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Setting Up a Wireless Local Area Network
The following are general requirements for setting up a WLAN:
Broadband Internet connection (such as cable or DSL)
A broadband modem
A wireless router
A wireless network adapter for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN
A network cable with network (RJ-45) connectors
To set up WLAN:
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
1. Set up your wireless router. See the documentation that shipped with the wireless router.
2.
Click Start , type network in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→
Connect to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Windows XP
1. Set up your wireless router. See the documentation that shipped with the wireless router.
2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
3. In windows classic view, double-click Network Connections.
4. Click Create a new connection.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
NOTE: To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that you received
when you ordered your computer.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
1. Click Start
, right-click My Computer and select Properties.
2. Under Tasks, click Device Manager.
3. Click Network Adapters.
Windows XP
1. Click Start, right-click My Computer and select Properties.
2. Click the Hardware tab.
3. Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters.
Related Information
Network
Setting Up Your Network
Setting Up LAN
Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection
Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection
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