Windows Network Properties
If this is the very first time that Networking support is installed onto your computer, the Windows operating
system will prompt you to enter a computer and workgroup name. These names will be used to identify your
computer on the Microsoft Network Neighborhood.
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1. The window will pop-up automatically.
2. In the
Computer Name
3. In the
Workgroup
field, enter the name of your workgroup.
4. (Optional) Provide a description of the computer in the
For more information about setting your Windows Network Properties, consult your Windows documentation or
the Windows on-line help information.
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Set Basic Parameters
After installing the drivers, Windows will open the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window for your Mini-PCI Card.
The Add/Edit Configuration Profile window enables you to specify one or more network connection profiles.
For example you can setup profiles for:
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Office, to connect to an Enterprise Network via an Access Point.
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Workgroup Computing, to share files with colleagues or friends in small Peer-to-Peer workgroups without
access point.
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Home, to connect to a Residential Gateway (RG) that provides access to the Internet or your home printers.
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To connect your computer to a wireless network you will need to:
1. Assign a name to the network connection profile
2. Use the pull-down menu on the right to select how you wish to connect to the wireless network.
3. Click the
button to view/modify the parameters for the selected profile.
Edit Profile
For first-time installations, you are advised to setup the single profile using only the Basic Settings.
NOTE:
The number and type of parameters you need to specify may differ according to the selected connection type.
For information about various option press the key
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Installation for Windows - Set Basic Parameters
Basic Settings for Residential
If you wish to connect to a Home Network via a Residential Gateway, use the Add/Edit Configuration Profile
window to:
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field, enter a unique name for your computer.
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Computer Description
or click the
button.
Help
F1
field.