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5.  Type a name for your wireless network.
6.  To configure advanced settings, click the 
 icon.
 
 
  Click Next to continue.  

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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® 7
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) 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 security key or passphrase being used.
1.  Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner).
2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.  

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3.  Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click 
the Connect button.
  If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP 
settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in 
this manual for more information.
4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the 
router.  

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5.  Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click 
Ok.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection 
fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase 
must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.  

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Using Windows Vista®
Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual 
of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista 
utility as seen below.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner...

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Configure Wireless Security
It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) 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 security key or passphrase being used.
2.  Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and 
click Connect.
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the...

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3.  Enter  the  same  security  key  or  passphrase  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  security  settings  are  correct.  The  key  or  passphrase  must  be 
exactly the same as on the wireless router.  

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Using Windows® XP
Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are 
using another company’s utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless 
network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below....

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Configure WPA-PSK
It  is  recommended  to  enable  encryption  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 passphrase 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 on the wireless 
computer icon...

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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. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be 
exactly the same as on the wireless router.