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Step Three: Set up a Wireless Network
A. When 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 PC Card 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 PC Card are config-
ured.
Note:
U.S. Robotics recommends that you enable WPA 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 Guide 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 finished looking at
this information, click
Finish
. Your Wireless
MAX
g Router and PC Card should all be config-
ured and ready for use.
Congratulations!
You have finished installing your product! The Wireless
MAX
g PC Card
should be connected to the network that you set up.
If you experience any problems connecting to a wireless networking device, refer to the
