2 Hardware Installation
Connecting your dongle to the computer.
2.1 Connecting the Dongle
Plug the FUNcube Dongle into a USB port on your computer. The HID drivers required by the
dongle are normally shipped with Windows XP and higher. If the console is running you must
restart the console for the changes to be detected.
If any drivers are missing please refer to http://www.funcubedongle.com/ for technical
assistance.
2.2 Adjusting the Output Level
The Dongle appears as a soundcard on your computer; you must reduce the output level
otherwise the Dongle will overload the console.
1. Either
a. From the Control Panel select Sound, then Playback.
b. Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select Playback devices.
2. Look for the FUNcube Dongle entry in the Recording devices.
3. Double-click on the entry to display the properties.
4. Select Levels and reduce to 1.