Installing The Software - 3Com 6000 User Manual

Installing the
Software
The antenna has two positions: extended and retracted. To extend or retract the
antenna, gently but firmly press and release it. The antenna must be extended to
make a network association. To prevent it from damage, the antenna should be
retracted when not in use, when you are inserting the card in your computer, or
when you are transporting the computer.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the antenna to remove the card.
The figure at left below shows the antenna retracted. The figure at right shows
it extended.
To get the best reception:
Clear the area around the antenna of items that could block radio transmission,
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such as metal objects, electronic devices, and cordless telephones.
Even a slight change in antenna orientation can affect the network association.
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If necessary, move your computer a few inches to find a better signal.
Depending on how your computer is set up, the installation program may ask for
the operating system installation media (usually a CD supplied with your
computer) or for a path to the operating system files. If you have other
networking software installed on your computer, the installation program may ask
for the networking software installation media. Make sure that you have the
appropriate installation CDs or that you know the appropriate paths before you
begin installing the software.
If you need help during the installation, see "Troubleshooting" on page 51.
Follow the instructions for your operating system:
For this Windows version:
Windows 2000, Windows
Millennium Edition
(Windows Me), Windows 98,
Windows 95
Windows NT
See this procedure:
"Windows Wizard Installation" on page 30
"Windows NT Installation with Networking Installed" on
page 31 or "Windows NT Installation Without Networking
Installed" on page 57.

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