Preparing for Installation 1-1
Chapter 1
Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes basic considerations for successfully installing the RoamAbout
Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Before installing the Wireless Ethernet Adapter, you must
complete the following tasks:
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Review the site requirements.
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Select the location to install the Ethernet Adapter.
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Unpack the Ethernet Adapter, and check the contents of the shipment.
Site Requirements
Review the following to ensure that all site preparation tasks were completed.
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Ensure that the Ethernet LAN is in place and is functioning.
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A computer with one of the following operating systems to run the Ethernet Adapter
Manager configuration program:
— Windows 95, 98, 2000, Millennium, or NT
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A RoamAbout 802.11 DS PC Card for each Ethernet Adapter.
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RoamAbout Access Points if using a wireless infrastructure network.
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Ensure that the requirements are within the ranges described in
Table 1-1
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