Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows XP
36 Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Users Guide
A Hardware Installation dialog box could also display at this stage of the
installation stating the Spectrum24 adapter has not passed Windows Logo
testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Click Continue Anyway.
13. Click Finish to close the Windows XP Found New Hardware Wizard.
A Setup dialog box displays stating the installation is finished. Click OK.
The Mobile Companion Available WLAN Networks page displays.
14. Select an existing Spectrum24 network with good signal strength (at least
3 out of 5 bars) or better and click the Connect icon.
The adapter associates to that network and the signal strength icon
displays in the task tray.
If there is no network displayed in the Available WLAN Networks page, a
network needs to be created before the adapter can associate to it. Refer to
7.2 Configuring the Spectrum24 Adapter in Windows XP on page 37.
Proceed to 7.2 Configuring the Spectrum24 Adapter in Windows XP on
page 37 if additional configuration is required for the adapter or if no
networks display in the Available WLAN Networks property page when
it initially displays.
If not using EAP (802.1x) authentication, the user is required to disable
authentication in Windows XP to use Mobile Companion. Select Start,
Control Panel and Network Connections. Select the Wireless LAN
Connection representing the Spectrum24 adapter. From the Wireless
Network Connection Status window, right-click and select Properties.
Select the Authentication tab. Verify the Enable network access control
using IEEE 802.1x checkbox is not selected. Click OK.
To Next Page
Loading...
