Configuring the Wireless LAN
The optional 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. (If you are in Windows Vista and the Control Panel is not in
Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel.)
2
Double-click the Network and Sharing Center icon.
3
Select "Manage wireless networks" from the left panel.
4
Click on the [Add] button.
5
Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make, make a selection. For an infrastructure
network, select "Manually create a network profile. For ad hoc network, select "Create an ad hoc network".
6
Enter the required information. If necessary, consult with your network administrator for some of the information.
7
In the event you require assistance, go to the Network and Sharing Center window (Start -> Control Panel ->
Network and Sharing Center), and type in relevant keywords in the Search box.
Connecting to a 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.
Connection to the network
After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by clicking on the
Wireless Network icon in the system tray:
172 Configuring the Wireless LAN