Inserting and Removing a Client Adapter
Inserting and Removing a Client Adapter
This section provides instructions for inserting and removing PC cards, PC-Cardbus cards, and PCI
cards. Instructions are not provided for LM cards and mini PCI cards because they are pre-installed
inside computing devices and are not meant to be installed or removed by the user.
These procedures and the physical connections they describe apply generally to conventional PC card
Caution
slots, Cardbus slots, and PCI expansion slots. In cases of custom or nonconventional equipment, be alert
to possible differences in PC card slot, Cardbus slot, and PCI expansion slot configurations.
Inserting a Client Adapter
Follow the instructions in one of the sections below to insert a PC card, PC-Cardbus card, or PCI card
into a computing device.
Inserting a PC Card or PC-Cardbus Card
Step 1
Before you begin, examine the card. One end has a dual-row, 68-pin connector. The card is keyed so it
can be inserted only one way into the PC card slot or Cardbus slot.
Note
Step 2
Follow the instructions below for your specific operating system:
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Caution
Do not force the card into your computer's PC card slot or Cardbus slot. Forcing it will damage both the
card and the slot. If the card does not insert easily, remove the card and reinsert it.
Step 3
Hold the card with the Cisco logo facing up and insert it into the PC card slot or Cardbus slot, applying
just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated (see
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows
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The PC card slot or Cardbus slot is on the left or right side of the computer, depending on the
model.
Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, or XP—Turn on your computer, let the operating system boot up
completely, and follow the remaining steps in this section to insert the card.
Windows NT—Turn off your computer, follow the remaining steps in this section to insert the card,
and reboot your computer.
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