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You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-
Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the
box and click
Next
.
If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the
router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at the
point to enable the WPS function.
When you have established a successful connection a wireless
network, the word
Connected
will appear next to the name of the
network to which you are connected.
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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.
Wireless Icon
WPA/WPA2
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3. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (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 (Wi-Fi password) that
is on your router and click
Connect
. You can also connect by
pushing the WPS button on the router.
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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WPS
The WPS feature of the DIR-842 can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to
configure the WPS feature:
1. Click the
Start
button and select
Computer
from the Start menu.
2. Click
Network
on the left side.
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