HUAWEI HG256s
User Guide
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters
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Configuration of WLAN Parameters
4.1 Setting the WLAN Parameters of the Router
The HG256s provides the WLAN function. If a wireless network adapter is installed on
your PC, you can connect your PC to the HG256s in the wireless manner.
The WLAN parameters of the HG256s are preset before delivery. Therefore, you can use
the settings directly. If you want to change the WLAN settings, see section 6.2
"Improving the Security of a WLAN".
4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually
You can set up a wireless connection between your PC and the HG256s manually. To
manually set up a wireless connection, use either of the following methods:
Use the tool provided by your network adapter.
For details, see the user guide of your network adapter.
Use the wireless configuration software provided by the operating system of your
PC.
If your PC runs on Windows XP, you can use the Wireless Zero Configuration that is
provided by Windows XP to set up a wireless connection between your PC and the
HG256s.
Takes Windows XP as an example, to set up a wireless connection between your PC and
the HG256s manually, do as follows:
Step 1
Record the WLAN name.
The WLAN name (
SSID
) of the HG256s is preset before delivery. You can find it from the
label on the rear panel of the HG256s.
Step 2
Enable the wireless configuration service provided by Windows XP.
1.
Right-click
My Computer
, and then choose
Manage
from the shortcut menu.
2.
In the
Computer Management
window, choose
Computer Management
(Local)
>
Services and Applications
>
Services
.
3.
From the services listed in the right pane of the
Computer Management
window,
right-click
Wireless Zero Configuration
, and then choose
Properties
from the
shortcut menu.
4.
In the
Wireless Zero Configuration Properties (Local Computer)
dialog box,
check whether
Service status
is
Started
. If not, click
Start
.