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Installing

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802.11

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Page 1: ...Installing Configuring your GatewayWindows network installationguide 802 11b wireless series USB Adapter modelWBU 110...

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Page 3: ...etwork 17 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 19 Step 1 Installing the hardware and software 20 Installing the Gateway Wireless Monitor 20 Connecting the USB adapter 22 Installing the USB adapt...

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Page 5: ...rk Complete these tasks in sequence Step 1 Installing the hardware and software on page 2 Step 2 Configuring the USB adapter on page 6 Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 13 If you need to...

Page 6: ...hardware and software Connecting the USB adapter Use the following instructions to connect the USB adapter to your computer To connect the USB adapter to your computer 1 Connect the USB cable to the U...

Page 7: ...st time you have connected this USB adapter to your computer the Found New Hardware Wizard opens To complete the USB adapter installation go to Installing the USB adapter driver on page 3 Installing t...

Page 8: ...r 1 When the Found New Hardware Wizard opens insert the installation CD in the CD drive 2 Click Install the software automatically Recommended then click Next The wizard displays a list of recommended...

Page 9: ...in the d driver winxp folder on the installation CD then click Next 4 When a message tells you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway The device driver files are co...

Page 10: ...in Windows XP Important The network setup procedure uses the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard The example screens show the screens that typically appear in the course of using the wizard If your networ...

Page 11: ...k the Network Setup Wizard icon on the Windows XP taskbar The Network Setup Wizard opens OR Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard...

Page 12: ...Next The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens 4 Click to select the Ignore disconnected network hardware check box then click Next The Select a connection method screen opens 85094...

Page 13: ...rk or through a residential gateway then click Next 6 If the Your computer has multiple connections screen opens click Let me choose the connections to my network then click Next 7 On the Select the c...

Page 14: ...uter name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All nume...

Page 15: ...rkgroup name box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than an...

Page 16: ...r computers or click Just finish the wizard I don t need to run the wizard on other computers 16 Click Next 17 Click Finish After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Step 3 Co...

Page 17: ...e TCP IP protocol on each computer you must either set the protocol to Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or make the IP address settings manually If you use a wireless access point router that c...

Page 18: ...ck Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens 4 Click to selec...

Page 19: ...l TCP IP Properties dialog box 9 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box 10 Click X to close the Network Connections window 11 Repeat this procedure for every computer...

Page 20: ...the wireless emitter off Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar the USB adapter name then click Stop OR Turn off your computer Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with...

Page 21: ...ess Ethernet network After you create and configure your wireless Ethernet network and you know how to turn your wireless emitter on and off you are ready to use the network Go to the sharing your res...

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Page 23: ...igure your computer for a wireless Ethernet network Complete these tasks in sequence Step 1 Installing the hardware and software on page 20 Step 2 Configuring the USB adapter on page 26 Step 3 Configu...

Page 24: ...eless Monitor 1 Insert the CD that came with your PC Card into your computer s CD or DVD drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Ste...

Page 25: ...y com 5 Click Next The License Agreement screen opens 6 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement The Choose Destination Location screen opens 7 Click Next The wizard installs the program on your comp...

Page 26: ...pter to your computer 1 Connect the USB cord to the USB adapter 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port in your computer 3 If this is the first time you have connected this USB adapter...

Page 27: ...drive Important The instructions for installing the wireless device driver use the Add New Hardware Wizard The example screens show the screens that typically appear in the course of using the wizard...

Page 28: ...ick Next The search for new drivers screen opens 3 Click to select the CD ROM drive and Specify a location check boxes Make sure that all other check boxes are cleared 4 Click Browse The Browse for Fo...

Page 29: ...ocated under the Driver folder on the installation CD 6 Click OK The Add New Wizard locates the USB adapter driver 7 Click Next The device driver files are copied to the hard drive 8 Click OK to resta...

Page 30: ...0 see To identify a Windows 2000 computer on the network on page 28 If you are naming the computer and workgroup in Windows 98SE or Windows Me see To identify a Windows 98SE or Windows Me computer on...

Page 31: ...not allowed Names must contain some letters 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same f...

Page 32: ...log box opens 3 Click the Network Identification tab 4 Click Properties The Identification Changes dialog box opens 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the comp...

Page 33: ...same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 7 Click OK to close the Identification Changes dialog box 8 Click OK to close the...

Page 34: ...Internet Protocol IP address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network Setting up a DHCP IP address for each computer In order to use the TCP IP protocol on each computer you must...

Page 35: ...up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000 on page 33 To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 If you are...

Page 36: ...lick OK to close the TCP IP Properties dialog box 8 Click OK to close the Network dialog box 9 Click X to close the Control Panel window 10 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network 11...

Page 37: ...Ethernet hardware installed on your computer there will be at least two icons one for your wired Ethernet hardware and one for your wireless Ethernet hardware 2 Right click the Local Area Connection i...

Page 38: ...to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 7 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box 8 Click X to close the Network and Dial up Connections window 9 Repeat...

Page 39: ...rmation on page 39 To turn the wireless emitter off In the Windows Me or Windows 2000 click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar the USB adapter name then click Stop OR In Windows 98SE remove the U...

Page 40: ...ing your wireless Ethernet network After you create and configure your wireless Ethernet network and you know how to turn your wireless emitter on and off you are ready to use the network Go to the sh...

Page 41: ...Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services Use the following information to contact Gateway for help 8509438 book Page 37 Tuesday Augu...

Page 42: ...oftware tutorial service Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill Gateway Technical Support...

Page 43: ...general overview of considerations while operating the wireless LAN Limitations cautions and concerns are listed below and in the specific country sections or country group sections This wireless dev...

Page 44: ...es are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is...

Page 45: ...irports hospitals and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated When in environments where you are uncertain of the s...

Page 46: ...and used in a manner to maintain 20 cm 8 inches from user s or bystanders bodies This wireless device is intended to be used indoors In some areas use of this device outdoors is prohibited Operation...

Page 47: ...occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try...

Page 48: ...1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation California Proposition 65 Warning Wa...

Page 49: ...pot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You v...

Page 50: ...46 Appendix B Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 8509438 book Page 46 Tuesday August 12 2003 1 23 PM...

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