Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-B PCI Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The Wireless-B PCI Adapter 1 Features 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2 Network Topology 2 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B PCI Adapter 4 The Wireless-B PCI Adapter’s Port and ...
Page 5 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless
Wireless-B PCI Adapter If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources onlywith the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wire-less transmitters and receivers to communicate dir...
Page 6 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the; Chapter 4: Hardware and Driver
Wireless-B PCI Adapter 5 Instant Wireless ® Series 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B PCI Adapter The port to connect the Wireless PCI Adapter’s Antenna and lights displayingthe Adapter’s activity are shown in Figure 3-1. Port Antenna The Antenna port is where you will connect the Adapter’s...
Page 9 - Chapter 5: Software Installation
11 Instant Wireless ® Series 10 Wireless-B PCI Adapter Chapter 5: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 The Wireless-B PCI Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installa-tion procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup Wizard will installthe WLAN Mo...
Page 12 - Chapter 6: Hardware Installation
Wireless-B PCI Adapter 17 Instant Wireless ® Series 16 5. Attach the external antenna to the Adapter’s antenna port, as shown in Figure 6-2. 5. Power on your desktop PC. After the Adapter has been physically connected to your computer, Windowswill detect the new hardware. Windows will begin installi...
Page 13 - Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor
Wireless-B PCI Adapter The Link Information screen (Figure 7-3) shows you the settings of your cur- rent connection. TCP/IP SettingIP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter. Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter. Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter. DNS - The DNS add...
Page 18 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless-B PCI Adapter 29 Instant Wireless ® Series 28 Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installa-tion and operation of the Wireless-B PCI Adapter. Read the descriptions belowto solve your problems. If you can’t f ind an answer here, ch...
Page 23 - Appendix C: Specifications
Wireless-B PCI Adapter Dimensions 4.80" x 4.76" x 0.75" (122 mm x 121 mm x 19 mm) Unit Weight 3.88 oz. (0.11 kg) Power 3.3 or 5V DC Certifications FCC Class B, IC-03 Operating Temp. 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) Storage Temp. -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC) Operating Humidity 0% to 90%, Non-...
Page 24 - Appendix E: Contact Information
Wireless-B PCI Adapter 41 Instant Wireless ® Series 40 Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Wireless-B PCI Adapter, con-tact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internetaddresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Techni...