Start with 3 pieces
A typical home or small-office wireless LAN requires only 3 pieces of
hardware. With these 3 pieces, you’re ready to get started!
My Network Settings
Point-to-Point over Ethernet
User Name (ID)
Host Name
Password
Service Name
Compatible wireless router (purchased separately). See the “Comparison of Wireless LAN
(WLAN) Technology Standards” table on page 7. During router configuration, use the table
below to record router security level.
My Router Security Level
Wireless Router Security Level Result Action
Disable No security enabled. No action required.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption key provided. Record encryption key.
WPA-PSK Pass phrase required. 1 Create pass phrase.
(Wi-Fi Protected Access–Preshared Key) 2 Record pass phrase
3 Download the latest WPA update for
Microsoft Windows XP by visiting
Microsoft Windows Update at
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
Search for “WPA.”
TIP: If you did not buy a
wireless-enabled notebook,
you can buy a wireless
PC Card to add wireless
capability.
TIP: You can buy one
device that acts as both a
wireless router and a
cable/DSL modem.
2
The instructions in this booklet are for wireless computers using Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
Professional.
Your computer(s) with integrated 802.11 WLAN (wireless local area network) capability.
ISP cable, DSL modem, or other broadband technology (purchased separately). Your Internet
connection should be operational before you begin the procedures in this booklet. Your
Internet service provider (ISP) will provide you with the modem, Internet service, and the
broadband Internet configuration settings needed to set up your wireless router. Use the table
below to record this information.
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