Getting started, Kit contents, System requirements – Adaptec WirelessTM User Manual

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Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Guide

Getting Started

This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and
configuring your Adaptec AWN-8010 Ultra Wireless PCI 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 PCI 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

Your Wireless PCI Adapter kit includes:

■

Adaptec AWN-8010 Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter

■

External antenna

■

Ultra Wireless PCI CD, which contains software drivers,
documentation, and the Adaptec Wireless Utility

■

Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

To use your Wireless PCI Adapter, you need a PC-compatible
desktop computer with:

■

Pentium-class 90MHz (or faster) processor

■

Microsoft Windows

98SE, Windows Me

, Windows 2000

, or

Windows XP

■

CD-ROM drive

■

Available PCI slot