Getting Started
Preparing for Installation
WaveLAN/ISA User’s Guide
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Preparing for Installation
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What You Need
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To install a WaveLAN network station, you must have
the following:
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A (half-size) PC/AT or ISA compatible personal
computer with a free card slot.
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MS-DOS version 5.0 or higher.
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One of the following network operating
environments:
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Windows 95 or Windows NT (workgroups)
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Novell NetWare versions 2.1x or higher, 3.1x,
version 4.xx or Personal NetWare.
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Any network operating system supporting the
NDIS-2 standard. Examples include: LAN
Manager, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups.
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The basic WaveLAN component set, described
earlier.
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An appropriate tool for removing the cover of your
computer.
Installation Steps
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1. Install the WaveLAN Card in a PC
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Install the optional Boot ROM on the WaveLAN
Network Interface Card if required, set the configuration
switches and install the card in a personal computer.
Connect the antenna. This step is described in Chapter 2,
“Installing the WaveLAN Card”.
2. Install the software
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Install the WaveLAN software, and the Network
Operating software if not already installed.Set network
configuration parameters and optionally the card's
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