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Connecting to an existing wireless network, Setting up a wireless network

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Connecting to an existing wireless network To connect the computer to an existing wireless network, follow these steps: 1. Be sure that the wireless device is on (wireless light is white). If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless key or wireless button. 2. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 3. Select a network to connect to. 4. Click Connect. 5. If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security key, which is a security code. Type the code, and then click OK to complete the connection. Setting up a wireless network To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. NOTE: When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless router off and then back on. As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet. For additional help in setting up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. Creating a wireless connection 17

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Connecting to an existing wireless network
To connect the computer to an existing wireless network, follow these steps:
1.
Be sure that the wireless device is on (wireless light is white). If the wireless light is amber, press
the
wireless
key or wireless button.
2.
Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
3.
Select a network to connect to.
4.
Click
Connect
.
5.
If the network is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a network security key, which
is a security code. Type the code, and then click
OK
to complete the connection.
Setting up a wireless network
To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:
●
A broadband modem (either DSL or cable)
(1)
and high-speed Internet service purchased from an
Internet service provider (ISP)
●
A wireless router (purchased separately)
(2)
●
The wireless computer
(3)
The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the
Internet.
NOTE:
When setting up a wireless connection, be sure that your computer and wireless router are
synchronized. To synchronize your computer and wireless router, turn your computer and wireless
router off and then back on.
As your network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to
access the Internet.
For additional help in setting up your WLAN, refer to the information provided by your router
manufacturer or your ISP.
Creating a wireless connection
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