Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Products Supplemental Information December 21, 2001 =========================================================================== =========================================================================== This file contains two sections: - Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN products - Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products. Review this information before installing your Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products. Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Products ======================================== ======================================== The drivers and firmware for this release are for version 3.0 of the adapter. This is called the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter. If you are using version 2.x, called the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter, go the Intel support web site for the correct driver and firmware. With this driver and firmware, you can take advantage of new features including International Roaming and Variable Transmit Power. Supported Operating Systems for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter =================================================================== Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98SE Windows 95 [version C only] Windows CE [Microsoft Pocket PC* (Windows CE 3.0), Microsoft Pocket PC 2002] Known Limitations and Compatibility Notes ========================================= This section contains a list of notes that are not documented in the online guides or otherwise described. Changing adapter settings if running Windows 95C ------------------------------------------------- If you are running Windows 95C, you must use the Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) to change the adapter settings. Resetting the adapter --------------------- If you reset the adapter using Intel PROSet II, you must reboot the computer to restore the adapter's connection to the network. Reinstalling the adapter requires you to reboot the computer ------------------------------------------------------------ If you uninstall the driver and remove the adapter, and then install the driver and adapter at a later time, you must reboot the computer. Rebooting the computer allows Intel PROSet II to manage the adapter again. Configuring a Windows CE device for a connection without a WINS server on the network ---------------------------------------------------------------------- After installing the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter, you must configure the device for a WINS IP Address. After you configure the device, it can be sychronized with a desktop or laptop through the wireless connection. To configure the device for a WINS IP Address, do the following: Tap Start, Settings, then the Connections tab. 1. Tap Network and then tap the Intel adapter. 2. Tap Name Servers. 3. In the WINS field, enter the IP address of the laptop or desktop you are connecting to. 4. Click OK. Upgrading from software version 2.x to version 3.0 on Windows CE devices ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Before installing version 3.0 of this release, you must uninstall the version 2.2 software. Otherwise, the adapter and software do not function correctly. Using the default directory during the installation on Windows CE devices ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The software for the Pocket PC and Handheld devices is not installed into non-default directories. Some devices may appear to create and accept the non-default path. Attempting to install the software into a non-default directory always results in the files being placed into the default Windows directory. Inserting the adapter repeatedly over a short period of time on Windows CE Devices -------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you insert and remove the adapter repeatedly over a short period of time, the ESSID, also called SSID, may change. If this situation occurs, perform a soft reset on your Windows CE device, and then Correct the ESSID. Using an Intel Compact Flash adapter in peer-to-peer (Ad Hoc) mode ------------------------------------------------------------------ Compact Flash adapters do not function in peer-to-peer (Ad Hoc) mode. Entering a passphrase instead of hexadecimal for encryption ----------------------------------------------------------- When you are setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption using hexadecimal digits, toggling from Hex to Text displays corrupt text in the WEP key field. Intel PROSet II does not recognize Intel adapters with Compact Flash -------------------------------------------------------------------- Intel PROSet II does not recognize Intel adapters with Compact Flash. The adapter is functional and is recognized by the operating system. Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Products ======================================== ======================================== The driver for the Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter is not on the Intel CD. For more information, consult the Intel support website. Supported Operating Systems for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter ================================================================== Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98 (all versions) Legal / Disclaimers =================== =================== Copyright (C) 2001, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. 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