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29 AirStation Pro Installation
WLA-AWCG User Manual
4.1 About this chapter
This chapter describes all the necessary procedures that you must perform to
connect your PC or laptop to the AirStation Pro. There are five steps that you must
follow before you can successfully communicate through the AirStation Pro.
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Install a network adapter
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Add TCP/IP protocols
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Install AirStation Manager
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Connect to the AirStation Pro
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Check the reception of the external antenna (if you are installing one)
The chapter describes each of these steps in detail. The AirStation Manager
enables you to create a communications connection between your PC/laptop and
the AirStation Pro.
4.2 Installing the AirStation Pro
Before you begin the installation process it is very important that you know the
version of Windows that is installed on your PC. Each version of Windows differs in
functionality and so different sequences of screens will be displayed to the user.
For instructions on how to check the version of Windows that you are using, see
the
Appendix chapter, “Checking the version of Windows” on page 71.
4.2.1 Network adapter installation
You must now check that you have a network adapter and all necessary drivers
installed. To check whether or not you have a network adapter installed, follow
these steps appropriate to your Windows version.
Windows 95/98/ME
1
Minimise or close all windows. The desktop of your computer is displayed.
2 Right-click on the My Computer icon.
3
Select the Properties option from the drop-down list.
4
Select the Device Manager tab.