Dell PP04S owner manual Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings, Click Properties

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Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings)

To finalize your connection, you must change your wireless security settings to match the wireless network you are trying to connect to. Choose one of the following connection options based on the security settings for your network:

•Connecting to a Network without Security-Related Requirements (common for home and small office networks)

•Connecting to a Network with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security Requirements

•Connecting to a Network with Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements

NOTE: Network security settings are only provided by your network administrator and are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information.

Connecting to a Network Without Security-Related Requirements

1In the Preferred networks area, click the name of your wireless network.

2Click Properties.

3From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open.

Earlier versions of the Dell™ wireless software may not contain the drop-down menu. If you are using an earlier version, click to uncheck the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box and go to step 5.

4From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select Disabled.

NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.

5Click OK.

Your network setup is complete.

Connecting to a Network With Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security Requirements

The following instructions are basic steps for connecting to a WPA network. If your network requires a user name, password, or domain settings, consult the setup instructions in the User’s Guide for your wireless network card.

NOTE: WPA protocols require that you know the Network Authentication and Data Encryption settings for your wireless network. In addition, your WPA-protected network may require special settings such as a network key, user name, password, and domain name. Be sure to get all necessary WPA settings from your network administrator before continuing.

1In the Preferred networks section, click the name of your wireless network.

2Click Properties.

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