Fujitsu S7211 manual Configuration of the Wlan Device, Configuring the Wlan Using Windows Vista

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Configuration of the WLAN Device

The optional WLAN device can be configured to estab- lish wireless network connectivity using the software that is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software.

Pre-defined parameters will be required for this proce- dure. Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters:

CONFIGURING THE WLAN USING WINDOWS VISTA

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 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 infra- structure network, select “Manually create a net- work profile. For ad hoc network, select “Create an ad hoc network”.

6.Enter the required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the information.

7.In the event you require assistance, go to the Net- work 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.

CONFIGURING THE WLAN USING WINDOWS XP

Procedure

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.Select “New Connection” wizard.

4.Click the [Next] button.

5.Select “Connect to the Internet”, then click [Next].

6.Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make, make a selection. For an infra- structure network, select “Manually create a net- work profile. For ad hoc network, select “Choose from a list of Internet service providers”.

7.Enter any required information. It may be neces- sary to consult with your network administrator for some of the information.

8.In the event 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.

Connectiing to a 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.

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