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Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Connect Windows 7 to a Vodafone HG556a wireless network
This guide describes how to set up a wireless connection between a Windows 7 computer and a
Vodafone HG556a wireless network. Before you begin this tutorial ensure that your computer's
wireless network adapter is enabled. The procedure of enabling the wireless adapter is different
for each model of laptop so consult the manual for your computer if you are unsure.
1. Ensure your Vodafone HG556a modem is powered on. The Power, DSL and Wireless lights should all be
lit red.
2. Click the network icon in the notification area of your taskbar.
3. Select your Vodafone wireless network then click Connect.
Ticking the "Connect automatically" box will ensure that the next time you start your computer within
range of the modem it will connect to this wireless network without requesting any manual intervention.
Your own network can be identified as the SSID printed on the
label on the back of your modem.
In the example shown to the left, the SSID is Vodafone_BF83 so
this is also the Network Name.
If no Vodafone wireless network appears in the list, check that
your modem is correctly installed and switched on. Both the Power
and Wireless lights should be lit red.
Your computer might also be out of range. Move closer or re-
position your Vodafone modem to reduce the distance. Then click
the refresh
button in the top right corner of the pop up
window.