How to Install a 2Wire Driver

2Wire modems or adapters are devices that help you connect to the Internet or a network. To install the adapter or modem correctly, you need to install the device's driver. The driver lets you configure the modem or adapter's settings. It is essential because it acts as a link between the hardware device and the computer. The driver is available on the 2Wire setup CD and only requires a single installation to run the hardware.

Things You'll Need

• 2Wire setup CD

Instructions

1. Insert the "2Wire Setup CD" in your computer's CD or DVD-ROM drive and wait until the Installshield Wizard appears.

2. Click the "Yes" button to proceed with the installation on the User Account Control dialog box. This will display the Install Wireless Adapter Products main menu.

3. Click the "Install USB Driver" button to open the USB Driver menu, then select "Windows Driver." This will initiate the installation setup. Click the "OK" button to continue.

4. Click the "Next" button on the 2Wire Wireless LAN USB Driver Welcome window.

5. Click the "Install" button in the "Install the Program" window to begin the installation. The Installshield Wizard installs the driver software. Click the "Close" button after the Installshield Wizard lets you know the driver has been installed successfully.

Tips & Warnings

• The driver software on the setup CD is for new installations. You should download the driver from the 2Wire website if you are reinstalling the driver.

References

• 2Wire; 802.11g USB Wireless Adapter Installation Guide; 2008