Installation

Download the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters install package from Cisco Software Center . Ensure the wireless NIC is installed. Find the Install Wizard file using Windows Explorer, double-click it, and extract its files to a folder. Choose the Express Installation/Upgrade (recommended) . This option silently installs the client adapter firmware, drivers, client utilities, and security modules using the default values. Click Next or OK and proceed through the installation. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. Refer to the link below for detailed installation instructions. Do not eject the client adapter at any time during the installation process, including during the reboot.

If more than one client adapter is installed in the computer, double-click the ACU icon on the desktop to open ACU . The Select A Wireless LAN Adapter Card screen appears . Select the card to configure from the list of available cards and click OK.

To access ACU's online help, open ACU. Then click the Help icon or select Contents from the Help drop-down menu. An overview of ACU appears. From the Overview of the Aironet Client Utility screen, additional information can be accessed.

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Install Aironet Client Utility (ACU)

In this lab, the student will learn the procedures for installing the Aironet Client Utility. Also, the student will configure, select, and manage profiles.

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Install Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU)

In this lab, the student will learn the procedures for installing the Aironet Desktop Utility. Also, the student will configure, select, and manage profiles.

Installing the Client Adapter

Wireless LAN Software