Configuring the Wireless LAN
The WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the software that
is built into Windows. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software.
Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with your network
administrator for these parameters:
Configuring the WLAN
1
Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.
2
If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the Network
Connections icon.
3
Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon.
4
Click on [View Wireless Networks]
5
Choose a wireless network.
6
Click [Connect].
7
Enter the Network Key, if required.
8
Enter any required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the
information.
9
If you require assistance, go to [Start] -> Help and Support -> Networking and the Web. Select the main topic
in which you are interested, then type in relevant keywords in the Search box.
Connection to the network
After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by performing the
following steps:
1
Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray.
2
Select "Connect to a network".
3
Select a network from the list that appears, and click the [Connect] button.
After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by clicking on the
Wireless Network icon in the system tray:
171 Configuring the Wireless LAN