Set up your computer for
wireless networking
Wireless networking is integrated into
Windows XP. You can use Windows XP automatic
networking Setup to quickly set up a
wireless network. You must have a 802.11b
wireless adapter installed on the portable
computer and you must have access to a
802.11b standard wireless
network.
Install
the
wireless
adapter
To
install
the
wireless
adapter:
| 1. |
Insert the 802.11b wireless adapter into the portable computer PCMCIA slot.
The Automatic Wireless Configuration wizard starts. |
| 2. |
Follow the steps in the Automatic Wireless Configuration wizard. |
After
the
wizard
finishes,
your
computer
is ready
to
connect
to the
network.
Connect to the network
Windows XP automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If one is present, Windows XP tries to connect to it. Sometimes, you find that even though there is a wireless network in the area, Windows XP cannot recognize it. If this situation occurs, you must manually add the wireless access point.Install a wireless access point manually
| 1. |
Click Start, and then click Control Panel. |
| 2. |
Double-click Network Connections. |
| 3. |
Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. |
| 4. |
Click the Wireless Networks tab.
A list of wireless access points appears in the Available networks box. |
| 5. |
Under Preferred networks, click Add. |
| 6. |
In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name of the access point and select the appropriate check boxes, according to your network requirements.
You may have to ask the LAN administrators for specific settings. If you are on a domain, you may have to request client certificates. |
| 7. |
Click OK. |
After you add the new access point, you can connect to the new network.
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