Linksys LINKSYS WMP300N User manual

Wireless-N
PCI Adapter
Model No: WMP300N
QUICK INSTALLATION
Package Contents
Wireless-N PCI Adapter
Setup Wizard CD-ROM
User Guide on CD-ROM
Quick Installation
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
WINDOWS VISTA™
USERS ONLY

The PCI Adapter is installed and set up using the Setup Wizard that is on
the enclosed Setup Wizard CD.
This Quick Installation is for Windows Vista users only. If you have Windows
XP or 2000, use the other enclosed Quick Installation.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the Adapter in your PC until you are
instructed to do so or the Adapter will not install correctly.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: Windows Vista or other personal rewalls may ask for
permission to run the software or program. You will need to allow
the software to run in order to continue.
The Welcome screen appears on
your monitor.
Click the Click Here to Start
button.
A.
B.
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Read the License Agreement
and click Next to continue the
installation.
Power off your PC. After installing
the Adapter, as shown below,
and restarting your PC, the Setup
Wizard will continue.
Open your PC case and locate
an available PCI slot on the
motherboard. Check with your
computer manufacturer for
instructions.
Slide the Adapter into the PCI slot.
Make sure that all of its pins are
touching the slot’s contacts. You
may have to apply a bit of pressure
to slide the Adapter all the way in.
After the Adapter is firmly in place,
secure its fastening tab to your PC’s
chassis with a mounting screw.
Then close your PC case.
Now you will connect the antenna
stand’s cables to the PCI card of
the Adapter. Plug the cable with
the blue connector into the blue
CENTER ANT port. Then attach the
remaining cables to the other ANT
ports.
Power on your desktop PC.
C.
D.

After you install the Adapter
correctly, the Congratulations
screen appears.
Click Finish.
The first Windows Vista Wireless
Network Configuration utility
screen appears. Select your
network, then click Connect.
If your network has no wireless
security, this screen appears. If your
network has wireless security, go to
step H.
To continue to your unsecured
network, click Connect Anyway
and go to step I.
If your network has wireless
security, this screen appears. Enter
the security key or passphrase (also
known as pre-shared key or WEP
key, depending on your type of
security).
Click Connect.
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H.

This screen appears while the
Adapter connects to your network.
Do not cancel, unless you want to
end the installation.
This screen appears when you are
connected to your network.
Select Save this Network, if you
want to save your settings.
Click Close.
The Network Location screen may
appear to help apply the correct
settings for your type of location. If
it doesn’t appear, go to step M.
Select from Home, Work, or Public
location.
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K.

For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
Additional support is also available via e-mail or by phone.
24-Hour Technical Support
800-326-7114 (toll-free from US or Canada)
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/support
E-mail Support
suppor[email protected]
FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Website
http://www.linksys.com
http://support.linksys.com
Sales Information
800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
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This screen varies according to the
selected location.
Click Close.
The Windows Vista Wireless
Network Configuration utility
appears on your desktop’s system
tray.
You can use this utility to configure
or change your wireless settings.
NOTE: For help with the Windows Vista Wireless Network
Configuration utility, refer to Windows Vista Help and Support, by
clicking Vista’s Start button > Help and Support.
Installation is complete!
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