Gateway setting up window networks User Manual

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4Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the 
access point.
5Make sure that the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless 
access points are not used 
check box is not selected.
6Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box.
7After you have completed setting up your access point network in 
Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page 97. 

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Using Intel PROSet
Configuring computer settings for an access point using Intel PROSet
To configure an access point network using Intel PROSet:
1Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The 
Intel PROSet window opens.
2In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. 

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3Click the Networks tab. 

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4Click Add to add a new profile. The Profile Wizard opens to the General 
Settings screen.
5Type the name of the profile you are creating in the Profile Name box. For 
example, if you will be using your computer on two different networks, 
such as at home and at work, you may want to name one profile 
Home 
and the other one 
Work.
6Type the name of the network in the Network Name (SSID) box. This is the 
SSID of the access point you are connecting to....

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8Click Next. The Security Settings screen opens.
9Set the Wireless network key (WEP) settings to match those set on the 
access point.
10Click Finish.
11Now that your Intel PROSet profile is set up, go to “Connecting to an access 
point network using Intel PROSet” on page 90. 

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Connecting to an access point network using Intel PROSet
To connect to a wireless Ethernet network using Intel PROSet:
1Click Start, Programs, Intel Network Adapters, then click Intel PROSet. The 
Intel PROSet window opens.
2In the left pane, click PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. 

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3Click the Networks tab.
4Click to highlight the profile for the network you created, then click 
Connect.
5After you have completed setting up your access point network in 
Windows 2000, go to “Where to go from here” on page 97. 

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Using the ORiNOCO Client Manager
Configuring computer settings for an access point using the 
ORiNOCO Client Manager
To configure an access point network using the ORiNOCO Client Manager:
1Click Start, Programs, ORiNOCO, then click Client Manager. The ORiNOCO 
Client Manager window opens. 

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2Click Actions, then click Add/Edit Configuration Profile. The Add/Edit 
Configuration Profile dialog box opens.
3Click Add to add a new profile. The Edit Configuration wizard opens to the 
Select Profile screen. 

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4Type the name of the profile you are creating in the Profile Name box. When 
you create the first profile, you should rename the Default profile to the 
name of your profile. For example, if you will be using your computer on 
two different networks, such as at home and at work, you may want to 
name one profile 
Home and the other one Work. 
5Click the arrow to open the Network Type list, then click Access Point.
6Click Next. The Identify Your Network...