11 Wave Technology Inc. 511A Manual De Usuario

 

 

 

 

 
Although Windows NT 4.0 is similar in appearance with Windows 95/98/Me, and Windows 2000, 
they have different philosophy when installing a new hardware. 
 
Throughout this section it is assumed that you have a basic working knowledge of Windows NT 
4.0 and of how to install new network cards on them. However, in this paragraph, some specific 
features of Windows NT 4.0 are briefly explained. 
 
Unlike Windows 95/98/Me, and Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 does not support the “Plug & 
Play” and “Hot Swapping” features. 
 
In Windows NT 4.0 you need to inform the operating system about the existence of the new card 
in order to start installing the driver. Also, if you want to swap cards, you need to restart the PC in 
order to recognize the card. 
 
Another difference between Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.0 is how these operating 
systems handle the “User Profiles” feature. Windows 2000 handle “User Profiles” in the same 
way as Windows NT 4.0. 
 
In Windows 95/98/Me, the “User Profiles” are used only in order to customize the appearance of 
the desktop between the different users. However, in Windows NT 4.0, “User Profiles” play the 
role of accounts and are associated with certain privileges on the machine. Therefore, we have 
different “User Profiles” (and privileges) for simple users, power users, and administrators. The 
privilege settings for each user are set in the “User Manager” program of Windows NT 4.0. 
 

 

 
During the installation, you may be prompted to load operating system files from the Windows 
installation disk. Please have this disk handy. 
 
You will need the Software Tools CD provided with your package. 
 
Note: With Windows NT, you will need to log in as the “Administrator” or with the privilege to 
install the WLAN NIC. Also you will need to have at least NT Service Pack 4 installed. 
 
 

 
1)  Click Start->Settings->Control Panel. 
2)  Double-click the “Network” icon. 
3)  In the “Network Settings” window you will be prompted to install Windows NT Networking 

in case no network has been installed yet. Click “Yes” and follow the instruction on the 
screen. If networking had been already installed, you will see a dialog with several tabs. In 
the “Adapters” tab click the “Add” button. Windows NT Networking Setup will determine