Windows Network Properties 2
If this is the very first time that Networking support is installed onto your computer, the Windows operating
system will prompt you to enter a computer and workgroup name. These names will be used to identify your
computer on the Microsoft Network Neighborhood.
Installation for Windows - Install Drivers
1. The window will pop-up automatically.
2. In the Computer Name field, enter a unique name for your computer.
3. In the Workgroup field, enter the name of your workgroup.
4. (Optional) Provide a description of the computer in the Computer Description field.
For more information about setting your Windows Network Properties, consult your Windows documentation or
the Windows on-line help information.
Installation for Windows - Set Basic Parameters
Set Basic Parameters 2
After installing the drivers, Windows will open the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window for your Mini-PCI Card.
The Add/Edit Configuration Profile window enables you to specify one or more network connection profiles.
For example you can setup profiles for:
n Office, to connect to an Enterprise Network via an Access Point.
n Workgroup Computing, to share files with colleagues or friends in small Peer-to-Peer workgroups without
access point.
n Home, to connect to a Residential Gateway (RG) that provides access to the Internet or your home printers.
2-12 Installation for Windows - Set Basic Parameters
To connect your computer to a wireless network you will need to:
1. Assign a name to the network connection profile
2. Use the pull-down menu on the right to select how you wish to connect to the wireless network.
3. Click the Edit Profile button to view/modify the parameters for the selected profile.
For first-time installations, you are advised to setup the single profile using only the Basic Settings.
NOTE:
The number and type of parameters you need to specify may differ according to the selected connection type.
For information about various option press the key F1 or click the Help button.
2-15
Installation for Windows - Set Basic Parameters
Basic Settings for Residential Gateways2
If you wish to connect to a Home Network via a Residential Gateway, use the Add/Edit Configuration Profile
window to:
