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Chapter 4: Setting Up Windows Ethernet Networking
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Wireless operation
After the initial configuration is done, you can operate your network in wired or wireless
mode. To operate in wireless mode, each computer in your network must have a wireless
network interface card and the same SSID (similar to a computer name on a wireless
network). For more information, see
“Glossary” on page 97 .
Setting up a network (WEP) key in Windows XP
Windows XP does not automatically configure the wireless adapter to use the encryption
key generated when a network (WEP) passphrase is entered. After the network (WEP)
encryption key is generated on a Windows XP computer, you must manually enter the
key so the computer can communicate with the access point/router.
To manually enter the network (WEP) encryption key in Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Control Panel
. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
Network and Internet Connections
.
2
Click/Double-click
Network Connections
. The Network Connections dialog box opens.
3
Double-click the
Wireless Network Connection
icon for your wireless network interface
card. If more than one is shown, click the one that connects to your wireless network.
4
When the Wireless Network Connection Status window opens, click
Properties
. The
Wireless Network Connection Properties window opens.
5
Click the
Wireless Networks
tab.
6
If the correct wireless network (check the SSID) is shown in the Preferred Networks
area, double-click the connection and continue to
Step 7 .
- OR -
Click the connection in the Available Networks area, then click
Configure
. The Wireless
Networks Properties window opens.
7
Click to select the
Data encryption (WEP enabled)
check box and click to clear the
The
key is provided for me automatically
check box.
8
In the
Network key
box, type the network (WEP) key that was generated when you
set up the access point/router.
Tips & Tricks For additional information on setting up your wireless
network, see the documentation that came with your
wireless network card or wireless network enabled device.