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If you choose
PPPoE
,
Static IP
, or
DHCP
, the computer automatically connects to the
Internet as long as the router is working properly.
If you choose
Bridge
, use the dial-up software on the computer to set up a dial-up
connection each time you access the Internet.
Step 3
Set WLAN parameters, and then click
Next
.
The default SSID and key are printed on the router's rear label. To protect your wireless
network from unauthorized access, change the SSID and key promptly.You can also
configure the WLAN SSID and key by choosing
Basic
>
WLAN
.
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After you complete the preceding procedure, you can start surfing the Internet. You need
to perform the preceding procedure on a computer only once. The next time you power
your computer on, you can start surfing the Internet without any further configurations.
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Configuration of WLAN Parameters
If your computer has a wireless network adapter, you can use it to access the wireless
network set up by the router.
The method for installing the wireless adapter and its driver varies by vendor. For details,
see the installation guide provided by the vendor of your wireless adapter.
4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually
To manually set up a wireless connection, use either of the following methods:
Use the tool provided by your network adapter.
For details, see the user guide of your network adapter.
Use the wireless configuration software provided by the operating system of your
computer.
This section takes Windows XP and Windows 7 as an example and describes how to set
up a wireless connection between your computer and the router manually.
4.1.1 Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7
Step 1
Choose
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Internet
>
Network and Sharing
Center
>
Change adapter settings
. Right-click
Local Area Connection
, and choose
Connect/Disconnect
.
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Step 2
From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and
click
Connect
.
Step 3
Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click
OK
.
Step 4
After the key is verified,
Connected
is displayed on the right of the network icon,
indicating that a wireless connection has been set up between the computer and router.
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4.1.2 Procedure on Computers Running Windows XP
Step 1
Choose
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Internet Connections
>
Network
Connections
. Right-click
Wireless Network Connection
, and choose
View Available
Wireless Networks
.
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Step 2
From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and
click
Connect
.
Step 3
Enter the key set when you configured the router, and click
Connect
.
Step 4
After the key is verified,
Connected
is displayed on the right of the network icon,
indicating that a wireless connection has been set up between the computer and router.
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4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection with the WPS
Button
The router supports the WPS function. If your network adapter also supports the WPS
function, you can use the WPS function to set up a wireless connection between your
computer and the router quickly. To set up such a wireless connection:
Step 1
Check whether the WLAN indicator light of the router is on. If the WLAN indicator light
is off, press the
WLAN
button on the side panel of the router to enable the WLAN
function.
Step 2
Press and hold the
WPS
button for 2 or more seconds on the side panel of the router.
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