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Step Three: Set up a Wireless Network
A.
When your computer restarts and you are prompted, select
Configure a new U.S. Robotics
Wireless
MAX
g Router
and click
Next
. You will need to wait while the Wireless
MAX
g USB
Adapter communicates with the router.
B.
If prompted, select your Internet Connection type and click
Next
. Depending on the type of
Internet Connection that you choose, you may need to enter some additional information.
C.
Enter a
Network name
and a
Pass phrase
(also known as network key) for your wireless
encryption and click
Next
. You will need to wait while the router and the USB Adapter are
configured.
Note:
U.S. Robotics recommends that you enable WPA security so that your wireless
network is secure. Make sure you assign the same secret WPA key to all your wireless
devices to ensure network connectivity. For more information about this and additional
wireless parameters, refer to the User Guides on the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM.
D.
When prompted, enter a
User name
and
Password
for the router login and then click
Next
.
Wait while the configuration continues.
E.
You will then see a screen that shows you the settings for your Wireless
MAX
g Router. These
settings will be saved to a text file on your computer desktop and you have the option to
print them out if your computer is connected to a printer. When you are done reviewing this
information, click
Finish
. Your Wireless
MAX
g Router and USB Adapter should all be
configured and ready for use.
Congratulations!
You have finished installing your product. The Wireless
MAX
g USB Adapter
should now be connected to the network that you set up.
If you experience any problems connecting to a wireless networking device, refer to the
Troubleshooting section in this guide or to the Configuration section of the Wireless
MAX
g
Adapter User Guide on the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM for more information.
