BT Broadband manual Windows XP and Window Vista Mac OS

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5Use your wireless adapter’s software to set up your wireless connection – its help function may be useful if you’re not sure how to do this – or follow the instructions for your computer’s operating system below.

Windows XP and Window Vista

Mac OS X

 

 

 

1 Go to Start, click Connect To.

1

Click the AirPort status icon in

XP: click Wireless Network Connection.

 

the menu bar. If necessary, turn

 

on AirPort.

Vista: click Connect to network.

 

 

 

2 Highlight your Hub’s network

2

Highlight your Hub’s network name.

 

 

name (checking the last four

3

Mac OS X 10.4 and earlier only:

digits match your Hub’s details

 

in the Wireless Security box, select

e.g. BTHomeHub2-022B) and

 

WPA Personal.

click Connect.

4

Type your Hub’s wireless key into

 

3 Type your Hub’s wireless key into the:

 

the Password box.

XP: Network Key box.

5

Click OK and wait a few moments

Vista: Security key or passphrase box.

 

while your computer connects to

4 Click Connect and wait a few

 

your Hub.

 

 

moments while your computer

 

 

connects to your Hub.

 

 

 

 

 

> If your computer displays ‘Windows cannot configure this wireless connection’, see page 42

>If your computer’s wireless adapter / software doesn’t have a WPA option, see page 41

6Open your web browser – you should be on the internet. If you can’t connect to the internet, please restart your computer and try these steps again.

> If you still can’t connect, please check your computer’s IP settings are correct (see page 44) or run the CD

> If a dial-up window appears, see page 45

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Contents BT Total Broadband Check your box contents User Guide Contents Page What’s what Thanks for choosing BT Total BroadbandWhat to do next What else you need to knowPage Learn about… Learn about… BT Home Hub BT Total Broadband features Use this section to learn about your serviceLearn about… BT Home HubBT Total Broadband Set-up Page Set-up Use this section to get set up and onlineCheck contents Unplug existing modem, router or Hub Plug in Hub ’d like to… Check Hub lightsConnect computer using CD recommended WPA Network name/SSID Wireless key Security typeWindows XP and Window Vista Mac OS Connect computer manually using the Ethernet cable Set-up Help Help Connecting to the internet using the BT Home Hub HelpUse this section to find help with… Help with connecting to the internet using the BT Home Hub What to do…Section Power light is orange Power light is redUpgrading light is flashing orange No lightsBroadband light is flashing orange Your Hub is connecting to broadband. Please wait a whileBroadband light is off Broadband light is redThere’s no dial tone There is a dial tone Broadband light is blue 5a if you’re using an Ethernet cableHelp Setting up or using a non-BT Total Broadband feature Setting up or using a BT Total Broadband featureWhy does my broadband speed seem slow? General troubleshootingMy CD won’t run. What should I do? To connect to the internet?Where can I find my username and password / email? If you can’t find these details, please call us on 0800 111Already have a modem or router, what should I do? Already have a BT Home Hub, what should I do? Fitting filters what do I do? Tips Have an Adsl master socket, do I still need to use filters? Can I connect more than one telephone to a filter?What do I do if I don’t have enough Adsl filters? Why does my broadband speed seem slow? Is my wireless connection secure? How can I tell if my computer has built-in wireless?For more information on your Hub Manager, see Enter your Hub Manager passwordWireless connection to my Hub is unreliable. What can I do? Password EncapsulationMultiplexing Click Network Preferences…, thenDouble-click Network iconClick OK twice Page Your BT Home Hub Your BT Home Hub Use this section to find out about your Hub Your BT Home HubHub overview Use these sockets To set up your Hub SeeReset to Defaults button Wireless Association buttonHub buttons summary Restart buttonHere’s a quick summary of what your Hub lights mean… Hub lightsHub Manager Hub sockets summaryHub features BT Power SaveBT Access Control Bandwidth Declaration of Conformance Useful information BT Total Broadband username BT Total Broadband passwordUseful web site addresses Your detailsUpgrading light 24, 25, 52 USB 40 IndexOffices worldwide