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3Click to select the access point network in the Preferred networks list, then click 
Properties. A Linksys Properties dialog box opens. The name of the network already 
appears in the 
Network name (SSID) box.
4Click the arrow button to open the Data encryption list, then click WEP. 
5If the WEP network key is not provided automatically, click to clear The key is provided 
for me automatically
 check box, then type the network key settings in the Network key 
and 
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Adding an access point
If an access point does not appear in the Available networks list, and you know the access 
point is turned on, you need to add it manually. This typically happens when you set the 
access point’s 
Allow Broadcast SSID to associate to No. For more information, see 
“Configuring the access point” on page 101.
To manually add an access point wireless Ethernet network:
1With the Wireless Network Connection window open, click Change order of preferred 
networks
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3Click Add. The Linksys Properties dialog box opens.
4Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box.
5Click the arrow button to open the Network Authentication list, then click the network 
authentication option you want.
6If this is a security-enabled network, click the arrow button to open the Data encryption 
list, then click WEP. 
7If the WEP network key is not provided automatically, click to clear The key is provided 
for me automatically
 check box, then type the...

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Setting up a wired Ethernet network
We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4” in 
diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment 
compatible with this type of cable. This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors 
(like a large telephone jack connector, but with eight pins) on each end.
Setting up a network using a router
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In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to 
connect to the network.
To set up a network using a router:
1Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other 
end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.
2Turn on your computers.
3Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the 
router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL 
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5For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the 
router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem.
Configuring your router
After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your 
router using your Web browser. For these instructions, we assume that you are using the 
router to connect your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through 
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Testing your network
Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite 
Internet Web site.
If you are unable to connect to the Internet:
■Run the New Connection Wizard (see “Sharing an Internet connection” on page 112)
■Check all physical cable connections
■Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns 
described in the router or access point literature
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Sharing your resources
Sharing an Internet connection
Internet sharing lets all computers on the network access the Internet at the same time 
using one Internet service provider (ISP) connection.
To set up Internet Explorer on each computer on your Ethernet network:
1Make sure that the router or access point is turned on and configured as instructed 
by your cable or DSL provider.
2Click Start, right-click Internet, then click Internet Properties. The Internet Properties 
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3Click the Connections tab.
4Click Setup. The New Connection Wizard opens.
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6Click Connect to the Internet, then click Next. The Getting Ready screen opens.
7Click Set up my connection manually, then click Next. The Internet Connection screen 
opens.
8Click the type of Internet connection you are setting up, then click Next.
9Click Finish.
10Repeat this procedure for each computer on your network. Go to “Accessing the 
Internet” on page 115.