Linksys WCG200 manual Figure B-1, Click on the Network Connections icon

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The following steps will help you enable WEP and enter the encryption key manually for your wireless PC cards, in order to enable your Windows XP sys- tem to communicate with the Gateway wirelessly.

These steps assume that you are running Windows XP in the default mode.

Be sure you have the WEP Key generated in the Gateway, shown in the Key 1 field.

1. Click the Start button and go to the Control Panel.

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2.In the “Control Panel” window, click the Network and Internet Connections icon.

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3.Click on the Network Connections icon.

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4.The “Network Connections” window will appear. Under LAN or High- Speed Internet you will see all Network cards that are installed and operat- ing in your computer. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon associated with your wireless adapter.

If the “Wireless Network Connection Status” window appears, continue to the next step.

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Contents Wireless-G Cable Gateway Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsFeatures EnvironmentalAn Introduction to LANs and WANs IP AddressesGetting to Know the Cable Gateway Network Setup OverviewCable Gateway’s Back Panel Ports Rebooting the Cable Gateway Reset ButtonCable Gateway’s Front Panel LEDs USB Cabling Connecting the Cable GatewayUSB Icon OverviewUSB Port Connection Installing the USB Driver for Windows Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium Installing the USB Driver for Windows On the USB Port Connection to finish the setup Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP Configuring the PCs Windows 95, 98, and MeGo to Using the Cable Gateway’s Web-based Utility WindowsWindows XP Setup Tab Accessing the Web-Based UtilityInternet Setup Network Setup Basic Wireless SettingsOptional Settings required by some ISPs Wireless TabWireless Security Bit EncryptionWireless Network Access Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessVPN Passthrough EnabledFirewall Security TabsAccess Restrictions Tabs Timed AccessWebsite Blocking IP Address Range Filter Internet TrafficPort Range Port Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming TabsPort Triggering DMZAdministration Tabs DiagnosticsSecurity Information Advanced AdministrationAdvanced Status TabsConnect StatusLocal Network Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Cable Gateway Appendix B Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP Figure B-1 Click on the Network Connections iconFigure B-4 Appendix C Installing the TCP/IP Protocol Figure B-8TCP/IP installation is now complete For Windows 95, 98, and MeFigure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPAppendix E Glossary Figure D-6Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Appendix F Specifications EnvironmentalAppendix H Contact Information Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved