Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Pci Adapter; The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Pci Adapter's Leds; Chapter 4: Installation And Configuration For Windows Xp; Overview - Linksys Instant Wireless Series User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI
Adapter

The Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter's LEDs

LED Indicators
LINK Green. The LINK LED lights up when there is a wireless
network connection. It will flash when there is activity.
PWR Green. The PWR LED lights up when the Adapter is pow-
ered on.
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Instant Wireless
Figure 3-1
Series Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter
®
Chapter 4: Installation and
Configuration for Windows XP

Overview

After installing the Dual-Band Wireless A+G PCI Adapter in your computer,
you will install the driver and configure the Adapter.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn off your desktop PC.
2. Open your PC's case, and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard.
Check with your computer's manufacturer if you need instructions.
3. Slide the Adapter into the
PCI slot, as shown in
Figure 4-1. Make sure that
all of its pins are touching
the slot's contacts. You
may have to apply a bit of
pressure
Adapter all the way in.
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.
5. Rotate the antenna so that it is positioned straight up and perpendicular to
the horizon. This will ensure optimum wireless operating range and per-
formance.
6. Power on your desktop PC.
Proceed to the next section, "Driver Installation for Windows XP."
Important for Windows 98, Me, and 2000 users: Go to "Chapter 5:
Installation and Configuration for Windows 98, Me, and 2000."
to slide the
Figure 4-1
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