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Chapter 3: Networking Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router Read this section carefully before you install the wireless router using the router manufacturer's instructions and your wireless computer. 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. This will ensure that the computer can access the Internet. 1. Turn off the wireless function. If the wireless light is white, press the wireless button to turn off the wireless function. For help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the user guide in Help and Support. 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 will need this information when you configure the 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 the 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 Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Set up a new connection or network, and then click Set up a new network. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network 1. If the computer is off, turn it on. 2. Turn on the wireless function. If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless button to turn on the wireless function. For help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the user guide in Help and Support. 3. Connect the 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 3: Networking
Step 2: Purchase and install a wireless router
Read this section carefully before you install the wireless router using the router
manufacturer's instructions and your wireless computer. 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. This will ensure that the
computer can access the Internet.
1.
Turn off the wireless function. If the wireless light is white, press the wireless button to
turn off the wireless function. For help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the
user guide in Help and Support.
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 will need this information
when you configure the 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
the 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
Network and Internet
, click
Network and Sharing Center
, click
Set up a new connection
or network
, and then click
Set up a new network
. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 3: Configure the computer to connect to the wireless network
1.
If the computer is off, turn it on.
2.
Turn on the wireless function. If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless button to
turn on the wireless function. For help locating the wireless button or light, refer to the
user guide in Help and Support.
3.
Connect the 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.