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CHAPTER 4:
DRIVER INSTALLATION
Windows 98 Driver Software
Installing Driver Software
To install the NETGEAR HA501 Wireless Adapter driver for the first time in Windows 98:
1.
Follow the procedure described in the hardware installation chapter to install the HA501 Wireless Adapter into
your notebook system. Power up the system if the wireless adapter was inserted with the power off.
2.
Upon power up, Windows 98 automatically detects the existence of the HA501 Wireless Adapter. An Add New
Hardware Wizard dialog box opens. Click “Next” to continue.
3.
In the next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box, select “Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended).” Click “Next”.
4.
The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens prompting for the location of the driver. Insert the HA501
Wireless Adapter Resource CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click “Browse”.
5.
Double-click the CD-ROM drive letter to look into the content of the CD-ROM.
6.
Click “OK”.
7.
After returning to the original Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box, make sure that the “Specify a location:”
entry field shows “D:\” assuming that D: is the driver letter for the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next”.
8.
The dialog box indicates that a Windows driver file is found. Windows is ready to install the best driver for this
device. Click “Next”.
9.
Click “Finish” when informed that the driver installation is complete.
10.
Click “Yes” when asked if you want to reboot the system.
The HA501 Wireless Adapter driver is now installed into your Windows 98 system.
Verifying Driver Installation
1.
From the Windows 98 desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.
2.
Double-click the Control Panel icon, and then double-click the System icon.
3.
Click on the Device Manager folder tab.
4.
Double-click Network Adapters. There should be no yellow exclamation mark or red cross-sign on the HA501
Wireless Adapter selection.
5.
Double-click HA501 Wireless Adapter. The Device Status dialog box should indicate that the PC card is
working properly.
The installation of the HA501 Wireless Adapter driver in Windows 98 is now completed. Proceed to install the
HA501 802.11a Configuration Utility.
Summary of Contents for HA501 - 802.11a Wireless 32-Bit Card Bus Adapter
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