New Wireless Connection

Linksys AE1200/AE2500

To connect to a new wireless network:

1.Right-click the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon in your computer’s system tray, then click View Available Wireless Networks. A window displays the available wireless networks.

2.Select the network that you want, then click Connect.

If the network uses wireless security, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.

3.Click Connect Anyway to connect the adapter to your unsecured network, then go to Step 5.

Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP

4.If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect.

Note

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a WEP passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point.

Note

If your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP (KB893357), available at www.microsoft.com.