802.11 abg Intel PROSet/Wireless installation
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Starting the installation wizard
Starting the installation wizard
Intel provides one of the cheapest ways to upgrade your existing laptop to 802.11 a/b/g with the Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG miniPCI adapter at $30 which is almost half the price of other solutions. In his TechRepublic blog, George Ou explains how to upgrade a laptop to 802.11 abg for $30 using and Intel card and the Intel ProSet/Wireless software. This gallery walks you through the Intel driver software installation.
Location to Save Files
Location to Save Files
I’ve left the default file location.
Actual PROSet/Wireless Installer
Actual PROSet/Wireless Installer
Click Install Software to begin.
Another license agreement
Another license agreement
Again, accept the terms of the EULA and click Next.
Select Typical or Custom setup
Select Typical or Custom setup
Select custom and click Next to specify your setup options.
Wireless LAN adapter driver
Wireless LAN adapter driver
You don’t need all the extra stuff included with the PROSet/Wireless software, just the driver. Select the Wireless LAN adapter driver and click Install to continue.
Finished installation
Finished installation
The installation is complete and you’re ready to begin.
