Windows 98 Installation Instructions for 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless LAN PC Card

If you have any questions about these wireless installation instructions, you may call the HelpDesk at (865) 974-9800/9900 or visit our IT Service Center located in 103 Aconda Court. For more information about wireless, please visit our wireless website.


Important Notes:

  • You may need your Windows 98 CD to install this card.
  • Please note there are many things in these instructions that are case sensitive.
  • The XJack antenna must be extended to connect to the wireless network.

Installing the Card

  1. Turn on your laptop and make sure it is finished loading all programs.
  2. Insert the wireless card into your PCMCIA slot as shown below.


  3. Windows should find the wireless card, and you should be prompted to install the necessary software. Click Next and then select the box marked Search for the best driver for your device. Click Next again.


  4. The computer will now prompt you as to where it should search for the software drivers. Click on the CD-ROM drive and then click Next.


  5. The computer should prompt you once the proper driver has been located. Click Next. You will now be asked which country you are located in. Select the United States and click OK.

  6. You are now finished with the driver installation section of the Nomad setup. A dialog box should appear telling you that you need to restart your computer. Click Restart.

Configuring the 3Com Client Manager

  1. When you restart, the 3Com client manager should automatically start. Select Create New Connection as shown below.


  2. The Wireless LAN Wizard should appear. Select Access Point and click Next.
  3. The computer should now prompt you with a Network dialog box. Select the box marked Manually enter the wireless network and set the Network name to nomad. Click Next.


  4. In the Security dialog box, select Use No Encryption and click Next.


  5. A Summary window should appear. Enter nomad into the Profile Name dialog box and then click Finish.


  6. Your computer is now properly configured to connect to UT's wireless network, Nomad.

Registration

After you have your wireless card installed and configured, you will need to register to gain access to the wireless network. To register, open up your web browser (IE or Netscape). You will automatically be taken to the network registration site, http://netreg.utk.edu/. Follow the online instructions and within a few minutes your computer will be ready to use Nomad.

If you have any questions regarding the installation/configuration of your wireless card or need more details on how to register, please contact the OIT HelpDesk at 974-9900 (students) or 974-9800 (faculty & staff).