the TCP/IP protocol.
Software Installation for Windows 98/Me/2000
These steps provide a quick summary of the software installation process. For
detailed installation steps with screen shots, see the chapter entitled Network
Basics.
Note: Some of these steps may vary in Windows 2000. For specific information click
Start > Help.
1. Power on your computer and allow Windows to load fully.
2. Be sure that there is no wireless USB connected to your computer yet.
3. Insert the given Installation CD. The Welcome/Setup screen displays. Click
Next.
4. Accept the license agreement. Click Next.
5. The Choose Destination Location screen displays. Enter the path of the
destination folder; or to set the path of your choice, click Browse. Then click
Next.
6. The Setup program will add an icon to the Program Folder. You may type a new
folder name or select one from the existing Folder list.
7. It takes a few seconds for the utility files to be copied. Then click Finish.
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