Linksys WMP600N User manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Wireless-N PCI Adapter
with Dual-Band
Model: WMP600N
Package Contents
Wireless-N PCI Adapter with Dual-Band•
Setup Wizard CD-ROM•
User Guide on CD-ROM•
Quick Installation Guide•
Antennas (2)•
Low-Profile Bracket•

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Table of Contents
Installation .............................................2
Wi-Fi Protected Setup ..................................10

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Installation
Run the Setup Wizard on the enclosed CD to install and set up the Adapter.
A. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: Windows or other
personal firewalls may
ask for permission to run
the software or program.
You will need to allow
the software to run in
order to continue.
B. The Welcome screen appears.
Select the appropriate
language.
Click Next.
C. Read the License Agreement.
To accept the terms in the
License Agreement, select I
accept this agreement.
Click Next.
Insert the CD-ROM

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D. Please wait while the Setup
Wizard installs the driver for the
Adapter.
NOTE: If you have
already installed the
Adapter in the computer,
proceed to step Q.
E. To view instructions on how
to install the Adapter in the
computer, keep the default,
View the instructions, and
click Next. Proceed to step F. (To
print the instructions, click Print
the instructions before you
click Next.)
To skip the physical installation
instructions, select Skip the
instructions, and click Next.
Proceed to step N.
F. The following screens of the
Setup Wizard show the steps
for installing the Adapter. Do
not perform steps G to M of the
Quick Installation Guide until
you have finished viewing all of
the instructions.
Click Next.

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G. Shut down your computer, and
unplug its power cable.
Click Next.
H. Lay the computer on its side,
and remove its cover. (Refer to
your computer’s documentation
for more information.)
Click Next.
I. Locate an available PCI slot.
(Refer to your computer’s
documentation for more
information.)
Click Next.
J. Slide the Adapter into the PCI
slot. You may have to apply
pressure to slide the Adapter
all the way in. Secure the
Adapter’s fastening tab to
your computer’s chassis with a
mounting screw.
Click Next.

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K. Attach the two antennas.
Click Next.
L. Replace the cover on your
computer, and stand the
computer back up. Position
the antennas so that they are
pointed upwards.
Click Next.
M. Plug the computer’s power
cable into its electrical outlet.
Power on your computer.
When your computer has
restarted, the Setup Wizard will
automatically continue.
Click Next.
N. The steps for installing the
Adapter are summarized.
Click Next.

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O. Select Yes, I want to shut down
my computer.
Save and close any open files.
Close all other programs or
applications.
If you want to print the
installation instructions, click
Click here if you have not
printed these instructions yet
but would like to do so.
Click Next, and follow the
instructions in steps G to M of
the Quick Installation Guide.
Then proceed to step P of the
Quick Installation Guide.
P. After your computer reboots,
the Setup Wizard automatically
resumes.
Click Next.
Q. The Adapter is installed and
detected by the Setup Wizard.
Click Next.

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R. Please wait while the Setup
Wizard installs the Linksys
Wireless Manager utility.
S. Please wait while the Setup
Wizard searches for wireless
networks.
T. The available networks are
listed in the table. Select
your network, and then click
Connect. Proceed to step W.
(If your router supports Wi-Fi
Protected Setup, proceed to the
section, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”.)
If your network is not listed,
select My network is not in this
list. Click Next.
List of Wireless Networks
Network Not Listed

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U. Select Connect to hidden
network.
Click Next.
V. Enter the name of your wireless
network.
Click Next.
W. If your network uses wireless
security, enter the security key
of your wireless network. Click
Next.
If your network does not use
wireless security, leave the
security key field blank, and
click Next.
NOTE: If you are connecting to your own wireless network, you
may want to configure wireless security on your router if you
have not already done so.