Scientific Atlanta DPW939 - Manual (Page 8)

Software and Hardware Installation
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Software and Hardware Installation
This section provides information on how to install the software and hardware for the WebSTAR DPW939 USB
Wireless LAN Adapter.
System Requirements
Before installing the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter, make sure
that your system’s network equipment meets the following requirements:
• Intel Pentium or AMD system
• Minimum 64MB system memory
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating system
• CD-ROM drive (for software installation)
• An available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended because USB 1.1 cannot
achieve maximum wireless performance)
Device Installation
Follow these instructions (detailed later in this section) to install the WebSTAR
DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter.
1. Install the device utilities from the support CD.
2. Connect the device to your computer.
Important: You must install the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter
drivers and utilities from the support CD before connecting the device to your
computer.
Before You Proceed
Note the following guidelines before installing the WebSTAR DPW939 USB
Wireless LAN Adapter:
• Place the device on a flat, stable surface as far from the ground as possible.
• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight to
avoid damage to the device.
• Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights,
microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent
signal loss.
• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.
• Install the device at least 20 cm from a person to insure that the product is
operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission.