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Step 1. Installation of Hardware: Dell� TrueMobile� 1100 Series 11Mbps Wireless LAN Adapter

Before You Start • Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter • Driver Installation

Before You Start

The system you are installing your wireless LAN Adapter into must have a PCMCIA Type II or III slot.

Obtain the following from your System Administrator:
Notes:
1) Dell cannot provide you with this information, as it is specific to your network.
2) SSID - The Service Set Identifier (SSID) controls access to a given wireless network. This value MUST match the SSID of any/all Access Points that you want to communicate with. If the value does not match, you are not granted access to the system. It can be up to 32 characters long. The SSID is case sensitive. You can have up to three SSID's: SSID2 and SSID3 are optional, and are for use if you have the need to roam between up to three distinct networks. For example, the wireless networks of two separate buildings could have different SSID's, and a network administrator might need a laptop that could be used for both buildings without having to re-configure the card each time.
3) WEP - This is a form of data encryption used to scramble the data sent over the airwaves. You must set the WEP Key in the client to match the WEP Key used by the Access Point, because you will ONLY Associate to Access Points that have a matching WEP Key. WEP can be enabled or disabled and thus is optional.

• A Client Name for your wireless card
• An SSID(s) for your wireless card. There can be up to 3 SSID's:
  • SSID1
  • SSID2
  • SSID3
• WEP Key information for your wireless card:
  • WEP Key 1
  • WEP Key 2
  • WEP Key 3
  • WEP Key 4
  • WEP Key Size
  • Transmit Key (Key 1, 2, 3, or 4)
  • WEP Key type (Temporary or Persistent)
• For Windows Networking, your Computer Name and Workgroup Name
• For your network account, your User Name and Password
• Your IP address (unless using a DHCP server)

Also be sure to have:

• The Dell TrueMobile 1100 Series TM1100PC 11Mbps Wireless LAN Adapter (See picture below)
• The Dell TrueMobile 1100 Series CD
• A laptop with a CD-ROM drive and a PCMCIA (PC Card) Type II or III slot

If any item is damaged or missing, contact Dell Computer Corp. Contact information can be found at the bottom of the Troubleshooting section.

Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter

This section provides instructions for installing the wireless LAN adapter on a computer using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000. The PC Card can be connected to a PC Card Type II or III slot.

	NOTE: The PC Card slot will be on the left or right side of the computer, depending on the model.

Installing the Driver for Windows 95

If the operating system on your computer is Windows 95, follow these steps (if Windows 98, click here; if NT with Softex, click here; if NT without Softex, click here; if Windows 2000, click here:)

1. Remove all PC Cards from your computer and turn it on. Let Windows completely start.
   
   
2. Hold the 1100 Series Wireless LAN Adapter with the label facing up, and insert the card into the slot, applying just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated.

   The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears. The dialog box reads "Windows will complete the installation of the Aironet-PC4800". If your system was purchased with an 1100 Series 11Mbps Wireless LAN Adapter, the drivers will load automatically and you will be asked to restart your computer (Go to step 14 now). If this is not the case, proceed below.
   

3. Insert the Dell TrueMobile 1100 Series CD and click Next.

   

4. At the next window, select Other Locations.
   
   

5. At the next window, type D:\win95 (D:\ is the usual drive letter for your CD-ROM drive. Your drive letter may be different from this example, however.) Click "OK".
   
   
   
   
6. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box now displays "Windows found the following updated driver for this device: PC4800 DS Wireless PCMCIA LAN Adapter." Click "Finish".
   
   

7. This screen only appears when Windows has detected that networking has not been installed and will Install it. Click "OK".
   
   

8. Windows requires that a Computer name and Workgroup name is entered. Type a name to Identify the computer in the "Computer name:" entry field. Type the name of the workgroup that the computer will be associated with in the "Workgroup:" entry field. Click "OK".
   
   Note: Windows 95 does not install TCP/IP by default.
   
   

9. With the Dell TrueMobile 1100 Series CD still located in the CD-ROM, click OK.

   

10. Windows will ask for the location of the PCX500.sys file. Type D:\win95 in the text entry field (Where D is your CD-ROM's drive letter). Click "OK".
    
    

11. If Windows prompts for the location of the vxX500.vxd file. Type D:\win95 in the text entry field. Click "OK".
    
    
    
    
12. Windows will prompt for the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Click "OK".
    
    
    
    
13. If the required Windows files are installed on your computer, they may be located in the folder C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. Type C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. Click "OK" to copy the required files. If Windows prompts you for the Windows CD, insert the Windows CD that came with your computer into your CD-ROM drive. Type D:\win95 (Where D is your CD-ROM's drive letter). Click "OK" to copy the required files.
    
    
    
    
14. If the following screen does appear Click Yes to restart your computer. If The following screen does not appear Click Start->Shutdown->Restart to restart your computer.
    
    

    
    
    

15. The driver installation is complete. To confirm the installation was successful:
    

• Click Start->Settings->Control Panel.
• Double click on the System icon
• Click on the Device Manager tab
• Click on Network Adapters.

"PC4800 DS Wireless PCMCIA LAN Adapter" should appear on the list. If there is a red x or yellow exclamation point, see the Troubleshooting section.

Now that you have completed driver installation, you must install the Dell TrueMobile 1100 Series Utilities before configuring your wireless LAN adapter. See Step 2. Configuring System Settings.

Driver Installation for Windows NT with Softex PC Card Services

If the operating system on your computer is Windows NT with Softex PC Card Services, follow these steps (if Windows 95, click here; if Windows 98, click here; if NT without Softex, click here; if Windows 2000, click here:)

1. Before you begin the installation, the MS loopback adapter device must be removed from the system. To remove the adapter:
   • Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
   • Click the Adapters tab.
   • Select the MS Loopback Adapter listed in the box, and click "Remove".
   • A warning message will appear. This is normal. Click "Yes" when asked to continue.
   • Click "Close". The system will ask you to Restart your computer.
   • Click "Yes" to restart your computer.
   
   
   When your computer restarts, you may see the message: "At least one service or driver has failed during system startup. Use Event Viewer to examine the event log for details." This message is normal for this procedure.


2. Remove all PC Cards from your computer and turn it on. Let Windows completely start.



3. Hold the 1100 Series Wireless LAN Adapter with the label facing up, and insert the card into the slot, applying just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated.



4. Insert the Dell TrueMobile 1100 Series CD and click "OK".

   

5. In the "Path Name" entry field type D:\winnt (D:\ is the usual drive letter for your CD-ROM drive. Your drive letter may be different from this example, however.) Click "OK".

   

6. At the next window, select Aironet PC4800 PCMCIA Wireless LAN Adapter. Click "OK".
   
   



7. At the next window, Click "OK".
   
   

8. Select the Aironet PC4800 DS Wireless PCMCIA LAN Adapter. If you are assigning an IP address enter the IP Address,Subnet Mask and the Default Gateway in the entry fields. "Click "OK" . If you are using a DHCP server select "Obtain an IP Address from a DHCP server. "Click "OK".
   
   



9. This screen only appears when Windows has detected that you have selected to use a DHCP server. Click "Yes".
   
   



10. "Click "OK".
    
    



11. Windows will now prompt to reboot the computer Click "Reboot Now".
    
    



12. The driver installation is complete. To confirm the installation was successful click the Softex PC Card Controller icon in Control Panel. A correct installation will list the PC4800 DS Wireless PCMCIA LAN Adapter and display a status of "available for use".
    

Driver Installation for Windows NT without Softex PC Card Services

If the operating system on your computer is Windows NT without Softex PC Card Services, follow these steps (if Windows 95, click here; if Windows 98, click here; if NT with Softex, click here;, if 2000, click here:)

1. Before you begin the installation, the MS loopback adapter device must be removed from the system. To remove the adapter:
   • Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
   • Click the Adapters tab.
   • Select the MS Loopback Adapter listed in the box, and click "Remove".
   • A warning message will appear. This is normal. Click "Yes" when asked to continue.
   • Click "Close". The system will ask you to Restart your computer.
   • Click "Yes" to restart your computer.
   
   
   When your computer restarts, you may see the message: "At least one service or driver has failed during system startup. Use Event Viewer to examine the event log for details." This message is normal for this procedure.
   
   
2. Remove all PC Cards from your computer. With the computer TURNED OFF insert the Dell TrueMobile 1100 Series PC Card into the slot, applying just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated. Now, turn on your computer and let Windows completely start.



3. Insert the Dell TrueMobile 1100 Series CD. Right Click on the Network Neighborhood icon.

   

4. Click on the Adapter tab. Click on "Add".

   

5. At the next window, Click "Have Disk".
   
   



6. In the entry field type D:\winnt (D:\ is the usual drive letter for your CD-ROM drive. Your drive letter may be different from this example, however.) Click "OK".
   
   
   
   
7. At the next window, select Aironet PC4800 PCMCIA Wireless LAN Adapter. Click "OK".
   
   



8. At the next window, Click "OK".
   
   
   
   
9. Select the Aironet PC4800 DS Wireless PCMCIA LAN Adapter. If you are assigning an IP address enter the IP Address,Subnet Mask and the Default Gateway in the entry fields. "Click "OK" . If you are using a DHCP server select "Obtain an IP Address from a DHCP server. "Click "OK".
   
   



10. This screen only appears when Windows has detected that you have selected to use a DHCP server. Click "Yes".
    
    
    
    
11. "Click "OK".
    
    



12. Windows will now prompt to reboot the computer Click "OK".