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Networking > Wireless Connection Setup

Connecting to Wireless Using Windows Vista:

  1. Click on the wireless network connection icon on the Windows task bar. Select "Connect to a network".


  2. Click on the wireless network you want to connect to. If this is your home network just setup, look for the name you chose for your SSID and click Connect. You will be prompted for a password for any secure networks; enter the password and you will conntect to the wireless network


  3. Once connected make sure to select "Save this network" and "Start this connection automatically" to have the connection startup whenever your computer is in range of the router.


Connecting using another Operating System:

  • Connecting to wireless using Windows XP
  • Connecting to wireless using Mac OS