US Robotics USR5416 Quick Installation Manual

802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Package Contents:
- 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter - Quick Installation Guide
- One (1) detachable antenna - Installation CD-ROM
Note: For the most updated information, visit: http://www.usr.com/support. You
can also refer to the User Guide on the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM for more
detailed information.
802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter Installation
Prepare for installation
Note: Your product number is USR5416. It is very important that you have your serial
number written down before you install the 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter. You
can find your serial number on the label of the 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter and
on the side of the package. If you ever need to contact our Technical Support
department, you will need this number to receive assistance.
Product Number Serial Number
USR5416
Note: Be sure to find out what letter your CD-ROM drive uses before you begin
installing your new product. You will need to know this to properly install your
software.
Note: During the Installation procedure, you may be prompted for your Windows
Operating system CD-ROM. Make sure you have it available in case you need it.
Install your software and drivers*
Turn on your computer. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Note: If your CD-ROM does not automatically launch, click Windows Start, Run,
type D:\setup (if your CD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type that letter in
place of "D"), and click OK.
The Installation CD Graphic User Interface (GUI) will appear on your screen. If prompted,
select your preferred language.
Some files will be copied to your system, and then you will be asked to read the license
agreement. Read the agreement and click Yes. Select your product and then click
Software.
Note: You will need to install this Installation CD-ROM on all the PCs you plan to
wirelessly network together.
Click Wireless Card Utility and Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are
prompted to restart your computer, select No, I will restart my computer later and click
Finish. Close the Installation CD-ROM Graphic User Interface (GUI). When your desktop
returns, shut down your computer.
Install the 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI
Adapter*
Make sure your computer is turned off. Remove the computer's cover. With the computer
turned off, locate an available PCI slot and remove the slot cover screw or clip. Remove
the slot cover and insert the 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter. PCI slots are typically
white plastic lined with metal and are 3.5 inches long. Secure the 802.11g Wireless Turbo
PCI Adapter with the previously removed screw or clip. Replace the computer's cover and
turn on your computer.
Note: It can be tricky getting the 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter into the PCI
slot. You may need to remove the antenna in order to place the 802.11g Wireless
Turbo PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Use firm pressure to seat the 802.11g Wireless
Turbo PCI Adapter properly. If you experience any problems inserting the 802.11g
Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter, try inserting it in a different PCI slot.
When Windows detects the new hardware, click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation procedure. If you are prompted, restart your computer.
part number R24.0362.00
*A "Digital Signature Not Found" screen may appear. Click Yes or Continue Anyway. U.S. Robotics has thoroughly tested in
Printed in Taiwan
conjunction with the supported hardware and has verified compatibility with Windows Me/2000/XP.
Note: If you are prompted at any time for your Windows Operating System
CD-ROM, remove the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM and insert your Windows
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. When all of the files are copied, remove the
Windows CD-ROM, and reinsert the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM.
Configure the basic connection settings
Congratulations!
You have finished installing your hardware and your drivers! The
802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter will connect to an existing wireless network or other
wireless networking products in the area.
You should now see a small icon for the Configuration
Utility in the system tray by your clock on your computer
desktop. The Configuration Utility is used to change or
verify the configuration information that relates to your 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI
Adapter. The Configuration Utility icon will be colored to indicate the status of your
wireless network: red for disconnected or connected with poor quality, yellow for
roaming, and green for connected with good quality.
You must now configure each computer that has a 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter in
order to share Internet connectivity, files, and a printer. Refer to the User Guide on the
Installation CD-ROM for this information.
802.11g Adhoc mode is used for peer-to-peer network configurations. Infrastructure mode
is used to connect to a Wireless Access Point. Each 802.11g Wireless Turbo PCI Adapter in
the wireless network must have the correct mode selected within the Configuration
Utility.
For troubleshooting and technical support information, refer to the other side of this
Guide or to the User Guide on the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM.
Register your product
• At the Installation CD-ROM interface, click the Support link. Click Registration and
Warranty and then click http://www.usr.com/productreg If the Installation CD-ROM
interface does not run automatically, click Windows Start and then click Run. In the "Run"
dialog box, type D:\setup.exe. If your CD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type that letter
in place of "D."
• Or register your product online at http://www.usr.com/productreg