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3. Double-click the DIR-842.
4. Input the WPS PIN number (on the router label) in the
Setup
>
Wireless Setup
menu in the router’s web UI) and click
Next
.
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5. Type a name to identify the network.
6. To configure advanced settings, click the
icon.
Click
Next
to continue.
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7. The following window appears while the router is being
configured.
Wait for the configuration to complete.
8. The following window informs you that WPS on the router has
been setup successfully.
Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this
security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in
the future.
9. Click
Close
to complete WPS setup.
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Windows Vista®
Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, 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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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 Wi-Fi name (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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