Driver Installation
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Windows NT 4.0

Things to note before installing the CableFREE II software:

  1. You will need the CableFREE II Installation CD and your original Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 CD.
  2. You MUST logon as "Administrator" or have administrator rights.
  3. Most CD drives need time to spin up before they can read the data on the disk. Check the CD activity LED. Do not proceed to the next screen until the activity LED stops blinking.
  4. Do NOT click the Cancel button during installation (when the system is copying files the computer may appear to be idle for a short time).
  5. If you are using the CableFREE II Wireless Hub, make sure you keep it powered on throughout the installation process.

 

Windows NT 4.0 Installation

Windows NT 4.0 does NOT support Plug and Play, therefore you will need to install the CableFREE II driver manually. Complete one of the following procedures depending on whether this is a clean installation (first time installation of a network adapter) or you are installing the CableFREE II adapter into a network-ready computer that already has, or has previously had, a network adapter installed.

NOTE: Remember to reinstall the Windows NT Service Pack after the installation of the CableFREE II adapter.
Instructions for Windows NT 4.0 Clean Installation
Step 1. Double-click My Computer, double-click Control Panel

Step 2. Double-click the Network icon. A message will appear: Windows NT Networking is not installed. Do you want to install it now? Click Yes to start the Network Setup Wizard

Step 3. Check Wired to the network, then click Next. Click on Select from list

Step 4. Click Have Disk

Step 5. Insert the CableFREE II CD into your CD-ROM drive. Enter the path to the WINNT directory. For example, if the CD-ROM drive is D, then type in D:\WINNT, then click OK

Step 6. On the Select OEM Option screen, choose your wireless adapter (PC or PCI) and click OK

Step 7. The CableFREE II PC (or PCI) adapter will be shown in the Network Adapter box. Click Next

Step 8. Windows will ask you to select the networking protocols that are used on your network. Click the protocols that you want to use. Click Next

Step 9. Click Next

Step10. Click Next to install selected components

Step 11. On the Windows NT Setup screen, enter the path to the Windows NT4.0 source files. For example, D:\I386, then click Continue

Step 12. On the TCP/IP Setup screen, click Yes or No to choose whether you want to obtain IP parameters from a DHCP server or to use a static IP address for your computer. (This option is depended on the type of Internet Service you are using. You may need to check with your ISP configuration to determine whether you are using a Dynamic or a Static IP address).

Step 13. Click Next

Step 14. Click Next to start the network

Step 15. A window will open asking you to select whether your computer will be participating in a workgroup or domain. Make your selection and click Next

Step 16. Click Finish. Windows will ask you to restart your computer to allow the settings to take effect. Click Yes to finish the installation

Step 17. Click Start > Run on the Windows task bar. Type the path to the CableFREE II utility setup files, i.e.: if the CD drive is D, type d:\utility\setup.exe and then click OK. Go to Utility Installation

 

Instructions for Windows NT 4.0 Network-ready PC
Step 1. Double-click My Computer, double-click Control Panel

Step 2. Double-click the Network icon to open the Network box. Select the Adapters tab

Step 3. Click Add. The Select Network Adapter box will open. Click Have Disk

Step 4. Enter the path to the winnt directory on the CableFREE II CD. For example, if the CD-ROM drive is “D” then type in D:\WINNT

Step 5. On the Select OEM Option screen, choose your wireless adapter (PC or PCI) and click OK

Step 6. In the Network box, click on the Protocols tab to install the TCP/IP and NetBEUI protocols. Click Close

Step 7. Select your wireless adapter in the dropdown list and set your IP address as required for your network. Click OK

Step 8. After the driver installation is finished, the system will ask you to restart the system. Click OK

Step 9. Click Start > Run on the Windows task bar. Type the path to the CableFREE II utility setup files, i.e.: if the CD drive is D, type d:\utility\setup.exe and then click OK. Go to Utility Installation

NOTE: Remember to reinstall the Windows NT Service Pack after the installation of the CableFREE II adapter.