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3.
Click ‘refresh’ in the window like figure 8. Windows will try to find other
stations. When nothing found, check if the other station is plugged in and
ready for connection. Move closer to it might help.
4.
Select the wireless network from the list by clicking it. Be careful to connect to
the right network. Connecting to an unknown network might compromise the
security of your computer.
5.
Click the ‘Configure’ button to connect to this network. A new window will be
shown. See figure 9a when you have XP version SP1 or lower. See figure 9b
for XP version SP2 or when the WPA update was installed before. When the
network uses WEP or WPA, enter the key. Without the correct key the
connection will fail.
6.
Read the rest of this chapter to get more information how to set up various
types of connections.
7.3.4
Connecting to existing network: no WEP is used
Connection to such a network is very straightforward after Windows detects it.
1.
A prompt will be visible in the system tray. Click it. A new window with a
warning will be shown. See figure 10.
2.
Click (activate) the ‘Allow me to connect….’ option. The ‘Connect’ button will
become active now.
3.
Click the ‘Connect’ button. The window will disappear. After a while, Windows
will inform you the connection is active.
4.
When the connection cannot be made for some reason, the system will
prompt again (like in step 1) or keep showing a red cross trough the icon, click
the icon and click then the ‘Advanced’ button and check the settings. See also
chapter 7.3.3.
Most common reasons for failed connection:
−
Signal strength too low, move closer to the other station.
−
Interference. Try to connect again.
−
Network uses a non-standard set-up (like SSID broadcast disabled). Obtain
all information for this network from its operator and try to use the advanced
settings to add the required special setting needed. When all network
equipment is to be set up by you, avoid using non-standard settings as they
are far more difficult to manage / troubleshoot.
Note:
You are now connected to an unsafe network. This is OK for browsing
the Internet in a public place like airports, but unsafe for any other use.
Be sure to have ‘file and printer sharing’ switched off if you don’t want
to share your folders.
7.3.5
Connecting to existing encrypted network (WEP)
Connection to such a network requires a key. You cannot connect without it.
1.
A prompt will be visible in the system tray. Click it. A new window will be
shown. See figure 11.
2.
Fill in the encryption (shared) key in the first line. Be sure to exactly key in all
the characters correctly, any difference will make the connection fail.
3.
Fill in the same encryption (shared) key in the 2
nd
line for confirmation.
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