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Chapter 5: Networking Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Read this section carefully before you set up a wireless network with your wireless computer. Install the wireless router according to the router manufacturer's instructions. If you need technical assistance during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer. ✎ It is recommended that you temporarily connect your new wireless computer to the router by using the network cable provided with the router. In this way, you ensure that your computer can access the Internet. 1. Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is off (amber). If the wireless light is on (blue), turn it off by pressing the wireless button . Refer to the User Guide in Help and Support if you need help locating the wireless button or light. 2. During the router installation, the router manufacturer's software allows you to change the network name (SSID) and enable security to protect the privacy of your wireless network. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with security disabled. If you change the default network name or enable security during the router setup, record the information and store it in a safe place. You need this information when you configure your computer and any other existing computers to access the router. ✎ If you do not enable security, an unauthorized wireless user can access the data on your computer and use your Internet connection without your knowledge. For more information on securing your wireless network, refer to the User Guide in Help and Support. The Windows® operating system also provides tools to help you set up your wireless network for the first time. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Set up a new connection or network, and then click Set up a new network. Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 1. If your wireless computer is off, turn it on. 2. If the wireless light is off, turn on the wireless function by pressing the wireless button. Refer to the User Guide in Help and Support if you need help locating the wireless button or light. 3. Connect your computer to the wireless network: a. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. b. Select a network to connect to. c. Click Connect. d. If required, enter the security key. 4. Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. 20 Notebook Essentials

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Notebook Essentials
Chapter 5: Networking
Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router
Read this section carefully before you set up a wireless network with your wireless computer.
Install the wireless router according to the router manufacturer’s instructions. If you need
technical assistance during the router installation, contact the router manufacturer.
It is recommended that you temporarily connect your new wireless computer to the
router by using the network cable provided with the router. In this way, you ensure that
your computer can access the Internet.
1.
Be sure that the wireless light on your computer is off (amber). If the wireless light is on
(blue), turn it off by pressing the wireless button
. Refer to the
User
Guide
in Help
and Support if you need help locating the wireless button or light.
2.
During the router installation, the router manufacturer's software allows you to change
the network name (SSID) and enable security to protect the privacy of your wireless
network. Many routers are shipped with a default network name and with security
disabled. If you change the default network name or enable security during the router
setup, record the information and store it in a safe place. You need this information
when you configure your computer and any other existing computers to access the
router.
If you do not enable security, an unauthorized wireless user can access the data on
your computer and use your Internet connection without your knowledge. For
more information on securing your wireless network, refer to the
User Guide
in
Help and Support.
The Windows® operating system also provides tools to help you set up your wireless
network for the first time. To use the Windows tools to set up your network, click
Start
, click
Control Panel
, click
Network and Internet
, click
Network and Sharing Center
, click
Set
up a new connection or network
, and then click
Set up a new network
. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network
1.
If your wireless computer is off, turn it on.
2.
If the wireless light is off, turn on the wireless function by pressing the wireless button.
Refer to the
User Guide
in Help and Support if you need help locating the wireless
button or light.
3.
Connect your computer to the wireless network:
a.
Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
b.
Select a network to connect to.
c.
Click
Connect
.
d.
If required, enter the security key.
4.
Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site.