Page 3 - Check the Package Contents; Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Quick Installation Guide; Check the Minimum System Requirements
Check the Package Contents Before you start with the installation, verify that your PCI Adapter package includes the following items: ■ One 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter with standard PCI bracket ■ One remote antenna ■ One low-profile PCI bracket ■ One 3Com Installation CD-ROM, which contains the Wi...
Page 4 - MB of free disk space; Check the PCI Bracket; To replace the PCI bracket:
4 Check the Package Contents ■ 256 MB of RAM ■ 7 MB of free disk space ■ CD-ROM drive Check the PCI Bracket The standard PCI bracket to which the PCI Adapter is attached by default is for standard, full-height desktops. If you are using a low-profile desktop, you need to replace the standard bracket...
Page 5 - Figure 1; Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter; Installing the PCI Adapter is a two-step process:; Install the PCI Adapter Hardware; Antistatic protection
Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter 5 Figure 1 Standard Bracket (Left) and Low-Profile Bracket (Right) Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter Installing the PCI Adapter is a two-step process: 1 Install the PCI Adapter hardware 2 Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software Install the PCI Adapter Hard...
Page 6 - To install the PCI Adapter into a PCI slot:; Figure 2
6 Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter To install the PCI Adapter into a PCI slot: 1 Shut down your computer, and then unplug the power cord from the power source. 2 Remove the computer cover. 3 Locate an empty PCI slot and remove the slot cover. See 1 in Figure 2 on the next page. Save the screw so ...
Page 7 - Replace the computer cover.
Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter 7 4 Insert the PCI Adapter into the slot, and then press it down gently until it seats snugly in the slot. See 2 in Figure 2. 5 Secure the PCI Adapter into the slot using the screw that you removed earlier. 6 Replace the computer cover. 7 Attach the antenna to the...
Page 8 - Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software; Run; Next
8 Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software Your PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software contains the 3Com Wireless driver and utility. Running the PCI Adapter setup program installs the adapter driver and utility. Install the PCI Adapter driver and utilit...
Page 9 - When the; License Agreement; screen appears, check; I accept; and click
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 9 3 When the License Agreement screen appears, check I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next .
Page 10 - Select the country that you want to install; screen
10 Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 4 When the Select the country that you want to install screen appears, select the country you prefer and click Next .
Page 11 - Choose Destination Location; screen appears, click; . Alternatively, you can change the destination folder by
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 11 5 When the Choose Destination Location screen appears, click Next . Alternatively, you can change the destination folder by clicking Browse... .
Page 12 - Select Program Folder; Alternatively, you can change the program folder name.
12 Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 6 When the Select Program Folder screen appears, click Next . Alternatively, you can change the program folder name.
Page 13 - Click; Finish; will appear. You can now manage the
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 13 7 Click Finish . The installation is complete. The 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Utility will appear. You can now manage the wireless network.
Page 14 - By default, the PCI Adapter now scans for access points in range.; Site Survey; on the left menu to reload and search for; Connect; to join the selected wireless network.
14 Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software Connecting on Windows 2000 By default, the PCI Adapter now scans for access points in range. If you want to connect to a specific access point, you must configure your wireless connection using the 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Utility tool. 1 Click S...
Page 15 - The; Profile Management; screen will appear. Type the profile
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 15 2 The Profile Management screen will appear. Type the profile name you prefer.
Page 16 - Select the security options for the wireless network and click
16 Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 3 Select the security options for the wireless network and click Configure... .
Page 17 - Type the network security key and click; OK; on
Install the PCI Adapter Windows 2000 software 17 4 Type the network security key and click OK . Then click OK on the Profile Management screen.
Page 19 - Troubleshooting Installation; Table 1; Problem
Troubleshooting Installation 19 Troubleshooting Installation Refer to Table 1 for a list of issues that you may encounter during installation and some suggested solutions. Table 1 Installation Issues and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solution Installation program does not finish or the driver ...
Page 24 - – EU D
■ EN 60950-1 E UROPE – EU D ECLARATION OF C ONFORMITY Intended use: IEEE 802.11b/g radio LAN device NOTE: To ensure product operation is in compliance with local regulations, select the country in which the product is installed. Refer to the 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter online help. Equipment may b...
Page 27 - RF
E UROPE – R ESTRICTIONS FOR U SE OF 2.4GH Z F REQUENCIES IN E UROPEAN C OMMUNITY C OUNTRIES ■ This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. ■ In Italy, the end-user must apply for a license...
Page 28 - TAIWAN; RF C
TAIWAN K OREA RF C OMPLIANCE This device may cause radio interference during its operation. Therefore service in relation to human life security is not available.