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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Configure WEP
It  is  recommended  to  enable  WEP  on  your  wireless  router  or  access  point  before  configuring  your  wireless  adapter.  If 
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
2.  Highlight  the  wireless  network  (SSID)  you  would  like  to 
connect to and click Connect.
1.  Open  the  Windows®  XP  Wireless  Utility  by  right-clicking 
o n   t h e   w i r e l e s s   c o m p u t e r   i c o n   i n   y o u r   s y s t e m   t r a y   
(lower-right  corner  of  screen).  Select  V i ew	Ava i l a bl e	
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3.  The  Wireless  Network  Connection  box  will  appear.  Enter  the 
same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect.
It  may  take  20-30  seconds  to  connect  to  the  wireless  network.  If  the 
connection  fails,  please  verify  that  the  WEP  settings  are  correct.  The 
WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. 
						

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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network
Configure WPA-PSK
It  is  recommended  to  enable  WEP  on  your  wireless  router  or  access  point  before  configuring  your  wireless  adapter.  If 
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
2.  Highlight  the  wireless  network  (SSID)  you  would  like  to 
connect to and click Connect.
1.  Open  the  Windows®  XP  Wireless  Utility  by  right-clicking 
o n   t h e   w i r e l e s s   c o m p u t e r   i c o n   i n   y o u r   s y s t e m   t r a y   
(lower-right  corner  of  screen).  Select  V i ew	Ava i l a bl e	
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3.  The  Wireless  Network  Connection  box  will  appear.  Enter  the 
WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.
It  may  take  20-30  seconds  to  connect  to  the  wireless  network.  If  the 
connection  fails,  please  verify  that  the  WPA-PSK  settings  are  correct. 
T h e   W PA - P S K   p a s s p h r a s e   m u s t   b e   e x a c t l y   t h e   s a m e   a s   o n   t h e 
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Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)
Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection
(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)
The  DIR-600  supports  Wi-Fi  protection,  referred  to  as  WCN  2.0  in  Windows  Vista.  The  instructions  for  setting  this  up 
depend on whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the Router or third party software.        
Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi Protection
When  you  first  set  up  the  Router, Wi-Fi  protection  is  disabled  and  unconfigured. To  enjoy  the  benefits  of Wi-Fi  protection, 
the  Router  must  be  both  enabled  and  configured.  There  are  three  basic  methods  to  accomplish  this:  use  Windows 
Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or use the traditional Ethernet approach. 
If  you  are  running  Windows  Vista,  tick  the  Enable  checkbox  on  the  Wireless  Network  window.  Use  the  Current  PIN 
that  is  displayed  on  the  Wireless  Network  window  or  choose  to  click  the  Generate  New  PIN  button  or Reset  PIN  to 
Default button. 
If  you  are  using  third  party  software  to  set  up  Wi-Fi  Protection,  carefully  follow  the  directions.  When  you  are  finished, 
proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured Router.
  
						

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Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)
Setting Up a Configured Router
Once  the  Router  has  been  configured,  you  can  use  the  push  button  on  the  Router  or  third  party  software  to  invite  a 
newcomer  to  join  your  Wi-Fi  protected  network.  For  maximum  security,  the  software  method  is  recommended.  However, 
the push button method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI.
If  you  are  using  the  Router’s  Wi-Fi  Security  push  button  option,  simultaneously  depress  the  push  button  located  on 
the  side  of  the  Router  and  the  button  on  the  client  (or  virtual  button  on  the  client’s  GUI).  Next  click  Finish.  The  Client’s 
software will then allow a newcomer to join your secure, Wi-Fi protected network.
If  you  are  using  third  party  software,  run  the  appropriate  Wi-Fi  Protected  System  utility.  You  will  be  asked  to  either  use 
the push button method or to manually enter the PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions.      
   
						

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Section 7 - Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup
Changing the Computer Name and Joining a 
Workgroup
The following are step-by-step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup.
    
  
2. Click on the Advanced	system	settings link. 
1. Click on Properties.
      
						

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3.  Click  the  Computer  Name  tab  in  the  System  Properties window 
and  enter  a  description  of  your  computer  in  the  textbox.  When  you 
are finished, click the Change button. 
4.  Go to the  Computer	 Name/Domain	 Changes	window and        
click  the  radio  button  next  to  the  Workgroup  you  want  to 
join. When you are finished, click the OK button.  
						

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Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista
Configuring the IP Address in Vista
The following are step-by-step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista.
    
2.  Go  to  the  Network  and  Internet  window  and  click  the 
appropriate Local Area Connection icon. 
1. Click on Properties.
     
3.  Right-click the  Local Area Connection icon and then select 
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4.  Tick  the  Internet	 Protocol	 Version	4	(TCP/IPv4)  checkbox  in 
the  Networking  tab  in  the Local  Area  Connection  Properties  
window.  
5.  Click the “Use the following IP address” option in the  General 
tab in the  Local Area Connections Properties window and 
enter  the  desired  IP  address  in  the  space  offered.  Then  click 
the “Use  the  following  DNS  server  adresses”  option  on  the 
same tab and enter the desired DNS server information.