How to Configure the MSI PC60G
The MSI PC60G wireless 11g Turbo G PCI card allows you to connect to wireless connections with your desktop computer. It can access wireless connections with 64/128 bit WPA, WEP and WPA2 network encryption. Before you can access wireless connections, however, you need to install and configure the wireless network card to your computer.
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Things You'll Need
- Anti-static wrist band
- Screwdriver
- MSI PC60G wireless card installation disc
Instructions
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Turn off the desktop computer. Unplug the power cable from any secondary source or power outlet. Wait at least ten seconds to allow the computer to completely discharge electricity. Remove the cables and other computer peripherals at the back of the computer.
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Wear an anti-static wrist band to avoid electrocuting yourself or damaging internal computer parts. Refer to the manual of the computer for steps on how to open the computer casing. Typically, you only have to unscrew the casing and slide away one side panel to expose the motherboard.
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Look for an empty PCI card slot inside the computer. There should be a "PCI" or "PCI Slot" label engraved right beside the PCI slot of the motherboard.
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Hold the MSI PC60G wireless card by the edges and press it firmly to ensure that it is securely in place. The wireless card's antenna should be pointing upwards. Tighten the screw to hold the PCI card securely in place.
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Close the computer casing. Plug the cables and computer peripherals back into the computer. Turn on the computer.
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Place the wireless card's installation disc into the optical drive of the computer. Follow the installation instructions on your screen and restart the computer when installation is finished. The computer should be ready to connect to wireless connections after installation.
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Click the network icon in the notification tray. Select the name of the wireless network that you want to connect to and click "Connect." Type the password if you are connecting to a secured network in order to establish a connection.
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