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Join the Wireless Network
You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the
manual method to join your wireless network.
WPS Method
WPS lets you join your WiFi network without typing the password.
If your wireless device supports WPS, the first time you join the
ne
twork, you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the
modem router.
1. Press the WP
S button on the modem router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WP
S button on the computer or
wireless device that is trying to join the network.
Follow the WPS instructions that came wi
th your computer or
wireless device to join the network.
Note: Some
older wireless computers or devices cannot use WPS.
Manual Method
1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that
manages its wireless connections.
This software scans for wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for the WiFi network name (SSID) on the list and select it.
Th
e SSID is on the label on the bottom of the modem router.
Note: If you changed the name of your network during the setup
p
rocess, look for that network name.
3. Enter the pres
et password (or your custom password if you
changed it), and click Connect.