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Ethernet without the wires. Expanding or redesigning your network is easy, and unlike cabled Ethernet, the 2Wire 802.11g PCI Wireless Adapter allows you to roam throughout the network while remaining connected to the LAN.
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STEP 1: Install the 2Wire 802.11g PCI Wireless Adapter Note: To avoid static electric charges, touch an unpainted metal surface before installing or working with the adapter. 1. Turn your computer off and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the outer cover of you computer and locate an available PCI slot.
STEP 2: Install the 2Wire 802.11g PCI Wireless Adapter Driver Installing Drivers For Windows XP 1. Power on your computer. Insert the Wireless Client Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens, select...
. Your installation is complete. Finish 5. Continue to Appendix A on page 11 to configure the adapter to work with your 2Wire gateway. Installing Drivers For Windows 2000 1. Power on your computer. Insert the Wireless Client Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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3. The next window prompts you to install device drivers. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device , and click (recommended) Next 4. When the Locate Driver Files window opens, deselect the checkbox, select the checkbox, Floppy disk drives CD-ROM and click Next...
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5. When the Driver Files Search Results window opens, click Next 6. When the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard opens, click . Your installation is complete. Finish 7. Continue to Appendix A on page 11 to configure the adapter to work with your 2Wire gateway.
Installing Drivers For Windows ME 1. Power on your computer. Insert the Wireless Client Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the Add New Hardware Wizard window opens, select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended), and click Next. 3.
Your installation is complete. 5. Continue to Appendix A on page 11 to configure the adapter to work with your 2Wire gateway. Installing Drivers For Windows 98 SE 1. Power on your computer. Insert the Wireless Client Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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3. When the next window opens, select Search for the best , and click driver for your device (Recommended) Next 4. Uncheck , select the Floppy disk drives CD-ROM drive checkbox, and click Next...
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6. After the drivers are copied, click Finish 7. If the System Settings Change window opens, click restart your computer. Your installation is complete. 8. Continue to Appendix A on page 11 to configure the adapter to work with your 2Wire gateway.
Now that you have installed the drivers for your wireless adapter, you must configure it to work with the 2Wire gateway. A wireless network requires a network name (SSID) and an encryption key to operate. Every 2Wire wireless gateway comes with a unique network name and encryption key printed on the bottom of the unit.
Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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