Actiontec electronic 802UIG user manual Using the Adapter, with Windows XP

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Using the Adapter

Using the Adapter

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with Windows XP

This appendix details connecting the USB Adapter to a wireless network on a com- puter running Windows XP.

Connecting to an Unsecured Access Point

If the Adapter has been properly installed, a pop-up box showing the name of the available access point appears. To connect to an another unsecured access point:

1.Locate the wireless network (double computer) icon corresponding to the Adapter by moving the cursor over the network icons in the system tray. When the correct icon is located, a dialog box similar to the one below appears.

2.Once the correct icon is located, right-click on it and, from the menu that appears, select View Available Wireless Networks.

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Actiontec electronic 802UIG user manual Using the Adapter, with Windows XP, Connecting to an Unsecured Access Point