Compex WLP54G 3a User manual

Quick Install Guide
Wireless-G Network PCI Adapter
WLP54G 3a

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1: INTRODUCTION...................................................................1
PACKAGING CONTENT ....................................................................1
2: DRIVERS & UTILITY INSTALLATION.......................................2
3: UNPLUG PCI ADAPTER FROM THE SYSTEM.......................11
4: UN-INSTALL COMPEX WLP54G 3A UTILITY.......................12

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1: Introduction
Compex iWavePort WLP54G is a 54Mbps PCI
Wireless LAN adapter. Utilizing 2.4GHz radio
frequency band, Compex WLP54G provides
54Mbps network connectivity via open air.
Data security is facilitated with either WPA,
IEEE 802.1x Authentication and 64-bit or 128-
bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Compex
iWavePort WLP54G supports easy Plug and
Play installation. Compex iWavePort WLP54G combines simplicity, data privacy
and reliability for your wireless network.
Packaging Content
Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware
version.
1 x Compex WLP54G 1 x Product CD
1 x Read-Me-First Note

Chapter 2 Driver & Utility Installation
2: Driver & Utility Installation
The following installation process is based on Windows XP.
Turn off your PC and switch off the power from the power point. Then insert
Compex iWavePort WLP54G into your PCI slot as shown above.
Power up your PC. Next, insert the Product CD into your computer CD-ROM
drive. Click on Driver/Utility and the system will run the setup.exe
automatically.
WLP54G
PCI
slot
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Next, the Atheros Client Installation Program screen appears. Click on the
Next> button to proceed.
When the License Agreement screen appears, you are required to read and
accept the agreement to continue. Click on the Next> button to proceed.

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Select your preferred setup:
Install Client Utilities and Driver (Recommended) option
You are recommended to select this setup type. This option will install both the
drivers and utility that support your PCI adapter.
Install Driver Only option (For Windows XP user only)
Select this option if you are going to use the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility
to configure your PCI adapter. Note that only Windows XP comes with the
Wireless Zero Configuration Utility.
Make Driver Installation Diskette(s)
Select this option if you wish to make a duplicate copy of the drivers and store
in the diskette/s.
Click on the Next> button and follow the instructions stated on the screen.

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For Windows XP users,
If you are using Windows XP as
operating system, the following
screen will appear. Read the
notice carefully and click on the
Next> button to proceed.
Select your choice of tool to assist you in configuring your PCI adapter. Click
on the Next> button to proceed.
Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Supplicant option
Select this option to install your WLP54G utility. (Recommended)
Third Party Supplicant option
Select this option if you decide to use Wireless Zero Configuration Utility to
configure your wireless device. Installing this tool will only allow you to view the
status of the connected wireless device/s; confi
g
uration usin
g
the WLP54G
utility will not be allowed.

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Third Party Supplicant option (continued..)
If you have selected Third Party Supplicant
configuration tool, a screen similar to that
on the right will appear, prompting you to
enable/disable the system tray icon.
Click on the checkbox besides Enable
Atheros System Tray Utility and click on the
Next> button to proceed.
The screen below appears to inform you that the installer will automatically
install the driver if you have inserted your client adapter.
Cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard if it appears and click on the OK
button to begin the installation.

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Once a similar screen similar to the one shown below appears, click on the
Continue Anyway button to continue the installation.
Click on the Finish button to complete the installation. In the Atheros Client
Installation Program window, click Yes to restart your PC now. Then all your
programs will be automatically closed, and later your PC will be restarted to
effect the installation.

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To confirm if the driver has been successfully installed on your system,
Proceed to your desktop, right click on
My Computer and select Properties.
Select the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager.