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6. When the “Wireless
Network Connection
Properties” window
appears, as in Figure
C-8, click the
Wireless
Networks
Tab.
7. If the appropriate wire-
less network, specified
by the Router’s SSID,
is displayed in the
“Preferred networks”
section, as shown in
Figure C-9, double-
click it and continue to
the next step.
Otherwise, click on the
appropriate wireless
network, specified by
the Router’s SSID, in
the “Available networks”
section. Then, click
the
Configure
button
Figure C-8
Figure C-9
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8. The “Wireless Network Properties” window (shown in Figure C-10) will
appear.
Click the check box for the
Data encryption (WEP enabled)
option.
Remove the check from the
Network Authentication (Shared mode)
and
The key is provided for me automatically
fields.
In the "Network key" field, enter the exact Key (all 10 or 26 digits,
depending on the level of encryption) generated by the Router.
Verify that the “Key format” field displays “Hexadecimal digits” and that
the “Key length” field displays either “40 bits (10 digits)” or “104 bits (26
digits)”. If this is not displayed, you have entered the key incorrectly.
Click the
OK
button to save the settings. Click on
OK
buttons until you
get back to the “Wireless Network Connection Status” window. Close any
open windows to get back to the Windows XP desktop.
Close any applications and reboot your PC. After reboot, WEP configuration
is complete and you should be able to connect wirelessly to the Router.
Figure C-10
Instant Wireless™ Series
Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch
