Start Guide Windows Vista

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Download linux.inf Driver

Right click the link below, save and unzip to a folder of your choice.

Vista 32bit driver:http://bugcommunity.com/downloads/linux.inf.zip.

Vista 64bit driver:http://bugcommunity.com/downloads/files/bugvista64.inf.zip.

Add New Hardware

  1. Turn BUG on by sliding the On/Off switch to the left. The switch will slide back and BUG will boot up. You will see the base buttons and LCD light up.
  2. Plug BUG into your Windows PC via the USB cable.
  3. Select 'Locate and install driver software (recommended)'.

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  4. If you are connected to the internet, Windows will attempt to locate a driver online at Windows Update. Failing to find one, Windows will prompt you with the window below. Select 'Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)'.

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  5. Select 'I don't have the disc. Show me other options'.

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  6. Using the Browse button, locate the desktop (C:\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop).
  7. Select 'Next'.

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  8. Select 'Install this driver software anyway'.

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  9. Windows will confirm the driver installation was successful. Select 'Close'.

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Configuring the Connection

  1. After installing the driver, go to Control Panel > Network Connections and you will have a new network device ("Local Area Connection #"). The new network device will be labeled: Linux USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget.
  2. If you do not see Network Connections, select Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections.

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  3. We suggest renaming the connection to 'BUG' or something similar.
  4. Double-click on the newly named connection.

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  5. Select Properties.

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  6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
  7. Select Properties.

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  8. Select the 'Use the following IP address' radio button.
  9. In the 'IP Address' form field, enter 10.10.10.1
  10. In the 'Subnet mask' form field enter 255.255.255.0
  11. Leave the remaining fields empty and Select OK.
  12. Close the Properties windows.

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Next: Putting It All Together

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