Getting started, Kit contents, System requirements – Adaptec Ultra Wireless WirelessTM USB Adapter User Manual

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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide

Getting Started

This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and
configuring your Adaptec AWN-8030 Ultra Wireless USB Adapter.
See the

for an overview of the

installation process.

This Guide also includes a basic overview of wireless and Local
Area Network (LAN) technology (see

) suitable for novice

users. It assumes you have a working knowledge of your computer
and are familiar with the Windows Operating System.

Note:

Your Wireless USB Adapter is only one element of your

Wireless LAN (WLAN). Installing this product alone will not
create a wireless network. See

for information on the minimum

requirements for creating a WLAN.

Kit Contents

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Adaptec AWN-8030 Ultra Wireless USB Adapter

■

USB cable

■

Ultra Wireless USB CD, which includes software drivers,
documentation, and the Adaptec Wireless Utility

■

Ultra Wireless USB Adapter Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

To use your Wireless USB Adapter, you need a USB-enabled
PC-compatible notebook or desktop computer with:

■

Pentium-class 90 MHz (or faster) processor

■

Microsoft Windows

98SE, Windows Me

, Windows 2000

, or

Windows XP

■

CD-ROM drive

■

Available USB port