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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows
®
7
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you
are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
1.
Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).
2.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
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3.
Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click
the Connect button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP
settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual for more information.
4.
The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the
router.
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5.
Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click
Ok.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection
fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase
must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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Using Windows Vista
®
Windows Vista
®
users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows
®
2000, please refer to the user manual
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista
®
utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner next to the time). Select
Connect to a network
.
If you receive the
Wireless Networks Detected
bubble, click on the center
of the bubble to access the utility.
or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a
network (displayed using the SSID) and click the
Connect
button.
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings
for your wireless adapter. Refer to the
Networking Basics
section in this manual
for more information.
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Configure WPA/WPA2
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you
are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used.
2.
Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to
and click
Connect
.
1.
Open the Windows Vista
®
Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless
computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select
Connect to a network
.
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