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- Page 1 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter WPC100 Model: Package Contents • RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter • Setup CD-ROM • User Guide on CD-ROM • Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 3: Installation
WPC100 Installation Installation The Adapter is installed and set up using the Setup Wizard on the enclosed Setup Wizard CD. IMPORTANT: Do not install the Adapter in your computer until you are instructed to do so, or the Adapter will not install correctly. - Page 4 Installation WPC100 Read the License Agreement, and select I accept the terms in the License Agreement. Click Next to continue the installation. License Agreement Locate an available PCMCIA or CardBus slot on your computer. Insert the Adapter into the slot until it locks into place.
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Page 5: Setup For Windows Xp
WPC100 Setup for Windows XP Setup for Windows XP The Adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If the Available Wireless Networks screen appears, your router does not support this feature. Proceed to the “No Wi-Fi Protected Setup”... -
Page 6: Wireless Security Disabled
Setup for Windows XP WPC100 On the Available Wireless Networks screen, the available networks are listed in the table. Select your network, and then click Connect. Available Wireless Networks If your network does not use wireless security, proceed to the “Wireless Security Disabled”... - Page 7 WPC100 Setup for Windows XP The Status screen of the Wireless Network Monitor appears the first time you run the Setup Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click the X in the upper right corner. Connected to the Network NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s system tray.
- Page 8 Setup for Windows XP WPC100 WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection Enter the Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of your wireless network. It must have 8-63 characters. Connect and go to step B. Click WPA-Personal Key Needed for Connection WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection Enter the Passphrase or WEP Key.
- Page 9 WPC100 Setup for Windows XP The Status screen of the Wireless Network Monitor appears the first time you run the Setup Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click the X in the upper right corner. Connected to the Network NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s system tray.
- Page 10 Setup for Windows XP WPC100 Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the Router. Within two minutes, click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen. Wi-Fi Protected Setup The Adapter connects to the network. Connecting to the Network Click Print to print out your wireless network settings.
- Page 11 WPC100 Setup for Windows XP The Status screen of the Wireless Network Monitor appears the first time you run the Setup Wizard. To exit the Monitor, click the X in the upper right corner. Connected to the Network NOTE: After the Adapter is installed, the Wireless Network Monitor screen opens, and its icon appears in your computer’s system tray.
- Page 12 Setup for Windows Vista WPC100 Setup for Windows Vista After you install the Adapter correctly, the Congratulations screen appears. Click Finish. Congratulations The first Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility screen appears. Select your network, and then click Connect. Select Network If your network has no wireless security, this screen appears.
- Page 13 WPC100 Setup for Windows Vista Enter the security key, WEP key, or passphrase (also known as a pre-shared key), depending on your type of security. Click Connect. Secured Network This screen appears while the Adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the installation.
- Page 14 Setup for Windows Vista WPC100 This screen varies according to the selected location. Click Close. Network Settings Saved The Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your desktop’s system tray. Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon You can use this utility to configure or change your wireless settings.
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