Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-Bpci Adapter; The Wireless-B Pci Adapter's Port And Leds; Chapter 4: Hardware And Driver Installation And Configuration For Windows Xp; Overview - Linksys WMP11 User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Wireless-B PCI Adapter

The Wireless-B PCI Adapter's Port and LEDs

The port to connect the Wireless PCI Adapter's Antenna and lights displaying
the Adapter's activity are shown in Figure 3-1.
Port
Antenna The Antenna port is where you will connect the Adapter's
external antenna.
LED Indicators
Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is pow-
Power
ered on.
Green. The Link LED blinks when the Adapter is function-
Link
ing in ad-hoc mode. It is solidly lit when the Adapter is func-
tioning in infrastructure mode.
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Figure 3-1
Series Wireless-B PCI Adapter
®
Chapter 4: Hardware and Driver
Installation and Configuration for
Windows XP

Overview

After connecting the Wireless-B PCI Adapter to your computer, you will install
the driver and configure the Adapter.

Hardware Installation for Windows XP

1. Remove any CDs or disks from their drives, and turn off your desktop PC.
2. Open your PC's case, and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard.
Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions.
3. Slide the Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touch-
ing the slot's contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the
Adapter all the way in. (See Figure 4-1.)
4. After the Adapter is set firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's
chassis with a mounting screw. Then close your PC's case.
Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: Go to Chapter 5: Software
Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000.
Figure 4-1
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