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RAdaptec Ultra WirelessTMPCI AdapterUser’s Guide

3Getting StartedThis is Your Wireless PCI AdapterLINK LEDFlashes while the adapter searches for awireless connection, then becomessteady when the conn

4Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideInstallation Task ListTo successfully install your Wireless PCI Adapter, complete each of these tasks,

5Installing the Wireless PCI AdapterInstalling the Wireless PCI AdapterTo install your Wireless PCI Adapter:1 Discharge any static electricity build-u

6Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide5 Insert the Wireless PCI Adapter into the PCI expansion slot. Press down firmly until the adapter cli

7Installing the Device DriverInstalling the Device DriverBefore you continue, ensure that you have:❏ Reviewed About Wireless Technology and LANs on pa

8Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideWindows XP Driver InstallationTo install the device driver on Windows XP:1Install the Wireless PCI Ada

9Installing the Device Driver5 Click Finish.The device driver installation is complete.Windows XP automatically begins the next installation task by o

10Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideWindows 2000 Driver InstallationTo install the device driver on Windows 2000:1Install the Wireless PC

11Installing the Device Driver4 Insert the Ultra Wireless PCI CD into your CD-ROM drive.5 Select CD-ROM driver, then click Next.6 Click Next.

12Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide7 Click Yes.8 Click Finish.The device driver installation is complete.Windows 2000 automatically begi

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13Installing the Device DriverWindows Me Driver InstallationTo install the device driver on Windows Me:1Install the Wireless PCI Adapter into your com

14Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide5 Click Yes to restart your computer.When the restart is complete, Windows Me automatically begins th

15Installing the Device DriverWindows 98SE Driver InstallationTo install the device driver on Windows 98SE:1Install the Wireless PCI Adapter into your

16Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide5 Select CD-ROM drive, then click Next.6 Click Next.Windows 98SE copies files to your hard drive.

17Installing the Device Driver7 Click Finish.8 Click Yes to restart your computer. When the restart is complete, Windows 98SE automatically begins the

18Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideInstalling the Adaptec Wireless UtilityBefore you continue, make sure that you have:❏ Reviewed About

19Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility2 The installation wizard chooses a default destination folder for the software files. Click Next to accept t

20Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide4 Click Next.The software installation begins. The Setup Status appears on screen.5 Click Finish.

21Installing the Adaptec Wireless UtilityNote: Windows XP users only—Windows XP has a built-in configuration application called Zero Configuration, wh

22Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideDisabling Zero Configuration (Windows XP only)Although the Adaptec Wireless Utility is installed on y

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23Disabling Zero Configuration (Windows XP only)3 Ensure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is deselected, then click

24Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideInstalling Network ProtocolsBefore you continue, make sure that you have completed these tasks:❏ Revi

25Installing Network ProtocolsWindows 98SE/Me UsersTo install the appropriate network protocols:1 From the Start menu, click Settings, then click Cont

26Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide3 Select Adaptec Wireless PCI Adapter, then click Add.4 Select Protocol, then click Add.

27Installing Network Protocols5 Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft, under Network Protocols, select TCP/IP, then click OK.6 See Connecting to the W

28Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideConnecting to the WLANBefore you continue, make sure that you have:❏ Reviewed About Wireless Technolo

29Connecting to the WLANTo link your Wireless PCI Adapter to your WLAN:1 Open the Adaptec Wireless Utility by double-clicking the Adaptec Wireless Uti

30Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideIf your other WLAN stations have Encryption enabled, you must enable Encryption on your Wireless PCI

31Checking Your Network ConnectionChecking Your Network ConnectionYou can check the status of your network connection three ways: Look at the Link LE

32Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideChanging the Set-up of Your WLANYou can use the Adaptec Wireless Utility to change the set-up of your

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33Changing the Set-up of Your WLANChanging the Operating ModeThe Adaptec Wireless Utility offers two possible operating modes: Ad-hoc mode (sometimes

34Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideChoosing an Access PointYou can choose to connect to a specific AP from a list of all APs currently a

35Changing the Set-up of Your WLANChanging the Encryption SettingsWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security feature that encrypts the data being se

36Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide3 In the Encryption (WEP) drop-down box, select the setting you want.4 If you select either 64-Bit or

37Changing the Set-up of Your WLANCreating the Keys with a Passphrase1 Click Create with Passphrase, then type in your chosen word or phrase in the Pa

38Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideChanging the Transfer RateThe default transfer rate setting, Auto Rate, allows your Wireless PCI Adap

39Changing the Set-up of Your WLANEnabling the Power Saving ModeYou can enable the Power Saving Mode if you want your Wireless PCI Adapter to enter sl

40Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideSaving and Using Configuration ProfilesYou can save your Wireless PCI Adapter set-ups in different pr

41TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you encounter difficulties installing or using your Wireless PCI Adapter, work through these troubleshooting tips.

42Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideMy Adaptec Wireless Utility icon is red. The Link LED on my Wireless PCI Adapter is not on.Your Wirel

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43About Wireless Technology and LANsAbout Wireless Technology and LANsThis section provides a general overview of Wireless technology and LANs. There

44Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideWhat About Security?You have multiple options for adding security to your WLAN. Set security accordin

45Technical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.11bPCI InterfaceChannels 11 channels (US, Canada)13 channels (Europe)14 channels

46Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideGlossaryAccess PointAn Access Point (AP) is a wired controller that sends data to the wireless NICs i

47GlossaryfirewallA firewall is a security device that helps prevent users outside your network from accessing your LAN or WLAN. A firewall uses speci

48Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guidenetwork protocolsNetwork protocols are rules that determine how devices on a network communicate with

49Glossarytransfer rateThe transfer rate is the speed at which your Wireless device is sending data. It is expressed in Mbps.The default transfer rate

50Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideWireless Network IDThe Wireless Network ID (also referred to as the SSID) is like a secret code that

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1In this GuideGetting Started 2Installation Task List 4Installing the Wireless PCI Adapter 5Installing the Device Driver 7Installing the Adaptec Wirel

2Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s GuideGetting StartedThis User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring your Ad