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Troubleshooting
6
Uninstalling the PC Card
Previous installations or interrupted installation attempts sometimes leave problems that
affect card operation. Possible problems include:
■
Wireless LAN PC Card fails to function.
■
Operating system does not detect the Wireless LAN PC Card.
■
System issues a warning tone at start-up.
If the installation is unsuccessful, your best course may be to completely uninstall the card
and repeat the installation procedure.
1
Make sure you have exited any networking applications.
2
Use the standard operating system procedure to remove the card driver.
The procedure for Windows XP, 2000, Windows Me, and Windows 98 SE, is
shown below.
a
If you are using Windows 2000, Me, or 98 SE, click
Start > Settings >
Control Panel
.
If you are using Windows XP, click
Start
>
Control Panel
.
b
Double-click the
System
icon.
If you are using Windows XP or 2000, click the
Hardware
tab.
The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup.
c
Click
Device Manager
.
A list of devices appears, arranged by type.
d
Double-click
Network Adapters
.
One entry appears, either:
3Com 3CRSHPW_96 Wireless LAN PC Card
or
3Com
3CRWE62092B Wireless LAN PC Card
.
e
From the Action menu, select
Remove
.
If you are using Windows XP or 2000, select
Uninstall
... .
f
Click
OK
.
g
Close the open windows until you return to the desktop.
CAUTION:
Exit any networking applications and remove the Wireless LAN PC
Card before uninstalling the card.