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- Page 1 Gateway Windows network installationguide 802.11b wireless series USB Adapter model WBU-110 Installing Configuring...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 1: Installing the hardware and software ..20 Installing the Gateway Wireless Monitor ..20 Connecting the USB adapter ....22 Installing the USB adapter driver . - Page 4 www.gateway.com...
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Page 5: Windows Xp
Windows XP This chapter describes how to connect a Gateway wireless Ethernet USB adapter to your Windows XP computer and configure Windows XP for a wireless Ethernet network. Complete these tasks in sequence: “Step 1: Installing the hardware ■ and software” on page 2. -
Page 6: Step 1: Installing The Hardware And Software
Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Connecting the USB adapter Use the following instructions to connect the USB adapter to your computer. To connect the USB adapter to your computer: Connect the USB cable to the USB adapter. www.gateway.com... -
Page 7: Installing The Usb Adapter Driver
USB adapter to your computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. To complete the USB adapter installation, go to “Installing the USB adapter driver” on page 3. Installing the USB adapter driver Use the following instructions to install the USB adapter driver for Windows XP. www.gateway.com... - Page 8 To install the USB adapter driver When the Found New Hardware Wizard opens, insert the installation CD in the CD drive. Click Install the software automatically (Recommended) then click . The wizard displays a list of Next recommended drivers to install. www.gateway.com...
- Page 9 Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Click the located Gateway Wireless 802.11G USB adapter in the folder on the installation CD, d:\driver\winxp then click Next When a message tells you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway The device driver files are copied to the hard drive.
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Page 10: Step 2: Configuring The Usb Adapter
If your network situation differs from that used in this example, you may encounter additional screens or screens with different selections. Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular network situation. www.gateway.com... - Page 11 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon on the Windows XP taskbar. The Network Setup Wizard opens. - OR - Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click . The Network Setup Network Setup Wizard Wizard opens. Click to continue through the wizard. Next www.gateway.com...
- Page 12 Chapter 1: Windows XP Click . The wizard found disconnected network Next hardware screen opens. Click to select the Ignore disconnected network hardware check box, then click . The Select a connection Next method screen opens. www.gateway.com...
- Page 13 Step 2: Configuring the USB adapter Click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway then click Next If the Your computer has multiple connections screen opens, click Let me choose the connections to my network...
- Page 14 Each computer name must be unique on your network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters. You must give each computer on the network a Important unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com...
- Page 15 The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network. Click . The Ready to apply network settings screen Next opens. www.gateway.com...
- Page 16 TCP/IP protocol” on page 13. Help and For more information about using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then Support click Help and Support. Type the keyword Network Setup Wizard in the HelpSpot Search box then click the arrow. www.gateway.com...
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Page 17: Step 3: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL modem, and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network, follow the instructions in “To set up a DHCP IP address:” on page 14. www.gateway.com... - Page 18 Click to select the check box in Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) list. If you do This connection uses the following items not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices. Click The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Properties. dialog box opens. www.gateway.com...
- Page 19 Properties dialog box. Click to close the Network Connections window. Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to go from here” on page 17. www.gateway.com...
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Page 20: Turning The Wireless Emitter Off
■ USB adapter name, then click Stop - OR - Turn off your computer. If the remove hardware icon does not appear on Important the taskbar in Windows XP, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com... -
Page 21: Where To Go From Here
Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network If you cannot get your wireless Ethernet network to work, go to the troubleshooting section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device. www.gateway.com... - Page 22 Chapter 1: Windows XP www.gateway.com...
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Page 23: Windows 98Se, Windows Me, And Windows 2000
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 This chapter describes how to connect a Gateway wireless USB adapter to your Windows 98SE, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 computer and configure your computer for a wireless Ethernet network. Complete these tasks in sequence: “Step 1: Installing the hardware... -
Page 24: Step 1: Installing The Hardware And Software
Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Installing the Gateway Wireless Monitor Use the following instructions to install the Gateway Wireless Monitor program. To install the Gateway Wireless Monitor: Insert the CD that came with your PC Card into your computer’s CD or DVD drive. - Page 25 Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Click . The License Agreement screen opens. Next Click to accept the License Agreement. The Choose Destination Location screen opens. Click . The wizard installs the program on your Next computer. www.gateway.com...
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Page 26: Connecting The Usb Adapter
If this is the first time you have connected this USB adapter to your computer, the Add New Hardware Wizard opens. To complete the USB adapter installation, go to “Installing the USB adapter driver” on page 23. www.gateway.com... -
Page 27: Installing The Usb Adapter Driver
To install the USB adapter driver When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens, insert the installation CD into the CD drive. www.gateway.com... - Page 28 . The search for new drivers screen opens. Next Click to select the CD-ROM drive Specify a location check boxes. Make sure that all other check boxes are cleared. Click . The Browse for Folder dialog box opens. Browse www.gateway.com...
- Page 29 Win9X folder for the Windows Me driver installation. Click . The Add New Wizard locates the USB adapter driver. Click . The device driver files are copied to the Next hard drive. Click to restart your computer and complete the driver installation. www.gateway.com...
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Page 30: Step 2: Configuring The Usb Adapter
Click , then click . The Start Settings Control Panel Control Panel window opens. If you are using Windows Me, click view all Control Panel options Double-click the icon. The Network dialog box Network opens. www.gateway.com... - Page 31 The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network. Click to close the Network dialog box. Click to close the Control Panel. www.gateway.com...
- Page 32 Each computer name must be unique on your network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters. You must give each computer on the network a Important unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com...
- Page 33 Click to close the Identification Changes dialog box. Click to close the System Identification dialog box. After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup, go to “Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 30. www.gateway.com...
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Page 34: Step 3: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol
This means that you need to enter an IP address and a subnet mask. For more information about setting the IP address manually, see the Setting Up Your Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device. www.gateway.com... - Page 35 Double-click the icon. The Network dialog box Network opens. Click . If TCP/IP -> Gateway Wireless 802.11G USB Adapter you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices. Click . The TCP/IP Properties dialog box Properties opens.
- Page 36 Network dialog box. Click to close the Control Panel window. Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to go from here” on page 36. www.gateway.com...
- Page 37 Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. Click to select the check box in Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) list. If Components checked are used by this connection you do not see TCP/IP, drag the scroll bar to see more choices. www.gateway.com...
- Page 38 Click to close the Network and Dial-up Connections window. Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to go from here” on page 36. www.gateway.com...
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Page 39: Turning The Wireless Emitter Off
In the Windows Me or Windows 2000, click the ■ remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the USB adapter name, then click Stop - OR - In Windows 98SE, remove the USB adapter. - OR - Turn off your computer. www.gateway.com... -
Page 40: Where To Go From Here
Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network If you cannot get your wireless Ethernet network to work, go to the troubleshooting section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device. www.gateway.com... -
Page 41: Technical Support
Getting Help Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services. Use the following information to contact Gateway for help. -
Page 42: Automated Troubleshooting System
900-555-4695 (charged tutorial to your telephone bill) service Gateway Talk to a Gateway Technical Support 800-846-2301 (US) Technical representative about a non-tutorial 800-846-3609 (Canada Support technical support question.) and Puerto Rico) -
Page 43: Regulatory Compliance
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance The WBU-110 802.11b wireless LAN (low power Radio Frequency, RF, transmitting device) operates in the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating the wireless LAN. - Page 44 RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because this wireless device emits less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation.
- Page 45 Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not Warning modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service.
- Page 46 Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Only use drivers approved for the country in which the Warning device will be used. Install the Gateway device drivers included with your product, or contact Gateway Technical Support for additional information. In order to comply with FCC requirements this...
- Page 47 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 48 Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: Gateway WBU-110 ■ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
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- Page 50 Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information...
- Page 52 MAN 802.11B USB ADP INST R0 8/03...