Zoom Cable Modem/Router User Manual

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Connecting a Windows XP Computer with Built-in
Wireless Capabilities
1 On your Windows desktop, click the Wireless Network Icon in the System Tray.
2 Typically you then click Zoomxxxx where xxxx is 4 random alpha-numeric
characters. Zoomxxxx is the SSID printed on the bottom label of your Cable
Modem/Router. In the unlikely event that you changed the SSID from the default,
select your new SSID.
3 Click Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically in the future,
check the Connect Automatically checkbox.
4 When prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter your Pre-Shared Key
(Security Key/Password) and hit Connect. Your Security Key/Password can be
found on the bottom label of your Cable Modem/Router.
5 Test your wireless connection. Open your computer’s Web browser and try to
connect to a familiar Website. If you are unable to connect, make sure you followed
the instructions. If you did, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips
.
Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. If you want to connect
additional computers or devices, follow the instructions for your device by starting at the
first page of this chapter.
To disconnect from the current network:
1 On your Windows desktop, click the Wireless Network Icon in the System Tray.
2 Click View Wireless Networks button.
3 Select your SSID (wireless security name) and click Disconnect.

Zoom Cable Modem/Router Specifications

General

Brand	Zoom
Model	Cable Modem/Router
Category	Network Router
Language	English