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5 CHAPTER 2: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Before Installing the
Drivers
Before installing the Windows 98 driver, you will need a copy of the Windows 98
installation media supplied with your computer or operating system. On many
Windows 98 systems, instead of a CD, the installation files are archived on the
hard disk in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS. On Windows 2000 systems, you
may be prompted to load operating system files from the Windows 2000
installation disk.
You will also need the AirConnect Installation CD supplied with your AirConnect
wireless PC Card. Along with other utilities, the Installation CD installs the
AirConnect Network Configuration Properties Application in the Control Panel on
your system. Use this application to view and edit AirConnect WLAN adapter
settings.
If your site requires installation using diskettes, see “Disk Factory” on page 3.
Where the driver installation procedure mentions the Installation CD and CD-ROM
drive, use the diskettes and the floppy drive instead.
Installing the Drivers The following procedure is for installing drivers under Windows 95B (OSR 2),
Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows Me.
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Put the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program should start automatically. If it does not start, you can run it
manually by selecting Run from the Start menu.
3 From the 3Com AirConnect WLAN Installer, select Install AirConnect WLAN
Adapter. Follow the instructions as they appear.
4 When prompted to insert the AirConnect PC Card, insert the card into the
notebook PC slot as described in “Installing the PC Card” on page 20.
The driver installation procedure will guide you through the steps standard for
your operating system. You will be asked to supply a CD or directory path
information for the Installation CD and your operating system software.
As part of the driver installation process, the setup program will install and open
the Network application in the Control Panel.
5 Enter the name of the Wireless LAN Service Area of the wireless network to which
your computer will connect. The name you enter here must match exactly the
name assigned to the access point. Characters, capitalization, and spacing must
be identical.
6 Save the configuration settings and exit by clicking OK.
7 Restart your computer.