2 Installing the software
To properly configure a peer-to-peer network, you will
perform a series of steps:
■
Install the Client Manager software
■
Install the USB Client hardware and install drivers
■
Configure the Client Manager software
■
Configure Windows settings
■
Enable file and print sharing
■
Log on the network and share files
Users installing the USB client on Windows
®
2000
computers should configure Windows setting as
described in “Windows 2000 configuration” on page 12.
If you encounter problems while setting up the network,
there are support sources that you can call or e-mail to
get answers to your questions. For more information,
see “Before contacting Gateway technical support” on
page 16.
Before you start
Unpack the ORiNOCO box and make sure you have the
following:
■
Installation CD
■
Installation Guide
■
One wireless USB client and USB connector cable
Installing the software
The ORiNOCO Client Manager software lets you
configure your workgroup and gives you capabilities to
monitor your network connection.
Important:
You must install the Client Manager
software before connecting the USB client hardware,
otherwise the program files may not install correctly.
To install the Client Manager software:
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Insert the ORiNOCO CD into the CD drive. The CD
autoruns, then displays the ORiNOCO Main Menu.
3
Click
Install Software
from the Main Menu.
4
Click
Client Manager
from the Install Software
Menu, then follow the on-screen instructions.
5
Uncheck the
I’d like to start Client Manager
checkbox before the installation wizard completes
installing the program. The program starts
automatically later in the setup process.
6
Click
Finish
. A readme.TXT file appears. Close the
file when you are finished reading the document.
7
Close the ORiNOCO window.
USB client
USB cable
Installation
guide and CD
