3: Installation
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System requirements
• Installing the modem
and software
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Removing the modem
•
Attaching an external
antenna
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This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install
the modem on a notebook or desktop computer.
The basic steps are:
1.
Insert the modem into the ExpressCard/PC Card slot to
install the modem drivers and software.
2.
If the modem has not been pre‐activated, use the
Activation Wizard to configure the modem (as described
in "Activation" on page 23).
Before you begin the installation process, ensure your
computer meets the requirements described below.
System requirements
The modem is supported on notebook and desktop computers
running:
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Windows 7
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Windows Vista
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Windows XP (Home and Professional versions) with
Service Pack 2 or later
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Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 and Update Rollup 1
To install the modem, you require one of the following slots:
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ExpressCard/34
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ExpressCard/54
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Type II PC Card slot.
Installing the modem and
software
Note: If you're running Windows XP, you may require administrative
privileges, depending on the Windows XP installation.
If you're running Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows 2000, you
must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the modem
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