Connecting Windows XP Systems

Item	Description

Link Quality	Shows either [Excellent], [Good],
	[Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected],
	depending on the link quality.
	Not shown for AdHoc connection.

Signal Strength	Shows either [Excellent], [Good],
	[Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected],
	depending on the signal strength.
	Not shown for AdHoc connection.

Table 7: Checking connectivity

This chapter describes how to set up the wireless LAN connection for computers that are running Windows XP.

P O I N T

If you purchased a Stylistic ST4000 Series Tablet PC with the optional integrated wireless LAN device, the device and drivers have already been installed. This procedure outlines the steps for setting the device parameters.

Updated drivers and/or utilities may become available after this manual is printed; see any addenda or fliers that may be included in the system packaging.

Workflow

The proper setup of the wireless LAN connection requires that several steps be performed in the proper order. Following is a general outline of the steps to be performed. Each step is detailed later in this procedure.

1.Setting parameters

■Setting the profile

■Setting the encryption

2.Network settings

■Setting the protocol and checking the network

■Setting file and printer sharing

■Checking the connection

Setting Parameters

1.Click [Start] -> [Control Panel].

2.Click [Network and Internet connections].

3.Click [Network connection]. A list of networks that are currently installed is displayed.

4.Right click [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card] in the list, and click [Properties] from the menu that is displayed. [Wireless Network Connection Proper- ties] appears.

W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e

5.Click the [Wireless Networks] tab. The [Wireless Networks] tab appears.

6.Perform the following steps.

■Make sure that [Use Windows to configure my wire- less network settings] is checked.

■Click [Add] under [Preferred networks]. [Wireless Network Properties] appears.

7.Set parameters in accordance with Table 8.

■For the AdHoc network, specify the same value to all the computers, for which the encryption key is used for connection.

■For the infrastructure network, specify the encryp- tion key (network key) with the same value to the encryption key of the access point. For how to check the encryption keys set for the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point.

P O I N T

Be sure to specify the encryption keys. If you do not specify the keys, any computer with a wireless LAN card can be connected. This presents a risk that other users may steal or destroy your data.

	Item		Description

Network		Enter the network name to which you
Name		want to connect. This is a required item.
SSID		For the network name, ask your LAN
		administrator.
		AdHoc network: Set the same name for all
		of the computers that are to be connected.
		Infrastructure network: Specify the same
		name as that specified on the access point
		that is to be connected. For access point
		instructions, refer to the manual that
		comes with the access point.

Description

Table 7: Checking connectivity