Setting Up a Home and Office Network 55
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Configuring Security Settings (Optional)
Choose one of the following connection options based on the security settings for your network:
• Connecting to a Network with Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements
• Connecting to a Network with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security Requirements
NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information.
Connecting to a Network With Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements
1
In the
Preferred networks
field, click the name of your wireless network.
2
Click
Properties
.
3
From the
Network Authentication
drop-down menu, select
Open
.
Earlier versions of Dell™ wireless network software may not contain the drop-down menu. If
you are using an earlier version, click to check the
Data encryption (WEP enabled)
check box
and go to step 5.