Cisco AIR-PCM342 Hardware Installation Manual page 43

Chapter 3 Installing the Client Adapter
Figure 3-2
Tilt the adapter to allow the antenna connector and LEDs to slip through the
Step 5
opening in the CPU back panel.
Press the client adapter into the empty slot until the connector is firmly seated.
Step 6
Do not force the adapter into the expansion slot as this could damage
Caution
both the adapter and the slot. If the adapter does not insert easily,
remove the adapter and reinsert it.
Step 7 Reinstall the screw on the CPU back panel and replace the computer cover.
Attach the 2-dBi antenna to the adapter's antenna connector until it is finger-tight.
Step 8
Do not overtighten.
Step 9 For optimal reception, position the antenna so it is straight up.
Boot up your computer.
Step 10
Note Because PCI client adapters are installed inside desktop computers,
you should have little reason to remove the adapter. However,
instructions are provided in the "Removing a PCI Client Adapter"
section on page 4-24 in case you ever need to remove your PCI
client adapter.
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Inserting a PCI Client Adapter into a PC
Antenna
connector
LEDs
Standard 2 dBi
dipole antenna
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Hardware Installation Guide
Inserting the Client Adapter into a Computing Device
Card edge
connector
3-5