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[. . . ] USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual Rev 1. 1 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual Regulatory compliance FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] The following screen appears: 13 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual 7. Ensure that the CD-ROM drives box is checked and insert the driver/utility disc into CD-ROM drive. Click Next to continue. 18 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual 7. Windows may display the message "Digital Signature Not Found" . Windows will start copying the files and then the following screen appears: 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. Go to "Chapter 6 ­ Install and Use Configuration Utility" to install the Configuration Utility. 19 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual How to Unplug the Device Under Windows 2000 After the successful installation of the Adapter, you will see an icon corresponding to the device in the Windows taskbar for as long as the device is connected to the PC. If you want to unplug the device, double click on this icon. The dialog of Unplug or Eject Hardware will appear. Select USB Wireless Network Adapter and press "Stop" . Now it is safe to unplug the device from the PC. In case you unplug the device without having followed the above procedure, the dialog Unsafe Removal of Device will appear reminding you the problems this action may have caused. It is recommended not to unplug the device unless you have followed first the above procedure to stop the Adapter. 20 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual Uninstall Procedures Under Windows 2000 In order to uninstall the Adapter you must select it in the Device Manager (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager) of Windows 2000 and press the "Uninstall" icon . The "Uninstall" procedure can be performed only if the Adapter is plugged-into your computer. 21 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual Chapter 5 - Installation Procedures Under Windows ME Use the procedures described in this chapter to install and configure the USB Wireless Network Adapter under Windows ME Throughout this Chapter it is assumed that you have a basic working knowledge of Windows ME and of how to install new network adapters on them. However, in this paragraph, some specific features of Windows ME are briefly explained. What You Will Need During the installation, you may be prompted to load operating system files from the Windows installation disc. You will also need the Drivers/Utility CD provided with your package. Installing the Driver Under Windows ME 1. Connecting the Adapter to the USB port of a notebook or desktop PC. (Refer to Connecting the USB Adapter at Chapter 2) The Add New Hardware Wizard will indicate that Windows have recognized a new device that has not been used before. 2. 22 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual 3. Select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) and insert the driver/utility disc into CD-ROM drive. The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction of the setup file to copy drivers. After the drivers were copied, the following screen appears: 4. 5. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. Go to "Chapter 6 ­ Install and Use Configuration Utility" to install the Configuration Utility. 23 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual Uninstall Procedures Under Windows ME In order to uninstall the Adapter from Windows ME, you must double click on the "Network" icon in the "Control Panel" (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel). Select the "USB Wireless Network Adapter" from the list and press the "Remove" button. Press "Yes" to re-boot. 24 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual Chapter 6 ­ Install and Use Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful utility that helps you to configure the Adapter and monitor the statistics of the communication. The Adapter offers the Configuration Utility for Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows ME. How to Install the Configuration Utility 1. [. . . ] Authentication Type: Which authentication algorithm is used. The current supported algorithms are Open System, and Shared Key. The algorithm will be invoked when associated to Access Point. To associate to the desired Access Point you must set the same algorithm as the one of the desired Access Point. 32 USB Wireless Network Adapter User's Manual Preamble Type: Preamble is for framing synchronization. [. . . ]